Lisha73

I dont let peoples negativity affect me that way...it to me is more of a challenge to prove the doubters wrong. use it as fuel for the future.

that is a cool concept...I have mine from 1992 should see how long it would take me to get back into it....

I am 5 days post op and I would have to say that my back hurts cuz you try to avoid pressure on the belly and sitting in uncomfortable positions too....I too am still sore but each day it is better and better....

I must I envy your right now..Today is 5 days post-op, and I still have pain, but each day gets better and want so badly to sleep on my side!

Glad everyone is ok..It could have been so much worse....you have an angel looking over your and family today!

If that was a horrible pic I would love to see what you say is a good pic..You are gonna be a hot momma....at least taht is what my daughter keeps telling me I am gonna be too

thanks..I have not used nt pain meds either but was gonna right now so I can hopefully get sleep!

O my...ever since I woke up after surgery I can't sleep...today is 4 days out and I might sleep for 20 mins at a time. I need some serious rest! Anyone else have this problem? I know I have not been very comfortable either but my body is SCREAMING for rest!

I think you answered your own question...You can always go back to basics...I know someone that is 9 years out and has gone back to basics and have 50 more lbs. everything is possible.

I love white potatoes and cauliflower whipped together for mashed potatoes that would add some protein. My kids think there is something wrong with the potatoes if the cauliflower is missing...

OK friends...I want some suggestions... I am constrantly sipping water so I am not dehydrated....but the cotten mouth feeling is not going away...any suggestion to eleviate this problem? I was hoping once on full liquids pudding and soups would help...it is not.

I really like the Premiere ready to use shakes...no bad after taste...I have only had their chocolate think may buy strawberry

Thanks I keep drinking and I will continue...I just sucked on a hall breezers which is giving a bit of relief need something more long term

I didnt deal with any,....SInce I am so new post op and still really sore, we didnt attend any, But the food that my fiance cooked last night smelled really good...

amazing b4 and afters...congrats and keep up the good work.

Our Nut said we could use the broth package out fo the noodles not he noodles themselves...

I am 4 days post-op...Clear liquids went just fine for me. Today was 1sst day of full liquids...I had sugar free pudding for breakfast. Currnelty eating cream of chicken soup for lunch. I am however not doing as well as mystigal...I have lost 7 lbs since my pre-op diet..but they say the 1st of recover very normal to not lose or even gain weight do to swelling and the iv fluid they pump into you at the hopsital. I am still sore in a couple of my incisions. Today is much better than yesterday and I am sure tomorrow will be even better.

Each person is different..I lost 4 lbs but like the post above me states the purpose is to reduce the size of liver so it doesnt get nicked...You are gonna do great. I am 4 days post op and still uncofortable...wiht a couple of my incisions but we again we are all different.....Keep smiling and you will just fine.

the long term the band is not worth it...if you did have success with them the success rate only last 5 years and that is if you have zero probs...The sleeve is a permanent process (tool). My surgeion doesnt do bands anymore either. He is a tell it how it kinda guy. plus with the sleeve since most of your stomach is removed so the hormome makeing area of Ghrelin which tells your brain you want food...with the band you still have that horemone so you are constintaly fighting with yourself

Glad you posted this didnt even give them a thought...but something to put in my rolodex of info for the future.

I am planning on trying Cream of Chicken soup (minus the chicken), and tomatoe soup...as some of my soup choices...I was also told you could any cream soups as long as you strain the bit peices out of it....Thought bout making a cheese soup too..

I like quinoa and I dont need it right now...but sure when it would fit into the diet plan..if I can use it during puree foods that would be a good change with tons of protein...but not looking that far ahead right now...just doin my full liquids right now.

Yeah I would agree it looks like bruising to me too....I am sure everything is fine. be concerned it you sell and turn red and have fever in it.

My curriosity has anyone used quinoa for a source of protein? I saw that on the full liquid diet you can have hot cearal....and quinoa is a small grain similar....So has anyone used this during full liquid or puree stage and how was it tolerated?