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Hi, You probably ate too much at one time. You have to make sure you cut your meat very,very small and chew it very well. You will find that chicken may be hard to digest now.. I know I have problems with that. You must eat slow and chew. They say you should cut your meat the size of a pencil eraser. I know it gets crazy, but it does work. As soon as you get that feeling of fullness, even though you did not eat alot...you have to put the fork down and stop. Some time it passes and you can start to eat again, but sometimes you really are full, believe it or not. It doesn't make sense, but you learn as you go. I hope this helps you out. Take care.

Hi Redgirl, Calm down!!! You are doing great... All I had to do was to be on clear liquids The day before the surgery...NO EATING AT ALL...And all DRINKING had to be stopped at midnight. I ate like you did... Salads, chicken, etc...lite stuff.. Don't worry.. you will still have your surgery!!! Let me know how you do..I had my surgery on the 27th of August. Pat

:clap2:Hello All, There is a tasteless protein call whey. This can be mixed in anything you want. You will get your protein in whatever you eat or drink and you will like it because you choose what you put it in. Whether it be crystal lite, juice, yogurt, etc. You can buy this at GNC. Pat

Hi, I just had my surgery on the 27th of August. I know what you mean about getting into a confortable postition.. I sleep on the couch for now and that is as confortable it is going to get until I can situate myself on the bed. I eat all foods that are pureed..Tuna, Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat, Turkey or chicken in the can..I make it with a little low fat mayo and put it through the food processor. That is alot better than eating all liquids.. I have to eat protein first. I also take 2 protein shakes a day. Just ask your doc if you can do that. Lots of Luck, Pat

Hi, I make my Talapia this way and it tastes great. I spray a pan with PAM or whatever spray you have and I make a mixture of lite mayo and mustard and I spread it lightly on top of the fish. I sprinkle garlic powder and paprika on top and make or broil it. After it is finished, I squeeze some lemon on it. Try it and see if you like it. Pat

Hi, Me too, I have until the 27th....Can't wait until its over and start my life again... Lets keep each other posted so we can go through the good and tough times together. I'm soooo excited too!!!! Pat

Hi Heather, I have to get my gall bladder out also. My doc is doing it the same day.. How come you have to go through 2 surgeries.. Pat

Hi Shelli I'm also getting banded on the 27th.... Pat

Hi, Same here no pre-op diet. Only liquids 24 hours before.

Can't wait until its over... I also live in New York Surgery is being done by Dr.Shawn Garber... Lots of luck to all as we start our new journey... Pat:clap2:

Hi, I'm having my surgery on August 27th...what is your date...I'm a little nervous.