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Im a bit depressed about this and no motivation to exercise! I know that is only hurting my cause. SO frustrated because I dont go in for a fill for another 4 weeks and I have the large band and Im sure 1 fill isnt going to do much. Geez this sucks!

I have been eating minced chicken, scrambled eggs, Tuna, some mashed potatoes, Soup. I eat around 6-8 oz at a a meal 3 times a day. Fluids and a small fugar free-fat free snack in between. Been sipping protien but not as much as I should. Its been 2 hours since Breakfast and if I didnt have will power I could easily eat right now. I know I could EASILY eat more at meals too but I am trying not to.

This is frustrating isnt it!!!!!!

Its hard but if you cant get through two weeks...what are you going to do when you want to cheat after surgery? Its better to get committed to this ASAP! Good Luck! I hope you do great!

I had to do the pre liquid diet for a week and a half and lost 21 pounds before I got on the table. Since surgery on July 31st I am down 35 Pounds. I regretted it the day before...the day of...and 2 days later. The pain is subsiding and I am starting to feel like a normal person again. I was out and didnt have shakes or anything with me so I got a Fat-Free/No Sugar Added Cherry Ice Cream Cone. Its 97 degrees and I had to lick for all I was worth. 3 minutes later I was already FULL. I threw out almost the whole thing. It still baffles me that you eat so little but are full like you were at an all you can eat buffet. Next Monday I go to Mooshies. Im really glad I did this. I went out and rewarded myself with a new surfboard. 30 more pounds and Ill be in OC, NJ surfing again after not touching a board for 12 years!!!!!!!! It hangs for inspiration! Well...thats my update. I like hearing how people are doing day by day. It helped me know what to expect so I am trying to contribute.

I thought you were gonna ask some deep, personal...maybe sexual question....LMAO

I am very active myself...biking, fishing, kayaking. Im bummed because God knows when I will be able to lift my Yak (80lbs) to put on the jeep and in the Water. The sacrifice is worth it. Good Luck to you! A marathon....I couldnt even imagine! Thats awesome!

First off...well done on the sweet date! Second...I told my girl if she asked me one more time if I was OK that I was going to take a big bite of bread and swallow it so I could finally tell her no!...LOL!!!!!

Your reading it...I had to watch her eat it! Thanks, I plan on making this work!

I had surgery last Tuesday July 31st 3 days of Clear liquids...then I had to get out of the house to feel human again!!!!!! Thursday Night: Ate a 1/4 cup of chicken broth at Boston Market...My girl had a beautiful chicken platter...LOL Friday Night: I ate about a 1/4 cup of chicken pot pie soup broth(creamy)..my girl had a scrumptious Fiesta salad.. Saturday Night: I had a 1/4 cup of Crab Bisque at the Anchorage...my girl had melt in your mouth fried scallops Sunday Night: Fat Free sugar free chocolate Fudge pudding...3oz hehehe dined in Monday Night: East Bay Crab and Grill..1/4 cup of shrimp bisque while my girl and freinds had soup and salads...maybe another quarter cup while they had Sushi, Calamari, Shrimp, Crabs, and warm bread...UUUUUGGHHHH!!!!!!!! LMAO..I SURVIVED and my girl still enjoys going out. She isnt fat so she can eat what she wants! I hate her..J/K I was satisfied every time and enjoyed being out. I figured it out...this food lusting is a total mind thing and you can still go out and have a nice time. I didnt eat any solids...just the broths. GO HAVE FUN WITH YOUR WIFE!!!!!!!!!!!

AWESOME!!!! Glad he is supporting you. I just got engaged the weekend before my Surdery(July31st). 10 years to the month of just being bf/gf. She is so happy and never even pushed for it. She was SHOCKED! She told everyone it feels different after 10 years. I feel it too. I feel more connected. All that good from a stupid stone. Good Luck in your journey.

I too was regretting it the first 3 days but today is a week and I am very happy. I lost 21 pre-op and 9 more this week. It gets better.

How did it slip after 4 years?? Thanks.

I had a Rita's suger free Water ice the day after surgery. Well...I had 2 spoonfulls if that...LOL. It is a liquid. Same concept as Jello.....it melts. I got a small and 5 days later its still in the freezer 3/4 full. Its a nice treat. I dont think wine would be a problem. I think it depends on your tolerance of wine...reflux, nausa...etc. Good Luck!!

Congrats and good luck!!! Luv your name!!!!!!!!

I am getting banded on July 31st. I am REALLY freaking out in my head. I LOVE food. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE food. I HATE being fat..Im 5'6" and 330 and was up to 365 2 years ago. I am so afraid of having to be so aware of everything that goes in my mouth. I am going to miss going out to eat and enjoying delicous meals. I am just really freaking myself reading stories of people failing. I deal with stress and anxiety with food. I am so scared of dealing with my emotions without food. PLEASE HELP ME COME TO GRIPS WITH THIS LIFE CHANGE!!!!!!!! What is PB by the way?

If a half cup of BBQ sauce licked off a spoon is cheating...I CHEATED!!!!! AT least it was liquid:rolleyes: No fat but 15 grams of suger for every 2 tablespoons. I feel guilty as hell!!!!!!!!!! Im working in my freinds yard tomorrow. I'll sweat it out!

I have been doing it since last Thursday....you can do it!!! Try to be creative!

How about a nice email to her A-Hole husband to make this day special for her.

Anyone read this know how to put the weight chart in?

testing to see if I got the weight thing in my siggy...

I have read each and every post. I am sorry I dont respond to each of you individually...I APPRECIATE all your input and help. This thread alone has helped my thought process in a HUGE way!!!!!!!!

reconciler, I am already feeling the freedom from not overeating. I am on the pre-op diet and I can tell you that I dont miss the uncomfortable overeating fullness which would make me not go biking, kayaking, fishing, or anything else I wanted to do because I was uncomfortable and bloated. Many nights of intimacy were lost do to a HUGE dinner at a restraunt...NOT ANY MORE!!!!! I am starting to embrace the freedom of feeling OK....and not bloated and full. I never consisantly ate horrrible foods....more of a volume eater. This year I noticed I was eating foods that I never had before on a weekly basis. A little too much fast food....going for the big meals at resteraunts...all you can eat etc. I dont eat much red meat, Pasta, or bread so I wont miss them. I will miss PIZZA!!!!!! I think I can do this without a crazy amount of turmoil in my head. I hope. Thanks again everyone!!!!!!!!!

Thanks everyone..I REALLY needed this!! I am on the pre-op liquid diet and went to my favorite resturaunt in Cape May, NJ....The Lobster House. My freinds and girlfreind all ate normal and I had onion Soup broth. I had a good time and was satisfied with that. I have a good feeling about this surery now and am much more excited. My family has a history of diabetes and while I am healthy...my last blood work showed a increase in my bodies output to process suger. The Doc said it was not a big deal but with my family history it was time to lose weight now before I get any health issues. I am motivated! Thanks again!!!!!!

Sometimes I just have to hear it I guess. Thank you so much for taking the time to post. I do not know anyone banded...just gastric and half of them gained weight back. Thanks for the support!!!!!!!