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mmmm eggs, I was finally able to eat my egg with butter. fantasic, I love eggs. scrabbled, boiled, fried, omlets. give me eggs and refried beans and I'm in heaven.

right on band4ej congrats on the weight loss I am hoping for the same outcome, I am 16 days out and am schedule for a fill 1/30. it sort of scares me. I am steadily losing pds and inches but will not change my ticker until I weigh in on 1/30. hoping for 1 fill or none Am I fooling myself

I dont think it should cause any delay in your recovery, 2 procedures done, 1 operation. right on. I had my tubes tied 24 years ago, same procedure. I asked my Doc. if things have improved since than and it has. good luck

jc2008 how has everything been going for you, do the Drs. know what caused the infection. when it due to Dr. error/ hospital not sanitizing surgical equipment properly. I know you were self paying. I believe these are questions that need answers. have they offered you any kind of compesation. praying for your fast recovery SC

I think everyone goes through these same feelings, I must have changed my mind at least 5 times or more since I began the whole process back in Sept. and believe me the first night out of surgery and the day after I was mourning my lost friend, FOOD! 15 days out of surgery I have no regrets, already I have forgotten I had surgery and am eating healthy and less than half of what I use to consume. I am no longer eating out of control, like there is no tommorrow, I am no longer stuffed with food and laying around thinking about what else I can eat. I feel blessed and honored to have the lapband. Oh and did I tell you I'm losing weight. I think I lost another 8 pds but will not not change my ticker until my official weigh in Jan. 30th Good luck on your journey. SC

oh jc, I am so sorry. the important thing now is your continue recovery. may god bless you

I've been banded 2 weeks, no solids untill week 4. I have cheated, had a few brocolli tops (overcooked) and squash (overcooked)

destined2befree I'm happy to hear your recovery is going well.

my stomach feels heavy and bloated after I drink 4ozs 1%milk with a scoop of whey protein, I can drink sugar free products with no problem. I also tried Isopure clear liquid drink and I felt the same way,bloated could it be the protien itself that can cause this?

I was getting tired of the vanilla whey protien drink from walmart and today I tried it mixed with 4 oz orange juice and 1oz water and put it in a shaker and low and behold, I had an orange julius delis.

right on ladies, keep up the good work December Bandsters Rock

Ladies, I returned back to work today, and was very surprise by the overall achiness I felt. and I was tired by noon. I also have a desk job, but was up and down all morning. I think that was the problem, using the stomach muscles. when I got home this evening, I had my cream of chicken Soup and slept for 3 hours! lol we will survive

Jayjay, you will survive this phase and will do well. keep up the good job

shortgat, I am on the same plan as you, I will be printing out your post and use it as a guide along with my Drs. plan. I am 12 days out and cheated a few times, 1Tbs scrabled egg(become bloated) had a couple oz sliced turkey yesterday(just because) delicious. but am back on track. My appetite is returning slowly, hoping not to open the gates to food hell. faithmd, sometimes we just need a kick in the ass Thank you

I'm 12 days out and my appetite is returning and found out that if I have a small snack (jello, Tbs of cottage cheese, couple oz of protien drink) and water of course.it really helps. I start mushies next week (I think) and hope I dont open the gates to food hell "lol"

welcome, as mentioned before,this is a very informative site. you will follow the success stories and unsuccessful stories of weight loss. you will laugh, cry and even get caught off guard by some post. but they have helped be through the journey. good luck on your journey

I love to read all the success stories. keep us posted on your upcoming surgery dates. heres to your ongoing success

WHAT A SURPRISE Hi ladies, I return back to work today (school secretary) and was surprised by the sorness that creeped up on me midmorning. when I got home I had dinner (cream soup) sat down on the couch and knocked out, slept 3 hours. what the h--l, I was out and about on day 3 post-op

hsbeach, praying for your safe and speedy recovery

I'm ten days out and tried to eat scrambled eggs and could only eat about 1Tbs. and felt bloated for about 4 hours. I dont have probs. with thin cream of wheat or thin cream soup. sipping my way through 4oz of protein shake. drinking plenty of water. should I be concerned?

after finding this poll I decided to take the surgical tape off to see how long my scar was, (never came off) its about 1 1/2 in. very thin, not to bad

Hi Ryan go to "banded and pregant come join me", I hope it can help you with any concerns you may have

right on, I lost 12 pds post op and was thrilled. I pray that the weight continues to drop off so easy.

I found this question on other site. I am very interested in everyones response. It would be a great help to us newbies.

NOT RUNNING TO GET A FILL (I cant get a fill until week 6) my question is why the rush? you should be applauding yourself for your great weight loss. whats wrong with eating and being hungry? is'nt that normal? Do we have to eliminate all sighs of hunger I guess at this time (day 9) I still dont have that much of a appetite. Please dont take me wrong, my hubby is cooking some good mexican food, it smells delicious and I have poked a finger in it just for the taste. I started my liquid proteins today, cream soup, cream of wheat, protein drinks,I plan to take it slow. I was already suppose to start my mushie phase, but cant do it, maybe I'm scared, having real food in me might open the gates of hell. I dont know what tomorrow will bring. taking it day by day