christasha

Good for you . . . take one day at a time . . . I was tired after my first days back at work . . . but I would have been going stir crazy sitting at home . . . it just keeps getting better each day. I have to keep remembering that I'm only 3-1/2 weeks out still . . . it becomes easy to start to overdue things . . . take it slow and easy at first!

I did fine . . . except broke off a piece of my FAVORITE sugar cookie . . . and only ate a tiny piece of what I broke off because it tasted like sawdust to me . . . so . . . I wasn't tempted any further . . . which is a GOOD thing. I had to pass on the prime rib I cooked . . .but I poached myself a piece of salmon in chicken stalk . . . which tasted like heaven! I get my first fill one week from today . . . so I'm looking forward to that!

I always stay home . . . don't want to be out on the roads . . . so I have movie night . . . anyone there can pick a movie they want . . .but it HAS to include "The Great Race" with Tony Curtis and Natalie Woods. I used to always have cold boiled shrimp and lots of appetizers . . . don't know what I'm going to do for food this year because I'm not suppose to have shrimp yet . . . but everyone else can eat them . . .

I was thinking of walking down to the mall today at lunch . . .just to see what is on sale . . . I'm early for buying new things . . . but gee . . . some smaller tops can always be used at some point! ~ Chris

I can't speak for myself because I've only lost a small part of what I have to loose . . .but from all the before/after pictures I've seen . . . EVERYONE looks YOUNGER to me! She might not be taking care of herself . . . taking her Vitamins . . . exercising . . . eating the right things . . . be stressed with things in her life . . . but most people look way younger to me ~ Chris

And same to you RonKat! We CAN do this . . . "they" made 5 pies in my house last night . . . and all I did was go in and advise . . . and the Cookies and fudge they've been making . . . it hasn't bothered me . . . I'm making them Prime Rib today (it's our Christmas today because my son's family goes to his wife's tonight) . . . and I'm poaching a piece of salmon for myself . . . now THAT is willpower to ME :rose: Have a GREAT holiday everyone!

My preop class told us to use Benefiber - which mixes well with anything and has no taste . . . I put it in my Breakfast every day . . . but even with that . . . I'm averaging twice a week at most . . . but I was never a daily person before the operation. TMI . . . sorry . . . but I like the Benefiber

Another place for shoes online is footsmart.com - I got some really cute 10WW on there . . . and Friday night when we were going for family pictures I put one pair on . . . and I had to change - I couldn't keep them on my feet! Oh YEA if I can come down a size . . . that would be GREAT!

Good Luck to you Jenn! I'm hoping all is straightened out for you tomorrow! Hang in there!

Yea! Way to go! Keep up the GREAT work!

Welcome to the losers' side! Yes - swelling is standard . . .they fill us full of gas and it take it awhile to work itself out . . .

Welcome to bandster land! That is so cool that your wife could watch the procedure! I haven't heard anyone have that option. (Although I doubt my daughter would have watched if she could!). Hang in there . . . and careful with the straws . . . they are a "no no" from my instructions because of getting more air into your stomach. Happy Holidays! ~ Chris

Yea! I get my first fill on the 2nd. This IS exciting! ~ Chris

WaHoo! Way to go!

Chris

Oh Heavy . . . Good for you! I've moved on to mushies now too . . . and ff pintos with cheese and salsa are GREAT! Haven't done mashed potatoes yet, but will on Christmas day . . . It isn't easy traveling I'm sure. I went to Breakfast this morning with some friends - first time since my surgery. Had a scrambled egg with cheese and some grits . . . and that was GREAT!

EAS makes a carb control premixed Protein Drink . . . 17 grams Protein. Pack of 4 is < $5 at Walmart . . . I have to drink 2 Protein Drinks a day between meals, so I take these to work . . . less hassel. I like the strawberry and chocolate . . .never tried the vanilla . . . they aren't thick and help get that protein in.

I guess I've been lucky . . . food hasn't bothered me either seeing it or smelling it . . .I just don't care about it. Since my son and his family moved in a couple weeks ago, my d-i-l has been baking nonstop. . . and no problems here. (TG!) Hopefully this will pass for everyone at some point!

Chris

Congrats everyone! Way to go! I lost a lot the first week .. . and then . . . nothing for a week and a half .. . I even call the dr's office and said "whats wrong here" and they said don't fret . . . that seems to be "normal" after a bit because you body thinks you're starving it . . . just keep on track .. . we could be loosing inches . . . and lo and behold . . . this morning the scale moved again! Yea!

Chris

We were instructed to take Benefiber to help move things along . . . and it does . . . also it isn't chalky or have a flavor, so I put some in my Water every morning.

I paid $300 . . . but not until after I was approved and had all my pre-op stuff was done. It covers one year of mandatory monthly exercise classes, one year of mandatory support group meetings, some whey Protein, fills and I think that is about it. I'm in San Diego. I did have to pay $175 for my psychologist . . . that insurance didn't cover . , . that that was my entire out-of-pocket.

Chris

Ronkat - your day is finally here . . .and you will do GREAT! 5 DAUGHTERS? OMG - you BETTER get better to help out your poor wife! SHE need some support - what a fun family this must be! Let us know how you are doing!

Chris

Welcome to Bandster Land all you newbies! (and soon to be newbies!) . . . Things get better and easier each day . . . and we're all heading down a great path! What a great Holiday present for everyone!

Chris

Yea! I'm really happy for you! We can't wait for you to join us on the other side!

Chris

I was just going to post something about weight after surgery. #1 . . . when we say how much we've lost . . . are we counting from the Pre-op liquid phase, or from surgery date? #2 . . . I was loosing great for 1 week postop - and then it has totally stalled and not moved anywhere . . . and I was going to ask if this was normal . . .but it is sounding like it is so I guess I won't fret about it . . . at least I can see I'm starting to have a NECK! :confused:

Keep on truckin' . . . we're heading in the right direction!

Chris

Its nice meeting everyone! Keep up all the good work .. . and keep on postin'!