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Well said....it is just so confusing because I almost fee I should do liquids longer than what my doc is saying??

Hey friends...I live like 1 mile from a Trader Joe's and LOVE the place!! They have some great treats too so be careful!@!! When my bro lived in CA, we didn't have one and I always went and stocked up on weird stuff and brught it all home...They have some good supplements too...not sur e what I'll need though??? Bandfan, glad you are eating and having a fun bonding trip!!! I just realized I go back to the sleep doc for my 1 month next week and because I was sick for forever, I haven't been blasting off to Mars in my space suit lately....I'm trying to wear my cpap tonight though!!! OH Yea! HUrry up and get here May!!!!!

It took about a month with UHC...my plan had just changed to include banding so my HR person gave me a "contact" person at UHC...so it wouldn't accidentally be denied...anyway, she said later she thought because she was involved it actually took a little longer..LOL...but all in all, it wasn't so bad...I was just going crazy waiting! Good Luck to you!

Thanks Jack....I know you always have good and wise words for us! Especially us newbies.. As I am waiting for my banding..I HAVE been trying to identify when I am full...satiated...etc....It is very hard to just put that fork or spoon down but I have been trying... I notice that you get the feeling, then if you stop and wait usually it is ok BUT if you sit there and eat one tiny little bite more then you have lost that feeling and can finish the whole plate... Does that sound about right? Thanks

Hey Late Bloomer! that is the day after mine...Welcome to the May Flowers

Good Luck Learning!! I waiting for my Band date May 28th!!!

I know huh? We will all be doing that on a regular basis soon..... I'll have to remember this when I'm in bandster hell in late June or early July...jusging by others posts...it will take a lot of will power before we have fills after the swelling goes down. At least it is hotter than H##l here in AZ then...so if I am hungry I'll take a hot walk and then I'll not want to eat right? Gotta come up with some stratagies now! TTFN (ta ta for now!)

:thumbup:You are welcome!! It is a favorite of mine!!!!:huh2:

Great ideas...Hey Bandfan1 how's the trip going? I can't wait to not get the seatbelt extender on an airplane I can't wait to not worry that if we are sat in a booth, I'll have to squeeze in and hold my breath... I can't wait for kids at school not to say, "Oh she's the fat teacher!" OR I can't wait for the little kids to not ask me when the baby is coming! And all the other can't waits!

So, are you only having the soup right now that you are in pre fill mode? I mean once you have restriction will you still try this?

Sufina...thanks... marineliebe...And you think your tush is sore today? Wait until tomarrow! Good for you though! There are some great shakes that you can make in the Blender from Sprouts market.. Also, Weight and Inches, is good. I get them from Dietdirect.com they are 29 gr Protein and low carb...and only 200 calories...I just mix mine in the morning and put in shaker containers and refridge them at work then shake them up...I like the ones I make much better than premade cans.. Try vanilla and put in some butter flavoring and cinnamon...yummy tastes like a cinnabun!

Back at you...keep strong...let me know how you did at the folks....My Mom is tiny but eats when she wants...This will be a bigger adjustment to her I think because we are known for our "happy hours" then dinner (that last an hour) then dessert and after drinks...you know special occasions and such...so the don't drink 30 minutes before has her...no snacking as in happy hour Hors de vurs...and then eat in 20 minutes...she is like, "Well honey, can you just have a glass of wine first with us?" LOL

I am so sad that my surgery is the end of May!! I am ready to get it going!! I picked that date because of school so...it will be hectic up until then but....it reminds me of the waiting game for insurance approval...I know it will go fast. In the Meantime, All of you keep me posted on the good the bad and the ugly so that I am fully prepared...you all are my inspiration! GOOD LUCK to ALL OF US!

I know!!! I have been pretty good this weekend. I went out to eat with a friend who had gastric several years back and we split an appetizer...she ate 2 and I ate 4 pieces...they were little LOL...it was still less than normal for me and I'm not banded yet.. Sanks51...welcome to the May flowers!!

I gave up my coffee this week...I was sick with a cold so I didn't notice the withdraws because I felt yucky anyway! I will miss it...maybe some day...maybe not???

Good Luck whaletail...wow that is almost here! I have a few more weeks...like 6??

Good to know about jello since it is on my post op food list!

Hey Friends...sorry about your storms...mental and climate! It was a beautiful day here in sunny AZ BUT tomarrow it is supposed to be in the 90's UGH!!! I'll have to watch the Secret tomarrow! Have a great trip Bandfan1!!! Allison, just some been there advise about Mr. on and off...friends don't treat friends like that..I know you must really care for him but if it hasn't worked yet...try for a new relationship when you are ready..as long as "he" is in your mind that someday...and we are such good friends....etc...YOU will never give anyother guy the chance he may deserve....I know I did that for a long time...funny thing....once I finally let go...after some time...I realized that I was the one making the whole thing so important...and it was much easier then to look for someone who deserved me instead of hiding behind the "hopelessly devoted....someday" thing. Good Luck!

i'm glad you are feeling better...Today I was much better too!

Good Luck to you! You will find all kinds of support and answers here...keep us posted!

Also, my doc says to have caffine free herbal tea is especially good if you feel nauseous...try mint or ginger, or a blend. Take small sips of it warm not hot.

dancinglamb...I nose how you feel! I hope you do not have what I am getting over? Dizzy, chest congestion then stuffed/runny nose, tired, frog voice, and cough until you think you are going to barf??? Call your doc! Drink TONS of water...sleep.... I hope you feel better soon.

BizzyBee, I'm sorry your day was a grumpy one....we are all kinda a bit stressed... and excited.... and nervous....and exhausted thinking about this, going to doc appts...stressing about insurance or money...and worried about our Best old Buddy Comfort Food....some of us are even trying to learn to sleep with a hose strapped on out faces...so GRUMPY??? ok....IT IS ok TO BE grumpy now and then Hang in there!

So sorry to hear what you are going through...I hope it is not Dr. error? Like is there another one in the office? I hope that the revisions are being taken care of??? Good Luck...Ask them if they have called the company and asked if this has happened to anyone else... I'll say some prayers for you...keep us informed...