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If you can mush it with a fork, it is a mushy food. Just stay away from stringy foods. You think they are mushy, but they can cause problems-- like asparagus. Some mellons still bother me from time to time.

I was glued also. I healed great and was able to shower earlier than w/ out the glue. I still had stitches, but you could not see them.

I was banded with tricare on April 3rd. I paid $500 total to my dr. The claim is still in process, but everything looks ok so far. I will keep you posted.

scrambled eggs, pimento cheese, cottage cheese, mashed potato-- those all worked for me and helped me get my protein w/o the protein shakes--yuk!

This is totally worth it. You will be feeling great very soon. I, like you, did not tell many people what I was doing. I have opened up more in the past week and everyone has been very supportive-- try telling your freinds, you might be surprised at the support you get. As for weight loss, everyone varies. Start walking and I bet it will melt off quickly at your age. You have a great life ahead of you free from extra weight-- look forward to it and enjoy it.

I have heard that scar tissue can be a problem. I had a hernia and the dr repaired it while he was in there doing the band. I feel great and am off Nexium for 1st time in 5 years. I would asked for a 2nd oppinion. How many bands has this dr done? There may be other options. I would ask more questions before opting for bypass.

I think that is natural. I just think about the things that I have not been doing because I was just too big or uncomfortable. That makes me so mad to be missing out on life. The lifestyle change was a worry too. I had my surgery 4-3. I havn't had a fill yet, but have already lost around 30 lbs. The difference is 2 pants sizes. People who see me and do not know what I have done keep looking at me and saying "you look great" or "you are so pretty". It feels great! I think most people have reservations about the future, but the future is now something for you to look forward to even more! Good Luck!

I haven't had a fill yet either. Today was my first day to add something to my "mushy" foods. I had crab legs at a catered event tonight and could not eat an entire king crab leg. I am full and think I should not be able to eat so much. I am also going to follow the ww plan. Good luck w/ yours and let me know how it is going for you.

I was banded 4-3. My dr is a little more strict on diet- I just started mushy foods on Thursday. I go back on the 12th, but don't know if I will get a fill. I am staying pretty full.