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Okay so I am starting a new program today after work. It is an aquajog/aerobic class and I was wondering if anyone has done anything like this. I love swimming, I always have. I don't see it as excersice or something hard or anything like that. I am trying to figure out what has taken me so long to jump into it (no pun intended.. haha) but for me this seems like my obvious solution to bump up my cardio movement and get my workouts in regularly.. Any thoughts are appreciated on this... Thanks so much.

Okay folks.. so last night was the first night of class.. It was a little intimidating but overall.. I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!! I know that for good and steady weightloss I will have to combine land and water.. I know that I can't completely get the impact i need for my bones in the water but hey.. i moved for a solid hour yesterday with no rest and at the weight I am............That was amazing. It gives me more hope than I have ever had that this will be a successful attempt to become healthy. I know that there isn't a magic schedule that if you do this, this and this you will lose weight and keep it continual.. I know I am babbling but i had a blast and well........ IT WAS SO FUN!!!!

Okay folks.. I have had nothing but clear liquids for 19 days!!! 19 Days!!! Now as of today I get to have soft/mushy... My mashed potatoes I had for lunch today were the best thing, I think I have ever tasted. :tongue_smilie: Granted it took me 40 minutes to eat 1/2 a cup but I don't care. They were so good. I was terribly nervous to eat anything because I didn't know how it was going to feel. I took the first bit and I thought it was small, then I waited for a second. I felt a little bubble in the back of my throat and then it went away. That happened after almost every bit. Needless to say I was very aware of my bit size and my consistancy before swallowing. I never thought I would be nervous to eat but I really was. Any one else experience that? Tonight I think I will try cottage cheese and maybe some more mashed potatoes but I haven't decided.. Anything but clear liquids is on the menu that is for sure!!!!

Oh fat free refried beans and shredded cheese are on the menu.. And maybe some baked beans. Thank you so much for replying. I have read several of your posts on different threads and you are truly and inspiration to me that is for sure. I want to lose weight so that I can have a healthy pregnancy some day and it is great to see how things are going.. So thank you very much and good luck with the little peanut!!!!

Hey there.. I just wanted to offer some of my experiences as well as get some feed back from anyone who has had any similar issues. I was banded on Wed, July 30.. I am 3 days post op and well things really aren't that bad. I had what was called an On-Que ball that had numbing medicine in it for the first 3 days. It went slightly under the skin and it went straight to my incisions so I didn't feel them. My only really question is when I take a really deep breath it feels like my lungs are up against a concrete wall.. Is this somewhat normal? I have been walking every hour starting from when I got home after surgery and I have these leg compression things that I put on my legs when I go to bed but really my only issues are the deep breaths?? Is this the gas still? It does seem to be getting a little better, but i just wanted to see if anyone else had this same thing happening?? Thanks for any info..

Hey, I am about 18 hours from arriving at the hospital for my surgery. I have been on clear liquids for 4 days.. I started it on Saturday.. Can I just say that I went into work on Saturday for 10 hours so I wouldn't be at my house staring at the kitchen cabinets, the refrigerator, and my freezer... I worked for 6 hours on Sunday.. It has honestly been the toughest thing I have done because I am the type of eater that wouldn't let myself really feel hungry. I ate according to the clock whether I was hungry or not. Saturday night my husband, stepson and I went out and I spotted a young, little thing eating a frito chili pie and can I just say it took everything in my power not to jump up and tackle her. Over the last 4 days I have realized a lot about my obsession/dependance on food and sometimes I feel like no one gets it but i know deep down that isn't true. I had the "last syndrome" also but when I am in the midst of this obsession I have to stop and say.. This is just food.. There has got to be something more important.. I will be able to eat better and feel better once i pay my dues.. haha what is two weeks post op compared to several years at a "normal" weight.. It is hard and it is scary because it is the complete unknown. Obviously I am the way I am because I couldn't manage to control how much I ate but I know that it is just a couple of days drinking liquids versus a heart attack or not being able to have babies with my husband.. that is what I have to remember to get me through the tough times but I think it is worth it.. You are not alone in the brain activity.. I promise!!!

I so know what you are going through. I have my surgery in a little over 48 hours. I too have never had a surgical procedure and I am on a clear liquids diet to top things off.. I never ever realized what kind of true relationship I had with food until i took the food out of the equation. Now I know that I won't kill over and die without it (well figuratively speaking, haha).. I don't think i have ever been on a clear liquids diet that I can remember. I have often wondered "how am i going to do this", but I am trying to hold on tight to my goals. At this point that is all i have to get me there.. well that and a little bit of will power that I was sure i didn't have but it turns out that it has been there waiting on me all this time... imgaine that.

Ok folks, I am a long time lurker/reader and first time poster... I got approved on June 25th and my surgery is scheduled for July 30th.. I started liquids today.. The most extensive thing I have ever had done was I had my wisdom teeth taken out so needless to say I am TERRIFIED/NERVOUS/EXCITED.. all at the same time.. I actually didn't know that was possible but it is.. I just wanted to come on here and talk a little to get the nerves in check.. It seems when I have a moment of "OMG, I can't believe I am doing this", I come on here and read and i relax.. My biggest fear is making it through the liquids part.. That is what I am channeling all my energy into.. I don't know why I am nervous about being on liquids but for someone who needs weightloss surgery.. this is obviously not something i can willingly do just for the heck of it.. right.. Anyway.. thanks for letting me come on here and vent.. I am pretty sure I will be back as it gets closer and after my procedure.. Thanks for listening!!! Good luck to those that are about to undergo surgery and those waiting on approvals!!!!!! :crying: :thumbup: Jen

I am having surgery on July 30th and I was told that the onlyn non-clear liquid I was allowed were protein drinks.. Made with both water and skim milk...