Joy1

i FEEL THE SAME WAY....I CONSIDER SOFT SCRAMBLED EGGS a mushie....I was banded 1 week ago, this is the first day I've kinda felt hunger pains........I realized I'd skipped my protein shake. I read something about putting instant potatos in your beef broth to give it a bit of substance.........Also, those boxed creamed soups are yummy! Hope this helps. I go back to Doc tomorrow (Tues)....Should be interesting! :cry_smile: Joy

I had a substantial one also and it did bother my eating....I lived on Nexium!....I had my band surg. one week ago and can already tell a good difference in the hernia....he repaired it really well, obviously.............don't know if this will help u or not....hope so....... :cry_smile: Joy

I smoked right up til the nite before....I only smoked like 3-4 a day....they did not check, I do NOT intend to continue smoking now....the fear of ulceration alone makes me not even want one! I have had a GREAT recoup, surgery was Mon. w/ a substantial hiatal hernia repair. I am on 1/2 dose pain meds just because...but do not NEED them! :crying: Joy

Did he say what made the AP Band better....just curious? Too late to matter for me as TOMORROW is my BIG day. I actually feel like it's Christmas and Birthday all rolled into one package!:smile: Joy

Well!..Many Congratulations:thumbup: to you!....Mine is tomorrow (Mon., 9/15). I dread the gas, but HOPE I do not have it...some seem to and some don't. According to most it gets better fast......that's what I'm going to believe in!...I can't wait!:smile: Joy

Yep, I agree the upper GI took about 10 mins. and does NOT hurt....stuff does not even taste bad......so cool, they could see my acid reflux happening...they said that did not happen a lot! I would be the weird one! Do NOT sweat it! :confused: Joy

YAAAY!....Tomorrow is my big day too!....Best of luck to you. I'm not nervous yet....impatient?...YES! I don't want the gas pains.....that's my worst fear.....I've had them before. But we trust our Docs and we shall be fine! Let me know how u do and I will do likewise! Best wishes, Joy

10 lbs. in 10 days! WOW!...Congratulations! I hope I do so well! I know u are sooo happy! Joy

My 'process" began in May also....AND my surgery in Sept. 15....VERY BEST of luck and love to U. Think of Mon. as "Our Lucky Day"! :wink_smile: Joy

You go girl....can't believe u are posting the day of surgery....you are "THE WOMAN".......Congratulations and I hope all continues to go GREAT for you. My big day is this Monday! :wink_smile: Joy

I think I'm going to order those vitamins too....Thank u for telling me about them...I had not seen them....can't imagine why not...I spend a fortune there.............I LOVE the Whey Gourmet "Cookies N Cream"......Have u tried any of her bars or chips.....of course that will be a while 'til I can have as my surgery is Monday! YAAAAAY!............ :wink_smile: Joy

Sorry, I spelled the website wrong....BariacticEating.com. Yummy stuff and no sales tax nor gas running around comparing stuff! Joy :wink_smile:

My Doc won't use anything but REALIZE, unless u demad it........the port is more stable...I FELT BOTH brands and I like the continous saline baloon, not those little hard bubbles that "LAPBAND" brand has! :wink_smile: Joy

It's called "Before and After" by, Susan Maria Leach...I ordered from Amazon, but it's everywhere, like Barnes and Noble, Books A Million, a paperback so not expensive. She chronicles her RNY journey from pre to success and it is very appropriate for lap banders also. GET IT!!!!!!! You will love it...I going to re-read parts tonight for inspiration & guts! Joy :wink_smile:

A GREAT book to read...my Nut's bible-book is "Before and After", by Susan Maria Leach............Inspiring and has 130+ recipes....try ou her site too, BariacEating.com, it is GREAT. Best of luck to you. Joy (Princess of all diets) HEE HEE!

Well, guys, Monday seems to be "THE BIG DAY" for lots of us....Maybe I'm crazy but I am not SCARED AT ALL....IT WILL PROBABLY HIT SUN. NIGHT. Hope not! If u trust ur Doc and God, well, it's like when the plane takes off.......you're in the hands of the pilot and God, in this case, your Doc is the pilot! I wish u all the best.....my big thing is the gas....I had it when I had tubes tied years ago...I'm going to beg him to squeeze me tight! See ya'll on the other side, on the way to those size 6's! YAAAY!....Joy

Hi there! I'm a teacher in SC and the SATE BC/BS does NOT pay...in fact it is a WRITTEN EXCLUSION so u can't really appeal it. I can, however, recommend a wonderful dr.......Dr. Ben Tribble with Palmetto Baptist....He is doing mine this Mon. at 2:30! He has the best personality, was Chief of Surg. there for 3 years....and his practice is rated "A Bariactic Center of Excellance". The phone # is 803-376-5982. They have 2 seminars. monthly. He also does regular bariactic surgeries. Good Luck as u start this road...it DOES end...I promise...I called re: seminar in May......... Joy

I really like the shake mixes from BariacticEating.com..........I would like them even if I was not "On the program"! They are VERY high in protein.....like 41 grams. Joy

They have blendable protien shakes and Ready to Go (RTG) in cans.....I love the whey Gourmet Blendable mix...I got Cookies N Cream.....but they have MANY flavors....big cannister too. YUMMOSO!!!!!! Joy

I am sooooooooo glad I could help you, as this site has helped me a lot.....her book is my Nut's bible.."Before & After", by Susan Maria Leach....she journals her RNY (eventho we are getting banded, it still applies) from days before until success! Then she has 130+ good recipes for post op thru regular life.....the recipes are on her site too. The book is cheap, paperback and everywhere! I'm reading it AGAIN this weekend as my surg. is Mon! In the Blendable protiens, the Whey Gourmet cookies N Cream is awesome. I got 6 bottles of the DaVince flavor syrups, and the Isopure clear....you CANNOT tase it.....I Promise. In the RTD , I love the bannana Lambada and canned Extreme vanilla. I am adicted to that site! My Doc says Centrum chewables silver vitamins are good enough but I got the sample box of hers. He said we do not need all that as we are NOT RNY and still absorb some nutrients!..But I'm sure going to take what I bought. The puddings and stuff I will buy at grocery this week-end. GO GET THAT BOOK....it is sooooo POSITIVE! Best wishes for a speedy recovery! :sad: Joy

I applaud u!....I still sneak a smoke or two.......BUT NOT after the banding....who in the world wants ulcers?....Fear is a mighty motivator in my world!:omg_smile: Joy

Congratulations!...My big day is Sept. 15......Go to BariacticEating.com...........order those shakes.....they are so yummy.....and like 41g of protien. Hope you feel better fast!:thumbdown: Joy

I am with you...Imodium-Gal!...I've had it for years...usually stress brings it on. I've told my Doc, but he seemed unconcerned that the lap band would make it worse.........Lord!...I hate running to that BR....specially when I was teaching! Joy

Hope all went well with your fill! I'm sure I may be in your shoes one day.....hey!.....we all could be. Congrats. on going and getting your new start! Joy

NEVER be ashamed to tell your Doc anything......you have had a lot happen to you that was out of your control and if he is rude or nonsupportive, I would not like him very much! You KNOW he's required to fuss a bit but there is a NICE way to do it! He should know that too! Best of luck to you! Joy