katcruiser

I haven't been here in forever. It is good to so many doing well. Please update me to 260 Finally hit the 50lb loss mark.

I was banded Nov. 14 so three weeks out. I am on mushies until Dec. 23 then a more regular diet. My first fill is Dec. 11- so excited. I am amazed at how full I get with such a small amount. I sometimes wish I could eat more. I tried this past week to push it with refiried beans and paid for it that night- owie and back to liquids the next day. I have lost 23lbs including pre-op liquid diet.

Since this pie has the consistency of pudding I will be making this for Thanksgiving: pumpkin Pie from Betty Crocker I will make a few changes- Brown sugar Splenda blend for Brown sugar Butter for margarine (personal preference) I am leaving the sugar as is- it is Thanksgiving afterall

Hi Froggi- hope surgery went well. Updated stats- Pre-op diet- 307 Current weight-290 Take care.

I am making turkey salad, just like chicken salad but with canned turkey. I will also have mashed sweet potatoes. Hubby is having ham, rolls and mashed sweet potatoes. He is not much for turkey. We are having a crustless pumpkin pie for dessert. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

I had surgery 11/14/08. I will say that the surgery went very well. I was first up at 8am, in recovery 40 minutes later and in my room by 10am. I was up and walking around at 11am. The pain was well managed with the pain pump, hitting the button about once every 40 minutes or so. I walked every hour and I think that kept the gas pains away. The only issue I had was a sore throat from the breathing tube. Hot tea helped with that and it was gone by the next day.

Good to hear you are home and are able to manage the pain. The walking does help with the gas. Hope it continues to subside so you can sip more liquids. Wishing you the best!

I would do what you are comfortable with. I started the liquids early by doing until noon then until dinner then finally all liquids when the time came. I felt the transition was easier by gradually moving to it. Good luck!

Hope things are getting better now that you are on puree. The food obsession is one of my fears as well. I am hoping that it gets better as time goes on. Of course, I am also worried about what obsession will take its place.

I had surgery 11/14. I feel pretty good and am now waiting to go home. You have to love laptops and wifi. I will say that the surgery went very well. I was first up at 8am, in recovery 40 minutes later and in my room by 10am. I was up and walking around at 11am. The pain is well managed with the pain pump, hitting the button about once every 40 minutes or so. I have been walking every hour and I think that is keeping the gas pains away. I am enjoying the wonderful clear liquid diet- broth, Jello, apple juice and tea. Small sips, small sips, small sips. The only issue I have is a sore throat from the breathing tube. Hot tea is helping with that. Make room on the loser's bench- I am on my way!

Hi Froggi! Surgery was yesterday. Surgery weight was 297

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