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Picklesix

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    I am so tired of liquids

    Picklesix replied to derbin247's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    Smiles, you really have lost a lot of weight fast. I feel your pain about liquids though. I've only been on them for 6 days now and that's enough to last me a lifetime.
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    Hi there Nancy, thanks for writing me. Sorry I didn't notice your message right away. I'm enjoying my last day of full liquids, tomorrow is just clear liquids. It's hard to keep the "hunger monster" at bay, but Monday is the surgery, YAY! I think you're making a good decision to do liquids your last week, I'm losing about a pound a day. But I am hungry - you probably are too with such a restricted diet. Thanks for your prayers, I appreciate that. Best of luck to you too.

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    "Lucky Losers" (March 2009 banders)

    Picklesix replied to KarenInOhio's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

    Hi LifeStartsNow, you and I have the same date - Monday. I have found a couple of Protein shakes that are delicious, so there's no problem getting them down. They are the "Oh Yeah" available from Bariatric Eating and Myoplex EAS, I like the chocolate fudge, from Walmart. The best way for me to get my Water down is to set aside four bottles of water (20 oz) and start in the morning when I first get up. Sometimes I add some Crystal Light or Special K protein mix to a bottle. I just concentrate on it being only 4 bottles, and try to be finished by late afternoon so I'm not up too often in the night. Anything I drink after that is a bonus. Best of luck to all of us on starting our new lives this month!!
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    I am so tired of liquids

    Picklesix replied to derbin247's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    I love my magic bullet too! I made a yummy liquid yesterday when I was craving Taco Bell. I used 1/2 cup refried Beans, 1/2 cup sirloin broth, a dab of sour cream and a dab of cheddar cheese. It's absolutely delicious warmed up. It's high Protein, high Fiber and lo fat. Tonight however I'm craving a hunk of meat. In fact I'm feeling pretty sorry for myself, wondering when - if ever -I can have a bite of steak. Any tips for a meat craver?
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    "Lucky Losers" (March 2009 banders)

    Picklesix replied to KarenInOhio's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

    Hi everyone. I was born and raised in the Chicago area, but have lived in beautiful Southwest Florida for 5 years now. I'm on day 3 of my liquids week and will be banded in FIVE DAYS (omg!) on Monday the 9th. I'm excited, nervous, scared and hungry.
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    How are you doing on the shakes? I can have full liquids until Sunday when I have one day of Clear Liquids only, because I get banded on Monday. I'm doing ok on fulls, except for a slight headache, being hungry, and craving a steak or a pork chop. Are you able to sleep? I'm having trouble with that too.
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    Calling Lucky Losers on liquids this week! I just made a wonderful cup of Mexican flavored soup. I measured 1/2 cup of canned refried beans, 1/2 cup of beef broth, 2 tablespoons of sour cream and 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese. I ran it thru my Magic Bullet and heated it up and it's deelicious! Full of protein, low cal and low sugar, and did I mention it's deelicious! :confused:
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    Eartha, best of luck to you! I'll be sending you positive vibes. Remember to report back here to let us know all the details.
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    Wannabthinagain, thanks for keeping us posted. Glad to know everything went so well. Welcome to the rest of your life!
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    How's the liquid diet going? I'm only on my second day and I'm craving a Tbone steak. Don't know if I'll ever have one of those again!
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    Great news, good for you! I'll be joining you on that day. How nervous are you? My tummy's a little confused just getting liquids for the second day now.
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    You're right, we're all in this together and need to support each other and cheer each other on. I started liquids today and I'm not hungry, I must have had too much. :thumbup: How is it that you're having your surgery on a Sunday?
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    What are you liquid dieters drinking? Today is my first day on liquids, I'm being banded on March 9th, one week from today. I had a Protein shake for Breakfast, then had some Soup for lunch - it was broccoli and cheddar which I ran thru the Magic Bullet to get the lumps out. Now I just had some low fat cottage cheese which I also de-lumped. Do you have a calorie cap to stay under? I don't think I do.
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    6 month supervised diet

    Picklesix replied to Oceannites's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

    My ins is BC/BS of FL, and they required the 6 month diet. My bmi is right around 40 although I have numerous co-morbidities. I lost 4 pounds in 6 months and everyone was satisfied. They said it was a matter of "accountability" that I showed up every month for my weighin, etc. I've now been approved and my date is March 9th.
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    Hi y'all. My band date is March 9th too. I only have to be on liquids for one week before, but it was strongly suggested that I cut way back starting this week too. It sure is a struggle! I do just fine until I get hungry, then I get irritable and defiant. What's wrong with me? I can't imagine how I'll get thru next week. p.s. Lucky Losers won the name poll.
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    Just checking out my new signature.
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    There already is a current group calling themselves Shamrocks, (or a derivative thereof).
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    Hey louandboosmom, welcome aboard . I'm half really excited and half scared to death, how about you? I really really want to succeed at this, I've failed so many times before. How far is Lake Worth from Clewiston?
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    Hi there Alabubba, and congratulations on having a surgery date! I see it happens to be the same date as mine, March 9th. I read your previous posts and it seems like you have some co-morbidities, as I do. My bmi is 40.6, but I have diabetes, heart trouble, athritis, etc., etc. I'm feeling half thrilled and half scared to death. How about you?

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    Welcome Danielle, glad to have you along.
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    Hi MiniBand, I live in North Ft. Myers, almost on the Charlotte County line. My surgeon is Dr.Shieh out of Lee Memorial. From everything I've seen and heard, he's excellent. Where do you live and who's your doctor?
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    I'll be melting in March too! I'm thrilled to be finally approved by BC/BS of Florida. It was a looong process, but will be worth every minute of it. Surgery date is March 9th.
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    Hi! I just voted for March Melters. My date is March 9th and I'm really getting excited! It's been a long haul, getting thru all the insurance red tape, but it finally happened!
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    Got my surgery date! WooooooT!

    Picklesix replied to alabubba's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story

    May I join you? My surgery date is March 9th too!:frown: We were trying for January - didn't happen. Then we were trying for February - oops, that didn't happen either. But in March it really will happen - HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    Hi Karen, It was good to see you at support meeting tonight. Your picture is cute, who's that with you? I can sure see the family resemblance. I really enjoy the open forum at support group where everyone can speak.

     

    Oh well, just thought I'd say hi. See you soon.

     

    Kathi / PickleSix

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