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Miss Whitzel, cool pics I did manage to lay on my stomach for a massage and chiro adjustment. So all went well. Yeah!

I am 10 days Post Op, and doing well... I have a massage appt and chiropractor appt tomorrow morning, have any of you close to the same preop out days tried to lay on your tummys? I am wondering if I should just have her do reflexology on me instead.

You are one HOT MAMA! you look great ! Congratulations!

I love your post, thank you.

wow I was banded the same day, I am too chicken to try.... even though I feel great. I am enjoying the pound a day loss jump start... dr said full liquids this week. puree next, I would love to have some cottage cheese, yogurt etc However I am not really hungry if I keep up on my liquids. I am rationalizing head hunger and true hunger... when I think about it I am not truely hungry and it is a struggle to want to put down a Protein shake, half in the am and half in the afternoon and my chewable supplements. I havent even had to distract myself with closet cleaning... I thought I would have gotten it done on preop diet LOL

the prior posts all make great points HOWEVER you need to consider the surgeons you are talking to .... You go to a Ford Dealer , you come out with a Ford. right? be honest with yourself what your needs are and do your homework. This is all life altering. Good Luck!

me too..... LOVE IT!

I hope your appt goes well and you are set to go! No matter what you are in control. Keep working on those elements you can control so when you have surgery it will be easier! You're doing awesome! Be stronger every day!

great job ladies

I too have gotten into the 14s from 18 from the summer. 35 lb .... I am just starting to see it in my face so it is becoming more believable... my physical body feels better, my feet, joints, etc. My energy level... I think as that progresses and you are more involved you feel better. It is a head game I play... I am doing better. I do wonder how long it takes for the head to catch up with the body. My strategy is to be active and try new activities, go out side the box a bit to make it happen.

Gas X and Hot tea later, I am at a loss as to why you feel so bad... I had an upper GI and went to lunch right after and had no ill effects. So if it is gas it is in you belly and intestines....

Good Job!!!!! I am proud of you ! I know how hard it is when things get messed up ... you done good sister!

You will be fine you big "Weanie" LOLOL no worries!

RUN.... look elsewhere. Check and see what your insurance covers, psych , nutritional, preop etc see what the surgeon charges each thing for and exactly how much. My insurance covered all that stuff i have to pay 10% of the actual surgery. my worst case senerio would only be 1500 out of pocket limit any how... since I have paided other money out on unrelated medical I have only $800 to pay out of pocket. for my whole lap band proceedure. and my fills are a 15 office copay. check and find out 4K is wicked high.

you know Aubrie I was thinking about that. So much protein and if constipation would be an issue. I think there is too much emphisis on protein. I am on the side of more veggies, little fruit since it has sugar, but other nutrional value. I am going to get food allergy testing so that I can make better food choices for my body. I was a Lacto Vegan once apon a time and very healthy.

GasX chewables work wonders on intestional gas, one or 2 and you are good. I haven't had a BM just liquid out the butt LOL tmi I know but I was on a liquid preop aside from having cottage cheese and yogurt for solids.... so I don't have anything to move yet... still liquids.

more fiber , more water, and I use Smooth Move tea or you can use Senna Lax tea both are the same thing made from the senna leaf a natural laxative. I will drink a cup in the evening and by the AM it is coming out LOL

thanks, LIFE IS GOOD AND IT IS MINE NOW!!!!! WHOO HOOOOOO

the only think I was told about avoiding nuts and such was they can be a slider food and cause gas. I figure if they are not abused and don't cause discomfort , almonds and walnuts are great for you ;o) JMO of course.

I don't have time to catch up on the thread but well said. Simple to the point . Those of us that have jobs, homes, cars, families etc need to remember if a major illness strikes us or loss of income, the vast majority are 30,60,90 days away from ruin. We will become homeless etc unless of course we have someone to take us in. If you are making a big income and you get laid off, your unemployment benefits will only cover so far and your income will be reduced to a fraction of what you were earning, it is capped! So you will still lose your possessions etc.

You had yours the day after mine! Glad to hear you are doing well too. I was told not to lift more than 8 lb I have an almost 6 month old I care for. I think that is until my 1 month appt but I am not sure. Good thing My 11yr old is homeschooled so she can pick him up for me ;o)

OMG LMAO LOVE YOUR sig line quote..... I can not stop laughing.... have to catch my breath LOLOLOL

I have my appt @ 2pm what time you coming by? They want your weight again to set your 10 lb goal. I was short by 2.5 lb LOL I got my period 4 days before surgery!

MmMMMMm I LOVE QUICHE.... I make it with brocolli and turkey bacon, and onion garlic, you get the drill. I home make my crust too which I know I need to give up so I bought myself some 1 cup pyrex dishes so I can bake a couple for me and traditional for the family so I would not have the temptation of the crust.

Heck If I had to cheat that is a really tasty choice... I am not a sweet freak, more of a savory. Yummmm Pick your self up and get back on track!