Malaika

I thought she said she didn't have the band??

I know that; however, I still think it sounds just awful. Buy some unflavored Gelatin and use SF Chocolate syrup and see if that works.

I felt the same way.

I'll have to check Von's they seem to have a refrigerated natural section - Albertson's doesn't.

That just sounds down right painful.

Good way to look at it.

Yes, that's why I don't go there very often -- although everyone of them were ever so friendly!

Yep 3 hours ... I always knew that for food; however, I didn't think the same was true for Water ... but apparently now it is and that is going to be very difficult for me. I always have a bottle of water on my nightstand.

Okay - everytime I try to lay down - even with 2 pillows, I start getting a tickle right at the top of my esphogus to the point it throws me into a coughing spell and then I start gagging on phlem ... last night I slept practically setting up and that helped a little, but I felt even less rested then morning that all the others since I've been home because I'm only able to sleep at max 2 hours at a time. It just happened again and it was a bad bout this time because I started gagging really bad and nearly threw-up ...has/is anyone else experience(d) this and, if so, what did you do about it ... It doesn't seem to happen if I am sitting or standing, just when I try to lay down. It's NOT fun and I keep thinking I'm going to do damage to my suture line.

When did your hair start falling out? I'm almost 2 weeks post-op and that hasn't happened -- and I hope it doesn't. I have really thick hair; however, I just had my hairdresser thin the heck out of it so I won't get so hot this summer.

I always have goo-b-gone on hand. WD-40 would work, too; however, I think I'll just use good ole soap and Water .. that seems to take it off with some effort. Only have 2 more tapes to come off and then I'll be done and I think by then, I'll quit covering my drain incision too. Yolanda said to keep it covered 15 days.

I never order soup out -- it is just not my favorite thing and always tastes way too salty. I don't salt anything, so everything always tastes more salty to me than others. I don't eat any frozen dinners for that same reason. It's just right now, I'm trying to find something that tastes good and has some flavor. I think I will quit weighing myself .. and the scale has brand new batteries in them - changed them the day after I got home from the hospital. Thanks all.

Sounds good to me - we need the rain. Only problem is that when it rains, it's like the first snow storm and the idiots don't know how to drive... since it rains so seldom, the oil builds up on the road and when it does rain early on it's like driving on black ice.

I love baked brie ... mmmmmmmmmm

Glad everything went well for you and you're home safe and sound. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress.

Because they make chocolate pudding instead and chocolate jello would be gross I think.

Welcome to the the site. I had surgery on 6/12 and was back to work on 6/19. Only restriction is not to lift anything more than 15 lbs. You should be able to get your sleeve and attend the wedding no problem. You're up and moving within 2-3 hours of your surgery and the more you move the better you feel.

Oh, never thought of that - that would have been the perfect topping.

Congratulations ... you sound just like me - expert dieter ... but bored quickly. Also was going for the band until I went to a seminar and then found this site (actually predecssor LBT) and did even more research. I believe it's definitely the way to go.

No, 60 isn't that old; however, you can have dentures at any time -- My dad has had them since his late 20's and he's 81 now.

And Southwest does not ever appear on any of the other sites, expedia, travelocity -- you can go to www.southwestairlines.com and sign up for their "ding" program -- it will give you notification when flights to cities you are interested in are available. They are time limited but they have some great deals. I got my best friend from Indiana r/t for $105 ... you had to travel and Wednesday - we didn't care, she was opened to travel any day ... so it worked. They regularly have tix to SD for $48.

I start to feel it about 7 at night ... so maybe I should take it at like 4 and see if that makes a difference. I don't know anymore about anything.

OKAY RB - I need those recipes

Yep as soon as I saw watermelon, I went and bought one and have it all chopped up ... I had some today. Eyfura - if it makes you feel any better, I am not able to eat much either -- especially in the morning -- a few bites of applesauce (that I've mixed my medicine in) is about it. And then I feel like it's stuck right between my boobs. So this morning, I thought I'd drink a bit of Water to "thin" it out and move it through. Instead I threw up all the water and part of the applesauce. I gave up. I just sipped water until "lunch" time and ate some of my Soup... it feels stuck too. I talked to Gaby and she told me to stick with WARM in the mornings and not try anything cold until lunch or after. All I can figure is I'm still swollen. I hate the feeling and am concerned about getting in enough liquids .... so far my urine is still pretty clear, so I think I'm doing okay. Hang in there!

What's the brand? I've check Albertson's and Smith's (Kroger) and they don't have any low carb