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Had a good dinner.Had Turkey meatloaf with lots of veggies in it (spinach, carrots, onions, herbs) and mashed cauliflower. Yummy I had never made that but when I made my family's mashed tatoes I made my cauliflower. It ws so good! my husband even commented on it. he had a side of it.

oh and today for b-fast it was not that great my son felt like mcdonalds so I ordered for them ut I only got a side of sausage and made an egg at home with a sip of coffee. Lunch I had a small salad with turkey and two whole wheat crackers. I feel like I ate a lot. Robin told me no salads yet..does anyone know why I shouldnt have salads yet?

Hi everyone ! I wanted to update you on our dinner last night. i had a glass of pinot and it was delicous!! actually I didnt finish it all but I really enjoyed it. My husband and I shared appetizers. I had a little cobb salad and a very small portion of a baked potato. I was a total cheap date. Our bill only came out to like $30 wow we had never paid so little for dinner especially at BJs. We had a great time..1st time in a long time I felt back to normal.

I am so happy I lost 4 lbs!! Dont know how but I weighed myself this morning and it ws 4lbs down. I was stck fro a whole week not losing or gaining anything thank god it went down instead of up. Well Im going to get dressed and finish shopping for stocking stuffers and then hubby and I are going out to have a drink and and appetizer. I am going to try something low sugar as a drink we'll see how it goes. Riley- Sounds like you are having a blast girlie..so so proud of you. Have fun everyone!

Jes- thanks that makes a lot of sense and congrats on meeting your B-day goal! Keep it up!

Yea it sounds like I will need to avoid it for a while. I will stick to my water and lemon. No problem. Just got moved to modified foods now. yay! I put my hand blender away!!!

what are your thoughts on alcohol with the band? My husband wants to take me out this weekend after some hoilday shopping for a a drink and a movie. Can I drink wine or cranberry vodka? I imagine 1 will be my limit. We arent going to party or anything but I dont want to be embarrsed or regretting the glass of wine later. How did you all feel after a cocktail since the band?

Hi can someone please send me the phonenumber to call to order the card that everyone uses to order small meals?

Hi everyone- here is my menu for the day: B- 1 egg 2 oz of refried beans L- 1 oz refried beans 1 mint cookie with my coffee from this morning that Ive been re-heating and sipping all day. D- I dont know yet..I pulled some chicken for the guys but I might just make tuna for myself. Doesnt that seem like a lot of food? I can put down more now..I am still having mushies and chew the heck out of my food. Tomorrow Robin is supposed to call me to move to modified foods. Oh and quick update..my sis in law in SJ is having her lapband placed on Thursday..she is so excited as I am too for her.

Hi all- I have a question. I cant find airfare no cheaper than 800 a person roundtrip to Hawaii!! we planned on going in the summer but with this price forget it!! We only need airfare we have a place to stay. So now my husband said to look into somewhere else..darn it. What do you guys think of Puerto Vallarta? has anyone been? We plan to take our son 12 years old by then. airfare is alot cheaper about 500 a person round trip.

I think I will post my meals for now on: B-fast: 1/2 cup green tea 1oz of refried beans Lunch: 1/2 cup Broccoli cheese soup Dinner: 1/2 cup of either Tuna or Fish (not sure yet) Should I be only eating 1/4 cup? I dont seem to get full anymore on only 1/4 cup.

Good job Jes on the 45 min eleptical workout! I want to try to make it to the gym tomorrow. I think I can do 15-20 minutes on the treadmill, if not I'll do my stationary bike here at home. But tomroow will be the day to start on my excersise. Now that I can eat more I feel like Im not losing but gaining. I need to go back to measuring my food and more water. Starting tomorrow for sure. Myhusband mentioned to me today on how much I can eat now and how im not measuring anymore.

oh I was so bad tday..went to the movies and had a whole dark chocolate bar. It was soo gooood!! and I had a mint cookie last night! I 'm on th mushy stage still. oh this is hard! jsut wanted to confess for some accountabiity. Have a good day

Hi everyone. I am just about to bake some cookies too. Ieont be eating any, darn it I'm still on mushies! I so want a cookie. I bought this realy good broccoli cheese soup from Panera..it was so Good. I could eat a little more than before now I scar myself..I hate to feel what being stuck feels like. Have a good saturday everyone.

Candra- Doing great on the mushies. I made some pea soup with carrots and added a little ham very diced. I t was sooo good! Ive been doing pretty good. Not going hungry. I hvent lost though! but havent gained. I did lose the 4lbs I gained when I couldnt go but thanks to MOM I am back to 219. I want to see that scale go down. I guess I need to exercise, once I do I am sure the scale will go down.

I'm back! I am so relieved I have a computer that works now! Heather- have lots of fun and enjoy the weather! My neighbor just left to Hawaii this morning too. Must be a great time to go. Jess- thanks for the info on the split pea and chili I'm going to work on that today. I took some MOM yesterday and it helped a bit. I'm also taking benefiber daily, I do need to start more on my exersise. Havent done much of that. Hope you all have a great day.

Thanks everyone! I have one more question; I made Albondigas (mexican meatball soup) made with ground turkey. Do you guys think it will be ok to puree that for dinner. I added rice to the meatballs when I formed them, I know Liz said no rice but is it ok to eat pureed?

Reggie- Please tell me how you did protein for mushies?? what did you puree and eat? I'm having a hard time with this.

Hey there- wanted to say hello. I have been having internet issues..hopefully we get a new computer cause this one is shot. I told hubby not to get me anything for xmas just a computer for the family. Anyway doing ok..I am so constipated though. I am taking the benefiber nowbut no luck. I even gained 5 lbs WTF!! I was so upset but all I do is eat tuna adn egg salad and they have mayo (lite) but I know its full of fat. I dont know I need a better variety. I'm going backwards. Now I can eat alot more now. I understand when you all said it was hard to lose when you advanced to mushies!! any suggestion on any of my issues above. Have a cozy day and stay warm everyone. Tina congrats on your fill.

rollinmyway and Heidi05- My port is sore and hurts like heck!! very uncomfortable sleeping. I have a cold so everytime I sneeze it burns. I understand this is normal and it takes anywhere from 4-6 weeks until you fully heal.

Thanks Riley. I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks again. Have a great day.

Morning everyone. I am feeling the port a lot more. I have a darn cold so whenever I sneeze I feel as if the port is going to come right off. It HURTS like heck and burns. I know its cause its still healing (I hope) when you all feel it it;s not painful is it? and is this normal for me? I can't sleep at night because it so uncomfortable.

Thanks John!:w00t:

What the hay ladies...this is what true friends are all about. You take the good with the bad. Sorta like marriage. You both NEED to overcome this. When I both met you I thought what a good thing you guys have. I dont think anyone here will ever "take sides" we are all women and men who have the same goal and that's to be healthy and help the next person to get to that goal. You guys WILL need each other more than ever...cause (let me tell you it is tough) hopefully this will only make your friendship be even stronger. That is what I hope for you both. What I saw when I met you both was a freindship I have not seen in a very long time. Geez ladies we got drama on the lapband thread!! Love you both and I know and am confident youi both will prevail and succeed. Dont sweat the small stuff...look at the BIG picture. Dont know why you both are upset. But give yourselves some time and then talk it out. You guys to good of friends.

I'm up fpr meeting on the 12th. and going to see annalynn hula sounds like fun. I would love to take hula lessons especially cause we are going to hawaii in August. Does anyone know of any cheap flights to hawaii? oh by the way I start purees today I am so excited, Robin finally phoned me at 5:30 last night. I was waiting anxiously all day to move forward.