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Hey Big, Your band will get you full. I used to eat one meal a day . 2pm until 2am. You will be able to share a meal with you son. Can you imagine? edie

Nyree, I want to respond to you with a good answer. There is no good answer. At least 1 lb and less then 100 lbs. Seriously, everyone is different. My doctor says 1 to 3 lbs average a week. If I were you I would expect 6 lbs is you must know a number and be happy with 2. edie

Aft, I will pm you will details about my doctor in Louisville Ky. edie

Along with closing my 7 days a week dog grooming business 2 years ago and self paying for my band , I have had to try to cut some fat (lol) out of my budget. These are 2 sites I visit daily for tips. stretcher.com thriftyfun.com edie

Hey AM, Yes I did attend Nash academy. It is a hard job but I love it. In my area you don't make alot of money. For example: $32 dollar groom. Give shop 1/2 Buy your own equipment Pay taxes Yikes huh? That is why I went part time 2 years ago. edie

I shared your story with my cousin's neighbor today. She has taken in a boy who was kicked out of his home in his senior year in high school. He has graduated now. He is her sons best friend. edie

I have to edit almost every post I make. More then likely I should have if I didn't. The editing is still not working right. Please when you get time ... Thank you from the bottom of this "c" grade in typing person, edie

Oh geez. Thank you I guess (she says sadly). edie

Tony, The choices of foods will change in your journey. I would study the list and suggestions very closely. I guess I would get a GOOD cooler and carry with me when I was in a period where the selection in restaurants.. yogurt , fruit cups and pudding. I know you will be able to eat for example Special K Protein meal bars eventually . They will be easy. When you get to Soups you will love restaurants. yumm I would think you will order allacart. A baked potato. A pork chop. An Angus burger and throw away the bread. edie:D

OOps, I wanted to say (without children) I waited 7 days before doing my normal duties. I am a dog groomer. edie

My experience was little pain. I told them I am ready to walk that hall way. The nurse laughed and said lets let you drink something first. I slept all evening and night after my two hour ride home (about 430 pm) . Surgery was at 930 am . Woke up in recovery room at 10:15 am!!! I had soreness for next two days only when I forgot and bent over to pick up something (dog toys). Good luck, edie

I just used sf carnation instant Breakfast with 2 % milk. They taste good. edie

Make your house a safe house . Give away all the high calorie stuff. Stock up on sf fudge bars and sf popsicles. Change your taste buds. And of course exercise,exercise and exercise. Maybe 7 minute away from your house and 7 minutes back 3 times a day??? good luck edie

I wanted this and tried to make a poll but couldnt figure it out. I am glad you did. I wish it had a undecided choice too. Only 18 votes so far. Hmmmm.. edie

huh? I think I had stored up a lot of energy to live on. edie:scared:

Wow ayers , that was one powerful post. I wanted to post that along with wills and power of attorneys , my hubby and I have living wills. We also have appointed a third party to carry out our wishes if we both get hit in the head with a frying pan at the exact same time . lol sounds suspicious to me edie

I had depression too. This isn't a trick but when I wanted to eat all the time, I started counting calories. Dang it I didn't want to go back into diet mode but I also wanted to succeed. I would cut myself off at around 1000 to 1100 and then let myself eat sf popsicle (banana from Krogers my fav) to fill up on. I ignored the calories for these because I would only eat 1 or two of them. I also found Orville Reddbacher Carmel Popcorn cakes for 40 cal each very filling. After a few weeks I could quit counting because I was in a routine and would know when to stop. After my first fill it was easy. I thought I had restriction after surgery but was I in for a surprise. I had my first fill 6 weeks after surgery. Just 2 fills in all. My doctor must have been aggressive with fills. I do not know any numbers for my fills or band. Tonight I ate 3/4 of small corn on the cob with lots of butter. I ate half a small chicken leg with lots of bbq sauce. That was at 5 pm and at 830 I am stilll not hungry. Hope this helps and wish I had tricks. edie

I am so impressed with the responses you have recieved. We have some smart experienced people here. edie

Carlene , Something else you are doing is passing on helping your fellow man. These stray humans will help someone elso too and on and on and on. How does that saying go it takes a village to raise a child. Good for you. edie

Sheree, I know how you feel too. I usually put my threads (if I have any) after midnight so you know what happens to them. I look for threads without any response because been there done that. Don't worry about being noticed for the wrong reason . No one and I mean no one is perfect except for Alex :clap2: that is providing this free site for us . edie

Mine was 7 days I think on liquids. Then I switched to cottage cheese, creamy soups , pudding. I did not do much for 7 days either. edie

It is SO cool. I did percentages too. I also started staring at the free weights at my gym and thought to myself if I strapped 50 lbs weight on me, how HARD it would be to carry it all the time. Getting out of the car, the bed and (lol) up off the floor would take much effort. I remember. I thought my weight wasn't really keeping me down. I was in denial. Keep up the good job, edie

Just a few suggestions... Try eating extra slowly. Nibble at your food. Maybe for some reason apple sauce is going to be a food you cannot tolerate. Try some other foods. edie

Dear Dreamer, Welcome . This site has helped me so much. I had a lot of concerns and could ask or look up my answers here. There are some REALLY FUNNY peoples here too. For some really good belly laughs check out "thread killers". edie

This makes me feel better for giving up my Diet mountain dew forever. edie