larae

I am in too. I would like to lose 10#.

Ok this is driving me crazy what is PB?

I had 5 days of clears, 3 days of full liquids, 7 days pureed and 7 days of soft foods. It wasn't easy but I did it. I did lots of tea, popsicles and jello for the clears. Once I got to full liquids I could do protein shakes and that is what made a difference.

Christiemr- congrats on the kid free weekend. I am jealous!!! Hummingbird- Hmm looks like you found a new use for McDonalds bags I think I will put some barf bags in the car just in case. Elfiepoo- That sounds horrible. Feel better soon {{{hugs}}} I now have a cold too. Baby girl has RSV and my son has a cold too. I hate being sick when they are. 11 days until first fill can't wait.

I am all about the journal. I track on Free Diet Plans at SparkPeople I track exercising and eating and water since that is hard for me to get in. My doctor wants me to eat 3x a day with no snacks but I haven't had a fill yet so that isn't going to happen. He said he would rather I eat smaller amounts more frequently than eating too much and stretching my pouch. My meal plan is pretty much as others mentioned above. I really stress tracking your food.

Well I made it. I was banded on the first and now I am counting down until I can get my first fill. I am starving!! I had a great nsv today put on my jeans and they are so loose!! Excited to meet everyone.

I notice that too. I have be careful about breakfast. I never been much of a breakfast person and if I don't then my calories really add up from late afternoon to evening.

A friend I used to work with had the LB surgery and is now at goal weight and looking awesome!! My son has noticed I don't look like most moms and has been making a ton of comments. Last fall during my husbands open enrollment with work I called around to see which insurance would cover the LB and at what percent. I got my paperwork in and saved money for my portion. I am still early on and waiting for my first fill but so far so good!!

Sorry I am with Betsy I am not a fan of MM!

I totally agree some days are harder than others. What I do to combat that is JOURNAL. Yeah it sucks to write down everything I put in my mouth but that is what I have to do to in order to be successful.

Mine allow me to drink right up until I eat as well but not drinking for 2 hours after kills me. I count down the time occasionally. :thumbup:

Mine is a little above my belly button and a little to the left. I thought it was going to be further left I don't like it right in front but I guess the line isn't that long.

Thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry for your loss.