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Congrats, you are on your way to a new life, and you have found new "friends" to share it with! Welcome!!!Karen...aka.kll724

Congrats, shastapants, you are doing great!

Thanks, Cheryl. that is what I was trying to say, too!

Lol! Terry! If we have been veterans for awhile, most of us have been there. Doesn't seem possible that last little bitty bite will do it, does it? Well been there, trying not to do it again! Karen...aka..kll724

Climb back out of your hole that you are putting yourself into, and dust yourself off. You are much to abusive of your one failing! We all have had an error in judgement. Today is a new day!! Karen...aka...kll724

Frederic is right. it is one that the moderators want to stay so that people will continue to respond!Karen..aka.kll724

It sounds to me, that the gas they gave you may have caused some swelling. How are you today? I think maybe a day or two on liquids would be helpful! I hope that you feel better. Karen...aka..kll724

I have been in the green zone for quite awhile. It doesn't mean that I still have no "head hunger". i do! I sometimes see something on TV, and say "Its been a long time since I had that". But, I really have no appetite for it! When you say you are not in the green zone, just what does that mean to you? Green zone should mean that you eat, and then are not hungry for 3-5 hours. It should not mean that you are not able to eat, but, that you are satisfied with a very small amount! Maybe, rethink your definition of green zone and restriction! Best wishes, Karen...aka..kll724

Peering into your future, I see success!! Best wishes, Karen....aka..kll724

Be proud, 25 lbs since October!!Woohoo!If you gained 25 lbs in 2 months, you would be flabbergasted! So to lose 25 lbs in that same time is FANTASTIC!!! Congrats, Karen..aka..kll724

Well, just read this, so by now you are a bandee! Congrats and well wishes to you!

Happy birthday!!

After being on liquids for a few days, you probably won't feel anything. But, going back on normal foods you will. If you have a stuck episode, you will be swollen, too! So you might need to go back to liquids again. If you continue having trouble, you might be too tight and need a slight unfill. Best wishes, Karen...aka..kll724

Walking helps most! But around day 6-10 you might, (will most likely) get left shoulder pain, it is the gas! You will probably need your gas-x then! best wishes, Karen...aka..kll724

I am sorry, I don't have a clue on this. I had my hysterectomy when I was 32. But for years following it, I would get the feeling of going into my time of the month. So, it kind of fits that you would get the :"feeling" of your tom. But, as mrsto said, you should check with your surgeon as to why you can't eat/drink during that time. Best wishes, Karen...aka..kll724

Unfortunately, what tastes good to some, won't taste good to others, so, you may have to shop around for what you like. I like from GNC bpi sports Weight loss premium Protein (whey )vanilla cream.I have this in the am with a banana and strawberry. This smoothie tides me over until afternoon. My surgeon doesn't have a problem with drinking a protein smoothie and many other folks do too! Karen..aka..kll724

Well, my surgeon's office sells us what they want us to use for Protein shakes. he, also, wants us on them pre-op and post op. Best wishes for your surgery and a speedy recovery..kll724

Thanks Terry! Great post

Ya hoo! Your new day is just around the corner! kll724

Wow! You are doing great! Keep up the great job! Karen...aka..kll724

Thanks B-52, you and Carolinagirl both write such uplifting posts! Happy partying! I am just about partied out, 2 in 2 days! I came home last night, and did something I never do. I had 2 glasses, that's right I said two glasses, of wine! And I was tipsy and slept real good! Take care folks, love to you all! Karen...aka...kll724

What Terry said. Chew carefully! And make sure that you have your protein! Best wishes, Karen...aka..kll724

Welcome back ladbandit! The holidays are not nearly as scarey when you have a proper fill! You can do it!!And as others have said, you can come to us for support on those awful eating days! Best wishes, Karen

I am not sure. A lot of people get a bur o when they are through eating. I a men that is there soft warning to stop. I am not sure what the belching later means. Others might know! If not, that would be a good question to ask your surgeon or nutritionist..Hope that we all get an answer. Karen..aka..kll724

Wow! Congrats, you Hottie! Looking good! Karen...aka.Kll724