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I agree with the others, visit thrift shops. Look for season ending sales, or big holiday sales. Best wishes.Karen

You can do it! Make sure to have something to drink while you are makingf dinner. Maybe, you can get soemone to help you with their dinner for awhile. best wishes.Karen

Congrats!

Definitely tell your surgeon! If he has hired her, he needs to know that she had wrong thinking and could lead these new bandsters down a bad route!

I, too, was disappointed. I was ready to go in April, and couldn't get surgery until November. But, I took that time to get used to eating off smaller plates and my nutritionist helped me by telling me the proper size of meat, cheese, veggies, etc. Use the time wisely, it goes by faster that way. My son, and son-in-law both had to do the 6 month diet. They are both doing really well now! Best wishes. Karen

You should not be drinking with you meals or snacks. You should be drinking about 60 oz of water a day, but 12 hr before and about 1 hr after meals. At least that is the guidelines given to me by my surgeon. follow your surgeons guidelines! i too am surprised that the surgeon's office has said to go to soft foods already. Since the doctor said you should, stay away from store bought soups, they have a lot of sodium content. And just because you can, doesn't mean you should, eat a can of raviolis. Take it easy, eat small amounts. Best wishes for your new self! Karen

(((hugs)))) to all those who are concerned that Ms Cg is too ditzy to realize a scam! And praise God to Maddysgram s-i-l for helping an old lady to realize she was being scammed! Karen

WOOhOO!

Oh man! Is it a scam?? would never have guessed!

Missy is right. Make sure it is the up to date band. In fact, anyone getting banded needs to make sure they are getting up to date stuff! Best wishes! karen

Oooh! CG, I think that you need to go for it!!!Happy Presidents Day! :ph34r:

Congrats to both of you that left obesity, and came into overweight!

looking good! Congrats!

Yay! You did it!

Welcome Jennie, and congratulations on the 1st step to your new life! Ditto, dysfunctional family! Karen

I, actually, had the opposite thing happen, I was pregnant and looking for pantyhose, the clerk was afraid to ask if I was fat or pregnant! I laugh now, I weighed about 140 or less!!!That was back 43 years ago, tho'. It would be a silly remark at this time, since I am 64 1/2 years old. Haha! That was very cruel to do to anyone! ((((hugs)))), you get the last laugh! :wub:

In order to get used to eating very small bites, try using a baby spoon. It helps a lot. Best wishes.

Yes, I used sf lollipops!

Yes, been there on the turnstyles! How embarrassing is that!

I would think hat you are in the green zone. But, don't be afraid to ask for a slight unfill if you have too much restriction. Too much restriction will put you in the "red zone". Best wishes

Shop around for a fill location. I know that the folks that go to Mexico, find fill locations here in the USA. Best wishes to you!

That is wonderful! You have done a great job. Best wishes for a outstanding future!