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It was a stunt to promote the Apprentice! It starts soon! Let the battles begin. LOL

Jodi/everyone I haven't been really great myself. I have my clolitis/ IBS back. So they wouldn't give me a fill either, ( I have been so sick who wants one)but I am thinking I should just get it. I can always have it removed if I get sicker. Jodi, good wishes with your recovery, I had my gall bladder out when I was 8 months P.G. the hard way with a t-tube in my bioduct track that I had to wear home I have a huge cut going across my whole tummy and I had 24 staples. But that was 23 yrs ago now they do it so much better. So you and I are kinda on the same track. I get a fill (if I am better) on Jan 10th 4cc's in a 10cc band. I haven't lost weight for 2 weeks. So I also need to get back on track.I was at 33 lbs at the Dr's on Dec 1. I am back on here to get some support like everyone else. I love to read everyones messages. Good or bad there is some of us in all of them. They are very helpful. Have a great Holiday, and lets all regroup in Janurary and support everyone. I feel like a cheerleader just now. LOL Mary

If I get better Im in for the challenge. I am still on soups and puddings till I feel better. I'm afraid to eat. Mary

Not for me I have only room for 6oz and I haven't had a fill yet. It is scheduled for Dec 1 but I am going to postpone it, till I feel the need to have one done. One person I talked to has lost 115lbs and never had a fill. So for me its wait. I am already full. lol

Hi Everyone, I spent the day in the emergency room yesterday, Lots of drugs for the pain in my stomach. But I had a cat Scan and my band is fine. So the gut ache must be gastritis, or ucler. But the good news is that its not my band. YEA!!!

I was banded on Oct 17th and I feel terrible! I have my gastritis back. Does anyone suffer from this? I am leaving on vacation on friday and I don't even know how I can ride in a car for 16 hours. If you have or had this what is your best treatment. I have lost over 30lbs and it will be more cuz I am afraid to eat. help. Mary

The 1st thing my counselor said was all habits, smoking, eating, & ect. theres a reason, and you have to find out what it is, before you can make it better.

Hey backachers lol, My back also hurts, right in the middle of my back, I do nails and I thought it was just me. But then I went to work at my other job at Macy's (where I sit and walk) and it still hurt bad. I hope when we lose more weight that will quit. I am going for my 1st fill on the 1st of dec. I am scarred becuz I am restritced now. I have a 10cc band I guess. and he is going to put in 4 cc's. Someone make me feel not so stressed? Mary

Hi everyone, I decieded to weigh in on Mondays, and I start back to work today with 29 lbs gone.I was banded on Oct 17. I feel so much better. As for the food, I am still on mushies, My diet lady said not to rush it, If I can. I am so scarred to eat anything after reading posts on here. LOL Good Luck for everyone. Love hearing from everyone. Mary

When can we have lettuce, I am 3 wks from banding?

Hi Everyone, It has been 2 wks today for my banding, am feeling great. My knees don't hurt anymore and actually everything feels great. I raked the yard yesterday too. I am finally starting to add soft foods, I dont see the surgeon till friday. The liquid stage was very hard too. But if I don't eat their products I am hungry. So still having some product. But here is my favorite for breakfast, 1 container of cottage cheese, 1 package s f jello I like lime and 1 container of f f cool whip, chill and its great. When you can have fruit add crushed pineapple. Low in calories too. This site has been a life savor too. I read it all day long. Good luck to all this week. Oh I have lost 24 lbs since the 2nd. yea Mary

I hope everyone has a sucessful week with surgerys and recoverings. I was banded on the 17th and feeling more like myself everyday. My Drs. said lap band people can start mushies 1 week after surgery, the stomach takes 5 days to go down from the swelling. My ??????? is, what does everyone like on the mushie stage. I can't think of a lot of things. I am starting to feel hungry. She said yougert and cottage cheese, Any other favorites? Mary

I had my surgery on the 17th and yes I am still very sore. I was told not to eat for 2 weeks, just my 4 protein drinks a day. I am giving my stomach all the time in the world for it to get better. Still short on breath but sure that is still from the surgery. Although everyone is sick here now, of course, my hubby is going to hospital now for his asmtha. so much for poor me LOL

I had my surgery Tuesday morning and am doing great no gas pains or anything Do you think I can have a small cup of Def. coffee in the morning? I sure would love one. Mary

HI Everyone, I am home now and wished I wouldn't have spend the night at the hospital. The 2rd shift ppl suck. Plus they wake you up all night and then not even close your door when they leave. But My surgery went good and I have had a very easy time so far. Just sore at port which is in the middle of my tummy. But back to the big easy!!! (doing nothing) LOL Mary

Good Luck katylady, I am going tomorrow morning, have to be there at 5am and start at 7:30 I will be staying the night, So good luck on Wednesday. I have cleaned, did laundry, my nails and shopping for everything again. I plan on sitting on my butt for 1 week watching movies and reading novels. can't wait. Bye everyone till wednesday. Mary

Three Beauities, I think we are all in your letter somewhere. I know I am. But we are all soon starting a new life. I am coming off all med's and I am very emotional, and I hate being that way. No hormones either. YUK. Thank you all for listening. Mary

Good luck LIHIVE, tiredpot, MS Kris and cootie! Thanks everyone for all your support. I will call the Dr. office He had me on 2 wks liquids soy protein 10 a day, next will go 2 wks clear liguids, can have 4 soy proteins a day, must be clear. then The baby food for 2 wks. I have switched to def. coffee but haven't given up the coffee. My son is 25 law school)came home with his girlfriend and he didnt even like my coffee asked if there was something wrong with it. But I am used to it and I am never hungry on the protien, I am starting to think that we should put protien in everything. We would be less hungry and I am going to try this in my new life style. I will quite babbling. Hopefully I will be home on wednesday. Thank You for this site and everyones partisapation. Today, I have to get my nails done pedicure too! Clean house, shop for last min stuff. Getting excited. Tomorrow. Mary

I am so happy everyone is doing great!!! I am on for Tuesday 5am-surgery 7:30am. But I can't find in my directions at all about only having clear Liquids the day before the surgery but I swear I read that somewhere. Does anyone know what I can do the day before my surgery?????

My Surgeon pulled me off of effexor xr went down like you till I was off, I Have gained 30 lbs since going on this medicine. (6 monhts ago)I took it for hot flashes. BIG MISTAKE!!!!! I am pretty moody now. But I believe I am getting done with it. I am now haveing alot of dizzy spells and I am taking 50mg of zanex for it. Hope it starts to go away my labband is tuesday morning at 7:30. I think I am having alot of anxiety, but I am sure its the surgery. My counseler wants me to go on wellbutrin for ADD, when I am though with the surgery she thinks the overeating is me self medacating myself for ADD to slow myself down. I will be trying anything now that I know why I eat all the time. Good Luck, Mary

Pure Protein Bars, I like I love is Chocolate Deluxe best tasting around. Calories 170 2g fiber, Protein 20g. 0 trans fat 1g net carbs. Get them at walmart,value pack 6 bars for 5.97 This is my treat for the day. I swear it tastes like a candy bar. Love them Mary

joy joy, I was on the diet for 4-5 months 1 1/2 years ago so 2 wks is nothing, just to give you a lift, I lost 10.2 lbs today after 1 week. It get s easier as the days go by. Our food is good and can have chili, soups, oatmeal and bars and shakes or puddings. There are alot of choices. Oh and everyone try the new spenda sugars made for coffee with french Vanilla, hazelnut and mocha. I added the french vanilla in my oatmeal and it was great. 3.49 for 30 packets. Mary

I am so glad everyone is doing so great! It gives my alot of courage to get my band done on Tuesday the 17th, Today I weighted in and lost 10.2 in a week with the liquid diet. Just got off the phone with a very nice nurse and am signed in I have to be there at 5AM YUK surgery at 7:30am I am 1st on the list for the day.I started this back in May and am now just getting this done. I can't wait. I also asked not to have a resident do surgery on me. Just my surgeon and she said no problem. Just when I sign the paper the hospital gives me, cross off the res. part and I will put my name by it. I want experince doing my surgery. no students. Dont mean to be mean, just had bad experinces with students. Well good luck to everyone tomorrow will be looking to hear from you soon. Mary

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GOOD LUCK TO YOU TOMORROW!