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Well it is more like question nine hundren fourty six thousand twenty. But who's counting. I am so excited for you and will be with you every step of the way.

I have been counting down the days til Stage 2 when I can eat soft foods and now that its in reach I'm scared. I have had no regurgitation or problems but am afraid of getting food stuck. What happens if you don't tolerate a food? I am still burping a lot is this normal at this point. I have been eating sitting up to try and help it just doesn't. What food should I start with? I've been adding Unjury to some things but it stinks so bad I can't eat the food it's in. There is also a aftertaste. So I've backed off from using it. Should I be able to get away from this pwder with good food choices? I know so many questions but I'm learning.

BetsyB, that is an awesome site and I have already printed off some recipes. Doing the Simple Black Bean soup for lunch and Thursday when I go Soft oh the choices. Thanks!:thumbup:

When will my body feel like mine again. I am used to using my abdominal muscles to hold in some of my stomach, when can I do that again. And when does the bruising and tenderness go away? Can everyone feel their port?

Banded this past Thurs.can I eat ice cream isn't that like popcicle.

I was wondering how long after surgery can I be intimate.

At 9:45 at night when I used to snack Iwanted something sweet and that I had in the house that would fit the bill and not deviate far from my diet. I think I was a bit dehydrated very little fluid yesterday. And the ice cream from a 100 cal mini ice cream sandwich seemed plausible and a better choice than the chip and dips I want and used to eat. I chose to go to bed. I haven't been very hungry and have been following my diet just had a weak moment and reached for support instead of the ice cream. I grocery shopped today and have stocked up on better snacks and foods I can start on Thursday. I am so excited to chew something.

I had surgery May 13 and am doing pretty good. No regurgitation or nausea but I am a bit sore especially around the port site. I was not expecting my port to be placed five inches above and one inch over from my navel. It is bruised and hard feeling. Is this normal? I was expecting it to be lower and towards my side. I'm also finding it hard to drink, I forget about it and have felt icky today since I hae basically had nothing to drink. I felt good yesterday as I sipped all day. Even though I was at a big birthday gathering with food everywhere, and boy did I want to taste but didn't and felt better for not.

Port placement? I was under the belief that the port would be lower and more to the side. Mine is like a hand lower than my breast and towards the middle.of my chest. Is this unusual.

I was just banded yesterday and yes I weighed today and have gained also but I am swollen and puffy too. I am so sore, more than I thought I would be. I am struggling with slow eating, getting enough protein and water. I am so thirsty. But I'm sure I will figure it all out and this pain will be worth it.

Another May13 Banster here. I have been on 2 shakes a day since April 29 and not doing so well. I do good in the morning, but this has been a busy week and I will have to learn how to eat on the run properly. I know eating on the run is a no no but some things can't be avoided. Had a rough and doubting day today but think I am through it. Holding up my pants sure made an impact. My husband asked me about shopping at Victoria Secret, a store I went off in a few holidays ago because they didn't care the Plus sizes in the store. And yeah it will be nice to get into a size i can not only buy from there but when I can walk around without knocking over the racks. I will again start my shake diet. I don't know why I am struggling when I do it right I feel good and am not hungry. Maybe the cheating is a feeling of loss and a fear of not being able to eat those foods again. Good Luck to bandsters this week, I look forward to hearing about everyone's experience. :confused:

I think I got it. Not sure what I did different. Thanks.

OMG!! I tried for over an hour to get my ticker on here and finally gave up after copying and pasting a million times.

I have tried everything and I can't get a ticker. I give up.

I can't get my ticker added. It is made and I have copied the whole code and pasted in the signature spot but it keeps saying invalid code.

I feel the same way. I really started to second guess myself as I did my weekly grocery shopping. I did good with my purchases. I have surgery on Thursday (May 13) and am a getting very very nervous. My husband is trying to be supportive but I am almost scared to death. Is this normal?:sad:

Well, I am finally done with every hoop I've had to jump through and I am starting to get scared. I have no major health issues and my BMI is relatively low 38 but I have done the work and am scheduled for surgery on May 13. Pre-op diet is ok works if you dont forget Snacks. I have cheated a few times and felt/feel guilty each time. I have tried to cheat healthy cheese, green Beans, chicken. But I see other people that are having this done and no one seems like me. I am scared that I am making the wrong decision. I just want to be able to play with my kids and not be embarrassed to go places and sit in chairs without getting stuck, to not mind having my picture taken. I don't want my health to become bad is the logic I am relying on at this point. With each diet I have tried I have gained weight. Pre-op diet works great but if I stop...maybe its just the nerves. I've also had a few people say why would you do that? you're not big enough for that, you just need to eat better. I'm also afraid I will miss food. I'm big into Pasta and I know that is a no no. And I am not sure how eating after surgery will be. I guess it's the unknown I'm afraid of and that if it wasn't a good decision the doctors would have told me and Insurance wouldn't have approved it.:thumbup:

I'm a texter too. I have Alltel and live in VA but love me some texting.

I just started a thread that was very similar. My health issues are minimal but I want to not want to avoid all social situations because of my size. It is really encouraging to read your posts, Malysa. I feel just like you and have failed at many diets, hopefully starting May 13 things will change.

I started my diet today and did well with the Breakfast one, the lunch one went down and a small cup of fruit. I even declined the invitation from my co-workers to go to Denny's for lunch. But by mid-afternoon I felt like a cartoon characters with visions of sugar plums, french fries, chips, hamburgers, Soup, Pasta, dancing in my head. By the time I left work I would no longer type with proper spelling or focus. When I finally arrived home it was no holding back I ate, and ate and ate. Then if that weren't tragic enough as I sat watching tv my friends Snacks called to me and I listened. I tell myself being as i caved so badly and ate so much that I can start again tomorrow without the cravings. I know I can't do this everyday but how to I keep from starving before dinner. Is there a snack I can have? :smile:

I have taken the time to re-read this here diet and found that I could have a snack in the afternoon. Ahhhh, yogurt. It's almost 5 and I am a bit hungry but I think my tires will be safe today. No visions....

Pre-op testing tomorrow. I will spend most of the time at work making a list of stuff I want to ask. Such as when can I go back to the tanning bed. I was told I wouldn't know what time my surgery was scheduled until the day prior. I am a planner, I am having surgery 1.5 hours from the hospital and have 2 young children. I have so many dates to keep up with the next 2 weeks with pre-op stuff and dance recitals. I am dreading the shrinking liver diet (liquid diet) I have to start on Thursday. Time is flying by. What will I feel like after surgery and the week I will be home. Will I be able to drive? Man the stuff I come up with to worry about. :thumbup: