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You will be there before you know it! Keep up the good work . . prayers comin' your way!!

I had all of the ones listed above (except grits - sorry SF2009, but yuck for me :-) . . .and you can check out "Thickit" . . they have a website and carry pureed foods .. . the chicken ala king is delicious! Also mashed potatoes with Beneprotein powder mixed in.

Here's to a great November!

If you go online to "Thickit" company, they make pureed foods that you can order . .. you don't have to, I mean almost anything can be pureed. But the Thickit Chicken-ala-king is especially tasty. I also use Beneprotein powder to add to foods to get some extra protein. Someone on this site posted that they puree tuna with some low fat mayo and that works really well too and very high in protein. Good luck!

I am 3 1/2 months post op and have had a total of 2 sips of pop - maybe . . .I was told that the carbonation can stretch your band . . so it's just not worth the risk to me. I really haven't missed it . ..you get so used to getting in your water and other liquids, there's no time for pop anyways! Good luck.

You're too funny .. .I can see you standing at the door at 8 a.m. ready to hand out candy! Have fun, enjoy the kids, and get rid of the candy!!

Yeah you! What an accomplishment.

Can't wait for your post run debriefing .. . .exciting!! Good luck!! Break a leg . .. oh that's not it, is it? ha ha . . .Uhmmmm ok, just do well!! :-)

Yep that's how it works . .. we need to just keep doing what we know we're supposed to do . . .good job!!

I also have a long drive home, so I pack my supper and eat it at the office before I leave. Then when I get home I'm ready to play with the puppy and take a walk. I know this doesn't work for everyone, but it works for me . .. good luck!

Praying all goes well for you . .. best wishes!

The band is what allows me to follow the diet and eat the small amounts. The band makes me feel full so I'm not jonesing for food all the time. There is no way I would be where I am without the band. I was banded July 15, 2010 and have not thrown up at all (knock on wood). I am super, super careful - and I know that's not a fool proof thing - some folks are super careful and still have trouble. I don't want to throw up for fear of damaging my band, so I'm being soooo careful. Good luck with your decision.

My doctor does not numb first and really - it does not hurt. It's a slight "pinch" and a little pressure . .. that was my first fill. The second one was even less than that - no pain. Do not lose any sleep over this - you'll be fine.

Second day and back at work - wow! Get in enough protein . . it will help with your strength. Rest as you can. I'll bet you'll sleep tonight! Best wishes.

I don't recommend this, but initially after my surgery I was not counting calories and just getting in the recommended amounts of protein and really concentrating on that. After a few weeks, I was feeling a bit weak so started adding the calories and realized I was only getting about 450 calories - yikes .. .I was losing weight for sure, but it's not the best. When I started concentrating on my calories, I went up to 600 and eventually 800 . .. I have been losing consistently from day one. I don't know what to tell you other than to work with the dietician at your doctor's office .. .make use of all the services there that you can. Hang in there - this really is a fantastic tool and it WILL work. Best wishes.

When you first have the surgery to put in the band, the band is "loose" except for the swelling from the surgery. After the swelling goes down, the band will be loose and when you get to the point that you eat what you're supposed to eat and it does not keep you full until the next meal, then you are ready for a "fill". The doctor uses the port he put in to insert a needle and inject a liquid solution which travels up the tube to your band and as the band "fills" it gets tighter. This will cause the food to stay in your pouch longer and make you feel full longer. Hope this helps you out.

As always . . .well thought out and planned - love it!

I've read on this site many times that ,"Nothing Tastes As Good As Skinny Feels " and that helps motivate me . . .my band keeps my hunger in check so I am just able to say, "no". I am a rule follower by nature, so have not strayed from the straight and narrow. I feel like you, Dixie, I've put waaaay too much into this to blow it! Good luck!

Good for you Winks . . and thanks for sharing. What a story!

What a great idea! My hubby and I USED to get pizza every Friday night. I haven't had pizza since my surgery in July and just told him last week that I'm going to get brave one of these weeks and try a piece, but this is a much better alternative - thanks!!

My doc recommends Flintstones Complete chewables and they are my daily "candy" . . very tasty!

You are so logical! I love it . . .we are a lot alike! Sounds to me like you are making good, sound decisions. Sometimes work is work and we just have to put in the extra time . . .but you're being realistic and keeping your exercise going at a reasonable pace. I had my 2nd fill last Friday giving me 4cc in a 10cc band - it has made a world of difference for me - the hunger between meals is gone - I'm lovin' it. Hope yours works well for you too!!