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I need to curb my internet addiction and sign off now!! I got about 820 calories and like over 50 grms of protein today. I feel very restricted right now and I am going to have some Chamomile tea before bed. That will put my h20 intake at about 50 ounces. Talk to you all tomorrow!!! Audree

I also used a heating pad. To help the gas out, I bend over and stuck my butt up in the air. The air rises and expels itself.

I have not told anyone. My husband, my mom and the friend who had hers a year ago. My aunt figured it out but I told her not to talk about it or I will deny it, at least for now!!! My kids don't know!! Audree

I am so glad to hear it!!! I love me my sushi! Also asking them to roll it in a little less rice is a good idea! Audree

Sounds like you are doing great!!! I have so much restriction in the morning and even more in the evening, even with liquids. I feel full up to my throat and can't breathe too well like if I have a really tight corset on. Day time I am a little looser. Today I am post of day 5. How are you doing? How much have you lost? I don't know if I wan to weigh or when I will. I am going to schedule my fill for Valentines Weekend Feb. 16. I think someone said he will fill you a little more aggressively if he knows you are staying the weekend in case you need a slight unfill. It would be nice to get the "sweet spot" the first time out. Is the Lucerna $180 a night or doe we get a discount. Is that where you are going to stay? Audree

I did take something mild that had Green T in it, but it took the edge off. Audree

I got kinda scared. I also figured out that I am super restricted in the morning and in the evening. I can't even have more than 1 cup even if it's liquid in the morning and evening. During the day I have a little more wiggle room. Thanks for reasuring me! Audree

Hey, isn't it cool that this is going to be the hottest summer and we will be beach ready!!! I am ready!!!!

wow, how did I get in the 15 ounces of split pea? Audree

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! Here we go!!! Audree

Yeah Shiela!!!! Are you all packed and ready to go?Audree

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!! Just get plenty of fluids in, this will keep you from feeling to hungry and will keep you from getting dehydrated. A heating pad felt really good too! And rest!!! Audree

I know!!!! I went on an eating binge when my surgery was rescheduled and gained 5 pounds! But, I got through it by keeping super busy. The holidays helped. Just get all your stuff in order, maybe take a task like reorganizing your house and garage and by the time you are done, it will be surgery time!!!:biggrin1: It also helped to come here everyday and vent what I felt. I felt so good to know someone out there knew what I was going through, exactly. Audree

The only picture I had for a "before" shot was the one I put on here, in the pink blouse. I was about 176 in that shot and that was in August 2006. This picture is me ( I am the one on the left) a Christmas at 190. What a difference 14 pounds does because I felt so much bigger!

I am the one on the left. I am 190 here, so this is a better before picture. The other one I have in the pink blouse, I was about 176.

How much could you eat if it was liquid? Did you do 1/4 a cup of liquids too? Or 1/4 cup of solids? Audree

How long do you freeze it for? Does it not freeze solid and stays mushy or you have to let it thaw?? It sounds great!!!!!! I am going to make me some!!!! Audree

Wow, you got to eat early! I bet I will be wishing I could be eating those things soon! I feel full to my throat on the soup so I guess that means I am full. It feels really weird and I have never felt this before. So, how do you know when to stop to not PB? Audree

Sounds like you are doing really well!!! Let me know how you are doing! Audree

Wow, congrats on the weight loss!!!!19 pounds gone forever!!!!:clap2: I have not weighed myself yet and don't know if I want to. I have to do liquids for 3 weeks and can start on solids/mushies on day 22. Did your doctor let you advance sooner?? Lucky you! It seems like all doctors vary so much. I was just able to have creamy split pea soup, 15 oz. Because it was warm, it went down nice. But, I feel super full all the way to my throat. Did I over do it??? It just tasted soooo good and I didn't feel uncomfortable when eating it? I definitely need to get at least 1000 calories because I have been weak due to such low calories, under 750 a day since last Friday. What are your favorite soups, liquid, smoothie ideas? Can we call our our stats? Preanded, banded, weight loss, how long did it take, average pounds lost a week, anything else interesting about yourself?? Any pictures??? Audree

I just came by to say hi and let you all know how I am doing! I am post op day 5 and feeling great! No pain. I do feel really restricted in the morning and in the evening. I am on my stage of liquids which Dr. Ortiz has revised to be on for 3 weeks. No mushies stage. I can have anything I can drink from a straw, creamy soups, protein drink, but no apple sauce or pudding. I can have solids starting day 22. Can you all give me your favorite liquid??? I had some Anderson Pea Soup, creamy and it was soooooooooooooooo good. It went down really nice and warm. The warmer things go down better and I can have a little more. Thanks guys!!! Audree

I have the powder form.Would I add the milk and freeze. Do you eat it with a spoon? I have also had it as hot cocoa but I think it has caffeine so it kept me up last night. Any tips!Audree

You are right about the commercials!! Make my mouth water. I am feeling even tighter just with water, like up in my throat. I feel like I have a really tight corset on. I have some appetite suppresants on hand "just in case". I don't want to pb and think taking an appetite suppresant is better than eating something and PBing. They are capsules I can pull apart and it is powder. Also, my bandster hell only lasts 3 weeks!!!! I am very grateful for that. So only 2 weeks and 2 days to go!!!!! Audree

My friend said she felt this restriction almost till her 6 week fill time. I am praying it is like that for me. My liquid phase is only 3 weeks and on day 22 I can eat solids. Audree

Wow!! The way you describe yourself, the tightness, is the way I feel right now and I was wondering if it stays this way. I a super restricted in the morning and in the afternoon. Were you restricted like this in the morning and afternoon after surgery? It sounds like what I am experiencing is equivalent to a good fill. Audree