HeatherinCA

Ok cool. I ate some oatmeal this morning, but then nothing since, just a protein shake. My appointment is in 2 hours. Waaah I don't want liquids haha. I'll see what he says when i go.

I'm getting my fill today! I'm a little worried, I dunno what to do.. looks like it's probably liquids for a day or so after? My doctor called yesterday and they said just eat light today. What did you guys have to do?

I love San Diego! I'd love to live there someday. I'm an LA girl

I still don't quite understand all this fill business. I have nothing in my band yet (I'm going today for my fill) I'm still working on my weight loss, doing what I'm supposed to, losing weight, and I'm not hungry all the time. Are you guys hungry all the time? Or are you just looking for the full feeling? I don't quite understand. I know we have to control what goes it, it's gonna do it for you.

Yea, and it says it increases your appetite as well. I don't think it would hurt to drink it.. but it's just not worth it to me, I was a soda drinker anyways! I've been off caffine since November, I feel totally normal, I don't miss it or need it.

My parents do it a little when I see them. I guess it's good, but it's a personal battle I wanna deal with on my own. Well remember, he's only trying to help. I'd try to not get offended, but I'd also tell him, this is my battle, and I have to learn on my own.

I'm job hunting too! I told my mom I'm not buying an outfit until I get an interview because it won't fit by then! Haha. Nothing is more uncomfortable than interview outfits, so I'm glad to lose weight and find something that fits good and looks nice

I wouldn't worry about it. There are HUGE risks too when you are 450 pounds, the bypass is more serious, and 7 years ago they weren't nearly as skilled at it. I wouldn't feel bad, this is your decision, if they have a problem it's unrelated.

I'm gonna check it out. I was using one, I forget the name, but it was giving all these things based on normal people. Not accounting that I had the band so that bothered me.

4 pounds already! 272 getting my fill on Thursday hopefully that will kick it up a bit

Wow that's crazy. thats like 8 pounds a week, that can't be right..... but yea it's up to you. They aren't going to tell you how much weight to lose, you should know when you feel right.

For me: my book says pureed says things like: cream of wheat, or cream of rice, pureed oatmeal thinned with skimmed milk, grits thinned with skimmed milk, non fat milk, cottage cheese, smooth sugar free yogurt, non fat ricotta cheese, sugar free plain puddings, sorbet applesauce, Gelatin, popsicles and custard. juice diluted with Water, baby food fruits, Protein shakes, baby food meats or pureed meats, pureed nonfat refried Beans, pureed lentils, strained lowfat cream Soup, broth bullion, consomme, thinned mashed potatoes Then Soft foods: All things above plus scrabled soft cooked or poached eggs, egg substitute, egg salad, mashed banana, pureed fruit, cooked pureed beets, carrots, pumpkin, squash, dried beans, peas or lentils, bean soups or lowfat chowders, lean ground beef, pork, chiken or turkey, fish, tuna, soft low fat cheeses, pureed bean dishes, powdered soy, baby shrimp, low fat creamy Peanut Butter, imitation crab meat, mashed potatoes w/o skin, plain crackers, toast For me it was pretty much pureed was anything that was REALLY small pieces or could be mushed up really well in your mouth (I ate a lot of chili and oatmeal). Then soft foods, things with a little more substance, I mostly ate things like chicken and egg salad, it's pretty much normal eating, but just things that are easy to digest, no red meat, no hard veggies.

Hmm, yea I would think so, just chew it up really good, and make sure it's soft. I'm totally obsessed with sushi lately, and I've been having a lot of Ahi, It's the perfect amount, luckily I'm not having any trouble with rice. (I'm 5 weeks post op)

I haven't taken any post op, but I always would take simply sleep or whatever at the grocery store. Shouldn't have any problems taking pills after a couple of weeks.

I would guess they would sag if you lose that much weight, that quickly. I also think some people just do it for personal reasons, they are skinny they want to look their best

Yea he just touched my stomach then I left. Pretty much it. tnlamb408: Myoplex lite pre made, all flavors, I don't like the powder anyways they taste gross. Or pick up some Isopure at GNC.. it's "juice" like so at least it's something but chocolate flavor (I would put some sugar free kool aid in it to make it taste better)

Yep! Yea she's so normal! She's great, she's gotten in much better shape in the past few years too she looks great.

No problems at all. Yea lots of pain for the first few days, but that's normal. it's minimally invasive surgery, the incisions aren't even an inch big.

Yea don't eat salad haha. I had one the other day when I was out because there weren't many lowfat options, but it wasn't very filling, I'd rather not eat one if I have the choice. Have a chicken breast, or chili, or ground turkey with marinara, or sushi... eat as much protein as you can then you shouldn't be hungry . Sushi has been GREAT for me lately, it's filling, and it's extremely low in calories (I have no problem with rice luckily).

Honestly, I feel totally normal, I eat my food, and exercise, it's just life. Maybe it's just me but I don't feel deprived or anything really. I'm never hungry unless I wait too long to eat a meal. I don't want to do any serious cheating, I'm scared I'll get sick, I know I'll be fuller if I eat healthy foods, Protein rich foods and I don't want to sabotage this super expensive surgery! I do like to watch what goes in.. I've been looking at calories and things (i'm not anal about it and I don't really write it down, but I will check if I'm out to dinner and see what has lower calories), to me it's just not worth it to eat these things anymore. For some reason, since i had the surgery, I don't want these things, I don't know why this is, but I actually don't really crave junk. Yea that's true! I love food, but since I had the surgery I don't physically want the junk anymore. I know I can have a bite of something if I really need it, but I'm pretty content actually.

I wouldn't imagine it would be a problem... yea maybe tighter because of the pressure or something.

I would call your doctors office, or you should have booklet or pamphlet from them explaining each stage.. I was on full liquids immediately after surgery.. but I know some people have clear for a few days.

That's so awesome, congrats!! Jordin is one of my favorite people ever! I've meet her a bunch of times, she's inspires me actually, I love that she is so happy and loves life, and I like that she isn't a size 2 either, which is awesome

Aww it'll be fine! Make sure you enjoy what you can eat, then you won't be upset you can't eat these other things.

I still have gas, I was banded over a month ago. It's not extreme but I can pretty much burp on command haha