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I know I'm not at or near my goal weight, but I saw the thread Wasa is writing about as well. I followed faithmd's lead and also posted my doctor's recommended post-op instructions (which I actually followed--am I in the minority, I wonder?). It's one thing to slip up on occasion which we all do, but whenever I read that a doctor's instructions don't matter and aren't important I get really steamed (could be due to my strong science background or my incredibly logical nature). :angry Why bother having a medical doctor perform the surgery if you aren't going to do anything he/she says? Why bother paying a pile of money for a surgical procedure if you plan to totally disregard all recommendations for your recovery period and beyond? :noidea: If medical advice is so unimportant, let me just pull out my dissecting kit from my college anatomy and physiology class and I'll start banding people in my backyard! Heaven knows I could use the extra money during the holidays! It absolutely baffles the mind...it also indicates that there is likely to be trouble ahead on the horizon when it comes to adapting to living with the band for the rest of your life. This is a life-changing surgery--you have to commit to living differently. The fact is that you can't keep doing the same things that made you fat in the first place or guess what? YOU ARE GOING TO STAY FAT! :faint: What can I say? I am truly the master of stating the obvious! :biggrin1: Wasa--I don't know if it's worth repeating the same things over and over again either. It seems to fall upon deaf ears. As I learned from being married, you can't make anyone do anything they are not committed to doing (thus explaining why I've been divorced for 14 years now)! All of us who have been through the banding process just want all of the new bandsters to come through their surgery nicely healed up and healthy so they can change their lives for the better without having to suffer through unnecessary complications. So, for those who intend to eat whatever the heck they want and thumb their noses at their own doctor's medical advice (and the sound advice of so many obnoxious, self-righteous, and condescending bandsters--sorry for stealing your tag-line Chickie!) I say go for it! You want to eat steak the day after banding? pizza? Cookies? Krispy Kreme donuts and all of the other junk food you ate before banding? Super! Someday when your lapband slips, goes "sproing!," and winds up migrating out of your goshdarned vagina :eek:, don’t come back to the forum whining and wringing your hands because you "have no idea what went wrong" and expect us to fall all over ourselves to offer our sympathies. :violin: I think I'm done ranting and raving now. :rant: I'm going to go away now and focus on my own weight loss because that is the only thing I can control!

Lots of folks get the jitters before their surgery! I kept my focus on what I imagined I'd look like at the end of my weight loss! Keep your eye on the goal! Best wishes for a successful surgery and a smooth recovery!

Missmonaaz-- I am SO sorry you had such an awful day! I think you have a remarkable attitude and a terrific sense of humor! Believe me, that will serve you well along your upcoming weight-loss journey! Keep us posted on how you're doing!

For me, I liked the idea that the LB is reversible. I didn't want to lose 100 pounds overnight, but to lose weight more gradually, so that was another plus for me. I was also hoping that just having a band would be enough of a support to help me succeed without going the more drastic route. So far, so good!

I can think of some other nuts that are even better than pinenuts and grapenuts!!!!! :omg: Oh so wicked! :whoo:

And somehow...I never seem to find myself among those priveleged folks who are considered to be "more equal." I'm so shocked I'm getting light-headed. I think I need some smelling salts. :faint:

Hi everyone! I just read this article on the Fox News website: "New Zealand Denies Immigration to U.K. Wife Because She's Too Fat" FOXNews.com - New Zealand Denies Immigration to U.K. Wife Because She's Too Fat - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News I wonder what would happen if the U.S. did this? What if they decided to deport us if our BMI wasn't below a certain level??

OMG! I am so old! I remember those Grape Nuts commercials! Did you ever eat a pine tree? LOL

It's funny you said that...I had a skinny roommate who was a total hypochondriac and was at the doctor constantly! LOL!

I found an interesting website today about weight discrimination (The Council on Weight Discrimination) that you may find interesting. Here's the link: Council on Size and Weight Discrimination

Here's an interesting piece about weight discrimination from an organization in the U.S.--not necessarily related to immigration or NZ at all, but I'm feeling a little ADD today from yesterday's "turkey high!" LOL Council on Size and Weight Discrimination - Discrimination FAQ Quote from article: "Isn't it true that fat people use up more than their share of the public health care dollar? No. As a society, we have chosen to join together and share in the funding of public health care. Many of us also pay for private health care and/or health insurance. We do not get to pick who deserves what portion of the resources available. Athletes use more health care services because they are at higher risk for broken bones, injuries to soft tissues, etc. Those who drive cars put themselves at greater risk for traffic accidents. Older people use a majority of the public health care collar. And to use a truly parallel example, poverty is a risk factor for most major diseases. Poor people use more public money on health care, and have worse outcomes. The difference is that our society does not disapprove of athletes or car drivers, and we recognize that it is unfair to blame poor people or old people for their greater use of health care resources. But when it comes to obesity, weight prejudice makes our society intolerant. We blame fat people for their condition no matter what the real cause. We blame fat people for not losing weight, no matter how difficult or impossible that might be. We blame fat people for using more than "their share" of health care resources. Our society does this because of prejudice, bigotry, and intolerance against those who are heavier than average." Naturally, this article has a certain slant to it because it was written by a group advocating tolerance towards the overweight. Duh! Anyhow, I found the site interesting. Sorry for being so darn random today!

I just calculated it. I can be a NZ immigrant when I weigh 204...17 pounds to go!

Hi! I came across an article that lists the NZ BMI requirements for those who are curious: Talent going to waist - News - Dominion Post "Men must measure no more than 102 centimetres around the waist while a female's upper limit is 88cm. An applicant's BMI should be no more than 35."

Congratulations, Molly! I'm so proud of you!!! You CAN do this and you will be amazed how much better you start to feel day after day! You go, girl!!!!

Very funny and a great point, too! LOL

Hi there! I'm happy to help! Here's the link for FAQs: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f73/ Here's the link for Pre-op/Post-op Q & A: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f84/ Here's the link to the Foods section (for ideas during liquid/mushy phases): http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/ If you're starving to death, be sure that you are taking in enough Protein which will help you feel full longer. My doctor advised 80-90 grams/day in three "meals" and we have to drink liquids in between. Check in with your doctor if you are having trouble with your post-op program to find out if he/she has any good suggestions to help you! Good luck!

Excellent point!!! If you don't want to visit a thread, don't visit it for heaven's sake! Same thing as a tv show you don't like, or a movie you don't like. You don't like it? Don't watch it! Geez!

Aaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!

You are doing great! There's no reason for you to be so hard on yourself! Keep up the good work and the pounds will continue to disappear! Don't forget that we women have crazy fluctuations in our weight that don't make any sense at all! LOL

Personally, I wouldn't eat barley on a liquid diet. You should be drinking Clear liquids on a liquid diet (Protein shakes, sugar free popsicles, sugar free jello/puddings, yogurt, Water, broth, etc.) Even the mushroom soup should probably be pureed to get rid of any lumps. Good luck!

Check out the complications thread--maybe someone there has posted about your problem (see link below)! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f78/ Good luck!!

Hi there! I've been mainly eating Egg Beaters, occasional egg salad, cottage cheese, yogurt, string cheese, tuna, fish such as salmon and tilapia, Morningstar Farms veggie patties, and refried beans. I do eat "solid" proteins, but I do better with them if they are not dry (pork, chicken, turkey, beef). I try to add chicken or beef broth to make sure it is moist enough without adding fat. Check out the Food thread, too, for more great ideas (see link below)! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/ I hope this helps!

Congratulations on being banded! Check out the Food thread on the main forum page for lots of other great ideas for pureed foods to eat (see link below)! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/ Good luck

Congratulations on being banded! I'm surprised that your doctor is already having you eat soft foods--that's a different approach. They typically have patients on only liquids (mainly Protein shakes) for several weeks and then mushy food for several more weeks before solids are introduced. Be sure to check out the Basics for Lap Band Surgery Beginners section on the main page. It has a lot of helpful background information you might find interesting! Good luck and be sure to check with your doctor if you don't feel well!

Congratulations on getting banded! I've never pureed egg salad or tuna. I have read that some folks use tools they already have in their kitchen like a blender or food processor to puree foods. I used a Magic Bullet before, too. I wouldn't put warm or hot foods in it though--pressure can build up and then POP! You'll have food splattered everywhere!! Check out the Food thread for more ideas: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/ Good luck!!!