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ok, so - i made a question thing out of curiosity, but in typical me fashion i wasn't entirely clear. so, the "question" is Dating. yeah, it's a one word question. i ask because i'm toying with the idea of giving the whole dating thing a try and figured i'd do a little poll to see what others think of dating .. specifically, is it worth the effort or is it overrated .. feel free to add an answer option.

Hungry... It still hurts to drink the protein shakes.

3days out and i am sooo hungery im kinda tried of the borth,applejucie ,water and jello. can we have a protein shake now i dont know i want to drink a ensure but i doint know if i can have it help please

I have been way too busy. Here is an update. I ahve finished all my testing and my last pre-surgery visit with my surgeon. I have a DATE. Wednesday April 27, 2011. I am so excited. I have been drinking my protein shakes as instructed. Getting everything ready for Wednesday. So excited will post later.

I can't take it! These vitamins make me gag and I'm sooo tired of the protein shakes.

Meet with my endocrinologist today to discuss the Lap Band VS Bypass. He suggested the Lap Band because it seems a better option for me at this point and he said he happy that I have decided to figure out a way to stop the cycle of obesity in my family. My mother is 350lbs 5'7 my father was 210lbs 6'2 and all of my maternal uncles, aunts, and cousins are obese. I am breaking the cycle and ready to make a change. We also discussed me having PCOS and the need for me to take metFORMIN da...

This morning I woke up and realized I have turned into a protein shake. Is my 2 weeks over yet?!

Any one know of a portable good tasting Protein drink to keep in car or purse for emergencies

hello everyone! Ive so wanted to talk to people about this option of weight loss surjury. what are you opinions? Let me read about your experiances. Please

Hey Kathy,

I'm doing well.

My throat is still sore and I do have occasional gas, but otherwise I'm doing great. I'm having trouble getting down the protein shakes...All I really want to eat is broth and ice chips!

How are you doing now? Are you going out? Driving? Still on Pain meds?

Unfortunately I'm dealing with healing and a broken water pipe that has flooded the downstairs where I sleep and use the computer. I've relocated upstairs and using a wireless computer...but the power keeps going out due to all the equipment the water restoration people have set up to dry up the flood. Why couldnt the pipe have waited a week or two before busting? Just my luck to have it happen day 2 home from the hospital!

hi --

do you have to wait because of insurance requirements? How many pre-op support meetings are they requiring you to do? Where are you going for them?

It's still really novel but I like it so far. Most people seem to get back on their feet faster than I did but I am also older and had a stricter liquid phase. Today was my first day adding in food (day 15) and it is also a stricter diet than what I see on the message board. I started taking 2 Optifast like drinks a day and just 2 tablespoons of egg or soft cheese 3 times a day at mealtimes. I'm supose to build to 6-8 tablespoons a meal and expand on the foods beginning with proteins and then adding in veggies. I know this sounds terrible but actually I don't mind it. I think I'm OK with it for 3 reasons. First, because I did do Optifast for 12 weeks a long time ago---this doesn't seem as hard compared to that. 2nd--the band is REALLY helping with it. So far I don't have any cravings. I did feel hunger on the 2 weeks of clear liquids (250 calories a day!) but because of my Optifast memories --I was able to hold on. The 3rd thing that makes this easier for me (so far!) is that I found out yesterday that I lost 11 lbs in those 2 weeks of clear liquid. My MD told me yesterday that I can keep this as low carb and as low calorie as I want so I have elected to be REALLY strict. I'm hoping to lose at least another 45 lbs by Sept. That will be tough.

At Block Party/BBQ yesteday There was food all around me plus cakes/cookies and alcohol. I had my protein shakes, water, crystal light and broth that I packed. I survived it from 4-11p

I have a strong strong love for protein brownies - yum!

The Daily Plate dieselraver's Detailed Diary Print View. TheDailyPlate.com May 10th, 2011 Your Total Meal Item Brand Item Name Calories Sugars Carbs Fats Protein Cholesterol Sodium Dietary Fiber Your Servings Calories Sugars Carbs Fats Protein Cholesterol Sodium Dietary Fiber 2pm Chinese Restaurant Egg Drop Soup 61 0g 10g 2g 1g 0mg 1,122mg 0g 2.00 122 0g 20g 4g 2g 0mg 2,244mg 0g 8pm Chinese Restaurant Egg Drop Soup 61 0g 10g 2g 1g 0mg 1,...

So its day 2 of my liquid diet...yesterday I had added a little milk ice and a banana with the protein powder and put it in the blender. It was so much better...I think I am going to do that in the morning and at night. That keeps me full and it is still liquid.

Currently, I am 171 pds...I am 5' 10. My bandiversay is 3/28/08...My forth anniversay is approaching. I have maintained my weight very welll but I really need get healthier got to eat more protein....

:unsure:After researching, second guessing and just plain scared for over a year, I finally did it. I was banded on Sept. 5, 2008. So far so good. I am sore and suffering from severe gas, but other than that discomfort, all is well. Now the hard part begins, a liquid diet and exercise.

I am surprised that I have the energy to walk because I wouldn't think that water, protein broth and shakes and sugar free popsickles could provide enough nuitrition, but I feel fine.

I am still sore, so I haven't been able to work up to :30 walks, but I take several 10 minute walks throughout the day.

Hey Sue!

Thanks for the update! I know that you are a very smart and intellgent woman and know that you have gone through both options with a fine tooth combe and made the right decsion for you. Even though we may not be getting the same type of surgery we still both would of had weight loss surgery. Im happy to hear that you will still be sticking around on the site (actually i think there is a section on the forum now for people who have other types of WLS).

Speaking of needles i just put a vlog up showing everyone my heparin needle lol lol Couldnt help myself!! lol lol It feels so wierd injecting myself in teh mornings. I normally put them in my stomach, but i did this one in my thigh today and it felt ok.

Awww say hello to your hubby for me to!!! When i come to the states next yr, im gonna come round and pay you a visit!! And you gotta cook me some SOUL FOOD!! lol my sis goes on about it so much when she goes to the states....i wanna have me some (lol)

I wish you all teh best hun! and please do stay in touch!!

Did they give you a date for the RNY?

Stay blessed !

Love Harriet aka gg xxxxxx

Sorry for the delay in response! I actually got assigned to the Palo Alto location. I was hoping to go to Fremont as traffic is better for me. I haven't seen the surgeon yet. I see the nutritionist this month. So far the facility seems to be most comfortable with the Bypass but still presented the LB as an option. I personally am opting for the LB.

hi cometchaser - i'm sorry i didn't see this message. probably by now you've gotten some answers... my surgeon required pre-weight loss ( a % of body weight i think) to shrink my liver - so that she could move it more easily during surgery. i've heard this is very common and that most surgeons require this step.

it was extremely frustrating for me because it took me 8 months to lose 6 lbs - and i had to lose 10. i had to change to another program with a different surgeon that offerred optifast before surgery (medical fast where you drink their protein shakes and protein bars only and i did that and lost the pre-surgery weight finally). took me 3 years to get the surgery because i changed programs. but i had it on 6/10/08 and it is going very well! stick with it - it's so worth it!!!!!!

I was banded 08/21/08. Now in liquid stage. Any suggestions on how to survive this stage. What else can I drink other than, water, protein drinks, carnation instant breakfast and tomato soup? Please Help!!!! I?ll be on liquids mostly likely until 09/02/08, my first post-op visit.

Thanks for the reply and no problem on no advice and asking a question to my question...I am happy to help anyone...overall I would say this has been gradual - the pain in my back has occurred and I also wake in the night from reflux and choking on the acid that would creep up while sleeping (which is very dangerous and you should tell your doctor right away) I have been sleeping with my bed elevated now and using prilosec twice daily and has made a huge improvement. My symptoms of vomiting and having the chest pressure have been with me since I have been banded, sometimes worse than others - I have had difficulty with slowing down while eating and chewing enough and that has led to where I am today i think because honestly my band has always been tight enough since surgery 2 years ago. The doctor stated after my surgery he was able to place the smaller band and I think that is why my restriction has been fine without having fills-however the vomiting of when I eat too fast or do not chew enough has probably caused the slip/prolapse - the upper GI is what was conclusive that my band needs to be moved or replaced my surgeon is replacing - looking at upper GI that is the best option. However, what concerns me is the stomach pain you are having - I think you should go to the doctor ASAP because my surgeon told me if I should have pain between now and the scheduled revision surgery I should go to the ER and they can do the surgery right away if necessary. I don't want to scare you but don't let it go. Hope this helped you somewhat.

Dad and I will have to motivate one another to get up and move whilst I am at mum and dad's recovering but I really want to get back to my place asap so I hope I can motivate myself enough! I did get some Chewable Degas so I hope that helps too! I don't DO tea but I'll tell dad it helped!

I usually eat fairly well anyway, i seem to have a problem mostly with portion sizes and carbs. It also doesn't help having a desk job and as I've gotten fatter my motivation and energy for exercising has decreased which sucks! I hope I will get more energy and be motivated!

I totally understand the early mornings! I am up about 6 and at work by 8 then home about 6ish or later. I am also not always too motivated to make something! But I am going to force myself to make stuff as soon as I get home! Also not being able to eat as much I figure I can make more and then have it a few days in a row

It is good though if there is a place near you with ok food, I work in the city and there are lots of places near me that would have good options and I LOVE getting out of the office (more so in summer ) so on days I can't be bothered bringing in my lunch, I won't stress too much about finding something!

Are you on MSN?

That is great about the clothes, not about the work or the crotch I have a selection of work clothes that will get me through quite a few kilos of my loss which is great!

Canteen food tends to be like that, I hope you can bring in your own or have somewhere near you that has healthier options for those days you can't be bothered making your lunch! Do you have an area you can heat up your own food??

I will definitely be taking the 2 weeks!! And no it isn't long now!! Had my preop with the surgeon today! Just a formality, only 15minutes. He did say that there appears to be a correlation between those who lose weight well on the preop doing well after the surgery Preop Nurse Friday! Did you use Degas after your surgery??

Yes, I was self-pay at Tallgrass. I had the LapBand put in on March 17, 2008. The total cost was approximately $13,800 for the physician, the pre-op lab work, anesthesia, and the Tallgrass Surgery Center fee. That was everything. I had my first appointment in February. I can't remember the exact date, but it was about a month between then and my surgery. I had already had my psych eval done prior to going to see Dr. Hu for the first time. I really like Dr. Hu. She is very nice and spent about an hour with me on my first visit just explaining/discussing options and answering questions. I've been in three times now for fills and she never makes me feel rushed. I would definitely recommend her.