Liquid fast support

[MelodyJ 0]

Ericsmom---YOU GO WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paulax---you DID GREAT!!!! ALMOST over that 30 days....I'm sure you can taste it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marie---HANG IN THERE>...you haven't gained!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -77lbs

[Paulax 8]

I've been too scared to try salad and it's one of my favourite foods. Since I stopped the clear liquid fast I've had my weight loss slow down to virtually nothing. I may start on firmer foods simply so it's easier to make better choices (i.e. chicken breast and salad). I'm not so much worried about the slow losses at this stage but rather the doctor's reaction when he finds out I've only lost a few pounds in what should have been a big time for losing.

Please Paula, post a detailed description of your first fill and everything about it. I'm scheduled for early September but I could probably move it up to to late August (4 weeks from surgery).

Good luck!

Marie

Yes, Marie, I will miss those huge salads I used to eat. Oh well, won't miss my fat ass. I passed on the raw broccoli salad and had only 2 small bites of the Caesar salad because it was well wilted.

Marie, don't worry about your weight loss reaching Dr. L's expectations. This is YOUR journey, you are a grown woman and you will lose this weight, at your own pace, with the good doctor's help.

Re: fill....

I have to admit that I am a wimp. I forget the natural childbirth, 2 C-sections while awake, the other sugeries I have suffered. Now, how can I be afraid of a little needle in the tummy....but I ammmmmmmmm!!!!

I will just think of my cute kitties, my cute kitties........

Keep up the hard work everyone.

[MelodyJ 0]

Paulax.....my doc sprays a numbing spray on it and I truly don't feel anything!!!!!

Of course.....think "my cute kitties".....hear that helps

GOd BLess,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -77lbs

[Paulax 8]

Thanks Mel. I am really tough, just not in the anticipation of it all. lol!

Well, I dont' know whether to declair myself OFF the clear liquid fast and onto mushies. I guess that is what I will say as yesterday I tried to stay clear, but ended up having some yogurt and cheese. Very little yogurt and 2 sticks of cheese. I just felt like I needed it. And of course once you introduce your stomach to food, it wants it regularly.

So my weight loss has come to a complete stop. I will try hard during the weekend and after my fill on Monday, I will start the real plan. THAT will include some daily exercising. Then I am really hoping to lose a couple of pounds a week. I'd be extatic with that.

But officially I have 3

days left of clear liquid torture, I mean fasting.

[MelodyJ 0]

I think TORTURE is the right word!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe you could at least have full liquids if you can't live on clear....like cream Soups and such!!! Go slow if you do make the choice for mushies.....pencil eraser size bites.... and remember don't ask "am I full?" ask "am I still hungry?"....you'll need MUCH less that way!!!!!

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -77lbs

[Paulax 8]

Week 4 came to a close today and I lost 2 pounds last week. AMAZING when you go from Clear Liquids to mushies the weight just stops. But I wasn't exercising. As soon as I get my fill on Monday, I will start my small meals and walking more.

But for now, I am on my way to the big city of Vancouver, for some fun and a fill.

Hope you are all doing well

See you Monday.

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[giblert 0]

You've done awesome Paula. And I'm guessing the 1st fill on Monday will help you in the next stages in this journey. It seems to me that you've spent the last 4 weeks concentrating on your own incredible will power and getting no help yet from the band.

I'm still eating soft food and my weight is remaining the same - kicking around the same few pounds. I'm going to transition to real food this weekend I think. I want to be able to start eating solid Proteins like chicken and fish. And I'm really looking forward to my 1st fill so I can find out what this mysterious "restriction" is all about! And it's also probably time for me to get back to the gym. Drive safely and good luck on Monday - you know I'm waiting for details :-) If you have any time for coffee this weekend, feel free to email me and I'll send you my phone number. I live in Burnaby.

Marie

Week 4 came to a close today and I lost 2 pounds last week. AMAZING when you go from clear liquids to mushies the weight just stops.

[gonnabethin 10]

THAT is my biggest fear of being banded. IF I could do liquid I wouldnt be fat! I will do it because I want my band really badly- but Im scared of the pre-op and 2-4weeks following band surgery. Chunky chicks dont do well with fasting or clear liquids!!

[MelodyJ 0]

I wasn't ready for more than clear liquids until about a week after....it was ok honestly for the week....then I went to full liquids...I was READY for those....then craving mushies by the 4th week!!! I don't think it would be easy at all for clear liquids for a month!! I've done it and it's TOUGH....but it's possible!!!

God BLess,

Melody

Banded 3/20/06 -77lbs

[Paulax 8]

Damn it Gilbert. I didn't see your note until just now, on my return.

Gonnabethin. I am no Saint, I am not the most disciplined person I know. I only succeeded in clear liquid fasting because a)my stomach was in shock and I know couldn't have handled food. becuase my stomach was in shock and my doctor requires this of us to aid in healing. c)my stomach was in shock and I was really afraid not to follow my doctors advice. And really, I don't know how these bandsters are doing it BEFORE being banded. Good luck with your decision. So far so good on my end.

THAT is my biggest fear of being banded. IF I could do liquid I wouldnt be fat! I will do it because I want my band really badly- but Im scared of the pre-op and 2-4weeks following band surgery. Chunky chicks dont do well with fasting or clear liquids!!

Melody you have been so sweet to us during this journey. Thank you many times. It is so wonderful to have experienced and successful support from people like you. hugs

I am filled, 1.6 whateverunit it is....lol and yes, I feel restricted. Looking forward to some fresh fish this week and soft veggies and eating with my family. yea!

[MelodyJ 0]

Paulax---I'm just truly excited for you!!

The measure is "cc's" just in case you wanted to know....much shorter typing that way!!!!

You are doing GREAT keep up the good work...I'm only 4mos ahead!!!!

God Bless,

MElody

Banded 3/20/06 -78lbs

[gonnabethin 10]

Today I got a preop packet that had samples from bariatriceating.com.

Has anyone used any products from that sight? The tasteless Protein Powder for baking and stirring in applesauce and liquids caught my eye. Of course there is no sample of that!

[giblert 0]

Yes, I ordered it and have had a few of them. I like trying them out although I'm coming to the conclusion that I generally HATE all Protein powders/drinks. I have some Stackers Water that I am going to return - BLEH!

Marie

Today I got a preop packet that had samples from bariatriceating.com.

Has anyone used any products from that sight? The tasteless protein powder for baking and stirring in applesauce and liquids caught my eye. Of course there is no sample of that!