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hi all i was banded on the 31 0f jan so its been a week now iv lost 21lb so far but thats cuz i dont like blended food it all looks like sick i cant wait till i can have mashed or real food xx:faint:

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Hang in there. It gets better. Not sure what phase you are in liquids, thicker liquids, or mushies. Thicker liquids I was able to take bean/bacon Soup and blend it some more with Water. It was really good. I also got Won Ton Soup for liquid phase and took out the won tons. I did the same with chicken noodle soup, just strained it. It had more flavor than just plain broth.

Just think of the weight you have lost. WOW, so much. I didn't lose that much as fast. This will pass and you will be on your way. This is the time for healing.

Good luck and welcome to bandland.

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Move to creamy Soups. They were a life saver for me. Are you on mushies yet? If so you can have the creamy ones with vegies in them like cream or broccoli. If not, eat them anyways and just avoid what is in them like the chicken . They will really fill you up. Good luck.

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We need to know what food stage you're on before we can recommend foods for that stage.

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hey thanks guys just knowing other people have been through this helps ! the doc just said that i should eat blended foods that are as runny as apple sause for 4 weeks then said i could have mashed food ! so iv been banded for 8 days and have another 3 weeks till mashed (cant wait) y is it that every thing on tv is food that i cant have hehe

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I am very discouraged by the reactions I am getting from family and friends. I have been turned down by Kaiser, switched to Blue Cross at open enrollment only to find it is excluded by my policy, and was getting ready to pay out of pocket here in Portland. Then I came across Dr. Roberto Rumbaut of the Obsesity Surgery Center of Monterrey. After researching his practice and the hospital in Monterrey, Mexico where he practices, I opted to go forward. Some of my friends are thrilled for me, but my daughter and sister say I can't change, that it is too drastic, that it is Mexico for heaven sakes.

I know I can do this. 12 years ago I made a dramatic lifestyle change when I admitted to be alcoholic and stopped drinking. Never looked back. Now I want to do something else for my health and well being. I would love some words of encouragement, as well as any comments from Dr. Rumbaut's patients.

Thanks.

Donna

Scheduled for banding 5/9/07

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I am getting banded by Dr. Ortiz at Obesity Control Clinic in Tijauna Mexico tomorrow. He charges $8,500 and he is one of the best doctors in the world who perform this surgery. He has performed over 4000 lapband surgeries and he wrote a book called Lap Band For Life. Go to his website www.drortiz.com and check it out. He trains some of the doctors in the U.S. on this procedure. I know it sounds scary to go to Mexico for surgery but that is only a perception of Americans. We think the U.S. is the best for surgery and that our doctors are more qualified than others. However, there are many doctors here in the U.S. that were trained overseas. Check out www.lapbandforum.com for Dr. Ortiz patients. They have a lot of good info and I researched this for several months before making a decision. You will read how please everyone is with Dr. Ortiz and his staff. You just need to check it out for yourself.

I haven't told very many people that I am going to Mexico for this because I know the reaction I will get. My husband is very supportive but I'm not telling my teenage children. They would freak out about me have any type of surgery!!!

Just research your options and go to www.lapbandforum.com and read the entries. It will suprise you as to how positive everyone's experience was at the Obesity Control Center in TJ, Mexico.

Good luck!!!

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