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Hi..

Just wanted to give a progress report.. I was banded on Feb. 13th, and had my one-week post op appt. According my doctors scale, I've lost 15 pounds this week, and a total of 21 pounds since Feb. 8th.

I would like to think you all for your support and encouragement during the rough first couple of days.

Thanks Again,

Ashley

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Ashley how wonderful!!! You must be on cloud 9! during your liquid phase, did you drink clear Protein mixes? I'm wondering that would be something to keep up my protein and help with hunger post op. So, what did your first grocery shopping list look like? 3 stores to find it all? ay yi yi! Ok, you have to tell us so that maybe we'll be able to get it without having to visit every store in our city! LOL! :)

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Ashley how wonderful!!! You must be on cloud 9! during your liquid phase, did you drink clear Protein mixes? I'm wondering that would be something to keep up my Protein and help with hunger post op. So, what did your first grocery shopping list look like? 3 stores to find it all? ay yi yi! Ok, you have to tell us so that maybe we'll be able to get it without having to visit every store in our city! LOL! :)

Thank you so much!!!!!! I am past cloud 9, I'm about on cloud 20!!!! No, I actually didn't drink any Protein drinks my doctor actually doesn't recommend them, and told us to get protein from the food we could eat.

My doctor recommended these high protein low sugar yogurts, called Blue Bunny,or Carb Control. I couldn't find them in any of the local stores. It was quite frustrating but they say the third times is a charm!!! I'll let you know how they taste, I'm going to have a yogurt and a banana!!!

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Thank you so much!!!!!! I am past cloud 9, I'm about on cloud 20!!!! No, I actually didn't drink any Protein drinks my doctor actually doesn't recommend them, and told us to get Protein from the food we could eat.

My doctor recommended these high protein low sugar yogurts, called Blue Bunny,or Carb Control. I couldn't find them in any of the local stores. It was quite frustrating but they say the third times is a charm!!! I'll let you know how they taste, I'm going to have a yogurt and a banana!!!

I think I saw Blue bunny stuff in Walmart--is that where you had luck? I know that during my Weight Watchers days, blue bunny ice cream was supposed to be the 'bomb', but I don't know! Keep us posted

During my seminar, the nurse said that my surgeon does clears for 2 weeks, unless I drink clear Liquid Protein drinks, how will I get my allotment of protein, kwim? I'm sure that whenever I'm allowed to start eating with my teeth :heh: I'll be able to see what Proteins to consume, but I'm worried about getting enough protein in my first phase. It's a whole new way of eating for everyone and I'm really going to have to write everything down to make sure I"m doing exactly what I'm supposed to!

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I think I saw Blue bunny stuff in Walmart--is that where you had luck? I know that during my Weight Watchers days, blue bunny ice cream was supposed to be the 'bomb', but I don't know! Keep us posted

During my seminar, the nurse said that my surgeon does clears for 2 weeks, unless I drink clear liquid Protein drinks, how will I get my allotment of Protein, kwim? I'm sure that whenever I'm allowed to start eating with my teeth :heh: I'll be able to see what Proteins to consume, but I'm worried about getting enough protein in my first phase. It's a whole new way of eating for everyone and I'm really going to have to write everything down to make sure I"m doing exactly what I'm supposed to!

Normally, I consider myself a rebel...but when it comes to my health I try to stick with the rules. After all, my doctor knows more about what's going on with me than I do at this point. My doctor recommened to write things down during the soft food phase.

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Congrats I was banded on 2/16 and my first post op visit is Monday. I am feeling pretty good. No major lost of appetite except sever loss of appetite. It is a real chore to get my fluids down because my appetite is so gone. My doctors nurse waa real funny when I call to tell them my appetite was gone and I did not feel like drinking anything. She said well be prepared to buy a cute wig when you have falls out from not having your Proteins. Can you beleive after that it became easier to drink. Vanity is amazing at my age I am still emotionally attached to my hair. Go figure :-)

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Hi..

Just wanted to give a progress report.. I was banded on Feb. 13th, and had my one-week post op appt. According my doctors scale, I've lost 15 pounds this week, and a total of 21 pounds since Feb. 8th.

I would like to think you all for your support and encouragement during the rough first couple of days.

Thanks Again,

Ashley

Hi Ashley and congratulations to you! You are doing great. Keep up the good work. I was banded on 1/30/07 and am also doing well. Best of luck to you on your weight loss journey! Gigi:)

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:) Congrats I was banded on 2/16 and my first post op visit is Monday. I am feeling pretty good. No major lost of appetite except sever loss of appetite. It is a real chore to get my fluids down because my appetite is so gone. My doctors nurse waa real funny when I call to tell them my appetite was gone and I did not feel like drinking anything. She said well be prepared to buy a cute wig when you have falls out from not having your Proteins. Can you beleive after that it became easier to drink. Vanity is amazing at my age I am still emotionally attached to my hair. Go figure :-)

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Congrats I was banded on 2/16 and my first post op visit is Monday. I am feeling pretty good. No major side effects except lost of appetite except severe loss of appetite. It is a real chore to get my fluids down because my appetite is so gone. My doctors nurse was real funny when I call to tell them my appetite was gone and I did not feel like drinking anything. She said well be prepared to buy a cute wig when you hair falls out from not having your Proteins. Can you believe after that it became easier to drink. Vanity is amazing at my age I am still emotionally attached to my hair. Go figure :-)

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