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Here is my babies pictures! My little peanut!!!

First one is of all of him....second is his arm, elbow, hand, and all fingers and thumb.

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Girl,

It's so good to have you back. I was wondering about you! Your little peanut is wonderful. I am so happy for you. Your family is very beautiful. You look fantastic! Before you know it the baby will be born and you will have the band to help you get back on track. What a blessing the band is for you and all of us. Thanks for sharing the pictures. I feel like a aunt!

Blessings, Weazer

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Metal, Mini!!

Thanks! I promise to check in more! I have been bad...but I have missed you guys all!!

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Sandra...

Great to hear from you again... I've been thinking about you lately!!! You and your family are beautiful!!!

I'm convinced more than ever that something is wrong with my band... last night I was able to eat a half of a spinach stromboli.... with that THICK dough... and I purposely did not chew well... and nothing...at all... I dont know if my last fill missed the port or what...but my Dr did say that it felt tight... so I dont know. I called the Dr and they can not get me in until my next appt which is 5/7. I'm so scared that once again... I have failed.

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Melissa...

Don't let the "F" word into your vocabulary (FAIL). It truely is a 4 letter word in every way!

Remeber...You can only fail the last time you try!!!

We all have set backs, but this is a life-long commitment, so the "F" word does not exist! Explore the idea of a stretched pouch, talk to your Doc...You'll find the solution.

Sandra...

BEAUTIFUL!!! There is nothing in life that is more precious...take great care of Peanut (taking care of yourself). I forget...when's Peanut to make his appearance (do we know that Peanut is a boy?)

God Bless,

Sue

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:thumbup:

After fishing around on here I think I may have stretched my pouch... so I'm gonna try the liquid diet for 4 or so days to see if I notice a difference.

Melissa, I am afraid I have streched mine too. Do you think that if we only drink liquids it will shrink back. I was afraid I have damaged it forever.

Weazer

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Thanks guys.....baby is due November 18th....but I never go to term I alway deliver early. I have big babies.....my son was 10 lbs. 10 oz. and my daught er was 9 lbs. 10 oz. They were both 3 weeks early!!! We dont know the sex yet...me I have been calling him "HE" since I found out I was pregnant.

Melissa and Mini.....I talked to my doctor about stretching the pouch and he said liquids for 4 to 5 days. It can be corrected w/ what you eat now!

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Sandra,

Thanks for the info on the stretched pouch. I also went on line and researched it and it says the same thing.

Days 1&2 Liquid Protein

shakes, broth, clear or cream Soups, sugar-free Gelatin and pudding

Day3 Soft Proteins

tuna, eggs, soft fish, etc...

Day 4 Firm Protein

Ground meat, shellfish, scallops, lobster, salmon

Day 5 Solid Protein

chicken, beef Steak (If tolerated)

I am going to get on track starting tomorrow. It will be difficult. Especially the first couple of days. Starting tomorrow, liquids only. Wish me luck.

Oh, and I can't wait for Peanut to be born!!!!!

Weazer

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Oh my gosh. I lied. I can't start on liquids tomorrow. It is the Jazz festival. There is no way I will be able to go there and stay on liquids. I placed my big container of Protein Powder on my desk and I will start on Monday morning. It is going to be so hard. I don't think I've only done liguids since day one of the surgery!

Talk to you guys Monday,

Weazer

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thank you everyone for your support. I've already had my first day of all liquids... And I'm fully stocked up for the rest of my weekend to be liquids only... Its gonna be hard... Seeing I'm at the beach for the weekend... The land of junk food!!! But I gotta do it!

Mini- we have come too far... We can do this together!

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I've made it thru the weekend on just liquids... SO tired of cream of wheat, Soup and milk!!! I've also had a couple of milkshakes just to curb the hunger and keep from ripping someones head off!! HA! I'm going to continue with the liquids for as long as I can...at least another day or two...then I'm gonna move on to mushies.

I've kept my word and have stayed away from the scale!!

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Hey Guy!!

Sandra - it is so wonderful to hear from you. Please keep in touch. I am so excited for you and your family (a very handsom family it is).

Melissa - Good luck with the liquids.

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Oh, and I have not weight myself. It has been real hard. Crazy.......

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Melissa, I am so proud of you! You did it! I know that must have been hard at the beach and all. I hope I have that kind of strength. I started today on my liquid diet. So far I have just had one Protein Shake. I am not hungry at all. I will try and get my Water in. 64 oz. I better start now! My only obsticle today will be that I forgot, i have to go out to dinner tonight for my son-n-laws birthday party. It is a Cajun resturante. I hope they have some type of clear soup! By then I am sure the smells will be driving me crazy. I guess I should drink a Protein shake before I go. I'll bet that will help.

Laura - good for you not wghing yourself! I love only weighing myself once a month. It really helps me.

Blessings all. Wish me strength today as I try to stick to liquids!

Weazer.

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