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Chimboree, rant on. I hate it when our friends try to protect us and show concern, but only end up pissing us off! It was very insensitive of your friend. I'm sure at some point down the road, she'll realize her mistake and apologize, and return to being the supportive person you expect.

Unfortunately, I doubt it. I'm more mad at the fact that she thinks I'm that stupid. I hate for people to treat my like I'm dumb. Not to brag, but I am a very intelligent girl...I'm in a freaking dual Master's program right now and I do have a little sense. To think that I would make a MAJOR life decision w/o factoring in everything is like a slap in the face.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

You know, I'm not gonna say anything to her tomorrow about it.

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Hi Auntie Phyll! How are you doing?

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Hi Guys,

GeGe here - boy did I have a bad day...I am always soooo hungry. I started mushy's and all I want to do is eat and boy can I mash anything. I feel like I am streatching my stomach so big....

Any tricks, ideas or solutions are welcome...HELP!

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Just turn a deaf ear to that junk, Sweety! She may be jealous, getting anxious for you, certainly not as informed as you, and neither is her student nurse friend! shake IT OFF!!

:)

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Just turn a deaf ear to that junk, Sweety! She may be jealous, getting anxious for you, certainly not as informed as you, and neither is her student nurse friend! shake IT OFF!!

:)

Thank you! I know. It just surprised me a little that she said that. Yep. I'm shaking it off and moving on.

Lalalalalalalalalalaalalalalala

*that's me covering my ears so I can't hear anyone w/negativity*

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Hi Guys,

GeGe here - boy did I have a bad day...I am always soooo hungry. I started mushy's and all I want to do is eat and boy can I mash anything. I feel like I am streatching my stomach so big....

Any tricks, ideas or solutions are welcome...HELP!

Hey GeGe...welcome to Bandster Hell as they say. I can't really offer too much since I'm not there, yet, but try to get in as much Protein as you can. From what I understand, that will hold you/sustain you longer.

Just make sure you stop eating when you get that full feeling. That way you know you're not hurting your band/pouch.

I think what you're feeling is normal.

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Thank you! I know. It just surprised me a little that she said that. Yep. I'm shaking it off and moving on.

Lalalalalalalalalalaalalalalala

*that's me covering my ears so I can't hear anyone w/negativity*

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Thanks for the encouragement Chimboree! Good luck on your up coming banding. It's almost time....Tomorrow will be better - at least the Snacks I am eating are cheese and eggs and the such...protien. I don't have much hair left - let alone loosing any...:)

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Yep. That's me!!!! LOL. That is too funny!

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Hi gang!

I went back to work today and it went well. I was so busy catching up with email, projects, meetings, etc., that the day went by pretty fast. Tired when I got home though.

Read through everyone's posts! And thought I'd share my thoughts. My doctor required a two-week pre-op diet of at leasst 70 grams of Protein and no more than 30 grams of carbs. So I ate a lot of meat, which got kind of boring. Then Clear Liquids only the day before surgery. Surgery was 7/16.

Now diet requires two weeks of full liquids, so I've only had liquids, Jello, and popsicles since then. Consequently, I've only consumed between 115 and 590 calories since 7/15.

I was hoping that at my post-op appt this Thursday, the doctor would tell me to go ahead and start mushy foods early. But maybe it would be better to stay on this low calorie liquid stage longer as the maximum weight loss per week will probably be at this stage.

I'm worried about mushy, cause I don't eat baby food, Beans, cottage cheese, yogurt, or tofu! And mashed potatos are not allowed!

mushy stage is supposed to last for weeks 3 thru 6. Then, move to soft foods thru week sixteen. At five months, go to a regular diet. Dr is supposedly strict with diet, but should yield results.

So, I'm hopeful, that I'll be able to blend the heck out of tuna, deli ham, deli turkey, chicken, etc., with perhaps a little oil or mustard to moisten it. If not, then I'll still be subsisting mainly on liquids.

My port is on left side several inches below belly button level. It's still tender on that side. Can't quite sleep on side or stomach yet.

Took bandages off on Sunday night and the steri-strips off tonight. Gonna go take my first bubble bath since the operation. Should be heaven!

Hope everyone has a great night!

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Lynette, I sure hope I can get as good as you with the exercise. Someone told me the walk away the pounds was good for beginners.

Sunny-I was just at Barnes & Noble and my sister picked up the book, "Walk away the Pounds." It had journaling spots in it and exercises within the book. The best part was that it was on clearance and was only $5.98. It looks interesting!

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I have a post surgery question.. What did you buy food wise and medication wise (over the counter stuff) prior to sugery to get you through the first few days?

I've bought apple juice, cranberry juice, popsicles, orange juice (no pulp), Jello pops, beef broth, chicken broth and veggie broth. But no meds.

I'm supposed to be on clear fluids until Sunday and then full fluids after that for 10 days.

Any suggestions on what to buy to stock up? I'm going tomorrow after work to shop.

I bought the adult chewable Tylenol, that's it for the meds. I haven't needed to use it except for a headache. As far as liquids, just the normal, veg, beef, chicken broth. sugar free jello and I have my EAS protien shakes.< /p>

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Oh, I bought a Magic Bullet too! Even though I thought it sounded like a vibrator when my friend first told me I should buy one.... LOL!

Good night!

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I just noticed that the area below my port incision is swollen. The incision area looks fine.

Is it like this for anyone else?

My port sort of sticks out and dent below it where the incision is.

Went to work today and had pain in/at my portsite.. I am going to were a dress tomorrow -

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Hey all my Lucky #7's!!

I am post op day 10 and went back to work 4 days ago. I'm feeling pretty tough because I worked 3 12-hour shifts in a row (I'm a RN in a ICU). I was a little nervous that I would be too sore but I think all the walking I've been doing has really helped! Everyone at work has been really supportive and it actually helped get my mind off of food and my increasing disgust with these liquids! :puke:I am soooo looking forward to starting the next phase this Saturday. I can eat pureed veggies and fruits and scrambled eggs. I just bought myself some eggbeaters and am counting down the days.

I have a question for all those who have been banded and to those who will be banded I don't mean to exclude you :nervous:nervous! The question is, what size band do you have and how long out did your doc tell you to wait before your first fill? Just wondering if I'm one of the only ones with "The Big Boy", meaning the 10cc Vanguard band.

Take care everyone and GOOD LUCK to all who are up for surgery this week!

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