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Where are all our 50's friends hanging out?

I haven't been able to be here much lately, but I always looked forward to seeing posts in the original 50's thread in my mailbox. I was puzzled that I wasn't getting them anymore and I just discovered that the thread was locked!

Does anyone know why this happened?

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The original 50's thread got locked because it was too long.

Alex started a new 50's thread for us.

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Denise

How sweet - a grandma baby shower - how thoughtful - I would never have thought of that - that's really cool..

You gotta enjoy life - so don't sweat the small stuff - you will get to goal..

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Janet, I was very touched and so surprised. I just want all these celebrations to stop interfering with my dieting. Things should settle down for awhile. I hope so. I am tired of losing these same last few lbs over and over.

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seems a great time to start the thread anew. I got banded on 3/19, feeling pretty good, just a bit of incision discomfort and some gas, but overall feeling good.

I just want to say that the threads have been so helpful to me and I know to others. I hope this one continues flourish.

Get back to everyone later

Lynn :wub:

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Hi everyone, I'm officially a March bandster now and want to be a part of the 50's group. I was just banded on 3/19 and am now Day 5 post-op. I'm feeling pretty good for the most part and I'm starting to get a little bit hungry, at least I was able to start creamy Soups, yogurt and V-8 juice yesterday so that's helping a bit. Now I'm looking forward to this coming Wednesday, when I can add refried Beans (planning a trip to Taco Bell already, lol) Anyway, being able to add some "real food" tuna, deli turkey, etc. will be my next treat that I'm looking forward to.

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Welcome Lynn! this is a pretty active thread and we are very supportive of each other.

Glad to have you here!

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I have just found out that I have throat cancer. This is why I haven't been posting much.

Hey Green...

I wasn't sure if you were going to post this or not. I'm glad you did.

Maybe you could cross post to your other group of friends on R&R?

(((HUGS))))

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Welcome March Banders Lynn & Thin2bme

Creamed Soups & Soup mashed potatoes were life savers for me.

I was back to work day 6 and the only discomfort was my port site - that last for a few weeks - but as each day passes you will feel stronger..

I can tell you one thing - Holiday's are no longer all about the food.< /p>

My DIL is coming over and we are going to cook and swim (maybe) but all she talks about is how much food - ham - potatoes - aspargess (sp)- rolls - salad - dessert - OMW I can't eat that much food - Holidays really aren't all about the food like it use to be. Why bother I can't eat much - so too me who really cares.. I guess I have changed the way I look at food - sweets is another story - but I just steer clear of them..

Well they are here - gotta go.. TTYL

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you know what gets me through the sweets craving? I have caramel vivactin for my Calcium, and of course sf popsicles and Jello.< /span>

starting all liquids tomorrow, today I have been a bit hungry, but made it through.

Figure the addition of a few more substantial Protein Drinks will help

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you know what gets me through the sweets craving? I have caramel vivactin for my Calcium, and of course sf popsicles and Jello.< /span>

starting all liquids tomorrow, today I have been a bit hungry, but made it through.

Figure the addition of a few more substantial Protein drinks will help

I ate healthy request sf fudgecicles - sf choc pudding - on the calicum - I have to have calicum cirate (sp) as it is asborsed better than regular calcium..

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Hello Nifty fifties!

I was banded on March 3rd and feel great. This has been the best thing i've done in years. For the first time in my life i feel like i have control and some help with this stupid weight problem.

I get my first fill on April 3rd but have some restriction now. I am eating like i have restriction anyway. I forget to not drink while i'm eating and the food gets stuck a bit. I'm guessing restriction will be a bit like that.

Just getting going on some serious exercise- I feel good enough to do it now. I was walking after surgery but it wasn't enough to keep the weight coming off- I need to sweat! I actually like to exercise and have all my life. I am living proof that exercise will not make you thin.:biggrin2:

Best to all

Sadie

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Hello Nifty fifties!

I was banded on March 3rd and feel great. This has been the best thing i've done in years. For the first time in my life i feel like i have control and some help with this stupid weight problem.

I get my first fill on April 3rd but have some restriction now. I am eating like i have restriction anyway. I forget to not drink while i'm eating and the food gets stuck a bit. I'm guessing restriction will be a bit like that.

Just getting going on some serious exercise- I feel good enough to do it now. I was walking after surgery but it wasn't enough to keep the weight coming off- I need to sweat! I actually like to exercise and have all my life. I am living proof that exercise will not make you thin.:biggrin2:

Best to all

Sadie

Sadie

You have me cracking up :wub::lol:

I was a total slug bug before surgery - never really cared for exercise - still don't love it - can't say I am a gym rat - but I do go 3 -4 days a week now and got a trainer a couple of weeks ago..

I had restriction for most of the 6 weeks prior to my 1st fill - there are some who have restriction with the band in place and no fills - there is a lady at my doc office who didn't have a fill for 6 months.

The best way to not drink while you eat is not to have your drink with you at the table - It really wasn't that hard to quit - but it does take some practice

Like when I go out to eat - I don't order tea or anything - cuz I know I cant drink with meals or afterwards .. So I do save a couple of bucks besides taking half the food home for another meal:biggrin:

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6 days post op and am more tired today than any other!

Started the full liquids and the gas has hit me, thank heavens for Gas-X strips.

Feel like taking another nap, why am i so tired today? :wub:

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6 days post op and am more tired today than any other!

Started the full liquids and the gas has hit me, thank heavens for Gas-X strips.

Feel like taking another nap, why am i so tired today? :sad:

Age :eek::lol::lol::lol:

Are you getting your Protein - are you on vitimans yet?? are you drinking Water - hows your blood pressure

Heck you just might be tired :) I know I could take a nap about right now.

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