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[sndtee 0]

I had my lap-band surgery done on 7-21-08. So far from my original weigh-in weight (196) for my insurance approval I have lost 17 pounds. I had to do a Protein Shake and 1 meal a day diet for two weeks prior to my surgery. That is when I lost 12 of my pounds. Since the surgery I have been on a clear liquid diet and have lost another 5 pounds. I cannot wait until tomorrow, as I will then be able to have creamed Soups (that are strained) added into my diet. I am looking forward to August 4th cause I then will be able to start the pureed bariatric diet.

I am looking forward to talking with people who have good suggestions on meal planning once I can eat regular food.< img src="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/default_smile.png" alt=":)" srcset="https://s.bariatricpal.com/uploads/emoticons/smile@2x.png 2x" width="20" height="20" />

[Shauna80 0]

Hello Sndtee,

Congrats on the weight loss! This is a great place if you have any questions. I am not banded yet, but I am so excited to have it done, and experience what everyone is talking about! Good luck on your journey!

[boos02 0]

Hi Sndtee -

I was banded on 7/21 also. Today I was able to move from Clear liquids to full liquids. It's amazing. I was full on one cup of soup! The feeling is pretty weird, but I guess it gets better.

There are some recipes on this site, also a couple of cookbooks especially for life with the lapband. I just ordered them from Amazon.com.< /p>

[sndtee 0]

How did you get your weight loss ticker on you posts. I have a weight loss ticker set up, do I just copy and paste when I add a post or reply?

sndtee

[boos02 0]

sndtee -

Go to tickerfactory.com. Set up your ticker then it will give you a code. Cut and paste the entire code to your signature. That should do it.

[Brandy~ 2]

Hello and welcome to LBT!

Copy the ticker code and click on User CP above, Then click on edit signature, paste the code in the box and click save

[sndtee 0]

Thank you for directing me on this. I finally got it.

Sndtee

[losingjusme 12]

hi, welcome to LBT. you may want to browse the food / recipe section when you are able to progress to mushies / solids.

best of luck to you.

[boos02 0]

sndtee -

I saw your pics on the home page. I haven't put any in yet. Maybe I'll try it this week.