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Also really quick how long till I can sleep flat on my back or my sides??? I am still sleeping half proped up with pillows because if I try to lay flat I feel my port pulling the muscle....

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Tamra I wish you could too but I totally understand. Yes stick with the soft chicken. I never really pureed just couldn't do it. Enjoy if you can. Clam Chowder was my fav.

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Ohhhh so on the puree I can do soups....hmmmm...chunky chicken Soup pureed? Would that work?

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Also really quick how long till I can sleep flat on my back or my sides??? I am still sleeping half proped up with pillows because if I try to lay flat I feel my port pulling the muscle....
I slept on my side after week 2 with LOTS of pillows lol, girl it hurt like m...... but it felt good because that is my comfort position. Try whichever feels comfortable for you.

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Ohhhh so on the puree I can do soups....hmmmm...chunky chicken Soup pureed? Would that work?
Yes you can.

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Anyone follow the news? How about hear about the murder/shooting of a man in the Jack in the Box parking lot tonight???

That is my Brother In law... i am a disaster.. i cant stop eating... crying.. crying... eating... I never ever thouhgt i would feel this way for this certain person.

He leaves behind a 1.5 yr old daughter who ADORED him sooo much, and a 2 yr old niece that looked forward to spending every moment she could with him. This is a TRAGEDY. My sister is destroyed. I dont know how to handle death. I am so sad.

Please everyone send your prayers to my sister.. i dont know what to do besides eat:(

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Nicole, I'm so so sorry. I know this has to be very difficult for you. Please take care of yourself and Auds. We're all here for you.

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Nicole, I'm so sorry to read about this tragedy in your family. I can't imagine the pain and shock you're all feeling right now. Please try to step away from the food and call a friend instead. Talk it out. Cry, scream and talk about about it. Stuffing it down with food will only harm yourself. Baby Aud needs you to be present with her as people around her are freaking out. Keep a safe space for the two of you.

Sending hugs your way.

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Tamra, please make sure you get to the Wednesday night support groups. You're going to do great if you can stay focused on keeping your Band happy. I've been reading and re-reading the food stages so that when surgery gets here, I'll know exactly what I can eat. I'm not seeing french fries anywhere on the list of acceptable foods.

For me, being a compulsive eater, what I've learned is that if I open the door a crack (like 1 french fry), tomorrow it will be two. The only way for me to keep the food in it's rightful place is to not go there. I was a vegan for 9 years not too long ago. During that 9 years I never had a bite of sugar. I knew that 1 bite and I'd be face down in a chocolate cake.

So please try to get rid of those thoughts of "when can I have". They won't do anything to help you achieve your goal of being a healthy, slim woman.

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Nicole im so sorry. Let us know if you need anything even just a shoulder or ear to cry to.

Lee, did you call to get an appointment? Whats going on??? Are you going to be there tomorrow??

Pat, Im so happy for you!!! You will rock your band!! Cant wait to see you on the 6th!!

Reggie that sounds amazing. Cant wait to meet you girl!!!

Off to work with no computer so I wont be back on til tonight. Have a great day all...

Oh I also wanted to ask, since I havent driven to Richmond in the AM, what time with fog and traffic should I leave my house in the am tomorrow? I was thinking 5???

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Ah Nicole I am so sorry...........I was actually at the Jack in the Box on MOnday..........I had a home visit in the apartments behind the Jack in the Box............I was shocked when I saw it on the news.............I was just there............not even that bad of a neighborhood.

Ah girl I am so sorry. I thought your sister lived in Marysville how did he end up on the South side of town......Ah yea cry but don't eat. The crying is a better way to deal with it..........don't push the feelings down wade through them you will heal faster............

Girl call me if you need to talk or text me. I am so, so sorry............

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Sugar and Carbs here Tamra..........if I start. I just don't keep the foods around the house. My craving was Nachos. I think I finally tried them at 12 weeks out and they weren't even good...........I didn't like them. French fries is a big no no but than again so is nachos............I agree better not to start them cause it only makes you crave more things..................

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Good morning all,

my thoughts and prayers are with your family Nicole, that is a horrible horrible thing to happen. Do they know why? :thumbup:

Lee ~ Yeah I know they arent acceptable, but sooner or later I know deep down I will slide and have a few.

Darn made some grits for Breakfast and even with extra Water their still alil thick...feels like its getting stuck in my throat.....

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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Nicole.

I will be there Reggie - can you send me your address so I can figure out how to get there- I am familiar with the area but need to find your house.

So glad to hear you made it through ok Pat. The barium swallow made me feel sick too - I was also still woozy and had a hard time standing up to do it.

I can't keep some of us straight on here - I can put the name to the face when I see the pictures but the ones without pictures get confusing.

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