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Yes, I am going to stick to the diet my DR gave me and some how I will get those shakes down. I am sure I will get used to them soon. I kinda of wish I got a different flavor.I don't want to go into surgery and end up not having it done. I can see how you would be dissapointed.I am not a big fish eater.What do you mean by you cheated?It which way did you?My son still has a box of twinkies and boy do I want to tear into them,but I won't.I might try that Gorton's Fisherman's fish filet and see if I like it. I am going to try and stay on high Proteins,low carbs and lots of green vegs.....Do you eat any fruit?

I grew up in El Paso (desert) so we didn't have much fish and when we did it was breaded and fried! BUT...it beats starving! :rolleyes: I cheated my first time by losing "my way", not my docs way. I did atkins...had steaks/beef instead of turkey chicken fish, had cheese, used some butter on my veggies, and even had a patty melt and fries for my "last meal" (oh brother I think of that now; how stupid!)

And fruit wasn't on my preop diet at all. I do eat some now but especially now that I'm restricted and doing as doc says (Protein first, then veggies, THEN fruit) I often don't have room for it. My doc says no Snacks, either. I CAN eat it...just can't work it in right now!

SO I did lose 15 pounds in 3 weeks and was pleased! (and that is a good loss!) but I ate too much fat, and so my body didn't pull it from my liver like he wanted.

Yeah just ignore those twinkies. They aren't worth it!

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Even if you do fail one day, the next day is a new day! Start over!

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About the twinkies, throw them away so your not tempted. I have totally changed the way I grocery shop. I only buy healthy food and my family thanks me for it. My husband and 3 grown kids that still live at home are also trying to be healthier. They are all exercising more too. You really need the support of your family. It will make your success much easier on you.

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Yes, I think I will throw away those twinkies while my son is at school tomorrow.Can someone tell me how to get the weight loss ticker on here? I got to the site,but I don't know how to post it here.

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Thank you for helping me with that link. I hope I did it right and it shows up...LOL Today has started out to be a horrible day. I have been up since 3am. I have such a Migraine and nausea. I tried to eat something,but I just can't.The only thing I can get down is Water right now. Yes, I did throw away the twinkies !!!! I am also sweating a lot and feel shakey all over. Is my body going through a withdraw from all the bad foods I was eating.Maybe when I get back from the DR today I will try a Protein shake.I have to go to my knee DR. Both of my knees are shot and need to be replaced,but I am too young.I hope once I lose some of this weight that my medical problems will start to go away and I also can get off some of my meds.Tonight is the night I was going to try and eat fish even though I don't like it.So we will see. Do you have to take a muti Vitamin daily?

Another thing I am not happy with these surprises. I have to pay out of pocket for a psych consult and a nutritionist consult.I also have to start attending lap band support groups and I have to have proof that I went when I go back to see the DR on 6/12.:)

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Your symptoms sound like low blood sugar...make sure you drink your Protein Shakes and tell your doc if it doesn't get better by Monday (and if it's really bad, eat something). Don't drive if you feel dizzy, ok?

Yes I take a multi. In fact honestly I'm taking a total of 27 pills and only 6 of them are actual prescription drugs. The rest are "supplements". But I won't keep that up for long; the pills take up more room that the food I eat! :)

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Yes, I finally had to cave in and eat something.Actually it was something I wasn't suppose to eat.:hurray: It is the only thing I have had all day. We went and got Chinese. I had terriaki chicken and a little rice. So hopefully it won't do too much damage.I will try to drink a Protein Shake later this evening.If I continue to feel this way through the weekeend I will call the Dr next week. I do feel better then I did most of the day.WOW that's a lot of pills. Does everyone have to take that many supplements? I take enough medicine now as it is. I know I will be coming off a lot of those as the weight goes down.Another thing that is going to be hard is the excercising. I meet with the personal trainer at my Dr's office next and she will set up a work out plan for me. The Dr's office has a gym there. I get to use it for a year. I had to pay an up front fee before I even met with the Dr.It's called the weight mgt program and it does include a lot. It better for the price I had to pay.Keep up the good work!!!!!! :grouphug:

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