Kittycat

I can totally relate...I bought 5 cartons of broth, chicken, beef and vegetable. 14 packages of jello to make, two large jugs of non-sweetened cranberry juice and a box of popcicles for the clear liquid phase. Not to mention the um-teen cans of creamy soup, unsweetened yogurts, unsweetened puddings, two boxes of cream of wheat cereal and fudgecicles. I cleared a cupboard and section of the fridge just for me. Told my hubby and kids what was off limits and just for me. So far so good! Oh, I almost forgot, two boxes of Gas-X strips, Ovol Gas med, ES Tylenol, Fiber supplement to add to soups, chewable vitamins and Biotin. Cheers to doing it right!! Cathy

Thanks Jann, doing better everyday...still have some pain at the port site and of course the nasty gas, but I am on the mend. How about you? Cathy

Non-doughy bread is okay in moderation. Toast, melba toast, crackers, thin crust pizza. Be careful and enjoy! Cathy

I am totally with you guys...when I was on my pre-op diet, I drank tons of water...and since being banded on Tuesday, I can barely get a bottle down per day. Although I am getting my fluids from juice, broth, jello, popcicles etc....when I take too big a gulp, I get gas pain and try to avoid doing that. I will have to set goals for water consumption. Today I will aim for two bottles of water! Cathy

FAB-U-LOUS!!!

$ I agree there has been alot of interesting reading over the past week or so. To clarify my position, when responding to Poster 1-I gave her my support by telling her it happens, it happened, get back on track. No where in my posting did I condone what she did or say it was okay. Poster 1- I am giving my full support to Cedartown's point of view. I posted a similiar comment last week and was chewed up and spit out by alot of people and maintain my stance that staying on track is the key to success. I am a kind person and do not want to see anyone suffering, but cannot condone those who eat too soon, eat too much, eat the wrong foods and then come on the forum to ask for redemption. Some of us will say, it's okay, some of us won't. If you need further clarification..just ask, it's Kittycat...Cathy

Tell the truth, you don't want to get into trouble and not be able to get anything down. Good luck! Cathy

I agree to a point, however, if you eat too soon, eat too much and realize it, then post it, you cannot expect those of us who are sticking to the guidelines to support that. I am not saying I will never have a cookie, ice cream or a McDonald's cheeseburger, oh I will someday. But I won't be posting it. I will be taking responsibility for my choices and getting back on track. For those who need someone to tell them they've been bad and did wrong are asking for redemption, and for those who DO NOT SAY it's okay and to get back on track to be criticized, is WRONG. We are the people that they are turning to for our hardnose attitudes, to tell them to get back on track. Although it may be comforting to say "it's okay", it's not okay and they know that! They don't want the teddy bear treatment to allow them to continue on the path to distruction, they want the tigers, who say, stop it and get back to the guidelines. So cheers to the hardnose, no non-sense attitudes in the bunch!!! Cathy

Best of luck, we'll be thinking of you! Let us know how you are doing? Cathy

Well, I wouldn't say that...my boys are 16 and 10!!! Oh and I had surgery two days ago...so that's not happening for awhile. Just wait my Allcdngirl...you'll have to fight off the men! Cathy

Good news...I love cats!! Cathy

I am not sure where they live in Canada, maybe it's colder there!!! I only have two kids and live in South Western Ontario, closer to the NY border..LOL!! Cathy

I agree with Lisa, how is your weight loss going Will T?

Love you Jena! Two days banded and feeling much better today! Cathy

Nope, never ever wore a girdle! I just wore clothing to cover the areas I wanted to hide and to accentuate my assets! Cathy

Okay things are getting hostile and weird again and that's not what this forum is for. Everyone has struggles, some can manage them better than others. We will all have our bad days and of course good days too! Our goal on this forum, and the reason that I joined, was for the information and support. I am not at all happy about the negativity I have read over the past two weeks. To be honest, I agree with Cedartown and don't want to read (and will review the forum more carefully in the future) about those who are not following the surgeon's guidelines and wonder why they are not losing weight. If you break the rules you have to take responsibility for your own actions and don't expect those of us who are following the rules to support that and condone it. We all need support...but don't expect us to pat you on the back when you've conscientiously made a decision to sabbotage your own goalsl! Cathy

My surgeon recommended the following: 2-3 days of clear liquid 2-3 weeks of creamy soups, yogurt, pudding, cream of wheat, cottage cheese, food in this consistency group. 4th week start on solids starting with lumpy foods, soup with chunks for example and graduate to eating protein, greens, grains and fruit. I guess every surgeon has different recommendations and those recommendations should be followed for your own protection. Cathy

Great video!!!

Cedartown, I totally understand where you are coming from...you don't want the bad choices of others to affect those who are struggling to keep on track. But, we are all adults and need to take responsibility for our choices and decisions. With that said, we also don't want to hear complaints from those who have made bad choices, that they are not losing weight. We are all going to struggle at one time or another...but the goal is to lose weight...try your damndest not to lose sight this and you will succeed!! Cathy

It could be gas pains, I have felt that too..but it goes away in a few minutes...I would call the doctor just to be safe. Feel better! Cathy

I guess my thoughts are...I have enough stress in having to manage this change in my lifestyle, I don't want to have to worry about hurting myself or the band and blowing the whole thing. I am two days post op, experiencing major discomfort and refuse to suffer like this (although temporary) to have it all fail. I am determined to make this work and if you can get that determination too...and I can support you anytime you need it...you will meet your goals and be proud of your accomplishments!!! Take care Cathy

Congrats!! When were you banded? I am two days post op, June 10th was my surgery date! Take care and keep us informed on how you are doing. Cathy

Oh I love egg rolls too...is a diet coke slushy carbonated? Cathy

I still can't get over how quickly the TJ band surgery is? Mine was a full two hours and recovery was another two hours. Wow, I am not sure if surgery is performed differently here in Canada, but I will ask my surgeon if he knows the difference? When banded in TJ do they stitch the band to your stomach? My surgeon did to avoid slippage or movement. Cathy

Love you Lisa...BTW I am doing much better today! Cathy