MommyLiz

Well I went shopping using the list you provided. Tried the tasty Spicy & Hot V8 Juice, I really like that. Also tried strawberry flavored applesauce. Mixing up the flavors really helps from getting too bored. My family offered to do the cooking but I'm afraid they will starve. I found that eating before I cook really helps. Can't wait for the solid phase but I'm proud of myself for staying away from the solids as of now. Thanks again, Liz

Sounds Yummy! I will print the list out and go shopping tomorrow. I told my family I will not be cooking for them d/t the tempation of solid food. LOL! I will definately have to try your suggestions before I cook to help with the temptation. Thanks again, Liz

Thanks soooo much for your support. I will try those ideas. I havent tried any fiber supplement yet. Your support really drives me to do better. Will keep you updated. Thanks again, Liz

Please Help!!! I was banded 11 days ago 11/20. The first 6 days I was not hungry or thirsty at all. I ended up getting dehydrated, may have had a GI bug. Once I got IV fluids I felt sooo much better. Since then I have been starving. I had two small meals, yes SOLIDS and am so mad at myself. I'm afraid I messed up something though I feel fine. Not sure exactly what to do, so I promised my self I would start the post-op diet all over, in the event I streched my pouch. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Much, Liz

Anyone staying at the Marriott or Lucerna 11/18 thru 11/22? Getting banded on Friday, 11/20. Would like to meet up with other bandsters. Elizabeth

Seeing your transformation brought tears to my eyes, happy ones of course. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

I will going home as well (Potosi WI). Just 30 south of Platteville. Unfortunately I will be on my liquid diet (surgery 11/20). The thought of it sounds so good. Perhaps in the future. Enjoy your turkey with the family.

I will be leaving Chicago on Nov 18 and returning on Nov 22. Wanted to spend an extra day relaxing, getting a massage, and shopping. Will be staying at the Marriot. Liz

Thanks for the visual Shelby. About 6 months ago I had lost 30 lbs and my father had placed 30 lbs of birdseed in a bag for me to lift. It was amazing. Unfortunately Ive put 10 of those lbs back on. Thanks Again, Liz

Started pre-op diet yesterday, not easy. Surgery date for 11/20. Looking forward to this new challenge. Coming from Illinois w/ my mom.