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First Shopping Experience! - I tried to go to Goodwill and a couple consignment shops, but had not luck. Yesterday I went to Ross and actuall found a lot of stuff. Of course, I didn't want to buy too much, ...

Best tasting egg substitute? - Can anyone tell me if there is a good tasting egg substitute out there and is it really better for you other than the cholesterol content?

What are we eating today? - I haven't seen anything today so I figured I would get us started while I pedaling. B: protein drink L: 2 oz Swai, 1/2 c potato soup (not creamed), 1/4 c potato salad D: edema...

Happy Easter! - I hope everyone is having a great day with friends and family.

Finally fit in an airplane seat! - I was so excited this week to be flying! When I got on the plane I asked for a seatbelt extension and when I sat down I was surprised to see that I didn't need it. FINALLY!

Changed threat I look at buffets! - Just spent a week in Las Vegas and of course the casino had a great buffet. I was having such a hard time in restaurants because it was so expensive and no small or kids meal. So w...

Made great mini cupcake quiche! - I never cook so I nee impressed myself this morning! Hash brown crust Eggs, chicken, mushrooms, spinach, cheese and spice to flavor Bake butter and hash brown mixture for 10...

Here I am in March 2012. Six weeks post op and now at 282.

6 weeks out and 1st fill - I was so terrified! More so then the actual surgery. I felt like things were going well the way they are, but they convinced me that as you shrink, the band needs fluid in it. They...

Trying new things - Who would have ever thought, but now that I have had WLS I am trying things I never would have before. Paying SO much attention to protein now. I even ate a (half) veggie burger! I...

Getting enough water... - When I went to my first post op appt my dr said that I was drinking too fast and/or too much at a time because I complained of excessive burping. He told me to sip, sip, sip. I am ...

Finally under 300 - I am so happy to be under that 300 bar! Amazing how much better I feel already, but still not enough to walk as far as I would like and the doctor still won't let me back in the po...

Gotta love Denny's - On day 8 post op and went to Denny's for dinner tonite. Still on liquids and just attempting to start pureed. Didn't want to try too much, so I asked the waitress for a cup of pota...

Post op diet - What is a good calorie count during the first two weeks post op? I am not HU Gary at all and having a hard time keeping my nu beers above 500 per day.

Day 5 post op - first non clear liquid! - I am so excited to try tomato soup for dinner tonight! Something with a little flavor. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Crushed meds - I am two days post op and having a hard time getting crushed pill down via liquid drink! How did you guys manage this? I don't want to be off my meds too long!

Thanks Ashley. I found some clear protein drinks at GNC, but they...

Post op three hours! - Really excited and feeling good. Out three hours from surgery and feeling good. Had lap band and neural hernia repair today. Lots of shoulder pain for one hour, but doing good. Exc...

Going out to eat and not eating! - I am still on my prep diet. My husband has been so good that I told him we could go where ever he wanted tonite. He picked our favorite Pizza place. I wasn't hungry at all so when ...

Post op liquids - Another question from the newbie! When on clear liquids after surgery, do I assume that the protein drink is not a clear liquid?

Fruit or vege? - Newbie here! I am on my two week prep for surgery and they say chicken, fish and veggies only. So are tomatoes considered fruit or veggie in this case?