storm

thanks for the recipes and menu...can't wait till I can actually start eating...I blew it again and had 2 eggrolls yesterday! Now I'm back on the juice...carrots, apple, grape, orange...and I will have some veggie broth for lunch...whatabout a few soy noodles? They slide right down??? No???? Argh!!! I am dying!!!

Do you feel awful physically or mentally? Did it hurt? Or did you just feel guilty?

It's a mind game right now for sure. Just don't do it again. Drink as much broth as you want. Really go for the drinkable yogurts. Stay out of the kitchen. I bet your husband won't be happy about that either, but it's not worth the risk.

Just mentally, DEFEATED...and scared that I really screwed up my band. Physically everything is fine except I'm low on energy but better today than yesterday thanks to my SUPER VEGGIE SOUP! (DOn't do it, it's yucky!- Spinach, parnips, carrots, cabbage and celery...all in the juicer and strained. It's UGLY and tastes like dirt. But I sent 55 emails for work this afternoon sooo....)

I feel your heart ache. My boyfriend (who i live with) isn't very supportive either. Or, at least, he wasn't.

Now that it's almost been a year, he knows as much about the band as I do, and I'm amazed at his support.

Who knows ... your husband may gain a new respect for it, too.

As for self control. I have very little in the evenings, so I've come to the conclusion, that if i don't buy it, i can't eat it.

It's as simple as grocery shopping healthy, and everyone else will follow in suit.

That includes your children. You shouldn't have crap in the house. So ... It's a good thing all 'round.

Don't buy what you can't eat. Then it's not avail.

Wow you guys are all so awesome!! I am going to have a protein shake TONIGHT...or soup...yuk...I have been using my juicer like crazy, veggie broths, fruit juices...straining them...now I am ready for something else!! hehehe....OK, you guys convinced me...liquids only...I couldn't do it without you. And you're right about my husband, when I start losing weight, his curiosity will get the best of him and he will eventually like it...if he doesn't, oh well...there are plenty of things I don't like about him! So it's ok! We still love each other...I have learned over the years not to depend on him too much for emotional support...that's what my friends are for. Unfortunately, most of my friends have big mouths or wouldn't understand...so guess what? YOU GUYS ARE MY NEW BFF'S!!!!

I think I met you the morning of your surgery. The driver took you back to the Lucerna to pick up your stuff and then took me back to the Marriott. I remember you saying your husband wasn't supportive - although mine is being fairly supportive - he still made the off hand comment that once I dropped the weight, I would drop him. I know he was only joking but I'm sure it's in the back of his head for him to say it. My point is, maybe your husband has the same fear.

I'm on day 9 and added creamy soups yesterday and protein shakes a couple of days ago. I just couldn't take it anymore! I think the worst for me was the day we came home and all the food places/smells at the airport! BTW, I emailed Dr. Miranda yesterday and she cleared me for all liquids - just NO chunks and since you're only a day behind me, you should be now too.

Hiii...yes, I did meet you in the van! Thanks for writing!! I think you're right about my husband...he will get over it...as long as I don't talk about it. Since the kids don't know, and my folks are both in the medical field and I can't tell them or they would flip, and my BFF is far far away...I am just feeling so isolated! How was your trip down to Ensenada? I was so sick on the train ride home, threw up twice...I don't know how you were able to get around so quickly!

Storm,

Some times men in general feel insecure when they think their wife will "change"...Most men like the same things, maybe his not liking your band idea is because he doesn't understand what it will do for you, thus in turn do for him...I sure have noticed, as i SHRINK, my hubby is more happy..if you get my drift...lol If he was to really think about it, it's a win win situation. Perhaps he can talk to my hubby one day!

Now don't beat yourself up for the slip ups... Just try to cont with the liquid phase. So your on week two, you should be able to add a few more things. It has been a while since I was where you are and I don't remember exactually what you get to drink on week two! But keep looking at this board because there is a lot of useful, helpful info to get you to where you want to be....Plus you can always call, or e-mail Miranda...

Were all here for you!

Kim

THANKS everyone!! I am going to try harder...staying out of the kitchen is a good idea. Last night the kids were gone and I couldn't bring myself to fix dinner for my hubbie...I was so exhausted and hungry...so instead of fixing himself something, he just went to bed...I know he's trying to make me feel guilty...but I really did feel bad. I made myself some veggie broth/soup with my juicer today, hopefully this helps. I really don't like protein shakes BLAH. I will get some tonight and see if that helps. I had some plain yogurt this morning...yuck. I've been eating the same thing for breakfast every day for 2 years...eggs and spinach...and I am having SUCH BAD CRAVINGS for that!!!...so this just feels wrong. 13 days to gooooo! Funny, I really don't like ice cream and I was craving it so bad last night!

Hi All,

I had the surgery a week ago today, and I did great the first 5 days not eating anything but broth, now I am really hungry all the time and all i can think about is food...maybe i just have too much time on my hands and I am bored, but seriously!! I have to say, I cheated...I ate a few shrimp and a cookie, chewed them up really really well and now I feel terrible. Did anyone else blow it like me? Risk flushing their 6 grand down the toilet and ruining their chances of losing weight? I am really scared. I feel fine but ??? I have NO SELF CONTROL! This is bad...

So, please let me know if I will be ok, if you know...

Also, the only person who knows about my surgery is my husband who is not supportive, doesn't want to talk about it )I went to Mex alone) and sure doesn't want to hear me complain about it. So I am really looking forward to making some new friends.

Thanks!

Storm