My surgery day is TOMORROW! I'm addicted to OH and all the posts I'm reading. My normally super supportive husband is acting like nothing is different. He isn't in favor of me doing this, so his support has been forced at best. I know I must do what's best for me. I think he is nervous, too. Maybe after the surgery he'll come around. In the meantime, I'd love some extra encouragement and GOOD VIBES!! Wish me luck! And good luck to all those who have future dates!

this is probably a stupid question, but what are you addidng to refried beans to thin out . i am in the full liquid phase for another week.

Happy w/ my choice but you have to make the decision

Ingredients # 5-6 large strawberry (I use frozen ones) # 1/2 medium banana # 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt # 1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk # 1/8-1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute (depending on preferred sweetness) # ice cube (if you don't use frozen Strawberries) Directions: Hull and wash the Strawberries Peel and slice the Banana. Put everything into the blender and blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy! how about this one Banana-Orange-Strawberry Smoothie Ingredients: ? 1 banana ? 1/2 cup SMUCKER'S® Sugar Free Orange Marmalade ? 1/2 cup SMUCKER'S® Sugar Free Strawberry Preserves ? 2 cups plain, unsweetened soy milk ? 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger ? 1/4 teaspoon vanilla Directions In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. If more sweetness is desired, add 2 tablespoons more SMUCKER'S® Sugar Free Orange Marmalade. Strawberry 5 large strawberries 6 oz. light (reduced sugar) fat-free strawberry yogurt, frozen (This is one container of Yoplait) 4 oz. Crystal Light or other sugar-free lemonade Optional protein powder for increased nutrition Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached! Nutritional Information: Serves 2, per serving: Fat: 0 g Calories: about 70 Blueberry 6 oz. light (reduced sugar) fat-free blueberry yogurt, frozen (This is one container of Yoplait) 1 cup blueberries, fresh 1 cup non-fat milk Optional protein powder for increased nutrition Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached! 1/2 cup frozen blueberries may be added to make it thicker. Nutritional Information: Serves 2, per serving: Fat: 0 g Calories: about 128 Apple Coconut 1/4 cup apple juice 1 pinch grated coconut or 1 T. coconut milk 1/2 banana 1/4 teaspoon fresh ginger root peeled 2 small ice cubes Optional protein powder for increased nutrition Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached! *I have not tried this one personally, so if you do tell me if it is good or not. Nutritional Information: Serves 1, per serving: Fat: 0 g Calories: about 100 (very rough estimate) Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana 1 banana 2 Tbs. Peanut Butter (chunky or smooth... whatever you prefer!) 1-2 squirts of Hershey's reduced calorie chocolate syrup 1 Tbs. wheat germ 6 oz. soy milk Optional protein powder for increased nutrition Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached! Nutritional Information: Serves 2, per serving: Fat: 5 g Calories: about 170 Apricot Mango 6 oz. light (reduced sugar) fat-free Apricot-Mango yogurt (This is one container of Yoplait) 1 cup. Crystal Light lemonade 1/2 banana 5-6 canned apricot halves Optional protein powder for increased nutrition Put all ingredients into blender. Blend well until smoothie consistency is reached! Nutritional Information: Serves 2, per serving: Fat: .5 Calories: 180 Melon Madness 1 cup of peach fat-free yogurt, frozen 1 cup skim milk 1/2 cup cantaloupe 1/2 cup honey dew melon 4 ice cubes 1/2 cup strawberries (or subsitute with watermelon) Optional protein powder for increased nutrition Put yogurt, milk, and strawberries into blender. Blend on high for about 30-45 seconds. Then add in cantaloupe, melon, and ice. Blend once again on high for 1 minute. Nutritional Information: Serves 2, per serving: Fat: 0 Calories: 190

I am having wls in september, but the problems i have read in this forum has scared me. I am having the RNY, should I change and have the band instead? Any advice is appreciated.