June 23, 2007, I awaken with the same horrible taste in my mouth that I went to bed with. Only now, it's worse, my tongue is swollen & has white junk stuck all over it. It feels like it should be a very cold & rainy day out. And possibly a raven knock knock knocking outside my chamber door.....( I also feel alot like Wednesday Adams of the "Adam's Family" writing this down). :heh: However, it's a beautiful, extremely hot Sunday. Go Figure!!!!! I believe I have what they call "Thrush" I called the Dr. & he called in some kind of medicine for me. My stepmom picks it up & delivers it to me. Upon her immediate departure, I read the instructions of this medicine & quickly put it in my mouth, swish it around & YES, swallow. Seconds later, stepmom calls to inform me that she has spoken with the pharmacy & they say "Do Not Swallow" Just swish!!!! Holy Crap,:omg: too late!!! Well, anywho, the stuff was hideous so I will gladly not swallow anymore of it. So, how's the pain in my shoulder you ask???? Well, let me tell you, it is still there! I walk & walk & so far nothing. Enough bout that. I could not deal with any broth today, I am very bad. So, I made instant mashed potatoes (very soupy) and had a little of that. They would have been ok, if not for this icky taste in my mouth that will not leave me for even a second. What, oh what, have I done to myself????? :faint:So, ok, I think what i shall go & do now, is to find some very pretty skinny girl catalogs & look at them & continue believing that I too shall be ordering from these catalogs someday. And that hopefully will cheer me up. ok, well, ttfn;)

GOOD LUCK TO YOU Im not sure what u need to loose but hopefully u r on your way to success. Each day i just keep getting bigger and bigger and more and more depressed. I need to get my butt moving in the same direction you have gone in. In a month or 2 you wont know yourself and i will still be huge!!! More power to u keep me posted on your journey it will help me make a final decision on my future and the lapband.

Hello beena, thanks for the words of encouragement. I am one week post op today. And am totally without energy, however, I have to realize that as i said earlier, I am "ONLY" one week out. I am a very impatient person! But I believe once I get this first month behind me things will be much much better. So, let me know if you decide to have the surgery. Keep in mind that not everyone is as whiny as me, LOL.

Good Luck In Making Your Decision,

Tgirl (Tammie)

PS, stats as of today are:

Day before surgery, 6-18-07 weight-237

This mornings weight-228

My goal weight-140