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Hiya Erin... congrats on taking this step and good luck next week... I just had mine done on wed the 12th, live in the hudson valley, am 44 and have 2 kids... so far, it's going well.. am not too sore, and am moving around well... I start protein shakes tomorrow... so tired of clear liquids... would love to keep in touch on our journeys... chat me up here, or find me on facebook (lisa gray obrien)... Lisa

Hi Kel, Is it that you haven't gone and you think you should have by now? or that you feel like you ahve to go but you can't? My Dr. recommends Milk of Magnesia on the 3rd Day post op if you haven't gone. for you that's monday... I had my band done on Wed... and did not go by yesterday, took the MOM and went like crazy... hope this helps... Lisa

What are you nervous about? the surgery? or the life change that comes with the band? Lisa

I also pretty much told everyone... including anyone who reads my facebook updates... The way I look at it is this... I need all the support I can get on this journey. It's easier to let it all out now than to have to explain everytime I am asked how did I lose so much weight. That being said, I think my diabetes has a lot to do with my openness... While I have of course come across people who have said, "You don't need that" "Just eat less, exercise more" "You don't look like you need to lose that much weight" (I'm blessedly well proportioned, and people often don't believe I weighed over 240)... It's easy to respond to these statements confidently when I can respond that, "if it were just my weight, I'd be okay like this. But I have not been able to get my diabetes under control, and have not been able to lose the weight on my own that would lower my blood sugar. This is my best option." Any risks of having the surgery and living banded are far less than the risks that 'will' come if I cannot keep my diabetes under control... hope this helps... Lisa

Hi all... I was banded on Wed. Jan 12th... I remember waking up following the surgery thinking, "Wow, I really did this." So, I'm now 3 days out and 3 lbs down... looking forward to the journey (and the destination)... Just out of curiosity... What diet does your doctors have you on in weeks following your surgery? Mine prefers Clear liquids for 5 days, shakes for 2 weeks, mushy foods for 2 weeks, then low carb diet after that... Lisa

Hi all... I was banded on Wednesday, January 12th. Doing well so far... looking forward to some great changes this year! While my weight goal is 170lbs... My activity goal is to be physically able to do a high ropes course with my husband and kids... Can't wait! Lisa from NY/NJ area