Missy East

2 weeks post-op and I thought it was only ME!! Ahhhh, at least others share in my new On Command talent!

I was banded on July 22nd and am down 12 pounds since then, WooHoo! My surgeon and nutritionist recommended that I weight myself only once a week except when I get my first fill and start solid foods. My surgeon informed me that getting back to solid foods makes some gain weight and to avoid a huge shock, he recommended I weight myself every other day for a couple of weeks just to keep a good mind set and to be aware of what and how much I'm eating and possibly gaining. After the initial (possible) weight gain then he said to go back to once a week.

Wow! I feel like I'm the only one who shared it with the world! lol I told everyone -- even people I don't know personally because I posted it on my Facebook page. I've had nothing but positive responses to it and a lot of support!! I'm only 2 weeks post-op so I can't say much as far as success but please tell people. You shouldn't feel ashamed that you're taking steps to take your life back and get healthier. SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS -- And if they don't like it, they can kiss your soon to be shrinking ass! Hugs.

I'll be there with you in spirit, Razz, I'm going in at 7:30am too! Talk to you soon. Hugs!

So, tomorrow is it for me!! I don't know if I'm crazy or what but there isn't one ounce of scared or nervous for me, it's all excitement!! I've had one bout of anxiety and that was Sunday morning, but I'm pretty sure it was because I was at my sisters house (Who had Gastric Bypass last Wednesday) and seeing how much pain she was in. Obviously GB is more invasive but I'm thinking I can do this! I GOT THIS!! I have many tattoos and I had a Cesarian when my daughter was born ... how much worse could it be?! I don't think it'll be worse -- or so that's what I"ll keep telling myself. I still have the fear of my doctor looking inside of me and seeing something wrong that he can't perform the procedure but I guess that's normal? I don't know. But one thing I do know is that I could REALLY go for a nice, juicy hamburger right about now! lol BTW -- If anyone has Facebook, I don't mind adding Banded friends. www.facebook.com/kimberly.pacino. Hugs and Happy Thursday!!

Congratulations, Karma!! It will definitely feel better in a few days, keep your chin up and stay positive!! Hugs.

I thought I'd add my name to the list of those getting banded on July 22nd No date yet: nickieredd79 June 27:pkjjm31049 June 30: Nechama L July 1: jenjaw, nancy2011, amjcal, Tracy N, xlstan, Wendy Muehleisen, ahassan, KevinM, Banded Karebear, lifeisjustbeginning2011 (Amy) July 5: AlyGurl (Aly), MassMom01527 (Steph), Allison0927, Harvest Farmer, wannabe21bmi (Kate), Kim from CT, blackmajyk, Xtinabrown13, Ecinaj, Wanttobeskinny22 July 6: lizzy21050, crash878905, Lorelei, Kimiky, Diana1980 July 7: nesportsfan, hokdo, songbird5769, Short and Chunky, LisaB68, pinktink, dare2bthin July 11: dixiechick, honeybunny, Jessica43082, hlong1985, Breezybbyy, BANDme_LUV, jengy, leemuise July 12: BandedApril (April), merlina, mfrancis, Kay Adams July 13: CurlyDiva, Tammy A, Lisa_MC, Ginasjmm4, JulieB0802 July 14: crystalddm, BandItOrLoseIt, MassMommyRebecca, schmidty42, NewCruiseGirl2011, Denise'sjourney, Meerkat135, dmhanaphy (Dawn Marie) July 15: Shauna Deanne, Corize, JohnnyBoy, Labella624, Moe-Moe July 17: Nouzi July 18: Colee85, Bandmebaby!, ANewMe63 July 19: Mrs. Schultz, karmaandkismet, Anjiie, teacherz July 20: Carmen16 July 21: NomersCat, Coco's mum, Rock4Light401, TWILLED July 22: razzcat, Kgirl1960 (Kristy), BamaBrandy, Kimberly (Kimmietoes) July 25: cat lady, dropsizes (Mary), spicensour, Scott 72511 July 26: Serifa, MustangMama July 27: Healthy4Ever, 30Something (JeVona), lburn July 28: Erica Pizzi, whitetiger011680, sherylb July 29: ButterflyM, PungosMama, kychick1294

I WANT food, TOO! All I see on TV at night are restaurant commercials, it's torture for a food addict! :/ I'll definitely keep you updated, I'm too excited for words!!

Congratulations! I wish you much luck and a speedy recovery, I'm having my surgery at Southern Maryland!