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Congratulations!!!! Wonderful news

Tracie, I too was banded on the 24th and all day long today i have been thinking how good I feel. I did a preop liver shrinking diet for about 6 weeks before surgery, cut out soft drinks at that point, started drinking lots of Water, cut my portions way back and was able to lose 18 lbs. Not to mention the good habits helped me I believe. I have lost 15 lbs. today since my surgery and I do struggle to get all my Protein in and some days fluids, but I'm definitely getting there and WILL NOT give up!!! What a great story, Im glad you are feeling good and keep up the good work .....I know how you feel

Omg...I was a wreck prior to surgery, almost cried even though I knew I was doing the right thing....it's just the thought of voluntarily going under, I was definitely a big weenie. I have never had a broken bone or any type of surgery, so it was a big step for me. But I truly believe that is what we are all here for, we are all taking that big step. or have taken it. It's over before you know it though, and I came home today with my stomach staples looking like a lil mini Frankenstein down there, but it is all good, they will be removed in one week and from what I understand, you won't be able to see them before long. All in all things went well I feel ok, just really tired which is to be expected and really sore which is to expected as well. Get to take a shower tonight , which Im excited about! My surgeon and P.A. stated that my stomach and intestines had large fat deposits around them and that it would probably cause me to have more fills to get to my sweet spot because as I lose that fat, it would loosen more and the restriction would go away, so I would need another fill possiblly sooner. Apparently is was a rather large fat deposit around some of my organs so my P.A. looked at me and stated, well this just confirms that you have done the right thing with this surgery.....WOW....what a statement. And she was right, I knew anyway, but what a confirmation from someone that was in the OR and seen what your organs look like. Anyway, I just wanted to give some quick shout outs to everyone for some quick updates on how everything went. I will keep everyone updated!! Carpe Diem!! Windy

That is fantastic news!!!! I hope it continues to stay down and you can come off the meds

I was banded on the 24th also, and I have to say was in a fair amount of discomfort until today....Today it eased alot It is much better and I am hoping tomorrow will be even better. It is definately a sacrifice that we are all making to go through this to get us where we untimately need to be. So far, I am drinking as much G2 as I can, about 32 oz. a day so far, and chicken broth twice a day, runny greek yogurt, sugar free jello, and sugar free pops, havent introduced the protein shakes yet, that is next!! Im going to need them, the protein will definately help with the extra energy im sure. Ive lost 4 lbs. in the past three days so the liquid diet seems to melt it off of you...so we shall see what is like when I get to mushies. Hope everyone is doing fine!!!!

Omg...I was a wreck prior to surgery, almost cried even though I knew I was doing the right thing....it's just the thought of voluntarily going under, I was definitely a big weenie. I have never had a broken bone or any type of surgery, so it was a big step for me. But I truly believe that is what we are all here for, we are all taking that big step. or have taken it. It's over before you know it though, and I came home today with my stomach staples looking like a lil mini Frankenstein down there, but it is all good, they will be removed in one week and from what I understand, you won't be able to see them before long. All in all things went well I feel ok, just really tired which is to be expected and really sore which is to expected as well. Get to take a shower tonight , which Im excited about! My surgeon and P.A. stated that my stomach and intestines had large fat deposits around them and that it would probably cause me to have more fills to get to my sweet spot because as I lose that fat, it would loosen more and the restriction would go away, so I would need another fill possiblly sooner. Apparently is was a rather large fat deposit around some of my organs so my P.A. looked at me and stated, well this just confirms that you have done the right thing with this surgery.....WOW....what a statement. And she was right, I knew anyway, but what a confirmation from someone that was in the OR and seen what your organs look like. Anyway, I just wanted to give some quick shout outs to everyone for some quick updates on how everything went. I will keep everyone updated!! Carpe Diem!!

Good Luck NJGirl....I hope you do Fabulous!!!

Good Luck WEESIE....I had mine done Yest. too, not too bad

Me too Peter!!! I will be glad when it's over

I go tomorrow morning....Nervous as heck but excited too!!

Went to see my surgeon today and pre-op appt. and they were pleased I had lost a total of 15 lbs. in the past month.....Getting ready around the house now for my surgery tomorrow early am, wish me luck all!!

Congratulations!!! Glad everything went well

Glad you are doing well, what a relief to have that part behind you right? Onward to a new chapter!!!

Congratulations!!! Im sure you will do fine!!! Im getting banded on Tuesday D

I voted for you today!! Good Luck!!

Congratulations!!!! What an achievement

Congratulations!!!! Very Excited for you, I will be doing the same thing a week from today!

I bought the magic bullet last weekend.......lets hope it does well with a protein shake, havent tried that yet. First thing I tried to make in it was chocolate mousse...lol(sugar free of course) My surgery is May 24th!!

I'll be banded on the 24th!!! Good luck to you as well

Insurance Approved!!!!! Got my surgery date of May 24th It's funny how you can be sooo excited one moment and scared to death the next, but I am really looking forward to a new chapter in my life. I have been doing a liver shrinking diet for a few weeks now and will do that up until the day before surgery which is protein shake for breakfast and lunch and light dinner of veggies and lean meat. Lots to do to get ready!