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Yes! I had my first fill today and the metallic taste came within 6 minutes of being done with the fill. It was weird. The nurse said it's absolutely normal and not to worry about it. It's been 5 hours since my fill and the taste is still there.

Hi everyone I was banded 5/31/11. I have lost 25 pounds since my pre-op/surgery. I have stalled out since I started eating the mushy food last week. Next tuesday I can start eating non mushy/regular food. But so far so good. Almost all of my wounds have healed except for my port wound. There is still a little scab left and then I will be able to work on lathering the Bio Oil to lighten the scars. (Bio Oil was recommended by my best friend who was banded 1 1/2 years ago). July 14, 2011 is my first fill and follow up appt. I am ready because I can tell I am eating more. I can tolerate more food and I am not getting as full as I was a few weeks ago. I cant wait to start swimming this summer and going to dance class........... xoxo Melissa

Hi there, My blue cross PPO rep told me that they want to see 6 months of continuous weight loss effort within the last 18 months of your doctor submitting the request for approval. Good luck with everything.

I begin my mushies in 2 days. I'm so happy to have so many ideas!! Thank you!

Hi sweetie! I was banded May 31st also. My dr office told me only liquid for the 1st 2 weeks then move on to mushies. I purchased the Isopure drinks. They come in different flavors and have a lot of Protein in them.

I am sorry you are going through this. I just got banded yesterday and I am cautiously optimistic. I've been home about 6 hours since being released from the hospital. My goal for the next 2 weeks is to just focus on liquids and healing. The only thing that helped get me here is my psychologist and my husband's faith in me. I also made a friend at the clinic and we both got banded yesterday. We call each other "twins", and I plan on going to the monthly meetings at the clinic. The only reason I am saying all of this is because in addition to my determination I think the only way I will get through this process is with a thorough support system. In addition to this forum can you set something up with yourself and for yourself as a support? Oh I forgot to mention I have 2 "sponsors", one is my friend who got banded six months ago and another is my friend that got banded 18 months ago. they have been texting me like crazy the past two days and one took me to the hospital. The support is vital to this process. I am here for you too. Let me know if you need an email "hug". Gotta go now, my mom and little sis are on their way to "take care of me". love it! xoxo

Twas the night before surgery, and all through the house. Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse, or my dog, or my husband.......... Well it's 10:15 p.m. and my husband is watching a dvd, my dog is sleeping in her bed and i just finished taking my shower with my antibacterial soap given to me by the hospital. I'm getting sleepy because I took the sleep aid prescribed by my doctor, just in case I am too excited to close my eyes...........it's working.......... I told my immediate family yesterday about my surgery scheduled for tomorrow........at first I didnt want to because i wasn't sure about the reaction I would get. My two sisters are very supportive and so is my dad.......he said "that's great. You will look like you did in high school." haha. My mom wasn't as supportive but I'm sure it's a normal reaction when you hear your child is about to have surgery. She said she would go to the church in the morning to pray for me but tonight she texted me and said she will be there in the morning as she is driving in with one of my sisters. It's so nice to feel the love and support of my family. Now it makes me think I should have told them sooner........but I cant look back......I can only look forward at the start of my new chapter tomorrow. Good night my lap band family...........I will report again when I get home on Wed (if i am up to it).......until then...........xoxo

I'm sure everything will be great! I'm a little over a week after you.

Hi S. Would you be able to mentor me? Please let me know. Thanks .

Ok, so I will borrowed this from another member..I'm doing my post op diet now and my surgery is May 31st.........I just wrote this on my calendar at work since Monday and I look at it everyday........ Write this down where you can see it: I CAN DO ANYTHING FOR 10 DAYS..........tomorrow............I CAN DO ANYTHING FOR NINE DAYS........on Saturday......post this somewhere you can see it at home ..........I CAN DO ANYTHING FOR EIGHT DAYS............an so on....just pop in the date that corresponds to where you are at.........it works...try it.

Maybe you can check out overeaters anonymous? Get into as many support groups as you can. Do you have access to counseling? The weight is just a visual result of what's going on inside. What is making you eat "around" the band? Really look into the reasons behind it.........I can say I have a food addiction. The food is such a comfort that it sucks. I'm trying to learn to be dependent on myself and IN-dependent of food. For me food is a band-aid, and a crutch for what is really going on inside. The weight is a way for me to hide and not be the me I want to be. The fear is suffocating me......but that's just me. We all have our own story. We all have our own truth and we all have our own journey...... Ok I'm done for now. Let me know if you need anything......Hugs to you.

I am on day 2 of pre-op diet w/ 14 days to go.......I thought I was the only one who had those crazy cravings, felt exhausted and had headaches..........thanks for sharing and good luck to everyone!

Hi there, I totally get it. The weight is on us for many reasons. You just need to do the work and find out what your reasons are. I was listening to a talk show the other day. They suggested we answer 3 questions: 1. Why am I overweight? 2. Why do I want to lose weight? 3. Why have I been unable to maintain weight loss? Then examine your answers. It's just a start. But that will get you going. Is there a way you can see a psychologist and work through the answers you come up with? Also, start journaling too. You may be surprised when you read back your answers later. Oh and another good book for you may be Women, food & God by Geneen Roth. Also, I just came across the Dec. 2010 issue of "o" magazine today. There was a mention of Marianne Williamson's book that had to do with weight loss as part of the Course in Miracles. I cant remember the name of the book, sorry. Good luck with your journey.

My surgery date is May 31st, just 2 weeks from today. woo woo!

Well, if you are getting soaked then we are getting drenched together. I am on Optifast. I am 5'2 and 223 pounds as of last friday. I am doing it until my surgery date of 5/31/11. At least you have support groups. My optifast clinic doesnt even offer groups anymore. This is my only "support".

50 pounds weight loss! that's awesome!! I received my confirmation last week and my surgery date is May 31st! I already pre-registered at the hospital last friday. The nurse gave me 2 antibacterial soaps. She said i was to use one the night before and another one on the morning of the surgery. She also mentioned there is a real danger regarding Mersa. I know everything will be great!!! Good luck!!!

Awesomenesssssss!!!! I start my pre-op diet tomorrow!!!! Wish me luck!!!

I gained 2 pounds since i started my journey Jan 2011. But as long as i lose the 2 pounds and a little something more i should be good. I had my nutrition class last friday. The nutritionist says the doctor likes to see some pounds off because it means the liver shrinks. The nutritionist also scared me by saying the doctor is known to stop the surgery on the table if the liver isnt small enough??? what the 'hey'? I start my liquid tomorrow.......surgery date May 31st.

May 31st 2011 is the big day to make me little

I start my liquid pre-op diet tomorrow. Any advice???

I will pray for you too!!!

Hi There, I am going to start my Protein shake (pre-op) diet tomorrow 5/16/11 using the Optifast shakes. I also have to do Clear liquids 2 days before my surgery. I will using the Isopure drinks (they have different flavors). I bought a few the other day to try them out. So far I like the Apple Melon (tastes like an apple jolly rancher). -M

So happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So happy for you!!! I will be having my surgery on the exact same date in California. We will be "twins" xoxo

Well, after 5 months of "pre-op" tests, etc. I got the call today that my surgery is approved and a date is set for 3 weeks from now. Wow. That was a lot to absorb all at once but I am so happy to finally have the answer I have been hoping and praying for. I plan to stay positive and be realistic that this is not an overnight fix but a start to a new way of doing things. I plan to make new friends in this forum and be open to the experiences of those who have paved the way. I need "hugs" and prayers for my new future and I am excited to start the new chapter of my life. xoxo