MisBea

Hi there, I am Misti and am 35 and live in the Dallas / Fort Worth area.. I thought it would be nice to talk to others on here that got the lap band the week of the 23rd through the 27th. Would love to know how you are all doing and keep up with you through your journey. My surgery was Tuesday May 24th and everything went perfect. I am still a bit sore in the port area and I want to itch my scars off. LOL I am also still walking around a bit slow, but I am doing much better. Have learned that when I have my liquid meal and feel the urge to burb, that is my sign to quit that I have had enough. I have never listened to my body so much. I am really excited about this journey, it has been a long time coming. Pre-Liquid/ day of surgery / today/ goal 240/ 229/ 224/ 145 Hope to hear from you!! Misti

Thats a great non scale victory.. Keep it up!!

Glad I'm not alone. How long did it take for it to go away? It has gone away today..

Hi there, I just got banded on Tuesday May 24th, 2011. My weight is something I have struggled with since 3rd grade.. up down, up down, and up, up , up.. I was physically and mental ready for the band... I have had some soreness, but have wondered if it is even in there.. I have no problems drinking and sipping and swallowing. I have read horror stories, but feel blessed that everything is perfect so far. Also another question - do you put your starting weight at what it was before your 2 week pre op diet or what it was the day you were banded? Also day 3 after surgery my scars are so itchy.. is that normal? Thanks an I look forward to a new life of health and reading and sharing stories.

Hi Lee, I had a lot of pain in my neck from gas.. It has gone away now thank God.. Haha.. Good luck!!

Good luck Jen..

People are going to gossip regardless... because of jealousy and protruding their own thoughts as to how they would handle whats going on. It is yours and only your decision to have the surgery, I have told everyone and have the people that are excited for me and those that think it is a bad idea. Again I have to remind myself this is for me and me alone.. I am honored to be the gossip of others.. Haha I had a BBQ at my house and threw my sister a baby shower during my 2 week pre op liquid diet. People said they felt sorry for me that I couldn't eat and wasn't it so hard on me. I constantly reminded myself and still remind myself - this is for me and me alone, my choice and you either support me or you don't. I am still the same person and doing what is best for me. Regardless of who you tell - it is no ones business but yours on what you eat at a bbq. There will be gossip when you are rocking your new body like a rock star.. lift your head and smile big.. You have done what is best for you!!

I use the chocolate Premire shakes from costco 30grams of protein.. I add peanut butter and a banana and blend with a few ice cubes... I never liked shakes before, but I love it like this.. Try different brands it could be the brand that you do not like.

Hi Tyler and thebug.. Congrats on making it this far.. I had mine last tuesday the 24th and am looking forward to making it over that hump.. Would love to hear how the first fill goes.. Keep up the great work!!

I do the 30gram Protein shakes from costco too. It's called Premire.. I add Peanut Butter 7grams and a bananna and blend it.. It is sooooo yummy!!! That is my breakfast every morning. I also LOVE the greek yogurt called Chobani.. it has 15 grams of protein and makes a great snack. You can buy this by the case at Costco too. Also if you go to the Chobani website I believe it is www.chobani.com - they have recipes you can make with the yogurt which means more protein for dinner or lunch.. For Water I buy the crystal light water bottle packets and add them to a giant mug of ice water.. it makes the water so much eaiser to drink for me. Hope this helps and good luck!!

Ohh.. I have been using straws.. .guess I should stop.

Glad to hear it is going ok sweetpea... can't wait to hear how your first day back at work goes. I am a photographer and am flying to Denver to shoot a wedding next Friday so hopefully all is good by then.. Princess sorry to hear it is not going as smoothly for you.. as my Mom always says.. This too shall pass. Hang in there and keep us up to date with how you are doing..