Dana41

I am so happy I get my band tomorrow...I am really ready and looking forward to changing my ways to be the best I can be. I will be posting before pics soon....I hope I can figure out this ticker thing.

2 Days Post-Op, I am feeling pretty good, but looking bad as far as alot of bruising where insisions are. I have had a lot of gas but used the gasx strips that you place on your tounge to disolve them. I haven't had that much pain but my Dr. gave me a liquid pain reliever that knocks me right out. Anyway looking forward to ending this week one clear diet. Thanks for all of your kind words and support.

I am 2 days post op also.... I have been doing the liquid diet and sipping on water, my discharge instructions stated 48-64oz water daily so not to get dehydrated, the water passes on down just as I am sure the clear broth does yet I still fill full, I have been instructed to eat 6 small meals a day meaning 4 oz of broth, sugar free jello, decaf tee and to drink my water in between in a 10oz sippee cup (like babies use). It works as if not to drink too much at one time. Good Luck and Take good care, hope you aren't as bruised up as I am, but overall I am feeling pretty good...Dana

I was just approved through Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, I am having my band 2/22/07. It was submitted to them 1/31 the approval was pretty fast.

I get banded 2/22 in Raleigh NC. I am really looking forward to having the procedure and starting a new me...I am not nervous at all but am hoping of course that everything goes well. I am sure I will be in good hands.