Roxygirl

I added you on FB, my name is Dodie Glover in case you wonder who the friend request is from

Congratulations and good for you!!! It's so nice to reward with something other than food isn't it?! I am also going to do another tattoo, I just have not decided on my goal for that. 60lbs sounds like a great mark! I think that's what I will make it!! Do you know what you are going to have done yet?

We have the same band day and I feel great too! Everyday get's better and better so hang in there everyone!! Plus, it's fun watching that scale drop

Hysterical, all of it!! I can't stop laughing as I am picturing it all!!

I highly recommend the Magic Bullet blender and Unjury protein products!! My top 2 picks for the week! The Magic Bullet is $49.99 and for those of you that live around a Bed Bath & Beyond, you can use your 20% off coupon. They have made my post op liquid diet way easier! I can't wait to try the Magic Bullet for the mushy stage and beyond!

Yes and yes It's what some call a soft signal to be careful with whatever you are eating or drinking!!

That is what I am craving!!! So bizzare!!!

I'm having the weirdest cravings. Anything liquid that is salty. I just drank a little pickle juice Are any of my other post op bandsters feeling the same way? I just recieved my Unjury products today. So far I have had the vanilla and I loved it!!! I bought the sample pack so I'm anxious to see how the others taste! Good luck to all you pre op's going in this week!!! Happy banding

That sets my mind at ease Thanks!!

No, I don't think so. It's all down lower but I still worry.

I didn't even ask but I am so curious now! OK, this may be a bit too much info but I have to ask. Now that the gas is finally moving out I thought I could finally have a BM. I sat there in pain for almost an hour straining. I gave up and just mixed some Mirilax in my Protein shake. Now I'm worried that all the straining could have effected my band. I can't find anything on here about that. Anyone else know?? I have been following every rule to a T and just want to make sure I'm not jeopardizing any of my efforts!!

How's everyone doing?? I am having a hard time getting everything in (protien/water). I feel super full all the time. I never thought those words would come out of my mouth! LOL! I'm only 4 days post op so I am just taking it day to day and allowing myself to heal before I worry about it too much. If I still feel the same next week I'll call my Dr. Maybe the band is too tight?! I hope everyone is having a good day!!

I'm in so much pain today. Day 2 post op and the gas pain is almost unbearable I'm taking 2 Oxycodone every 4 hours and on a heating pad. Please tell me tomorrow will be better?! I can tolerate a lot of pain but this is knocking me down......

Happy Birthday Jean!! I can't wait to read your books!!

I have been hearing mixed things about the Gas X. Some say that it doesn't work because the gas isn't directly in the intestines?! I went through almost a whole box but not going to get anymore. I am like you and have been walking etc. and nothing helps. It is coming out though but as fast as it goes out it builds right back up again. So weird! I wonder if it has anything to do with my Protein shake?! I vaguely remember feeling bloated drinking the shakes pre surgery. I have the Premier ones from costco. I think I'll go buy the whey today at GNC and see if that is better. Good luck to you

I was sent home with Oxycodone. Bless your heart. Definitely call your Dr.!!!

Day 3 post op and still having major gas pain

I'm still having a hard time 3 days post op and I'm still so gassy. It's all in my lower stomach and hurts so bad. I am also having a hard time drinking anything. I'm not getting all my protein in. Is that ok?? When am I going to feel better???????????

I am glad you are OK!! Welcome home and happy banding

Good to hear from you!!! I'm doing pretty good. I LOVE my band and am so happy I did this! I have zero appetite and feel super stuffed. I know I need to get the proteing in though so I am trying!

I use the Premium Costco shakes too! You can aslo use the Sugar free DaVinci syrups for flavor in the vanilla or I also like the Walden Farm products. They are all sugar free/fat free. They have a chocolate syrup, salad dressings (my fav is the Asian), syrup, katchup and so much more! Google it! I buy mine at Fred Meyer's or you can order online. I truly like their flavor and I have tried many, many brands over the years!

I use the gummy multi from Costco as well as the calcium gummy. I think I'll try the chocolate Vita chews next

I'm so excited for you!!! I just posted a blog on my page. Just click on the link below

I just got to the hospital!!! Happy day for us!!!!!!!