TriciaLN

Thank you so much for the kind words. I wish success to you too!

You are lucky!!! Very, very lucky!!

I have a feeling my surgeon will say the same thing. I didn't know I could have runny oatmeal and grits??? Can I????? Guess I'll be making a call to the doc in the morning!! lol!!

That is really exciting news!! Keep up the good work!!

I believe I would eat just about anything right now! If I'm feeling weak and tired all the time I definitely don't think its just in my head. My stomach is growling as I type this. I do understand what your saying though. My mind has drifted off to Pizza Hut or McDonald's a few times, but I'm not about to risk my band slipping or causing myself harm over it. I just want to feel better and get rid of this hunger! Thanks!

Wow..that sounds like heaven to me right now. I think I might just call my doc tomorrow. I don't want to be a baby and say I can't take it any more, but I'm feeling so tired and drug out all the time. I need more nutrients!! Thanks.

I'm 6 days post op and very hungry. I can't seem to stomach the shakes any longer and feel miserable. My whole body seems to be calling out for food. This must be Bandster Hell!! How long does it last??!!

Yes...my stomach is still a bit swollen. It just takes time for all the gas to go away.

Everyone is scared going into this. Try not to worry so much. I'm sure you'll find somethings that you like and can tolerate with the band. Always take a multivitamin to help give your body what it needs. You'll be surprised at how your mind opens up to different foods once you've been without for so long. (aka-2weekliquid) I might be struggling now, but it will all be worth it in the end. Have a little faith sister!! Love ya!

So excited for my sister!

Welcome Mike!

I had my pre-op testing today!!! Everything went great!!! GO ME!! Should be all set for surgery for Thursday!! I was told the testing would take 3-4 hours, but it went by really fast and I was only there about 1 1/2 hours. Here's the rundown incase anyone was interested. Arrived at 9:45 Checked in and paid my deductible first off. Then I was sent to the testing area and was seen very quickly by a nurse that weighed me. Down 15 lbs since my pre-op diet!! GOOO MEEE!!! Then she took my blood pressure 128/76. Next she asked all the basic questions...do you drink, do drugs, have you had any previous surgeries....blah..blah..blah. Then I was asked to pee in a cup. Yippee, so far so good!!! Got back to the room and she stuck a long Q-tip up my nostrils to check for MRSA. It made my nose itch, but didn't hurt at all. Next was the not so fun part. She just comes out and says, "Ok, please remove your shirt and lay on the bed." WHAT??? Noone told be about this!!!! Get half naked infront of a sweet innocent Granny!!!?? I was strong.... I sucked it up and removed my shirt!!! (Thinking why wasn't I told about this part. lol) She then started placing little sticky things all over me..10 total. Then she hooked up the EKG machine to those. Let it run for not even a minute and that was it. She removed the sticky stuff and I QUICKLY put my shirt back on!!! Next phase was X-rays. I went back to the main waiting area until they called me back. Only took maybe 10 minutes. Greeted by a skinny little nurse that asked me to remove my shirt AND bra!!!! WHAT?? AGAIN??? AND THIS TIME YOU WANT MORE??? Geezzzz, yet again I was forced to unrobe myself and place a gown on. (She did let me put my shirt back on under the robe, but no bra) I was then told to stand facing the chest x-ray machine and lean forward onto it a bit. Hold breath..click...click...next position. Turn to your left and hold onto this bar (over my head) and hold your breath...click ...click....DONE!! Again I QUICKLY got dressed and went back to the testing area to await the dietician. She went over all the basics, which I already knew and said that was it. I was free to go!! Left at 11:15! That's all there was to it! Nothing big. Now I'm officially ready for surgery on Thursday!! Yippiee!!!

I can't seem to get rid of all the gas. That's the only thing that's driving me crazy. I did really good most of the day, but whenever I drink something it seems to get worse. Ugh....ready for it to be gone. I am getting hungry! My hubby cooked a really good meal tonight and I soooo wanted some, but I wasn't about to risk it. I think I'm getting hungry because I'm not drinking enough protein. I just haven't been able to stomach them like I could. It seems to leave a yucky taste in my mouth all the time. Trying to keep hydrated, but it's hard.

Nope..never did that.

No I never did one. What exactly is it?

I'm sure you both will do fine. Good luck and keep us all posted.

Congratulations! This is the very first step in a long journey to become a more healthier you. Keep us posted!

Congrats! I can't wait until I'm at my half way mark!!

No....never did one. What exactly is it anyway?

I hope your guys are feeling a little better today. I'm just sooo tired and sore. Think I'm just gonna go back to bed. :/

The day is finally here...tomorrow is SURGERY DAY!! I have to be at the hospital by 9:30am. I'm a little nervous, but mostly sooo excited to be starting this new journey in my life. I know it's going to be tough, but I have this great community and supporting family and friends to help me. Please keep me and the other people getting banded tomorrow in your prayers!! Wish us luck!! :)

Wow...that's great news! Glad things are going well for you!