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April 4th!!! I'm so excited Yay for me! PreOp Sugar Busters Diet starts tomorrow!

I'm looking for a band buddy in the middle GA area. I'm having surgery tomorrow. I would love a local buddy to chat with and possibly try some 5k's with in the future Thanks

My doc doesn't fill at all during surgery. At 6 weeks postop you get your first fill of 2.5 cc then you go every 6 weeks as needed. It seems very conservative compared to what I read on here.

My Doc makes you wait 6 weeks...

Crazy how good losing 20 lbs can make you feel! Im currently 5 weeks postop and have lost a total of 26.1 lbs!! woohoo! i just came across this side by side at 3 weeks postop and thought i would share. I can't even imagine how good I'll feel this time next year! So excited about the rest of my life. #noregrets

Thanks so much y'all!! I'm anxiously awaiting my guest fill, which is next Tuesday.

I love my coffee and waited 3 weeks postop to try it. Thankfully, no problems. I now use it as my daily "treat" and I look forward to it! I've also played around with creating my own versions of iced coffees and they are delish and low cal! Just add 1/2 cup milk, 1 pack instant coffee, and sugar free creamer to taste..blend and poor over ice! So good!

Please tell me what works for you! I'm hurting so bad! I'm 3 weeks post op. Thanks!

I've never had this problem. II had my gall bladder out 6 yrs ago, so I've always had the other problem. Thanks for y'all's quick responses..I'm desperate!

349.5 woooohoooo!!

Looking for recommendations for high Protein yogurt. I prefer Greek style. I've been shopping around but most seem to be high in sugar What's your favorite?? Thanks!

Thanks y'all! Lots of ideas and suggestions

You look great!! Congrats! Thanks for the reminder about losing inches...it's hard not to focus on the scale all the time! Lol

This is my first challenge! I was banded on April 4th I'm 31 yrs old, married for 9 yrs to my highschool sweetheart, full time mom of three kiddos and full time R.N. I'm beyond excited to be taking this huge step towards a better, healthier, happier ME! Name, real or screen~ Brandy Goal weight for April 30th~ 250 Weight on April 1st~261 Age~ 31 Dietary goal for April~ Get my Protein in Exercise goal for April~ Get Started with a walking routine Personal goal for April~ Loose scrub pants Date banded~ 4/4/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 14.2 lbs wooohooo What about spring do you like? I love playing in my flower beds. I love seeing all the new buds and plants poking through

I'm also 5 days out and I've felt mucus accumulating in my throat also. Tmi, but I've been spitting it out to get rid of it.

Congrats on your surgery!!! I had mine yesterday and the gas is by far the main problem I'm having. I've used the gas stops, walked and now wrapped up in a heated blanket ...hoping for relief soon!

I find it surreal that I'm here, the night before my new lease on life. I went for my first consultation back in 2006 but financially things just didn't work out. A few months ago, while shopping for jeans, a had a serious breakdown. I went to nearly 10 stores looking for my size jeans in Tall length...no such luck. I sat in my car and sobbed for nearly 30 minutes then went home, empty handed. The very next afternoon, I attended a seminar. A few weeks later i started saving and planning (self pay). A few weeks after that, i called and made my appointment. And here I am! I am beyond grateful for this opportunity! Going to try to get some sleep (yea right!) surgery at 6:30 a.m.!!

Thank you all so much! Surgery went good, they repaired a large hernia. At home now sipping, warm blanket across my back & shoulders and walking laps around my house every hour. Gas pains are intense, but otherwise I'm doing good

While reading this I kept saying to myself "me too" "me too"! Well said! Congrats on your new lease on life! I'm scheduled for surgery on Thursday and I am so grateful and excited!!

Mine is next Thursday. I've been waiting so long for this...it seems surreal! I'm sucking at my preop diet

I'm scheduled for April 4th! I am a slave to coffee and diet coke I work night shift, so I unconsciously drink caffeine all the time! I started my preop diet today. It's mind over matter at this point! Best of luck to you! Lets keep in touch!

When I first decided to have the surgery, I kept it private. Then I heard though the grapevine that a coworker had it done years ago. I approached her cautiously to ask for input, advice, anything she could offer. I wasnt sure if she would talk to me about it or not...Her response changed my entire outlook...She immediately replied Yes, I had it done and its the best decision I ever made! She was so full of confidence. She has been so encouraging to me and advised me to just be honest with people. Of course, I will not go around shouting from the mountaintops, but if someone asks me then i will tell them. You will always be judged, but in the end you have to look at who you are doing this for...yourself! Be happy, be proud, be skinny I say all of this as I am waiting to go into my prep appointment. Wish me luck!!

Love love love all these April dates!! yay for us

Anyone been banded that previously had their gallbladder removed? Just curious if/how it affected you. Thanks!!

The self pay costs for me is $11990..I am financing $6800 through care credit and the remainder I am paying in cash. As you can imagine, I've put a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into coming up with this much cash..so I call to make my appointment to find out that my Surgeon is charging a "fee" for financing which is almost $1,000! What?!? My "fee" should be the interest I'm paying to Care Credit. Anyone else ran into this? Luckily I have the money and scheduled the surgery (yay!)...but nonetheless I am disappointed!