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I've been doing o.k. I've lost another few pounds. I've done well with the eating, but I haven't been exercising like I should. I had a fill on 2-14-07. One day of liquids and now on pureed protein. I have a question, though. I have had a pain in my stomach and I SWEAR that it's from my band. It hurts when I strech or bend over. My doc said that it was my port, but I know exactly where my port is and this isn't it. It's about 3 inches below the middle of my breasts. And it HURTS! Anyone exerience this?

Ok, I TOTALLY pigged out yesterday at a Superbowl party. I ate chips dips and pizza. I haven't had a fill yet, so when I do this week hopefully I won't be able to do that again!! I've been making up for it today, only 1 slimfast lo carb shake for breakfast. Had to skip lunch today, but planned dinner is bbq beef. My doc has me on a super low-carb diet. Protein 1st and starting next week I can add a vegetable. I will do 30 minutes on the treadmill when I get home.

I just read all 35 pages of this post and I know this is the place for me!!! I was banded on January 15, 2007. I am getting my first fill this week. I'm ready to whip my butt into shape!!

Now I have a TOTALLY different perspective to add. My doctors post-op diet is clearly different than all others I have seen. I went on to pureed Proteins (3T 3 times/day) on day 3. After a month I am allowed to add 1/2 c of cooked veggies After 2 months I can add 1/2 c of fruit NO CARBS until I have lost 75% of my excess weight

I was banded on the 15th and I TOTALLY hear you!!! I don't have pain at my incision sites, but TONS of ga pain that I can't seem to get rid of. It's terrible.

Surgery went fine- he was in and out in 31 minutes. He said that he could really tell that I worked very hard on the pre-op diet. I'm still in a LOT of pain and having a hard time. I was dry heaving night before last. I have a LOT of nasuea, but so far no vomiting. I'm having a hard time getting my liquids in as well. Any tips for the fluids and naseau (sp?) would be greatly appreciated. Count me in for February!

Stephanee- thank you so much. I really appreciate it. I have lost all grandparents and both my parents and am an only child. My son is now having huge difficulties with his asthma so it looks like my hubby will have to stay with him tomorrow instead of coming with me. I feel so alone and am wondering if I have made the right decision.

Of course count me in as well! I will actually be banded next time!! Yeah! Thanks ladies for answering my endless questions! Tomorrow's the day. I've been excited up until today. Now I have to admit I'm a little scared. Plus my son's asthma is acting up today, so part of me is saying that I should stay home with him. But I know that being alive for him is one of the main reasons I'm doing this. It's just hard.

I'm excited of course, but a bit nervous as well. I take inspiration from all the recent bandsters who are posting that they came through well. I guess the main thing for me is the fact that I haven't told hardley anyone. Usually I would ask my church and friends to pray for me and it has given me comfort to know that I have their prayers. I TOTALLY believe in the power of prayer. And now I don't have that and I'm kinda scared.

.....still totally stuffed up. I'm going to see my surgeon today for my last appt before (hopefully) the surgery on Monday.

Mee, too! Only I'm on liquids only now as well. So I guess it will be coffee for me!!

Ok- I'm supposed to be banded on the 15th and woke up on the 7th with a major cold/flu thing. I'm SCARED!!! This has been a 3 YEAR process for me, I've already taken a week from work and now I'm SICK?! Anyone with any advice?

Hey Andre! We'll be band-buddies. I'm to be banded on the 15th, too.

Thanks Dawn. You have any tips as to why you have been so successful? I would LOVE to be in your place in 5 months!!!

I'm getting banded in 8 days- January 15th 2007. I'm 5'2 and have a BMI of 50. I am wondering if those of us with BMIs over 50 loose quicker, on average, than those with lower BMIs? I know that usually we loose weight on diets more quickly just because we have more to loose. So is it the same with the band? I know everyone differs greatly, but I'm talking about on average. Thanks!!

Remember The Cure? TOTALLY Emo. Just before their time, I guess.

Naperville is a lot closer to me than Shaumberg!

Hey Smiliegal- I'm having surgery on the 15th in IL, too! Joliet, though. We'll be band-buddies! Make sure you check out the IL thread if you haven't already done so. We are planning an outing soon.

Sweetviolet- I wear 3X/4X and would LOVE them!! I can spare you AT LEAST the expense of driving them to me by picking them up! That would be awesome. Randy, I agree with piercedQT- I would think that it would take about a month after everything is approved to be scheduled. And yes, there is a pre-op diet, and I'm not going to lie- it's a KILLER! I'm doing the very best I can, but haven't followed it to the letter.

AVM- A. Vito Martinez middle school. Dr. Lahman didn't do your surgery?

I'm to be banded on January 15th. My 2 week pre-op diet is 3 Protein shakes a day. Post-op I am allowed protein only for the 1st month. Then the next month I can add one veggie a day. No fruits until month 3 then once a day. I'm not allowed ANY carbs until I have lost 75% of my excess weight. But man-o-man is it hard for me. I am a TOTAL carb-a-holic!!

Good luck Jen & Kristi! I'm on the 1st day of my 2-week liquid diet. I'm allowed 3 protein shakes a day. I'm about to rip someone's head off!! I sure hope it gets better soon!

Dr. Lahman. :clap2: I grew up in Romeoville. Right by (what's now called) AVM.

I start my liquid diet on the 1st, and I am to be banded on the 15th. Pre-band I can have coffe, I think (Mandi?). I live in Channahon. I would drive, though. Breakfast or lunch is fine as long as it's on a weekend. Dinner any night is fine for me as well.

Doing ok today. Walking 50 minutes everyday at 1.7- 2.0 mph. On Christmas sil tried to talk me out of getting the band because she knows someone who's sister had surgery and has had one infection after another from it. She actually has ALWAYS tried to sabotage any weight loss efforts I have had in the past. She decided to give me ADVICE on what I should do about my weight. French, all in moderation. Blah, blah, blah. She also gives pointers to dh about how to quit smoking. It makes him SOOOO angry. No one asked her for advice. I wish she would just keep it to herself.