New Hope

Congratulations, G on getting a banding date! How much weight are you wanting to lose? Best of luck!

Becky, that is too cute!! Looks like you and Wiley are both sleeker versions of the former yous.

Leatha AND Nancy, WOW! Congratulations on the hard work! You've done a fantastic job! How low can you go?:cheeky :Bunny :banana

This thread is a sticky now. I did add "Suggestions" to the title because it's an excellent list - especially since there seem to be several Bandsters that aren't given a guideline to go by. But if your band surgeon has given you specific rules, please follow them carefully.

Paula, excellent information. GERD is not something to take lightly.

Hi, Aimee, glad to meet you! You have done a fantastic job on your weight loss! Do you have a goal weight? How has your life changed since you've had your band? Hope to get to know you better here!

Becky, from what you've said about your Dad, he'll have that dog two-stepping by the time you get back home! Please do a side-by-side of your before band w/puppy and your after band w/puppy. Wow!

Babs, wonderful job!

Lauren, what an exciting life you have waiting ahead of you! You will regain your health. You will be able to get out there and enjoy life with that handsome young son of yours. Have an uneventful surgery and a minimum pain recovery.

Oh, Ryan, you are a Sweetheart and I know Patty is just as precious! You hang onto hope and faith. They are powerful tools! Patty's pain will ease and your worries (emotional and financial) will ease. Thank you for letting us share your burden.

Mo, are you saying you've had three fills since being banded on Nov. 9? Your dr. was not concerned about giving you the third fill if you were pbing? Do you know how much fill you currently have in your band? Do you think you could possibly need a slight unfill? Please be careful. This can cause some very serious problems for you.

Thanks, Leatha! This is one I need to work on!

Lisa, do you have any vitamin E oil? That is good for itching, scar prevention, and wound healing.

Brenda, you've done amazing w/your weight loss! How long have you been banded and what are you currently filled to? Just a 0.2cc (smidgen) of an unfill will give you relief and will not cause you to eat more. Please be careful. I know you've worked too hard to risk losing your band now.

Hope the third time's a charm for you! You are so close to your goal!

Ryan and Patty, I'm asking God to successfully guide the surgeon's hands, relieve Patty's pain as much as possible, and give Ryan the needed strength and rest for the days ahead. Ryan, please be careful on that long drive back and forth. (((Hugs)))

Leatha, so glad the worst is over. Hope you have a relaxing weekend.

And why shouldn't you be tripping out? You just played the lottery and won!! You're getting your health back! Yeah!

Teresa, that's amazing, girl!! How's the new car?

Hi, Trina, best of luck to you! Hope you can soon be regaining your health!

Finally!!! Good article.

Cy-tuss is a good RX cough syrup that works for me. Hope you're feeling better and can get a good night's rest tonight!

Pati, you're a Baby Bandster. Please concentrate on getting well right now. When you are able to eat regular foods again, your DH will see that you can still go out and eat together. But you'll be able to order a better, more expensive meal and split it. It is an adjustment when you've focused on where and what to eat as the main source of entertainment for so long. Now, you'll want to get out and do other things (non-food related) with him....walking, biking, hiking and enjoying each other more. And Michelle is right, he'll love the new, improved you (in bed and out)!

Yeah, Tanya! You're on your way, moving right on down your track!

Are you on clear liquids or full liquids? Clear liquids are like broth, jello, teas, gatorade, crystal light. Full liquids are like v-8 low sodium (feels filling), pudding, yogurt, cream soups (no chunks). How long will you be on liquids? Just try to take it one day at a time. Let your body heal properly and you'll be able to enjoy foods when the proper time comes. Please follow your dr's orders. Try to find non-related things to do to keep you from thinking about foods. Any hobbies, nice long shower, do your nails, fix your hair, etc. Don't watch t.v., too many food commercials! Is your dr. local? How much weight would you like to lose? You can do this! It's worth it.