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Wenjea- No BM here either...........My doctor said to take dulcolax (stool softener). I took two today and two yesterday. Still waiting! Tell me about this golfball feeling. I had a weird situation last night about four hours after I last ate (protein shake). I felt like my band was choking my stomach. My tummy was making all kinds of weird noises. Very uncomfy! I was scared to have my shake this morning. Cried a little today. Not sure exactly why. Gripped out my husband for no apparent reason. Yelling at the kids, who can not play together good for some reason. All reasons that would have normally made me binge. I think I will actually be scared to eat when it is time. My tummy was growling last night. The heart attack feeling deep in my chest made me get ovr that quickly enough. I have to go back to the doctor at 1:30, one of my incisions has opened and might be infected.................

My docotrs office told me that I could not expect to be at 138 which is what weight watchers says is the high side of what I should weigh. She said I should shoot for 160 at first. She said that once you have been overweight for awhile your body builds bone and muscle to support your heavier frame. It makes sense to me. I think the insurance will take whatever your doctor says is healthy!

Wenjea & Eljmom- Today is day 4 and my tummy actually growled. My hubby's food smelled good to me. The doctors office said if I started getting hungry before the 2 week class to call and we would talk about creamy soups. I have done pretty much nothing but lay around and watch movies since being home. My hubby went to get the kids now, so tomorrow will be a different story. I still can't bend over and pick up anything off of the floor yet. A little sore in the tummy/incision area. No golfball in the throat though, I think the gas is almost all gone. I am sick of the protein shakes! My mouth tastes yucky all the time! Nothing tastes as good as thin feels!

I am almost at 72 hours post-op! I feel pretty good today. I had my second shower this morning. That felt great! My port incision is a little sore. It is by far of course my largest incision. It sits about 2 inches above and 2 inches to the left of my belly button. One of the others I have to put neosporen w/ antibiotic on, because it is oozing a little. For some reason it rubs on my ribcage when I breathe. Getting out of bed was pretty easy today. The gas is almost all gone, I think! I weighed this morning and I am down 15.10 lbs from May 2nd. Yea! Still a little swollen, so hopefully that number will go down a little more. I find it really hard to drink everything that I am suppose to drink.................

Eljmom- Gas came a little last night, I was able to pass quite a bit of it. Laying on my back with my knees bent in bed. I am keeping everything down. It is hard to get it all in. I had NSA carnation, made w/skim milk, and 1 scoop of body flex choc. protein powdwer for breakfast. Yummy little treat (actually it takes three hours to eat 12oz.). Minimal pain meds. Still sore in the stomach. Slept pretty well last night. Only woke up twice. I am suppose to have 24 oz protein drinks (60g. protein), and 24oz. non calorie beverage a day, 2 chewable multi-vitamins, 2 T calcium, & pain meds. Never thought I would say this, but that is a lot of food!

Hey guys, I am home! Surgery at noon Thursday. Worst part yesterday was lightheadedness from the anesthesia. Getting up was way easier than I thought. Today I was a little more sore around the incisions. Got home at 12:30pm today. Car ride was a little rough. Pain meds working. Feels good to be in my own bed. All in all, better than I expected. A bruise from IV, and on my stomach from heprin shots. A few leaking incisions. Way easier than my c-sections. I was blessed with great staff at the hospital! I hope my fellow 17th buddies are doing as well!

Off to finish packing! I have to get up at 5:30 to shower and go to the hospital. Thanks for all the prayers. I will post as soon as I can. I have to stay overnight at the hospital..............

Thanks to all for the info on what to wear home! My problem is that not much fits loose these days.....Even after my pre-op diet, I am not exactly sure where I lost the 11 pounds at????? Went to the store today to get my liquid tylenol. Not a good idea to go to the store the day before surgery. I was starving! I know it will all be worth it in the end. This time tomorrow I will be out of surgery!

Can someone tell me where the lowest incision is? I am trying to pack. Not sure what to wear home. No bra, right? If so, for how long? Thanks for all the encouragement! I feel better now! Off to chick. broth, jello, water, and C. light only tomorrow!

Okay, I am two days away from surgery. The hunger has really bothered me today. I cried all through dinner with my family. Hubby didn't seem to be moved by it. I guess he knows there will probably be a lot of that in the future. I was second guessing this whole thing. I was thinking "am I ever going to have............again?" How sad that I am that attached to food. I had to come get on the site to take my mind off of it. I never want to see jello of popsicles after this is all over. I am looking forward to FF pudding post op (never thought I would say that). Thanks for listening!

May 17th bandsters- 3 days to go! I am getting excited. I did all of my pre-op on friday. I lost 11 pounds so far. Took my before pictures this morning (that was rough). I am prepared for gas pains, hopefully that will be the worst part. I am thinking of you all!

Wenjea- How is pre-op going? How much have you lost? I am getting excited, one week from today! What powder protein are you using? Do you just mix it with your shake?

I love that name! The best so far!

Today is day 6 of 14 day pre-op diet. I weighed this morning and I have lost 10.6 lbs. so far. I am pumped! At least that makes it worth while.

I am so sorry to hear that! I can only imagine the let down you must feel. I will be praying that things get resolved soon. Just think of all the weight you will continue to lose on the pre-op.

I like either one of those flowers! Maybe the white one is less feminine...........If a flower can be less feminine. HA!

I like the daisy and the slogan, but could we get it without the black background? It seems kind of depressing............ I don't know if we could maybe make it smaller, that way with our tickers it would not take up a whole lot of room. Just a thought........

I like the Mayflowers name!

Wen & Wenjea-Today was day five for me. I weighed this morning and was down 6.6 lbs. I guess that kind of made me feel better. I find myself smelling the kids snacks...........weird I know! The bowls are okay. Not as regular as normal, but still going. I am protein & vitamin loading though, so that may be different. Can someone tell me about better than boullion? What does that do different than just broth? I do my pre-op on Friday. Getting really excited! One of my friends is Macysgranny's niece. She said that her surgery didn't go well on Friday. I think she had to have another surgery, something about her band being to tight. Not quite sure! Keep her in your prayers.

I am getting so excited as I see all of the updates of the people that have already had their surgery! I am on day 4 of pre-op............it's okay now that I finally got the 2 day headache to go away. I have lost about 5lbs. so far. I did want to eat the kids earlier though. Ha Ha! Seriuosly, I never realized how much I was eating off of their plates. Bread never looked so good. I told myself I was going to do this if it killed me. About 2pm of day three I thought I might actually die. Today I feel pretty good. Thanks for letting me vent.

A list of all the reasons I would like to lose 100 lbs. 1. to be able to bend over and tie my shoes and breathe at the same time 2. to lose my apron (if you know what I mean, say Amen) 3. to stop giving Lane Bryant so much money 4. to be active with my kids 5. to feel like being more "active" with my husband 6. to set a better example for my kids 7. to not always be the largest person in the room 8. so all of my pant will no longer have those lovely worn spots where my thighs rub 9. To wear a skirt and not get a rash on my thighs 10. to be able to cross my legs 11. to be able to pass by someone and not feel like my huge @ss is gonna knock them over 12. to wear "cute" undies again... shop at Victoria's Secret again! (no more granny panties) 13. so I don't have to suck my stomach in all the time. 14. So I won't have to constantly be re-arranging my clothes to make sure all of my lumps and bumps are covered appropriately. 15. so I can fit comfortably in an airplane seat 16. So I won't have to wear a full-length trench coat to the beach (exaggeration, but you get what I mean) 17. So when I want to walk at lunch with the girls, I can keep up with them and not feel self-conscsious because I'm breathing heavier than they are. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->18. So I can give myself a pedicure! 19. not be ashamed to be in a FULL LENGTH picture! 20. So I can ride roller coasters. 21. To maybe be able to wear a sexy nightie for my hubbie and look good in it..... 22. To be able to wear a pair of jeans that zip and not be pull-ons 23. So I will be willing to have my picture taken again. 24. Dance again, it wears me out right now. 25. Play with my children till I can't play anymore. 26. Scuba Dive, waterski, volleyball, hiking 27. Look cute in clothes. 28. Be more outgoing and confident. 29. Be comfortable with this body to show it off a little. 30. Have a glamour shots session. 31. Lay out on the boat in a bikini while cruising the lake. 32. I want to be able to tuck in a shirt again....I know its not the style but I still would like to have the option. 33. I want to walk up stairs and be able to talk when I get to the top. 34. I want to live long enough to drive my kids crazy and spoil the grandkids! 35. Enjoying snowboarding, wakeboarding and hiking without it feeling like a chore. 36. To be in pictures and not hide behind someone (like that helps). 37. I want to get out of bed without the feeling of rolling out of bed. 38. Dance at parties.....in a dress!!! OMG 39. I would like to be able to hug my husband real close without my big belly getting in the way. 40. I want to be able to buy a 'girlie' souvenier t-shirt when I go to theme parks, carnivals, shows, etc... instead of boxy tee shirts because those are the only ones that fit. 41. Shopping in "normal" stores. Avenue gets OLD! 42. Having normal looking backs of my knees (odd I know) 43. Doing things with my kids without guilt or worry that I will injure myself or get too tired. 44. Feeling good about myself 45. riding dirt bikes and my dh's motorcycle 46. being able to go go more than 2 minutes on a stairmaster without stopping 47. being able to use step stools and chairs without worrying they will break <!-- / message --><!-- sig --><!-- / message --><!-- sig -->48. In case of emergency, I want to be able to go into a normal sized clothing store and buy whatever I need. And one more - 49. When I go on vacation and forget to pack something, again to be able to go into a store and not have to worry if they will have something in my size! 50. I want to be able to go clothes shopping without getting depressed. I want to be able to ride Roller Coasters with my family. 51. To not freak out when the waiter wants to put you in a booth. Am I gonna fit?!? 52. All the good clearance clothes are in small sizes.<!-- / message --> 53. To not be the fat one in all family pictures. 54. To not be so stinkin tired and achy all of the time. 55. To have a lap for my daughter to sit in again! <!-- / message --><!-- sig --> 56. To get into and out of a canoe or kayak gracefully and without fear of sinking the vessel! 57. To sit in a chair with arms and not fear it will come with when you stand up! 58. To quit having to stretch my shirt over my knees while squatting, just so it hangs a little looser (and then have trouble getting back up!) 59. So the top of my pants stop flipping over, because my belly is so big and lops over the top. 60. So the bed will stop making noise when I get in. 61. So I can stop putting powder under my "apron" everyday. 62. To be "active" with my hubby during the day or with the lights on and not freak out about it the whole time. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->63. I want my WHOLE BODY to stop moving when I stop moving (not 2-3 seconds later when I stop j i g g l i n g).. 64. I want to be able to shower without having to *ahem* 'lift' any body parts for cleaning. :-) 65. to have more hot water & my honey in the bath (less of me), really tired of sloshing water out when I get in 66.<!-- / message --><!-- sig --> I want to be able to shave and not have any missed spots because I couldnt reach or see it.....<!-- / message --><!-- sig --> 67. I'd like to be able to garden again w/out my back killing me! 68. I'd like to have room in a booth to put my napkin in my lap. 69. I'd like to be able to enter a room and not have to scope it out see all exits and paths with enough room for me to go through.

A list of all the reasons I would like to lose 100 lbs. 1. to be able to bend over and tie my shoes and breathe at the same time 2. to lose my apron (if you know what I mean, say Amen) 3. to stop giving Lane Bryant so much money 4. to be active with my kids 5. to feel like being more "active" with my husband 6. to set a better example for my kids 7. to not always be the largest person in the room 8. so all of my pants will no longer have those lovely worn spots where my thighs rub 9. To wear a skirt and not get a rash on my thighs 10. to be able to cross my legs 11. to be able to pass by someone and not feel like my huge @ss is gonna knock them over 12. to wear "cute" undies again... shop at Victoria's Secret again! (no more granny panties) 13. so I don't have to suck my stomach in all the time. 14. So I won't have to constantly be re-arranging my clothes to make sure all of my lumps and bumps are covered appropriately. 15. so I can fit comfortably in an airplane seat 16. So I won't have to wear a full-length trench coat to the beach (exaggeration, but you get what I mean) 17. So when I want to walk at lunch with the girls, I can keep up with them and not feel self-conscsious because I'm breathing heavier than they are. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->18. So I can give myself a pedicure! 19. not be ashamed to be in a FULL LENGTH picture! 20. So I can ride roller coasters. 21. To maybe be able to wear a sexy nightie for my hubbie and look good in it..... 22. To be able to wear a pair of jeans that zip and not be pull-ons 23. So I will be willing to have my picture taken again. 24. Dance again, it wears me out right now. 25. Play with my children till I can't play anymore. 26. Scuba Dive, waterski, volleyball, hiking 27. Look cute in clothes. 28. Be more outgoing and confident. 29. Be comfortable with this body to show it off a little. 30. Have a glamour shots session. 31. Lay out on the boat in a bikini while cruising the lake. 32. I want to be able to tuck in a shirt again....I know its not the style but I still would like to have the option. 33. I want to walk up stairs and be able to talk when I get to the top. 34. I want to live long enough to drive my kids crazy and spoil the grandkids! 35. Enjoying snowboarding, wakeboarding and hiking without it feeling like a chore. 36. To be in pictures and not hide behind someone (like that helps). 37. I want to get out of bed without the feeling of rolling out of bed. 38. Dance at parties.....in a dress!!! OMG 39. I would like to be able to hug my husband real close without my big belly getting in the way. 40. I want to be able to buy a 'girlie' souvenier t-shirt when I go to theme parks, carnivals, shows, etc... instead of boxy tee shirts because those are the only ones that fit. 41. Shopping in "normal" stores. Avenue gets OLD! 42. Having normal looking backs of my knees (odd I know) 43. Doing things with my kids without guilt or worry that I will injure myself or get too tired. 44. Feeling good about myself 45. riding dirt bikes and my dh's motorcycle 46. being able to go go more than 2 minutes on a stairmaster without stopping 47. being able to use step stools and chairs without worrying they will break <!-- / message --><!-- sig --><!-- / message --><!-- sig -->48. In case of emergency, I want to be able to go into a normal sized clothing store and buy whatever I need. And one more - 49. When I go on vacation and forget to pack something, again to be able to go into a store and not have to worry if they will have something in my size! 50. I want to be able to go clothes shopping without getting depressed. I want to be able to ride Roller Coasters with my family. 51. To not freak out when the waiter wants to put you in a booth. Am I gonna fit?!? 52. All the good clearance clothes are in small sizes.<!-- / message --> 53. To not be the fat one in all family pictures. 54. To not be so stinkin tired and achy all of the time. 55. To have a lap for my daughter to sit in again! <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->56. To get into and out of a canoe or kayak gracefully and without fear of sinking the vessel! 57. To sit in a chair with arms and not fear it will come with when you stand up! 58. To quit having to stretch my shirt over my knees while squatting, just so it hangs a little looser (and then have trouble getting back up!) 59. So the top of my pants stop flipping over, because my belly is so big and lops over the top. 60. So the bed will stop making noise when I get in. 61. So I can stop putting powder under my "apron" everyday. 62. To be "active" with my hubby during the day or with the lights on and not freak out about it the whole time. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->63. I want my WHOLE BODY to stop moving when I stop moving (not 2-3 seconds later when I stop j i g g l i n g).. 64. I want to be able to shower without having to *ahem* 'lift' any body parts for cleaning. :-) 65. to have more hot water & my honey in the bath (less of me), really tired of sloshing water out when I get in 66.<!-- / message --><!-- sig --> I want to be able to shave and not have any missed spots because I couldnt reach or see it.....<!-- / message --><!-- sig --> 67. I want to be able to walk up a flight of stairs w/out being winded! 68. I want to get rid of the "boobs" on my back! <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

A list of all the reasons I would like to lose 100 lbs. 1. to be able to bend over and tie my shoes and breathe at the same time 2. to lose my apron (if you know what I mean, say Amen) 3. to stop giving Lane Bryant so much money 4. to be active with my kids 5. to feel like being more "active" with my husband 6. to set a better example for my kids 7. to not always be the largest person in the room 8. so all of my pant will no longer have those lovely worn spots where my thighs rub 9. To wear a skirt and not get a rash on my thighs 10. to be able to cross my legs 11. to be able to pass by someone and not feel like my huge @ss is gonna knock them over 12. to wear "cute" undies again... shop at Victoria's Secret again! (no more granny panties) 13. so I don't have to suck my stomach in all the time. 14. So I won't have to constantly be re-arranging my clothes to make sure all of my lumps and bumps are covered appropriately. 15. so I can fit comfortably in an airplane seat 16. So I won't have to wear a full-length trench coat to the beach (exaggeration, but you get what I mean) 17. So when I want to walk at lunch with the girls, I can keep up with them and not feel self-conscsious because I'm breathing heavier than they are. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->18. So I can give myself a pedicure! 19. not be ashamed to be in a FULL LENGTH picture! 20. So I can ride roller coasters. 21. To maybe be able to wear a sexy nightie for my hubbie and look good in it..... 22. To be able to wear a pair of jeans that zip and not be pull-ons 23. So I will be willing to have my picture taken again. 24. Dance again, it wears me out right now. 25. Play with my children till I can't play anymore. 26. Scuba Dive, waterski, volleyball, hiking 27. Look cute in clothes. 28. Be more outgoing and confident. 29. Be comfortable with this body to show it off a little. 30. Have a glamour shots session. 31. Lay out on the boat in a bikini while cruising the lake. 32. I want to be able to tuck in a shirt again....I know its not the style but I still would like to have the option. 33. I want to walk up stairs and be able to talk when I get to the top. 34. I want to live long enough to drive my kids crazy and spoil the grandkids! 35. Enjoying snowboarding, wakeboarding and hiking without it feeling like a chore. 36. To be in pictures and not hide behind someone (like that helps). 37. I want to get out of bed without the feeling of rolling out of bed. 38. Dance at parties.....in a dress!!! OMG 39. I would like to be able to hug my husband real close without my big belly getting in the way. 40. I want to be able to buy a 'girlie' souvenier t-shirt when I go to theme parks, carnivals, shows, etc... instead of boxy tee shirts because those are the only ones that fit. 41. Shopping in "normal" stores. Avenue gets OLD! 42. Having normal looking backs of my knees (odd I know) 43. Doing things with my kids without guilt or worry that I will injure myself or get too tired. 44. Feeling good about myself 45. riding dirt bikes and my dh's motorcycle 46. being able to go go more than 2 minutes on a stairmaster without stopping 47. being able to use step stools and chairs without worrying they will break <!-- / message --><!-- sig --><!-- / message --><!-- sig -->48. In case of emergency, I want to be able to go into a normal sized clothing store and buy whatever I need. And one more - 49. When I go on vacation and forget to pack something, again to be able to go into a store and not have to worry if they will have something in my size! 50. I want to be able to go clothes shopping without getting depressed. I want to be able to ride Roller Coasters with my family. 51. To not freak out when the waiter wants to put you in a booth. Am I gonna fit?!? 52. All the good clearance clothes are in small sizes.<!-- / message --> 53. To not be the fat one in all family pictures. 54. To not be so stinkin tired and achy all of the time. 55. To have a lap for my daughter to sit in again! <!-- / message --><!-- sig --> 56. To get into and out of a canoe or kayak gracefully and without fear of sinking the vessel! 57. To sit in a chair with arms and not fear it will come with when you stand up! 58. To quit having to stretch my shirt over my knees while squatting, just so it hangs a little looser (and then have trouble getting back up!) 59. So the top of my pants stop flipping over, because my belly is so big and lops over the top. 60. So the bed will stop making noise when I get in. 61. So I can stop putting powder under my "apron" everyday. 62. To be "active" with my hubby during the day or with the lights on and not freak out about it the whole time. <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->63. I want my WHOLE BODY to stop moving when I stop moving (not 2-3 seconds later when I stop j i g g l i n g).. 64. I want to be able to shower without having to *ahem* 'lift' any body parts for cleaning. :-) 65. to have more hot water & my honey in the bath (less of me), really tired of sloshing water out when I get in 66.<!-- / message --><!-- sig --> I want to be able to shave and not have any missed spots because I couldnt reach or see it.....<!-- / message --><!-- sig --> <!-- / message -->

I live in the Dallas, TX area. I have twin boys that are four, and a three year old little girl. I have to do this so I can keep up with them. You would think I wouldn't have time to eat because I am so busy. Not an issue! I am so excited about this month. Good luck to all of our May 3rd buddies! I will be praying for you all tomorrow!:biggrin1: