Katie328

Good lord what am i doing this for?? Ok I should just get it over with it will feel good right to show my before's to know I'll never be like this again....Well....what the hell, here goes nothing....Me at 344# (what my dr. had me down as) morning of surgery...btw, i dont look happy because my mother made me do this...for posterity she said...yeah ok Katie;)

Yes it absolutely does! They say housework is just as much excercize as walking around outside! That's what I did today! Cleaned the whole house and was really tired by the time I sat down! Didnt realize how the "tunes" i keep on, keep me going until I collapsed on the couch! How is everyone else doing?? Katie

You guys really are the greatest! I was reading your comments and just cried from your inspirational words! Thank you so much, that means more to me than you could ever know. What am I talking about you guys know EXACTLY how I feel! I am doing great, and with you guys to support me I know I can only do better and better! Thank you so much again, I love you all dearly! katie

Oh sweetheart, that sounds terrible! Is it very bothersome? You seem like such a sweet and happy person, I never knew you had any of these types of problems! Bless your heart! Honey where do you live where NO doctors know anything about this? Do you think flying to see your Dr. in Mexico would aggrivate it even more? Maybe this wound center will be able to help you out...maybe not with the port but at least with getting rid of the infection!!!!! I'm def keeping you in my prayers and please let me know what you find out!!! Katie

The front or the side view?? LOL...actually it does feel good to put it out there and say goodbye to that person!!!! Jeezzz I hate it when my mom is right

Hormannk, Glad to hear your doing well....things still going good? liquids is the worst thing EVER!!!Are you off the clears, can u eat creamy's now? When you are going and busy get some of the Soup at hands! They were a godsend for me, and boy are they good too!! Also, tomato soup with cheese in it, gives you your Protein and not to mention it's just really good!! Let me know how you are! katie

Brenda, Welcome to the board that will answer all of your questions!!!! Believe me, I drive these great people crazy with all of my Q's so feel free to ask or say anything at all!! If there is any way we can be of help please let us know! I am newly banded so I might not have quite as much experience as some of the others but I'll do whatever I can to help you in any way possible!! Best of luck to you and keep us posted, we want to know everything!! Katie :eek:

What's everyone else up to today?? Time to check in. I am chilling at home doing as little as possible...let me ask you a question...did anyone else have thier "monthly friend" a little screwed up after surgery?? it's about a week early and extremely heavy..yikes I feel like crap...i thought maybe it was from the anesthesia or maybe losing some weight or something but good lord I'm poping 1000mg of Acetaminophen every 4 hours to keep the cramping at bay... I do have a support group meeting tonight which I'm excited about! this is my first one since being banded! My dr. has a great aftercare program so there are monthly support group meetings, and I have been telling everyone about how much I love you guys, but most have the bypass, so I'm kinda the odd ball..which is why I come home and drive all of you great people crazy with my questions!! much love! katie :eek:

Well i guess technically it was almost 3 weeks but whatever! My dr. weighed me 2 months pre-op and I was at 344....well for my 2 week post op I was at 333!!!! So I've lost at least 11 lbs so far (I am sure I weighed more than that the day of surgery but I guess I should go by his official weight.) I am thrilled to be 11 lbs+ lighter!!!!!!! Just wanted to give you guys an update!! Oh yeah I go back in 4 weeks for my first fill!!! WOO HOOOO!!! Katie

Sounds like fun! I'm in...or at least i'll try to be...i'm only 3 weeks out so i can't do the weights thing but i'm up for some walking in the woods and around the yard and on the treadmill!! Did i mention i'm a college student and have to HAUL myself around that campus...jeezzz i should get SOME credit for that LOL....I'm not up to 3.5 miles yet but I'll get there live2canoe! BTW, how long does it usually take u to do the 3.5 miles?? It would probably take me all day! Ok so I'm in.....when are we starting? Today?? I walked in the woods for an hour today...woo hoo that's Monday down!! love you guys! Katie

Thanks so much guys! Hope, yeah my energy is picking up, plus knowing i'm doing well makes me more motivated to get outside and walk walk walk. walked today for about an hour, nothing to stressful but got the ol' blood and heart pumping pretty good...gotta start somewhere right?? Pam it's so funny you say that my monthly "friend" is here and it's been difficult to eat much of anything the past couple of days...when normally baked potato wouldnt bother me the other day I had to stop halfway through...and for some reason I am having a harder time than normal with my Water...I'm getting MAYBE 40 oz a day in which i know I need more of and would help with the yucky bloating but the thought of it makes me ill almost...what I really want is MILK...oh it's like Heaven for some reason...anyone else ever get any odd cravings like that?? Michelle, the mushy stage has been the greatest thing ever since getting off those liquids!!! thought that torture would never ever end, LoL!! Mac and cheese and refried Beans and mashed potatoes are wonderful!!! Let me ask you guys a question though....is it ok or not ok to eat the skin on a baked potato? i went to wendy's to get one with cheese ( for Protein of course not that I love love love cheese) and didnt know if the skin was ok... Thanks for all your support you are each becoming new editions to my family quite quickly! My mom said she felt like she was getting to know you all as well because i tell her of all of my great advice I get and support and how wonderful you guys are!! Much love Katie

Wow DeLarla how do you get fills or have I just missed something you posted previously explaining all that? Hmmmm...very interested in your response..... Thanks Katie

Glad to hear your feeling well, how are your legs and arms feeling? You think the water helped you out a great deal? You seem to be doing great for bieng 1 week out! Thanks for the update and let us know how u are feeling!!

Oh man I am sooo jealous!! I am sooo there next time! What a beautiful group you guys all make!! So glad to hear everyone had a great time!! More pics Princess, more!!! Katie

Funny you should say that because I have just gone to mushies the other day and I wanted to excercize. Me and my bf went for a great walk and i felt really good but afterwards I sat down and started making this very odd noise..but yes when I eat it happens also, usually leading to a very nasty burrrrrpppp....not ladylike at all...LoL Katie

That is phenomenal! You have done a wonderful job and sounds like you have set great goals to achieve in the next year!!!! Best of luck to you and I'm sooo proud of you, your doing great, keep up the good work!!!!!!! Katie

Have a safe, fantastic time and maybe next year i'll be able to join you, and i'll be a big loser like you guys!!! Loser in the best way of course!!!! Safe traveling and good drinking!! Katie

Hi mags! welcome!! I found this site right after my banding and it has been invaluable to me. I can ask the dumbest questions and people dont think i'm stupid! Theres lots of great info on the site about Mexico and self paying, you should find alot of help in that area! Good luck to you and hope to get to know you better soon!! katie

So glad you are home and feeling better!! Congrats on your easy surgery! Mine was defineately the easiest surgery i've ever had! You can start on applesauce already? No Clear liquids for a week or two? Sooo happy your home and feeling great!! Katie

A friend of mine is considering getting banded but was wondering something I never thought about. She is a smoker and wondered what kind of effects that would have? Would it in any way affect her band? Have any of you heard anything about this or are any of you smokers?? She'd love to quit, (I'd love her to as well!) but she said she didnt know if she could do it cold turkey! Anyway, just wondering if you guys had any input on this for me to tell her... Thanks... Katie

Thanks Pam for the correct numbers...Marimaru I guess your right..any Water i'm getting in is better than the NO glasses a day I was drinking before. I can tell a big difference with the scale when I am drinking my water so that keeps me motivated!! Thanks for all the suggestions and ideas! Katie

Hey guys!! Got a question? I am 9 days out and having a horrible time getting all my Water in every day. I wasnt told to only drink a little bit at a time..i'm assuming i need my 8 glasses a day...plus i'm not a big fan of crystal light...so i'm drinking decaf tea, sugar free hot chocolate, and regular water. Anyone have any other suggestions? Is my problem getting it in normal even though I am hungry but cant seem to get the water in? Thanks everyone!! katie

Courtney I think most people go ahead and eat after they get a fill. I havent had my first one yet but most recommend fluids at least the first day...dont know if this helps it's just what I've read on the threads.... Katie

my mom made me scrambled eggs this morning...they were soooo good. That is ok right, I thought that was an acceptable Mushie...i took small bites and never thought an egg could be so delectible...I printed out that list of ethnic mushies from another thread and am looking foward to some mac and cheese!! Thanks for your help your a sweetie pie!! Katie

What a sweetie pie to rent a limo and take u out to a fancy dinner!!!! That is so great, I think you found a keeper!! Katie p.s. You better keep us up to date with Calvin!!