Lynette617

Hello again Kathybad. Sorry guys, but I'm heading out for bed. Here's to the 7/17 Bandsters tomorrow. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you have a speedy recovery, minimal pain, and come back to see us when you feel up to it. We'd love to hear about your experiences!!! G'nite all.

byneNTyme, Great to hear your doing well, and 12 lbs. is great. I'm down 14, not too bad for no pre op diet. I've been out walking and that's all I'm allowed, Dr. orders. for two more weeks. I go tomorrow for my check up. Great to hear you're doing well. The Lucky 7's are planning a Bandaversary Cruise next year, around 08/08/08. Some of us would like to meet in person. Think about it. We have a poll going for the destination for the cruise, and whether you'd like to bring along a spouse/partner. Talk to you later.

Peaches, I'm not sure but we can find out and let you know.

Lady QT, welcome and congrats on getting a date. We're excited to have you on board!

Dini, yes I loved my walk. The best 45 minutes to myself I can imagine having. I was going for an hour, but my miusic had me walking so fast, I did my route and got home quicker. Gota love that. Has your day been better? Did you see the polls yet?? How is Annafransesca. I think I spell her name different every time I type it. I'm trying very hard to get it right. I'll have to write it down next time you talk about her so I can get it right next time. Felicia, don't question the no hunger girl, just pray it never goes away. 18mts, by Dr. orders, I'm only allowed 4 ozs. at a meal, and I'm to take 1/2 hour to eat it/drink it. I did try some mushy things, just to see. It went down fine, but then I thought if something did happen how would I explain things to my doc. Don't forget you may gain weight after surgeries from gas, pain meds. etc. It's normal. You'll be fine. Laurend, my first fill is on July 31, 4 weeks post op. I know things will be totally different then. I just can't wait for these mushys tomorrow, well, I cheated and started tonight, but I am 2 weeks post op, and if I did have trouble, then I could let him know tomorrow when I go. But my home made mashed potatoes tonight were like dining at a 5 star restaurant!!!!

I'm heading out for a walk. Trying to get down another 1 lb by weigh in tomorrow. Check back in later.

Thanks Chim for the new calendar. Laurend, I finally get to start mushys tomorrow, nothing to your Solids. Good to hear you're doing well with it for the most part. When will you get your 1st fill?

*******Attention Lucky 7's******* I've just posted 2 polls for the Lucky 7 Cruise next year.:clap2: Please, if you plan to go cruisin with us, go to the polls and vote. One poll is for where you want to Cruise to, and the other is if you plan to bring your spouse/partner with you. I tried to leave the polls open for a while, but for some reason it looks like the polls will close tomorrow:omg:. If you do not get to post on the poll, please PM me and let me know your answers. Thanks!

Please only complete the poll if you are planning to Cruise with us next year.

Please complete the poll only if you plan on going on the Cruise with us.

Chimboree, I did it. Check it out. I couldn't remembe all the destinations so I listed an other option. Yes, I'm so happy you found that, but where oh where did you find that outF I've never seen that post poll at the bottom.

Thanks Chimboree. I'll go to work on this now. I was just checking to see if anyone answered my posts, and no one had. Perfect, now lets see if i can get it set up. Be back in a bit!!!

Nicole, I hear you on the hiding the scale idea. Isn't it great to see it going the other way for once. I can't stay off mine, but I think after tomorrow I'm going to have to get rid of mine. Hopefully out of sight, out of mind!!! Congrats on the loss so far. You're doing great!!

Christy, I'll have to hand off the thanks to chimboree on the bracelet idea. She told us about it first, and after checking it out, I thought is was a good idea. It even stated on the web sites that is should be a medically necessary item for bariatric patients. I absolutely love mine. I paid an extra 12 to get is shipped in 2 days. Had to have it, or shall I say wanted it right away. dmtjet, I think my Dr. will be excited for me tomorrow. I hope I'm at that -15 lb. mark in the morning. Going to take a walk later to help me get there. I remember him saying most paitents lose between 15 and 25 lbs. by their 4 week post op appointment, and it would feel great knowing I accomplished it in 2 weeks!!

Sheelagh, I'll make sure Dini sees your post and gets back to you tonight. Glad you like this place, I think we all do. It is great support.

Thanks ladies, I'm going to have to "trim" them tomorrow before I go. Maybe they'll "accidently fall off in the shower tonight", but I'm afraid to scrub them, so I haven't been, and that's why they are still there, UGH!! nurse 76, how's the shoulder pain? Were yo able to get something for them that wasn't as strong and wouldn't knock you out? Hope your first day back has been good other than that shoulder pain!

Sheelagh, Dini should be on later. She usually checks in when she's at work. Won't be long until you get your Band. What your feeling is normal. Everything will be fine, and Dini can tell you everything as your getting banded by the same Dr. How Cool!!!

OK, have a post op question. Does anyone have medical tape over their incisions? I still have 3 pieces over my biggest incision 2 weeks later, and I'm so scared the DR. is going to pull it off tomorrwow to see how it healed. He said not to touch it, and I haven't, and it's still there, hanging on. Oh I can't imagine how it's going to feel tomorrow if he yanks it off. OUCH! You'll probably hear me scream for miles!!!!

Now if we could only get directions to post a poll on here we'd be set. I'm having no luck. I even PM the moderator Wheetsin to ask her for directions, but no reply yet.

Chimboree, you beat me to it. So you started one?? I thought about it, but I have to keep one in writing for the Dr. and for when I go back to the dietician and psychologist. I didn't see a need to do 2 of them for myself.

Patti C., that is a great idea. If you scroll all the way up to the top of this page you will see it says Journals. Click in this and you can set up your own. You post on it just like you do here. It shouldn't be too hard to set up, but I'm sure you or your friend can get it up and running. Good Luck with it.

Chimboree, the next days will fly by with all thr pre op appointments, and your sleep study. Then you'll be on the Loser's Bench with all of us.</p> <p>WooHoo. Glad your at the end of your infection. Patti C, I got mine at Americanmedical-id.com. They are pretty plain, but I wanted the 10K gold. It also has my nane on the front. They have pretty beaded ones at Laurenshope.com. Chimboree got hers there.

Hey Chimboree, we're on, together, at last. How are you doing today???

Patti C., my bracelet reads Gastric Band w/Abdominal Port No NG Tube w/o Scope No NSAIDS/Aspirin/Allergies Dr. Name and Phone Number If you have allergies, you can posts these on there. Where are you getting yours?

AshRae, I'm glad you weren't thinking I was wanting one now. We're just trying to come up with something for our tees next year. I do agree, it would definitely draw more attention to someone bigger to wear this. Who would of thought they'd even make those in 2x,3x. Patti C. "PHAT"= Pretty Hot And Tempting. Dini has a friend that will make up some tees for us for our cruise next year. I was joking and said I'd like something like "Hot" or "PHAT" on the tee. Then I came up with the line, "Used to be FAT and now I'm PHAT" to put on them. We're just kidding around. Danny, glad you feeling full these days. It doesn't take much after you can eat a little substance. My DH will not have to suffer much more. Going to my 1st Dr. visit tomorrow, and if all goes well, I guess I'll have to 'give it up'. Hey, what's this with the "Men have needs and being deprived"!!!! Us women have needs to you know!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great hearing from you. Keep up the great work. Is is weird seeing a new face in the mirror???