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Stef, I am no medical expert but my advice would be to be patient. I thought the same thing about mine but I believe that even removing them and re-taping would disrupt the healing process. It is kind of like a a cut that eventually "scabs" and you know that once the scab falls off it is healed. Nina

Pacutpatty - Good for you! I was banded on 6/5 and my numbers look NOTHING like that! You are doing really well. Missy - I am happy everything went well for you! MusicalMomma - Yay! 8.5 lbs, lucky you. On the mushies, have found that there are some things that you can't tolerate? I am so ready for the mushies. Insubordination - You are so right about the replying to posts. It is hard to keep up with everyone and read all of the posts. We are all together & in good company. Austiesky - :clap2: I'm glad you are doing good! Nina

I am newly banded (June 5th) & just got back to the gym - thank God!! Tues, Wed, & Thurs - 45 mins on elliptical (varying resistance up to 20) This 45 minutes of cardio is for the birds - bring it on! Nina

Hello Everyone!!! :wave: Lady Libra - See you didn't have to mention the hero. With every mountain, valley & hurdle you get stronger, I even surprise myself sometimes. Keep dreamin Lady! :thumb: Minty - Anxiety about the pre-op diet is normal. I just knew that I wouldn't survive it. I do mean survive - I was certain that I would be found laid out due to malnutrition. Hang in there, you have a great support group right here. Dru - Welcome!! :welcome: Congrats to all of the newly banded & good luck to those that are to be banded!!! (it's hard keeping up) Nina

Toni, Don't you LOVE sales - I live for them! Congrats on the save

Janine - Congrats on reaching the mushy stage!! Can't wait till I get there...dreaming of anything mushed.... Costco is da bomb!! Nina

Yeah....what Evaughn said....

Rita, I am sorry to hear about your hernia - I guess you are lucky that it was found before it caused any damage. Know that you have a spot reserved in Bandland. Nina

Glinda - Welcome & good luck with your band. You are amongst great company! Holliwagz - I pray to God that Mexican food is not out. It will help my sanity to have something cooked in lard & all cheesed down every once and a while . Nina

HottyToddy, Thanks for mentioning the Any Whey! I think I'll head over to GNC this evening. I can't wait till I get to the mushie stage - I have my food processor ready! I am craving steel cut oatmeal. Nina

Dawn, Maybe it was a mind thing for me but I thought the Phazyme helped but not alone. Walking is important & I also sipped warm tea. Well girlie, good luck with your banding & we'll see you back hear for the great results. Nina

(((Stephanie))) Everyday is better than the one before, believe that!! Hope you feel better! Nina

Girl, why did you say POPCORN!! Yes, I am irregular as well. I had my first movement a couple of days after I was banded but it still isn't like it was before. Nina

Thanks MusicalMomma! I am so happy that your are doing well too. I am so impressed with your weight loss - you are my inspiration! Nina

Yes, Miss Toni, I am your neighbor yet I am centrally located (near Medical Center). The gas has gotten so much better, everyday the healing gets better. I am dying to get back to spin class, but being patient. Toni, your kindness & warm spirit fills this thread - keep it goin! Nina

Hi Dini! I have 5 incisions. I am doing good - the gas is "leaving" me. Nina

Thanks Jackie!!!

Hi all! I'm back! I am glad to here that the ladies who were banded are doing so well!! :clap2: I was banded on Tuesday, the surgery was about an hour and a half - the doctor said it was fairly simple. I stayed overnight at St. Lukes Epsicopal and come home on Wednesday. Thursday is when I had the dreaded gas pain so I walked my block 3 times, took Gas-X strips & sipped warm tea and by the afternoon I was MUCH better. Although I am burping alot today, I feel good. I started my full liquids today and I am not hungry at all. So far so good. I am so happy that I had all of you ladies for support! Nina

(((MMomma))) - Welcome home!!! :clap2: I hate you had to endure that but it is all over. We are here for ya! Thanks for the kind words - I'm a little anxious but ready. Toni - I am so glad that you are doing so well. I want to be like you when I get banded. Ha! Lisa H & HottyToddy - Go ya'll!! I am happy for you guys! Tanderson, LisaMack, Huntersmom & Serena - I am sending up prayers for you ladies! Pamla, Suzzie & Terranne - Congrats on your dates! Dawn - Welcome to the June Bandsters! Lucy - I'm glad that Barry was nothing serious now upward and onward with the band. Good luck! Nina~

TONI - I am sending up prayers for ya! Hottytoddy, Lisa H, MMomma, Kt 999, & Nvalicia - Good luck ladies! I'll be praying for you too!<O:p</O:p JSafari - Hang in there girl! The diet will be over with before you know it. Glad to hear that your husband is doing so well. Nina

((((MusicalMomma)))) I am so with you! I had to deal with the same thing this past weekend - it hurts worse when it someone that you thought loved you. Am I good for something more than "eating with"? I can still enjoy other things/activities!! I was in tears on Monday & you know I just decided last night that I would turn that into power. I have always been the kind of person that really didn't communicate how I felt to keep peace but this diet has made me realize that I have to stop sweeping my feelings under the rug. Sista, when the thick or the thin comes, that is when you see a person's true character - who they really are. Momma, grab your pen & pad and we can compare some these @#$*ed excuses. Excuse me, I am working on my French :confused: Hang in there girl, we'll come through this with new understanding. Nina

Toni - Well, you know that you just get back on track (Nina looking guilty). It's good that you can confess - I'm working on it..... I hope that you enjoyed your walk! Nina

MusicalMomma - I know exactly what you mean about food as a tool. I have a 13 yr old so it is always something now & again. Then this past week & weekend has been a constant of up & downs with family, etc. I usually go workout when I am stressed but I couldn't so it was a challenge because I am on the pre-op diet. There were moments when I was thinking that all I wanted was a cheeseburger & fries NOW!!! It is quite awakening!! I can't use food, I have be present I deal with whatever is at hand. :phanvan Nina

Lisa H - I agree with you on the pre-op diet, it really isn't that bad. I had visions of constant hunger but I have had to force myself to have the 4 shakes out of the required 5. To add to that, my daughter decided to go to Carraba's to celebrate her graduation & I sat there and sipped my shake while everyone else ate delicious italian food. I am STRONG, hear me roar! On the treadmill, I am not a fan of the treadmill I like the elliptical because I burn more calories. Yet, I suggest that you a get good treadmill, one that offers a decent warranty (parts & labor) - that attests to the quality of the product. Captain Danbo - I am so jealous! You get to have a real meal. Nina

Yes, Dr. Sweeney does require a pre-op diet. The approved shakes are Carnation Instant Breakfast, Slim-Fast Optima or Slim-Fast High Protein. I start my pre-op two weeks prior to my surgery date so I begin on May 22nd - how fun! Nina