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Hello, I just wanted to check in and give an update. I had my surgery on May 21 and I think the worst part of it was the air pockets in my shoulders and chest - kindof felt tight like having a heart attack or something. I did alot of walking and it eventually went away, but it took about 3 days. It really hasn't been unbearable at all. I was on Optifast liquid and protein bars for 2 weeks prior to surgery and was on clear liquids the night after surgery and the next morning. When I left the hospital I was able to be on full liquids, so I've been eating alot of Lite yogurt or runny cream of wheat for breakfast and different soups for lunch and dinner. I've had the usual tomato soup, but I also bought a family sized can of bean and bacon and blended it, then mixed with the water in a large tupperware container and ate that for a few days. Now I'm trying cream of asparagus and cream of potato. The sugar free Jello pudding is pretty great, too. We went camping all weekend and I didn't have any problems. - was a little hard to be around the "camping food" but I wasn't really that hungry. I will be able to start mushies on June 4th. Back at work today and it hasn't been too bad. I really am excited about the next few months and about beginning a new me!!! My computer at home isn't working so I haven't been able to catch up on the blogs, so congratulations to all who have had the surgery lately! How are the other 21st banders doing? By the way, in response to a previous blog about not ever being able to eat a hamburger again, my cousin David had the band about 13 months ago and he has only been filled once. He eats steak and other meats, but no bread. He has lost 179 pounds!!! It has completely changed his life. He rides bike now and is alot more active. Christy

Hello, I am just wondering if anyone who has a pituitary tumor has had the surgery and if so, did it still work? I currently have an adenoma and the hormones are so bad. I think it has been a major cause of my massive weight gain. I'm scheduled for lapband on Monday!!!!!! Thanks!!!

Hi, I am from Renner, SD and will be banded by Dr. Haley in Mitchell on Monday 5-21-07. Glad to see there are other South Dakotans on the site. Sounds like you are all doing great!!! Christy

Judy, Thank you for your response. I am just so confused about the pituitary thing. When I went off the pill is when they discovered that I had the tumor and I've been on parlodel for about 8 years. I've had a huge weight gain since then and I really think it is due to the hormones. That is why I am a bit worried that this surgery won't work. But, hopefully it will. The doctors don't seem too worried about it, but my endocrinologist asked me last week if I'm contemplating surgery for the tumor. Did it help you at all? I will be thinking of you on Monday as I go in. Good luck!!!! - also to your band buddy Maureen! Will be nice to go through the "stages" with others! Christy

Thank you! I think it's too late to back out now, but hopefully it will help me after I have my tumor removed if it doesn't help me now! Hope I'm not wasting my money!!!

Happy Thursday to Everyone! I just want to say what a great site this is and what a great thing that we can all share our experiences and go through it together! I'm counting down the days until banding - going camping this weekend so won't be a whole lot of fun on the pre-op OptiFast. Also camping the weekend after surgery. Oh well, next year at this time we will all look FABULOUS! :cheer2: Good Luck to everyone in your surgeries!!!

Hello, I am scheduled to have surgery on May 21st! I am excited, but a little scared. Not sure what to expect. This is my question..........how bad is the pain during recovery? Is it reasonable to expect to go back to work in a couple of days instead of taking a whole week off? I have been reading alot of the threads and I identify with so many of you. My difference is that I have had a previous gastric bypass about 13 years ago. I feel like such a loser for gaining the weight back! - but am blessed with two beautiful daughters to show for it! I have been struggling with feeling selfish for wanting this surgery so bad - I am a self pay. My husband said we will just have to treat it like a car payment and my life is more important. - I hope he still feels that way after a few years of payments! lol Well, if any of you have had a prior gastric bypass or if anyone has any thoughts for me, I welcome the comments. Hope everyone is having a great day! Christy

Hello, I am scheduled to have surgery on May 21st! I am excited, but a little scared. Not sure what to expect. This is my question..........how bad is the pain during recovery? Is it reasonable to expect to go back to work in a couple of days instead of taking a whole week off? I have been reading alot of the threads and I identify with so many of you. My difference is that I have had a previous gastric bypass about 13 years ago. I feel like such a loser for gaining the weight back! - but am blessed with two beautiful daughters to show for it! I have been struggling with feeling selfish for wanting this surgery so bad - I am a self pay. My husband said we will just have to treat it like a car payment and my life is more important. - I hope he still feels that way after a few years of payments! lol Well, if any of you have had a prior gastric bypass or if anyone has any thoughts for me, I welcome the comments. Hope everyone is having a great day! Christy

Hello, I'm scheduled for May 21. My doctor is Dr. Michael Haley from Mitchell, SD. I'm very excited, but nervous!!! Just wondering if any of you have had a previous gastric bypass? I had one about 12 years ago, got married, had two daughters and here I am. Good Luck to Everyone!!! Can't wait to see what the next year brings us!!! Hoooray for us!!! By the way.........does anyone know how to get the weight ticker to show up and not just the web address? Thanks!!! :clap2:

I am also scheduled for May 21st!!!!!!!! Good Luck!!!