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Nicole, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how Horrible this must be for you. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband during this very hard time.. Amy

Good luck!

I am 3 days out from banding and I already have a problem. I purchased medifast shakes to eat during this phase but they are gross and I can't eat them. Is there anything anyone can suggest so I can get enough protrin in. Are thet any tasteless Protein powders that I can add to carnation instant Breakfast or something like that.. I really want to make sure I am getting propper nutrition any help is greatly appreciated.. Thanks Amy

thanks as always you all have been so helpful... I do not know what I would do if I did not have this board... Amy

How funny that you posted this. I keep taking my temp because I am cold a lot now. I am 9 days out from banding. I like to think the colder I am the more I am losing..lol

Dee Dee, you poor thing. Iam so sorry you are going through this. I too am having a tough time on the liquids and I keep telling myself that it is just for 5 more days. I want veggies so bad it is killing me. I actually did the chew and spit with some food just to get a feeling like I was eating and not just drinking... But you really need to get more into you girl. Everyone is right when they say you will feel better if you are getting the nutrition you need. I was unable to do the Protein Drinks they made me gag...yuck. But I add Protein Powder to pudding and soup and carnation instant b Fast. It does make it better. Just keep on going and you will be on mushies before you know it. Feel Better Amy

You see I have lost my best friend.. I have never had a friend that did not judge me, Loved me no matter what. THis friend was always there for me, to Celebrate the good times to cry over the bad times.Supported me in everything I ever did. I can not recall a time or place or family occasion where my friend was not a BIG part of. My friend took on many shapes in my life and has many names... Candy, cake, chips, Fried food.Big portions. Etc< Etc I will mourn for my loss as it is all I had ever known, But now I will learn a new way of life without my friend, my crutch. FOOD I really am mourning food.. But I am only 5 days out from being banded and I have so much to learn about my new friend ( The Band) I will name it at some point. Just waiting to see its personality...lol Sorry all I had to write this as i am hungry today. and not in a great mood and would have normally turned to eating. Instead I turned to writing this... Thanks Amy

2 Weeks full liquids and then 3 weeks mushies.. I can't wait to get to mushies...MMMMMMMM!!! Amy

Thanks everyone. I kew you all would understand.. Isnt so hard to think of things like the holidays. How will I celebrate thanksgiving this year. I will be In South Carolina with my best friend and they are big eaters of course thin. But they eat things like liverwurst and cheddar on crackers as Snacks... LOL I know what it all tastes like so thats what I keep telling myself... Good luck in you journey Eileen. You will be banded before you know it.. Amy

OK I went to the local track and walked about 1/4mile It made me tired but did not get rid of any gas...lol I do feel better though.. Walking does help. Missy I know what you mean about the smell of food. I really want to eat something more than pea soup and pudding..etc. I still have not found a protein drink I like so I got protein powder and mixed it in with my soups or pudding and carnation instant Bfast. Do you think thats ok? Amy

Anyone else have this problem and when does it go away. I was banded on Monday and it has gotten better but when i go up the stairs i sometimes can not take in a deep breath to catch my breath... The pain on my left side stops me.. Anyone know what I am talking about...loll Amy

MMMMMM Eggs!!!! lol I was dreaming about eggs juat a little while ago.... Chewing would be a nice change. As far as being sleepy to all of you sleepy heads I was going to post something about that as well.. I just want to sleep. Not like me at all but I guess we should listen to what our bodies need for now.. I am just starting to feel a bit hungry now. And my pain is going away.. ever so slowly... I am going to go take a walk around my yard. I am so bored.. What are all of you doing to keep busy.. Amy

Wow i never thought I would write those words... I was Banded on Monday the 29th. I am still in a bit of pain.. I really don't know why I thought it was going to be less painful.. Maybe I am just a wuss... I am so glad that it is all over now. And I am recovering nicely. I have no real appetite at this time but I am sure that will change... Thanks for all the support and I am so glad to be in band land... Amy

Thanks everyone. I am really glad to be taking this journey finally.. I am just so darn tired! What is that about? Well I am off to Eat.... Or at least try to..lol Amy

Hey Diva, Hang in there. I was Banded Monday as well. Although I am not Hungry at all but I am constantly sipping something especially Water even in the middle of the night..lol I am going to try some carnation instant B fast this morn.. Keep going you are doing great... Amy.. PS how is your pain?

I feel your pain about the ins. CO. I had to fight tooth and nail to get my band. I just was banded on Monday. My advice to you is to look into getting a lawyer. they can get around all the hub bub of its investigational and experimentational etc etc. I used a lawyer and he was fab. He really faught like a champ for me. (www.obesitylawyers.com) I wish you much luck. and just whatever you do DO NOT GIVE UP!!!! Amy

Wow I can't believe I am being banded on Monday after a year of fighting for it. I have been on my liquid diet for 6 days now. I am really hungry today..lol Clear fluids tomorrow and banding at 1:30 on Monday. I can't wait to be part of the banded world. I have learned so much from all of you here. It has made this journey easier. I am sure I will have tons of questions after Monday.. Wish me luck!.. Amy

Thanks for all the luck everyone... Diva, Good luck tomorrow. We can compare stories when we are back... Amy

Thanks so much.. I will take that luck with me for tomorrow.. see you on the other side of band land... Amy PS. Good luck to all of the lap bands going in tomorrow

It is so great to see that everything went well for you guys. You are already doing so well... I start my liquid diet on Monday.. Anyone else? Amy

Hi Carolyn I know just how you feel. I am going in for my band on the 29th I am getting nervous and I hope I don't get freaked out when they are taking me to the OR.. We just have to remember that this is a new begining for us. And its a good thing. Think of all the great things we will be able to do with our kids afterwards.. Thats what keeps me going.. Good luck to you.. Amy

I can not believe it is our month. 4 weeks from tomorrow I will be banded. How amazing is that. Good luck to those of you who are having your bands tomorrow. I will say a prayer and keep you in my thoughts. And will be impatiently waiting to hear how it all went.. So don't forget to post when you feel up to it... Here's to our new and improved lives... Amy

I can't believe I am writing these words. After a year of fighting for the band I just found out I am approved. I had given up on the band and was in the process of going for the bypass. A little back ground I have Aetna. It is a self funded insurance plan.I had to hire a lawyer I went through all of my appeals. Practically begged my Husband job to overturn the decision but they did not want to set a precidence ( their words) and finally had a 3rd party review who overturned the denial. I have a tentitive surgery date of August 29th. Since i did all of my tests a year ago they have to find out if i have to re-do any. Ireally hope not. So keep fighting for what you want and deserve. It is all possible...

Looks like Iam the last one to go in august so you all better have some good stories to tell me when you are all done with your surgeries...lol Amy

People are unbelieveable! I am so sorry that you were made to feel that way. But just think of what a sad person she is to have made such an insensitive remark such as that. I really do understand how you feel I was walking through the parking lot of toys rus and a man stopped his car and made horse and cow sounds at me. In front of my 2 year old son. I still havent gotten over that...