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I'm doing alright. I'm following instructions, still in a little pain. I was a little discouraged today when I put on a pair of pants and they felt like they were tighter than before the surgery. I also know it's crazy to think I have already lost weight and that I'm also probably swollen. I want to get out and start exercising but I feel weak. So anyway, I'm excited for the weight to start coming off. I joined a gym and will start exercising when I'm feeling stronger (I was told to wait 4 weeks before doing strenuous exercise or swimming). I guess I'm being impatient. Thanks for listening. Ellen

why are you staying away from meat? Ellen

i had my surgery at PA hospital (8th and Spruce sts.) in Center City Phila. My Doctor was Matthew Kirkland. He's very good and the facility is very highly rated. Good luck to you and keep me posted. Ellen

Go Jim go. I'm 5 days post-op. I'm feeling better every day. Give a yell when you can. Ellen

thanks for the encouragement peggy. Where are you in this process? Ellen

right on Faith

I'm on day 1 full liquid stage. How many grams CHO and sugar can the blended Soups have /serving? So far today I had 1 carnation inst. breakfast made w/ 2/3 cup skim and 2 splendas. I had this 3 times and 2 1/2 cup servings blended soup. Then I remembered the at we need to stay below 8 g sugar/serving. is that true or am I hallucinating? Ellen

1st day full liquid, I just took my chewable multi, my iron, and my folate. each w/ small sips of my protein drink made in my new, fabulous Magic Bullet. I have a feeling that was a good investment. But anyway, I feel like my vits and minerals are stuck in my back. Or perhaps it's acid reflux, or perhaps ...who knows. What a fun guessing game. Well I think I need to spread-out my pills throughout the day. Live and learn. Great idea about the prune juice. I'll get some but I have very tight sphincters and don't expect to poop for awhile between the angst and bthe pain meds. Are you still on pain meds? How long are people on pain meds? Rhanks in advance for responses. Ellen

I agree w/ you completely. I got the band 8/3/07. Today is my last day of clear, sugar-free and I'm a bit hungry. However, i'm not supposed to start full liquids until tomorrow, so instead of doing it my way, a way which has never worked, I decided I can wait one more day and just follow directions. Ellen

I just received my band on 8/3/07. I'm home and on my last day of clear liquids. I am experiencing pain and still on pain meds. Also, I feel weak from not having any calories and I haven't pooped yet. But overall I feel pretty good. I'm just following directions and am excited about started on phase 2, full liquids. How are you feeling? Are you still in pain? How is full liquids? Have you pooped yet? Ellen