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No, I haven't found the recipe yet. I guess I haven't looked because I'm still on liquids, I see Dr. Geiss on Wednesday, then on to mushy's! I threw away the scale, very odd, I keep looking for it, like I lost a loved one! But, I'm happy I did it. Take care, maybe we'll catch up on the 1st at Applebee's or here.

Hey, 503-250 it's Jo-Ann from Tuesday nights meeting. When I first saw the meeting at Panera's I thought the same thing. Much better idea to meet outside some place, folks could bring their own food, or no food! I'd be into meeting with a group as well.

I'm so happy to hear that other's had bruisin, not you bruised but that it seems normal :nervous. I'm almost one week into this and I feel really good. I'd love some insight on the eating thing... 1. Since I'm only having liquids, I can take in at least 12 oz within a few minutes. Of course I feel full but is that wrong or dangerous? 2. Did anyone try eating food other than liquids in the first week or two? I had a few crackers and seemed okay. I won't continue that because it there's any time to follow orders it's now. 3. Weightloss... I lost 10 lbs the week I was on medi-fast, etc. but post-op I haven't lost any weight. This is what frustrated me in the past and I don't want that to "rule" my head now. thanks so much in advance for any input you'd like to share.

I was just banded on Wednesday, 7-11. It's really fast and the anesthesiologist should come and talk to you about it before surgery. Since it's only about 45 minutes, it's not too bad. My suggestion is that if you don't need pain meds after, (demerol is what they gave me), don't take it. It just takes you longer to feel normal, besides, they give it to you in a shot form and IT HURTS!! My arm is still numb in that area. I slept on and off for two days before I felt like myself again. So, allow yourself to rest. Best of luck. I'm feeling really good and this is my third day. I went food shopping, rested and then took my daughter to the park. I just take it easy because you're not eating much of anything and you can get weak pretty easily. Get the help where you can!!

I'm feeling really well. A little sore and weak from, well... not eating. I've found that I can't really stomach "fake" food and started making my own chicken soup broth, protein shakes, etc. I even had a few crackers and also chewed on some grapes but didn't swallow anything but the juice. What a difference all that made, I felt satisfied. Before I felt full (like I swallowed a whole turkey) but not satisfied. Adding some real food made all the difference. The other interesting thing I noticed is that feeling this full always made be feel bad and mad at myself, not I have to remember, I only had about 600 calories and still felt that way. There's definitely and mind and emotional shift that goes along with this. But I am Psyched.

My surgery's at 3:30 today. I feel fine, confident and at ease. I can't eat or drink anything all day, so I'll just keep myself busy!! I really feel ready:clap2:

My surgery is today too. Unfortunately, I have to wait until 3:30!! No food or drink all day either. but I feel fine. I'm not even looking for food. By the way, amazing weightloss and you haven't even had the surgery yet!!!! You'll undoubtedly make your goal weight. Best of luck today!! To both of us.

How was your first week?

CLO -- Clear liquids only!! I am excited, but I've definitely had a hard time staying on the liquid meals for the past few days. I didn't do horribly, but I may a slipped with a bite here or there, only steamed veggies and fruit, though. The liquid diet was for 7 days and they said the first three would be hard, but I found the last three even harder. It's all in my head!! I may just take a valium and sleep tomorrow away :notagree It will be good. I'll let you all know when I come out the other side!!

Good luck to you too and thanks I'll let you know how it goes with the surgery. Were you at the meeting with June Warman on July 3rd, that was a huge group. I was sitting on the back corner near the door, next to the really tall guy. I'll e-mail again after Wednesday! I just hope I get thru this liquid meal phase, but only thre more days -- no pain no gain or loss as it was!! Jo-Ann

thanks. It's probably a good thing he's a bit apprehensive, he'll keep the level headed approach and you can have the excited approach. Definitely, exercise and chewing A LOT will be essential :-0

I know someone who had g-bypass. She said this to me. In her opinion, she had terrrible eating habits and so lapband would be too difficult for her, that's why she chose the bypass. But, she also said that if she and I had our respective surgeries on the same day and had the same amount of weight to lose, in a year we would have lost the same amount of weight but she would have lost hers in the first 6 months. Just remember, there may not be more complications with bypass than with lapband, but with bypass the complications can definitely be more serious.

Best of luck. It's great to have the support. My surgery is 7/11. When you're ready there's no stopping you1

First of all, your ticker is for the number of days until your banding. Choose weight loss ticker info then after you choose your ticker, you have to complete the information that asks for weight, start date, etc.

it's really such a personal thing. You should get a really good understanding as to why he prefers one over the other for you. Personally, I wanted to know that it wasn't permanent, it was adjustable and most importantly, LapBand ensures that you utilize your entire stomach, where G-bypass doesn't. My doctor used to do G-bypass but said that there were too many complications and now he only does Lapband. This is your life, make sure you have ALL the information you need. Maybe see a different doctor as well. Best of luck with your decision.

I am so ready for this. Then I went to a psychic yesterday and he said that I would hate it and want to have it removed. And, that I really didn't need it because if I could really see who I was and honor myself, I would eat healthier and the weight would fall off because I would eat food that honored me. I get what he was saying but... After little sleep and much soul searching, I am still going get the lapband. That's why my log in is "18 months to know." Someone gave me some really good advice: She said, you have about a year and a half to figure out why you eat the way you do, if not, you may very well put the weight back on. So, I figure that I can truly find out who I am AND lose the weight at the same time. Maybe I will hate it and maybe I will have it removed, but I need to take this journey this way right now. God promises us not to give us any more than we can handle. I believe lapband is God's way of saying, your weight loss IS more than you can handle, so here's some help. Pray for me, I will pray for all of you. I trust I am in God's hands and His will be done. Any thoughts?

curiosity got the better of me. Mother went, I went too. Actually from the God perspective, he'll always take precedence over anyone or anything else. thanks for your honest response. best of luck and continued success.

5 days and counting!!! My screen name is particularly important to me and I'd like to share it with others. A good friend of mine that had gastric bypass told me that you have about 18 months to figure out WHY you eat the way you do. After that, you may start to put the weight back on. So this is more a journey of self-discovery for me and if i can where a bikini next year, all the better!!! :clap2: Best of luck and continued success to all. One other think -- How do you get the ticker on? I've created it but I can't figure out how to add it. thanks so much. -18 months

I am really excited. Dr. Geiss is doing my surgery. I researched this for over two years and for a number of reasons, he was the best choice for me. My screen name is meaningful and hopefully will be helpful to others. A good friend who had gastric bypass said that you have about 18 months after your surgery to figure out why you eat the way you do. So the band is a helpful tool and you will lose weight, but to be successful you really need to know WHY from a psychological standpoint. Best of luck and continued success to everyone. -18 months

peggy, silly question, not really related, but how did you get the ticker to show up? thanks 18 months

that's great news. I felt the same way when I was approved. Another question... how did you get the ticker to show up?

great weight loss so far. congrats. My surgery is 7/11

when is your surgery? Good luck

I'm having my surgery on 7/11. My liquid diet includes, yogurts, soups, jello, and the first three days, they said I could add steamed veggies, crackers and fruit. Just think about why you're doing it. all due respect to the person who said that they didn't do this at all... I don't recommend it. The doctor is telling you this for a reason. Best of luck.