thj

Oh... and I went to the fair; didn't even eat anything bad like an Elve's peanut patty or anything!!

Howdy y'all.... Been a week and a day since last post here. 1st fill went ok but still feel a little "funny"; just takes getting used to. I'm down a little more on weight but only a pound or so. My Youngest son (Guy) had a birthday party with cake from All in Good Taste. Yikes! OK; I can't eat the cake so I'll gobble the icing which is best part!!! It's ok to "treat" myself once in awhile. And besides, birthday cake doesn't have any sugar or calories right? LOL! We got Guy a Nintendo Wii for his birthday. Wow! IT'S REALLY COOL! That thing really gets you off the couch and actually makes you exercise while having fun. It's really good for the kids to exercise (if they're not outside because of bad weather) and adults too. Oh well, hope y'all are good and check in later...:peep:

Howdy y'all... Hope and pray everyone is well. Dr. Hekier gave me my 1st fill today and all went fine...til this afternoon. I'm good, but I feel a little "weird" after my first fill. Passed the "cracker" test and all, but this afternoon I've felt...um..."funny"? I feel like a little cramp is inside me and I'm even queasy; but not sick. It's strange trying to describe it. Is this typical? I assume it is unless I start spewing entrails and gravel....

Howdy Yall... I've been extremely busy and havent posted for 11 days. I apologize. Hope all is well and Sugarbear hope you are doing better since your accident. I go in to see Dr. Keilin on 17th (4 weeks post-op). I've lost about 27 lbs and am beginning to fit in my "smaller" large clothes. However, I am extremely hungry. I'm trying as best I can to eat mushies and liquidy stuff but it's extremely tuff...

Sugarbear; It's ok. You're entitled to feel. Sometimes a "cheer up" or "hang in there" can never suffice nor can anyone ever understand what and how you feel in your situation. I questioned why my father died of cancer when I was 18, leaving me to care for my grandmother and deal with his new wife at the time, an ex-wife who hated me and leaving behind my half-brother and sister who were 7 and 5 at the time. Sometimes I would go to his office, and his clients would come by the office and ask me to help them with their problems from divorces up to murder cases (again, I was 18). My step-monster at the time robbed us blind, and I hardly ever saw my siblings until later. I always wanted to go back and ask my dad what he thought about the situation, beacuse I was with him a lot and in the end. One of his friends told me my dad said to him, "I wonder why its taking so long.." He died within 4 months of his diagnosis at the age of 37. None of it made sense. To be honest, it still doesn't. I don't share this to seek consolation for myself but to show you that it's OK to have your down days. We each have our ordeals. Your son has to live with his situation everyday. He can't escape from his body. But he has you, and that's worth a lot. And you still have him...

Good luck on the new bandsters; pray all goes well. I had my 2 week post-op checkup with Dr. Keilin today. She IS wonderful! btw, She and Dr. Hekier did my surgery and he was so nice too as he kept checking on me quite a bit in the recovery area. I'm down 18 lbs from my 1st visit to their office (Aug. 2nd). I know that's probably good but my anxiousness is kicking in. Doing well, healing well, just afraid I'll somehow stretch my "pouch". looking forward to start "textures"... Boy; never thought I'd carve a piece of buttered Melba Toast so much...

Ola! I pray all is well with everyone... Been 10-11 days and hanging in there. Get to see Dr. Keilin on Friday for 2 week follow-up. Boy am I sick of chocolate/Slimfast. In college I lived on Bisquick and noodles (all the rest of what little $ I had then went to rent and...er...spirits; but I digress). I'm actually craving them fattening college carbs again. The most difficult thing about this liquid-y diet time is... no crunch; no texture, other than what broth is thicker than the other. I was wondering: When I was Banded, did I get it with or without any saline inside? I forgot to ask. Do I actually have any banding restriction/constriction right now? Adios...

Well... Your dramatic sin is.... not a sin. Your transgression of a salad with chicken in lieu of a Protein shake is generally seen as an alternative to the monotonous choc-vanilla-whatever flavor comes next food in a can. I feel you are way ok*. Many people cannot or will not stick to the protein shakes pre-op. So, to shrink the liver for your surgery you go high-protein (hey; isn't chicken hi-protein?) and low-fat. *I'm not a doctor, but I've stayed at one of those hotels they mention on tv... thj banded (or is it branded?) 8/17

I last logged and posted on 8/19. It's now the 22nd and I've been up and down. Wha? 3-4 days ago??? First, Thanks for all the replies and inquiries. Y'all are really sweet. I haven't been to my office since surgery but I did for 20 min today as I've had pain and been really weak. Thank God for the Jug of Lortab! I'll try to post more and be more observant when the hydrocodone haze wears off... Thanks again, THJ

I made it through fine. Yep; I'm sore, but I've been walking a lot and sipping water. I've also been sucking on a peppermint to sooth my throat and it helps. Boy; I kinda feel like a dump-truck hit me in the belly, but it fades back and forth. The walking I do around inside my home and up/down my block. Thanks for everything... THJ

I'm set for tomorrow morning. Dr. Keilin was kind enough to do mine on a Friday. I am nervous about surgery (mostly about the anesthesia). Never been under a general before... tj

Was looking for info and came across this forum at the tip from someone. I'm having band procedure next week here in TXK. I've already lost 10 lbs on this (ugh) "tasty!" liquid diet. I can't wait to drink 7 to 9 more SlimFast Optimas between now and surgery. I used to love chocolate but those things make me crave dirt. wish me luck... THJ