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I think the reason none of us responded is because of shame. We have all those cute videos and never watch them. Shame, shame shame

Well my Dr allows soft foods after the first week (pureed the first) so I had chili the 7th day post op.

I feel that way after every surgery. It takes awhile to really get your strength back after being real inactive for a couple days. That's part of the reason they get people back on their feet so soon after surgery. As you get more active you'll get over that. And as someone else mentioned, be sure you have enough calories to keep your blood sugar level normal. old nurse Sharon

EWW, that must be frustrating waiting for medicare to approve your hosp. I hate situations where I have absolutely no control over what happens to me, (or should I say when something happens to me?) You must be a patient person.

All normal. Just watch for hot, red inflamed insisions or if the leaking is pus.

My clinic doesn't band smokers. They have to quit at least 6 mos. before they even concider it. Thank heavebs I quit about 20 years ago....maybe more. I remember the grieving I did for a few days. Felt like I lost my best friend but after I got through the first few weeks it was such a relief and I felt so free and in control of my life!

i'VE LOVED AND LOST 6 DOGS IN MY LIFE TIME. I don't think I'm over any of them. They all had their special qualities. My Baby Sophie is a year old today. She's my avator.) She's 1/2 Bishon and 1/2 maltese. Just got potty trained too. (I hope)

A chihauhau and a cat!

Trying hard, How scarey! I will pray for you. It scares all of us to hear something like this. Personally thats why I would never go to Mexico or anywhere that the Dr doesn't complete the care. The band is so much more tha the surgery and the Dr should be committed to the whole process. I pray for a fast recovery. Please keep us updated. Sharon

Kathryn Rose, You should post more often. You sound very intellegent and understanding. There are some very bitter people on this forum. Just take the good stuff and let the rest go. Sharon

Oh, I want that to be my problem too!

Ladydi, I just found this thread again after not knowing where to find it for ages (I'm not a computer whiz) Anyway reading it today I am so awed and inspired by your weight loss. I still haven't had a fill so I'm not lossing, but reading this thread gives me hope. I'm wondering if your faces got a lot more wrinkles after weight loss. People ususally don't believe that 'm 67 because my chubby face doesn't have wrinkles. I'm sure I'll have lots of them when the fat is gone. I don't really care. I'm doing this to feel better.

If you can puree it to the consistency of applesause you can have it,.

I get so much gas...toot,tooot,ttoooot..from soy. For that reason I stick to the whey isolate.

I din't try the carnation because I like to grab a cabn of something I don't need to mix.<p>NoNo....my Dr say sugar free carnation instant breakfast or high carb slimfast are best.</p>

Congratulations Jaylee, I'm hoping to get a fill for Christmas. My banding was 10/26. Don't be nervous.It all goes so quick.

I'm so dissapointed today. I've been looking forward to my first fill for weeks and today the weather is horrible. Schools are cancelled and people are told to stay off the roads. I did get rescheduled for next monday so I guess I can wait that long. This whole process has been a lesson in patience. Maybe a much needed lesson!

Dear Fellow Christians.. I have too much time on my hands today and I got into reading all the atheists rants and raves about Christians. I didn't respond. They just want to fight with some one/ Their hearts are hardened. I think they are searching and don't even know it/ I think we should pray for them. I don't remember all their names and probably shouldn't mention them anyway. I'm sure you have all come across their posts. I almost left this board a few weeks ago because they kept popping up injecting their beliefs, making fun of newcomers etc. Then I found this thread or forum or whatever it's called and decided to try to ignore the negative and come here. I've been trying hard to pray for every one who calls themselves atheist on this site. I just stop and pray for their salvation. Join me if you're so inclined.

Oh, there is all sorts of stuff you should know. Read everything about the band that you can find. How long it takes depends on your Dr and how many tests and the amount of testing he has you do. At your young age there shouldn't be much. It seems like the better job they do at pre surgery teaching, the better they will do with follow up. Try not to go to a surgeon that only sees you for surgery and offers no follow up. Be sure you can get your fills in a timely manner. No the band won't make you loose hair, but not getting enough protien and vitamins will. It is extremely important to learn how you will need to eat. And no it won't make you depresses. Many people feel much happier after weight loose. It depends too if you eat to live or live to eat. If food is your best friend, you might miss it and feel sad. I think you will be too busy buying your skinny clothes to feel bad. Good luck hon.

Somewhat after 1 week and fullforce after 2.

I was banded 10/26 and will get my first fill tue. I guess I haven't made a goal for Dec. I would hope to lose 10# but I will have to see how the fill works out. I have no restriction now and I'm not really losing more than 1/2# a week. At least I'm not gaining. I have to lose more before I start exercising very hard.

Hi everyone, I have lurked on this site before but never became part of it. I do pray for people with prayer requests. Hollyberry, how is your little boy that had the cleft palate surgery? And I pray for those with financial problems. I went through so many finicial crises when I was raising my family. God always came through for me. He doesn't always answer our prayers in the way we want, but he does answer them and I have always seen the wisdom of his answers eventually....sometimes years later. I ask His blessings on all of us as we struggle along in this world. Remember what awaits us in the next!

Hi Linda and Robin, I'm from Baraboo, Wi. It's about 45 min from Madison, near Wi Dells. I go to Madfison sometimes to the support group at the clinic (UW hosp) where I was banded. It's such a huge group that it seems more like attending a class that a support group. I don't know any of the people. I get more support from this and another site on the internet.

Christians have something that is so awesome and undescribable that we just naturally want everyone to experience it. I believe though that faith is a gift from God and we are blessed if we have it. It's not anything we deserve any more than anyone else. I feel very humble to be chosen. I do believe that anyone can recieve this gift if they seek it. Maybe not. Saint Paul wasn't seeking it.........oh well, I guess all I can say is "what if you are wrong"?

Well now I can wear the clothes I outgrew last winter. Now I have a bunch of size 24-26 that are too big and I'm not going to keep them!