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Tulip, I too, had many dreams that I was eating yummy stuff while I was on liquids. As far as your DH, it sounds like he is consciously or unconsciously trying to sabatoging you. I find that when my DH does that, I make sure that I am more determined to do well. Follow your heart and do what's right for you.

Thanks for all your responses. It's good to know I'm not alone. OK, so I need to start journaling my food. I wasn't given an amount of calories to shoot for, so I appreciate your input. The good news is that I stepped on the scale this morning and I lost another 6 lbs. in the last 10 days! Guess I can't be doing that bad! Clara, the first solid food I tried was scrambled eggs. I chewed the heck out of it and it still got stuck. Be careful. That was on the 5th. I did try them again yesterday and they were fine, but I made a few changes... I added a bit of milk which I normally don't do. I also left out the cheese. Which I realized I wasn't supposed to have. (No melted cheese yet.) Hope this helps.

I have a question? Is anyone else fighting the food demons? I know I'm not going to change my food habits overnight, but I feel like I am eating too much. It's been a real struggle. I hope getting a fill helps.

I don't know what I am going to do. Two of the docs Dr. Deol recommended are only 3 miles from my house... but when I've brought up their names on LBT, no one has come forward and said, "Yeah, they are great." I've heard nothing from their patients. Also, I think I read somewhere that one of them had only done 25 bands. I'm not wanting to be a guinea pig when I get my fills. I even wrote to one of their patients directly, I believe she even works for them.... no response. If they were wonderful, I'm sure she would have responded. I've heard great things about Port Huron. I may just drive there. It would only be about a 45 minute drive.... but hey, I'm worth it! Debbie asked me if I still wanted copies of my records, since new people may be taking over the office. I told her yes. Actually, I think I will make several copies, so if I try the place by my house and don't like it, I can go elsewhere. I'm just thankful that she did my surgery before leaving. Good luck to all of you! Let's keep in touch and try to figure this out together. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

Maria and April, See you both tomorrow. I'm almost afraid to go... It could get ugly! Marilyn

Tammy, Who was your surgeon? My surgeon is moving to Chicago and I need a doc to do my fills. Did you like yours? Is he/she good at fills? I'm hoping that since you live in the next city, you have someone close that you like.

Candle, I was told not to put anything on my incisions. The doc did take off all my steri-strips at my week visit. She said that baby oil will take off the stickiness. She just said to make sure to do it right before showering or the baby oil will seap into the wounds. I was given the o.k. to add cheese, eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, and mashed potatoes to my list of foods. Warning about eggs! I took one egg and scrambled it with a slice of cheese. I chewed it thoroughly and by the time I ate half of it... I was very sick. I found out what getting food stuck is like and the wonderful thing they call sliming! Not fun!!! I finally had to throw it up because I was heaving a lot anyway. I figured it would do less damage to just get it out. I know TMI. But I just wanted to warn you. Other than that, I feel great. I love getting full so fast!

Oh my gosh Rose, I feel so bad for you. I just got in under the wire with Dr. Deol. I bet I was one of her last surgeries. It took me 10 months from the time I decided to get the band till surgery. I would have gone nuts if she told me she was leaving before my surgery, after all that testing. Good luck to you. I hope you get your band soon!

I'm so sad that she is leaving, but she got a great offer and she deserves it. She was getting a letter ready to send to patients and gave me a copy while I was in the office. You'll probably be getting it soon. If you don't, let me know and I can give you the details.

EVERYBODY CALLS ME: Marilyn, my dad calls me Marz, my DH calls me Carrot Top. MY PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS INCLUDE: hubby of 15+ years, DS Trevor (12), DS Brendan (will be 9 in 2 weeks). MY NON-HUMAN FAMILY CONSISTS OF: A Leopard Gecko, named Desert, like the one on the Gieko commercials except he's orange & tan and only talks when I've had one to many margaritas! A black guinea pig named "Hamster" and a frog whom I don't believe has a name! We had a cat for about 3 days.... Until my DH said it was either him or the cat... I got out-voted! I LIVE IN: Roseville, Michigan. OCCUPATION(S): Until a year ago, I was a self employed Graphic Designer for 10 years. Which was very convenient while my kids were little. Now I'm a Substitute Teacher. Never a dull moment! I also create handmade greeting cards and sell them at craft shows. And like Nana, it keeps me off the streets and out of the kitchen! AVOCATION(S): I also love to create scrapbooks and travel. I also like taking my boys to the zoo and waterparks.

I was very nauseus the last two days. I have had dry heaves too. Today I took some Maalox and threw it up. I read that nausea can happen from dehydration and that we are supposed to keep sipping Water all day. I started doing that this evening, and I am feeling much better. An earlier post here said that her doc wasn't concerned when she threw up once and had nausea. Just try sipping water and get it under control quick.

I had surgery on monday. I am so very nauseus. I took some Maalox and threw it up. I don't feel like drinking anything, but am forcing myself to have at least a little bit of Gator Ade or CIB. Any suggestions? I'm worried about my band. I have had the dry heaves a couple of times, but only threw up the one time.

Shirley, I noticed your zip code is 48082. I grew up in that area code! I lived on Beverly St. (14 Mile). I have lived in Roseville for 15+ years now. I was banded on Monday, 8/27/07, so I'm very new to this. I'm still very much in the gassy stage! I can't wait for this to "pass"! Hee hee

To all of my fellow Aug. 27th banders... I hope you are all doing well. I'll be glad when all this gas leaves! I'm so uncomfortable! I'm walking and taking Maalox, but still feeling 12 months pregnant! LOL I do a little happy dance every time I am able to let some gas out! Which by the way, my family finds very weird! Ha ha My incisions only hurt when I move from laying to sitting or when I bend over. I find laying on my stomach comforting, I'm hoping that is o.k. I'm sticking to liquids, but will tire of this soon. Especially after 4 weeks of shakes pre-op! I swish when I walk! I'm keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers!

It wasn't a bad procedure. I'm feeling pretty good except for the gas. Walking and Malox helps. I hear that each day gets better, so I can't wait until tomorrow! I too was very tired. I chalked that up to only getting 3 hours of sleep the night before surgery and the fact that sleeping in a hospital is impossible! My roommates IV kept beeping! I'm glad to be home in my own bed with no interruptions. I couldn't get myself to watch the live gastric band videos before surgery, but I've watched them since I got home. Pretty neat. My 8 y.o. son came in and asked what I was watching. He said, "Ewww gross!"....but then proceeded to sit down and watch the whole thing with me. Boys... you gotta love 'em! :heh:

I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 am on Monday. I'm not nervous either. I'm just excited that it's finally almost here! Good luck to all of you!

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I WAS BORN IN: Detroit, Michigan AND GREW UP IN: St. Clair Shores, Michigan I MOVED AWAY FROM HOME WHEN/BECAUSE: At 19 I didn't see eye to eye with father and had an opportunity to live with my Aunt. SINCE THEN I'VE LIVED: Always in suburbs of Detroit... Warren (4 years), Clinton Township (1 year), Roseville (16 years) I TRAVEL AS OFTEN: I love to travel, unfortunately my husband doesn't. Luckily, my sister and her husband will often ask my sons and I to accompany them on trips. FARTHEST I'VE EVER BEEN FROM HOME IS: Alaska when I was 5. BEST VACATION EVER, THAT I'D REPEAT IN A HEARTBEAT: We just got back from staying in Sherwood Point Lighthouse in Door County, Wisconsin! It was incredible!!!!! The other favorite was a Western Caribbean cruise with my three sisters, our husbands and 3 other couples. WORST VACATION EVER, THAT WILL HAUNT ME TIL I DIE: Can't say that I've done this one yet. DREAM VACATION IF TIME AND MONEY WERE NO OBJECT: An Alaskan cruise with my 3 sisters and our kids.... Husbands not necessary. We'd probably have more fun without them! SPECIAL PLACE I NEVER GET TIRED OF GOING BACK TO: Sudbury, Ontario. I have about 75 relatives up there and it always feels like going home!

I just wanted to send good wishes to all of you being banded this week. I'll be thinking of you. Take care and let us know how it goes. Two weeks of pre-op liquids down... two weeks to go! :hungry: Marilyn

Great, now I have this to look forward to! LOL I'm not scheduled until the end of the month. Already lopsided... can I hope that they will even out? Hee hee:omg:

Judi, What's the trouble? Are you tired of the liquid? Did you try it with a little crushed ice? I found that is helping me a lot. :tea: I was also told I could drink Crystal Light in between for flavor. Yum, something other than chocolate. I never thought I'd get so excited about a sugar free drink! :whoo: For inspiration, there is a thread that has all of the members of this website and how much weight they have lost. Check it out, it's very cool and made me realize that 4 weeks of Optifast is going to be so worth it. Also, get on the scale and see how much you have lost. We aren't suffering for nothing! I'm right here with you. I'm on day 10 of 28!

Wow, that is so weird. My PCP was also not supportive of the lap band either. He actually had the nerve to compare it to an abortion! He said he couldn't "recommend it" because he thought there were other ways to lose weight. He crossed so many words on my consent form that Dr. Deol said insurance would never accept it. Finally after making me go through months of testing, I guess he felt like he had to sign it.

I'm so glad to have found someone else with the same doctor. Please keep me informed on your progress. Dr. Deol seems very competent, thorough and caring. I'm glad she will be doing my surgery. I'm not the least bit nervous. How long were you on Medifast? I'm on week 2 of 4. I found it really hard at first, but it seams easier as I go. How long did it take you to get approved? It took me 7 months once I started my testing. My PCP put me through the ringer! At least now I know I'm healthy... inside and out! How are you feeling after the fill? Sorry about all the questions, I'm just excited to see someone else with the same doc on here. Marilyn Zski surgery date 8-27-07 Dr. Deol, Troy, Mich.

BandZski - 8/27/07 can't wait :bounce: Dr. Deol Troy, Mich.

I agree, the first 3 days were really hard. By day 5 it was a breeze. To those on pre-op, the worst part is only the first few days. Just keep busy and you'll make it.