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I have little support and it would be great if there was someone in Austin that I could buddy up with....my band surgery is Feb 14th. Thanks!

My surgery is scheduled on Valentines Day! I hope to fall in "love" with my new journey!

I arrived for my banding surgery yesterday, 2/13/14 @ 2:30 p.m. in San Antonio, Texas, and was on the road back to Austin, Texas at 5:30 p.m....I was not nervous going into surgery - more like a kid in a candy store, I was so excited....I lost 7 pounds during 2 week low carb pre-op diet (I was hoping for more, but heck, I'll take it)....the procedure was pretty straight forward - preformed a pregnancy test, took my vitals, and started an IV...the surgeon came in and said are you ready and I said, "More than you know!" - the anesthesiologist came in and gave me something through the IV that made me dizzy, as he said it would. I was wheeled to the surgery room, moved to the operating table, then given the anesthesia that really burned as it went in, again as the doctor said it would....next thing I knew, I was waking up and had some serious gas pain at the top of my stomach, got some Gas-X strips, got up pretty quickly after fully waking, changed clothes, did some laps around the room and off I went.... A little sore today, and a little gas pain, but nothing unbearable - very doable, actually...and I am not taking any pain medication (I could, but choosing not to unless I am just extremely uncomfortable)...I have had VERY little gas pain, if any, in my left shoulder, not bad like some people have had...also slept pretty good last night - propped up with some pillows and woke up only 2 times... I only have one concern, which I was surprised about yesterday and today.....I'm hungry....my understanding was that I wouldn't be hungry for like the first week after surgery and here I am hungry on the day of and day after so far...of course, I am still doing what I am supposed to do - only liquids, but thought it was odd...any one else have this issue when they got banded? Overall, a great experience and I am ready for my new banded journey!!

Still gaining weight the last 5 days...I just don't get it....discouraged and regretful...I just want to cry...I must be doing something wrong, but I honestly do not know what...I am not eating bad and my portions are 1/2 cup...I just feel like I am on another failed diet...Please help...

yes...7 lbs pre-op and 13 post-op

Well, it was inevitable I'm sure...I'm officially hungry and craving like crazy....2 weeks and 3 days post op...doesn't help that I was down 20 pounds as of Friday, but gained 2 pounds this weekend for some reason - even while staying disciplined....that just kills the motivation and makes me want to give in to the hunger and cravings...grrrr....Frustrated and venting, sorry...

Good for you on still having little hunger! I can tell mine is back, but making sure I keep my head in the game on my ultimate goal! Good news is I am an Accountant and am in busy busy season, so I am keeping myself occupied through the hunger! We are on our way!!!

Actually, scratch that. ..I don't go to solids until that Sunday after because I am getting my first fill next Thursday....wow!

I don't blame you! Even one week liquids was difficult, so I can imagine the torture of two weeks! 3 more days! I think the mushy will get old for me because I don't transition to solids until next Thursday....bandster hell, we will make it through it!

Thanks!!!!!

Miralax works great for me

11 days after surgery and I finally feel like myself again! No pain, glue over incisions is coming off on its own showing that I am healing up, and less moody then I have been. Down 18 pounds since Feb 1st...7 before and 11 after surgery...don't really feel much going on with my band when I eat or drink - probably because of no restriction, but still sticking to my mushy meal plan with the majority of my protein being from food (tilapia, tuna, ground meat) and not shakes, which I believe makes a difference...at least for me anyway...keep on keepin' on!

Okay, I had my first follow up appointment today at a week post op...14 pounds down in three weeks. They said it was good...I have to believe that my toes must be really skinny because I don't have any idea where that 14 lbs came from...weird because I still feel so bloated and gassy! The biggest issue I talked about today with the Dr. was the moodiness....like I don't even know who I am since surgery....my nutritionist told me that more than likely my testosterone level is too high after surgery and my estrogen level is not high enough...was directed to buy Dark chocolate Soy Milk, as Soy raises estrogen levels...thought that was interesting...overall, good appointment and I felt better after I left about not being a "nutjob!"

Thanks for totally getting what I'm feeling and congrats on your surgery! I am also struggling with accomplishing things..work is okay, but I have a CPA Exam next week and do not feel like studying, which is really BAD! Good luck with purees. ..I'm headed to those tomorrow!

Congrats and best of luck to you!

Thanks! Can I get that at a retail location or only online?

We should definitely get together whether it be walking or eating or both! Lol...yeah, I'm going to chalk my really bad mood up to little food and most likely getting dehydrated...got to keep my head up and stop thinking so negatively about this! In a month I will probably have forgotten this occurred because I'll be so happy!! thanks so much and definitely keep me posted on your status!

So sorry...didn't mean to worry you...If it makes you feel better, I think I am going to much and am getting dehydrated and worn out...my best piece of advice is to take it easy even if you think you can leap tall buildings... :-)

Congrats on the surgery!! I was like you last Thursday when I had my surgery - no pain...However, my other shoe dropped yesterday and today - a lot of left shoulder pain, soreness, and headaches to boot! I did go back to work already, so maybe that's a contributing factor ...hope you stay pain free!! :-)

nice to meet you too! I too could use some people to talk with...I had my surgery last Thursday and today was a particularly bad day...I am trying not to lose hope....

Hi there....I'm in Austin

Your ZPak is 5 days right? So you should be done tomorrow? If you don't feel better on Wednesday, I would consider rescheduling....but make sure there are no penalties/issues if you reschedule too close to your surgery day...good luck and let us know what you decided!

After my surgery, last Thursday, the nurses told me that wanted me to have a big cough every four hours to prevent pneumonia....so, you could say your coughing will be good after surgery or if your lungs are weak you may be more susceptible to pneumonia??? Well crap, I thought me sharing what they told me would help, but not so much...wish I could offer better advice for you!

Hey Valarie, we are almost neighbors, as I live in Leander, almost to Liberty Hill, which is not far from Killeen...going back to work was a little rough, but not unbearable. Honestly the hardest part was smelling the food that one of my clients had catered in! I am not really that hungry, as it has subsided the last 2 days, but I don't believe you have to be to appreciate good/yummy smells... I am just anxious to get healed up and back to normal, because my moodiness is really bad - do you think it's because of little food/nutrients? Best of luck to you and please let me know how everything goes for you!

No worries on typos and thanks so much for the feedback. I will have to look up the shakes you are talking about. I have Premier Protein, which have 30g of protein - problem is that I haven't been able to finish a whole one at meal time -drink slowly and the thickness and flavor gets overwhelming as I slowly drink them. Thanks again!