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I used dr monte shwartz in Tucson AZ and he did a great job. I had my band done on October 1

I also had my surgery on the 1st and just in the last few days I have really had to use all my will power to keep from cheating!! I don not feel the restriction that I had before. I am determined not to give in though. I have an appointment on the 19th of November to get my 1st fill so I just need to hold out until then. Holli

I put up with mine for 12 days and decided my doctor must have used super glue on accident LOL. 2 of mine feel off but the others just would not and I had my post pp visit. I decided that I would rather take off my bandages rather than the doctor!!

I know what you mean,Holly. I was thinking the same thing. This surgery has changed my whole outlook on food. I now eat to keep from being hungery(what a thought) I realize now that most of the time I eat is because I am stressed, It just taste too good or I am at a social event where their is just too much food. Last night I went out with a few of my friends from work and ordered a meal (which was very hard since I am in the puree stage LOL) When I got my food I was so surprised at the portion!! I could only eat 1/4 of it. It was then that I realized that I was not listening to my body. I just ate everything on my plate instead of quitting when I was full. It is amazing how going through surgery to loose weight changes your whole outlook on food!! Holli Banded October 1 21 lbs down and 79 to go!!:whoo:

I had my surgery the 1st and had to stay in the hospital a day. The first 4 days I felt like I had been ran over by a bus and I could not sleep because of gas pain and pacing the floor, but on day 5 I got out of bed with out much pain and I feel a little better every day!! I went back to work on the 9th, I was very tired and sore every night when I got home, but I had to be there because my bank merged Friday and I am the assistant manager. But, I am glad I was forced to get out there and myself back to normal life and on with my new skinny self!!! The thing that is making me crazy now is these badages that are supposed to (fall off) yeah right. Today is day 12 and most of them are still on. I have made up my mind that they need help (falling off) so I am taking them off today LOL.

Yesterday was my first day back to work!!:ranger: I worked a 12 hour shift. My bank is merging Friday so I have to get back in the saddle quick! I did very well I was very tired and a little sore, but the thing that is driving me crazy right now is these bandages!! My wounds are healing and they are itchy. Thank goodness I have hardly no pain now. Is anyone else having this problem? I called the doctors office and they said to leave them on until they fall off. Today is day 8 after my surgery! I am very excited I have lost 8 pounds since my surgery and 18 total. Good luck to everyone. I need to go rest up for tomorrow:notagree Holli

Hey after all those liquids pudding is wonderful!!! I just made SF butterscotch pudding. I nevereven touched the stuff before now its my favorite thing LOL

I had my surgery on the 1st so today is my seventh day. I still have some pain in the port area, but it is less everyday! For all you getting ready for surgery the first 2 to 3 days your are pretty uncomfortable, but starting the fourth day I was up going to town and even went to work for 2 hours. Just thought I would share that because the first few days that was what I wanted to know is when am I going to feel better. I tried creamy broccoli last night and my stomach was not ready for that yet so I went back to liquids today.lol! I have lost 9 pounds since surgery mostly because the first three days I didn't want to drink much. But I made up for that later in the week! I am kind of nervous, tomorrow is my first day back to work. I feel great, but I am concerned how I will do. I went to church yesterday and the grocery store today and I am trying to get my self prepared.:ranger:

I just had my surgery on October 1st!! Today is day 6 and I am starving for any thing that will stay on my stomach. My doctor wanted me on clear liquid only for a week. That was OK for the first 4 days since I didn't want to eat anyway. I am doing very well still a little sore, but I am getting better everyday and can not wait for the mushies on Monday.

I am having the surgery on monday 10/1 it is great to hear al. the good advise

Hi my name is Holli also and I am getting my band on the 1st

I am having my surgery on the 1st and was not put on l.iquids, but I have to drink a shake for 2 meals and 1 heal.thy meal a day

I am having surgery on the 1st of October l.ets keep in touch!!

Thanks for the tips on what to bring I was not sure what to get.l I am being banded Monday