justtjohn

I am going to join WW this week, so it's good to find other people i can chat with here...

wow, you are doing well as far as losing weight... the slime thing... sounds like a question for your doctor...I was banded on jan 28, weighed 252 morning of surgery, now weigh 230...anyhow.. never experienced slime.. but.. I take nexium everyday, it is a miracle med... even before surgery, i used to suffer from acid reflux and gerd... tried tums, didn't offer any relief, then tried protonix, no relief, then nexium and never had a problem again... just a suggestion... but definitely discuss with your doctor...

I am three weeks post op too, This past Saturday night, at a cocktail party I had 2 vodka martini's over the course of 4 hours. I was fine, a little buzzed, and 4 days later and none the worse for it. Hope this helps?

Welcome, good luck! It's great to hear you haven't given up on the "band".

Amber, I was just banded on Monday, the 28th. I had the same reservations just before surgery. I was starting to realize what a permanent step this was. I was starting to mourn for the foods I was going to be "forced" to give up. Mourn my old eating habits? Change is always scary for me. I decided to not give in to these last minute fears, and remember how badly I wanted this in the beginning. Just stay focused if you can. It's been 2 days since the surgery and I have had no regrets! Good luck!

Good to hear you are doing well. I too was banded on Monday. Doing about the same as you. Except my belly is very sore. It's getting a little better as time goes by. How are you doing with the liquid diet?

John here, I live in Northern Westchester, Somers.

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Hi Everyone, Just found this site and love it. I am in the process of getting approval for the lap band. Hopefully will get approval by the 1st of the year??? Looking forward to exploring this site, thanks!

Thanks, me too!