vanessav

After a ceasarian and gall bladder removal, Lab Band has been the easiest! My surgery ended up being on 11/7 a day later than expected. My story sounds like most of yours. IV, things of my feet for circulation, shot for circulation (in my hip) barium swallow with xray, 45 min surgery. I felt I was pretty lucky in recovery since several people around me were having nausea and vomitting problems. I feel pretty good, minimal gas with a couple burps here and there. A lot of soreness in my back. Liquid pain meds taste really bad but I am taking it. Water, Jello and broth so far. Its been a great experience. So far the only bad thing is that I started me period this morning . I hope all of you have as good an experience as I have (SO FAR, LOL) Best of luck to the rest of you! VanessaV

Starting my Atkins diet tomorrow for two weeks. I am motivated so I think I will do ok. Trying to get the hubby to join me but not sure if he is on the low carb "boat" with me.

Had a change in my surgery date. I get to have it done a little earlier. :whoo: I am now on the 6th instead of the 13th 1st PattyPoo Nessa3678 brandymom1234 Mom_of_Chuy Longhorn 2nd lindata lizzie_07 KristinaDawnB lindseyann2u 5th DLW Forest Cat Hungryforchange 6th ndmom jetti vanessav 7th Goldie1109 susieq125 shadst83 MyLady 8th anw5102 Cota129 needto 9th Banded4Life neen7171 maccy mariaxoxo4u 10th Selisejohnson omlagirl jen6740 12th jrsyshoregrl684 suebob 13th Princessannod1 CCFRA 14th dream'n2bthin 15th steph_cn 19th Mrs Smartypants 27th 731Shawty Julie-Ann 28th lukin 29th Sassafras

Love the occasional glass of wine! I have been reading all the post and have yet to find if there are any alcoholic restrictions. I am sure Beer and mixed drinks with sodas are not recomended because of the carbonation. Just curious as to what the "Norm" is for bandsters when it comes to social drinking.

Appreciate all the input! We have a lot of family get togethers and living in Austin my husband and I are always meeting friends to catch some live music. I could say no to the glass of wine if I had to but concerts are so much more fun when you can have a couple glasses of wine:eyebrows: and sometimes you need that little extra something to put up with family at those gatherings, JUST KIDDING!

Just set my date today, November cant come soon enough!:clap2: november date 1stPattyPoo Nessa3678 brandymom1234 Mom_of_Chuy 2nd lizzie_07 lindata 5th DLW Hungryforchange Forestcat 6th ndmom 7th Goldie1109 susieq125 shadst83 8th anw5102 9th Banded4Life neen7171 maccy mariaxoxo4u 10th Selisejohnson omlagirl 12th jrsyshoregrl684 suebob 13th vanessav 27th 731Shawty 29th

I am new here too! Just getting started with the process, no surgery date yet. Best of luck to you with your lap band surgery!