150bound

Hello All--I am home from my Dec 14 sugery. Everything was well and I am not hungry I am working really hard to drink protein and water. I never thought I would not be hungry after going all of these days without actually chewing and swallowing this is a good thing. My only problem maybe someone can give me some advice. I have walked, rocked and taken gas-x (extra strength) My gas I can hear moving around in there my stomach is noticeably distended. Has anyone ever heard of drinking water mixed with baking soda? I am in pain from the gas more than from the incisions any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

Hello everyone--I am going in for my surgery in 2 days 12/14 I haven't lost much weight on the 1000 calorie pre-op diet I know that the purpose of the diet is to shrink my liver so it's not as heavy. Has anyone ever done a liver detox prior to surgery? I do believe it's all natural and I think it would make my liver smaller. I just was wondering about that I don't want to wake up and find out my liver was too fat to get my band.

It was really nice to have some reassuring words when so much is going through my mind. I am excited to think about next summer at the park, or sitting where I want to and not wondering if the chairs will hold me. I am truly looking forward to the benefits and I know that I do owe it to my children to try and be alive and healthy thank all of you so much

I am having my surgery on Dec 14 I know that obviously I have a food addiction. I am now on my 1000 calorie/day diet and I keep finding my self thinking about my favorite foods. I am anxious to get my journey underway. I am a single mother of 5. I keep saying do I have the right to have an elective surgery knowing I could possibly be leaving them all alone. Then I say to myself my bmi is over 50 it's not really an elective surgery. I have so many thoughts going through my head and I don't think I have ever been this "hungry" in my life. Most of my friends are thin and I have kept this surgery from some of my family just because I didn't want to hear about how I should diet and exercise. (which I have done before, I do lose weight but when the pounds return they bring friends) I know I probably seem like a nervous wreck I know it's going to be alright I guess I just needed get it all out. I hope these emotions are all normal:help:

I forgot to mention I live in Washington State and will be having my surgery on Dec 14 at the University of Washington with Dr Oelschlager. Anyone else in Washington? I am ready to sit where I want to at the kids games, concerts, or conferences. I have been overweight my entire life but I guess having kids and "life" gave me the boost into morbid obesity. I have tried dieting some but when I lost the pounds when they returned they brought friends lol!

I am a 35yo single mother of 5 due to my co-morbidities I am disabled for now I will be looking forward to Dec 14 to begin my journey and have my life back. I know that my journey will be uphill but I am looking forward to the climb. If not for me, but so I can be active with my family. Good luck to you and I will keep checking in to see how everyone else is doing for support as well as advice this is a major step and I know this is going to be a success

Hello --I will be having surgery Dec 14 at the University of Washington I am so excited to begin my New Year off knowing that my resolution to lose weight (it is every year) will actually be reachable. Good luck to you

I am looking forward to a new me also I go in December 14 starting on a journey for 2008

Hello All--I am new to the board I will be having surgery Dec 14 at the University of Washington anyone else going in around that time. I am getting kind of nervous as the time comes closer, but I am ready to start on the journey

I too have a bmi of over 50 and I am only 5'3" my surgery is scheduled for 2nd week of December. I can't wait. I know there is a very long road ahead of me but hey I am bound for 150 pounds. I am brand new to the board and will be having my surgery at the University of Washington Dr Oelschlager