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.

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:

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 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

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

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