Carole G

Hey guys, I got banded on the 28th also. Just had my 1st post-op appt today and lost 10 lbs!!! :clap2: Not hungry, but just in the last couple of days my stomach is growling. I've been eating egg drop Soup on this liquid diet and it seems to be just right. I have another 7 days on the liquid stage -- how boring!! I went to the store tonight and bought some more cream Soups and some K2O Water, it's not too bad, 5 grams Protein but 50 cal. for 16 oz. Tastes like lemonade. Keep up the good work and let's keep in touch with each other -- motivation. BTW, Twiggy, i love the name!!:eek: Very creative!!

Hello all, I'm Carole, and I live in Northern Kentucky. I was just banded on Nov. 28th, by Dr. Sonnanstein. The surgery is over, and now the recovery and getting on with the loosing of weight. This has been a lifelong battle for me. I am a stay at home mom with 4 kids, so I would love to talk to anyone, compare notes, experiences, or answer anyone's questions that is getting ready. I am considered a "light-weight" since I have about 70 to 85 lbs. to loose.

Thank you to all of you!!! It's like a big party here w/o the food (yeah)!! My kids are b-17, b-14, g-11, b-8. Right now my oldest is in Germany for the year as an exchange student (I am going to visit him in March). Instead of him being here, we have an exchange student also, g-16, from Roen, France. I am so glad that everyone is here to lend moral support to those that have already been banded, and to those that are waiting to get banded. I was truly a lucky one, I started with a consult in July, did sleep study in August/Sept, had 4 classes in Oct, approved early November, surgery Wed. after T-giving. It has gone really fast, now that I look back, but at the time it sure didn't feel that way. It's nice to have some place to come to with questions, concerns, and challenges. I am looking for new liquid things to "eat". I am supposed to be on a liquid diet for 2 weeks, and it's only been 5 days. I never thought I would be so excited to eat applesauce in just over a week -- party time!!!!! As for keeping in touch, I would love to keep in touch with anyone since all of the kids are back in school. (I homeschooled them for 3 years). I am working on completing my substitute teaching application, so I can work some time, but be home when they are home.

Thank you Susan for your reply. I was hoping someone would say hello. I am excited. It was such a big decision to get the lap band, and my mother is watching, with thoughts of getting her own. She is worried about her age, but I've given her this website to do some reading for herself. How have you done since being banded? I am assuming no regrets. Any problems, or better yet, any suggestions to get through this liquid stage I am still on? I can't wait to eat something, but my dr has me go to the next stage which is pureed, then slightly chunky, then finally slowly real stuff. Got to run now -- kids to swimming, basketball, and library. I look forward to hearing from you. Carole