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I won't tell the same story as long2bthin did and cathy because I would just be repeating everything they have said. For me it was a piece of cake. I was concerned about the diarrhea but now I know it does happen. I've been losing about a pound a day and I'm not hungry. I think I'm not hungry because I am very diligent about getting my protein in and I truely believe that really helps with feeling hungry.

Greetings Jazzy Junes, I too am one of you. I had my surgery on this past Friday, June 6th. It went without a hitch, I am feeling great,doing great, and I am happy that I made the decision to do this. Please, get your protein in, it will help you not to feel hungry. I bought orange flavored concentrated protein from GNC. It comes in 3 oz tubes and has 42 gms of protein in it. So twice a day for one of my 3 oz fluids I put the concentrate over ice like I'm having a hi ball and drink it slowly and before you know it, I've had 42 gms of protein in one sitting. It has really helped me to not feel hungry. I hope this helps and I will be praying for all of the June bandsters, that the Lord will give you peace, guide the hands of your OR teams, and help you get well sooner rather than later. Gods Blessings, Susan, banded 6/6/08

As long as I take my protein I am not hungry, it really seems to help with cravings. I bought the protein in the tube. It is 3 oz. I put it over ice like a hi ball and then sip it. I do this twice a day and am getting 84 gms of protein per day. I was banded on Friday, June 6th. Glory to God, I am doing great. You are in my prayers for peace and comfort from the Lord.

My prayers are with the OR team taking care of your wife later today. Lord, guide the team and keep your arms around everyone in the OR today. Also, Lord, grant them both peace in the morning. Give them a calm like they've never felt before, let them feel your presence. In Jesus Name, Amen. My husband sat with me on the bed while I slept at home, got me my Water, rubbed my back, helped me up, kissed me told me how much he loved me, you'll know what to do. I was banded on Friday June 6th at 8 am. It was a really great experience for me. I've had some gas, but expecting that, so I've used a lot of gas x strips, walk,walk,walk,and my Dr. gave me prevasid which I think in working well. The most pain I've had is with the port site. I pinched and stings when I try to sit up so my hubby has be putting his hands behind my shoulders and lifting me up which has been a great help. God Bless you guys, please let us know how your wife is doing tomorrow or Tuesday if you can.

I researched my meds before my surgery this past thursday, the 6th. I found out which ones i could crush and which ones i could swollow. My doc said i could swollow any pill that wasn't larger than a regular sized aspirin. one of my other meds i am breaking into small pieces and taking with water. So far I haven't had any problems. I would call your pharmacy and ask the pharmacist what your best bet is with the pills you have. Good Luck

Well, the day has arrived and here I sit at 12:30 am unable to sleep. I'm not nervous as I know God has this whole thing under condtrol. My surgery is scheduled for 8:30 am. Please hold me up in prayer today and as soon as I am able I will post to sing the praises of God. Love and Blessings to each of you, Susan

Greetings: Well, some of you will probably remember me. I was supposed to be banded on the 11th of April. It didn't happen due to human error in the surgeons office. I now have an approval letter in my happy little hand for the surgery from my insurance company. I have been rescheduled for Friday, June 6th. I was so disappointed I needed to take a break, hence I haven't been on for the past 30 days. I am glad you are all doing well and I will be praying for each of you. Blessings, Susan

Hey there Christian Sisters and Brothers: As you all know my surgery got cancelled this past friday. My sister-in-law flew here from Utah to be my nurse so obviously it was disappointing when she got here and I gave her my news. Sunday she went to church with my husband and me and wow did the three of get blessed. I have never prayed with my sister in law before and we had the opportunity for the three of us to hold hands and pray for our families, spouses,grandchildren,children,in-laws etc. It was amazing! I probably would not have gone to church on Sunday with my surgery on Friday. It opened a door for me to witness to her. It was really moving.:huh2: Praying for you all. Have a Blessed day!

Sharon: I haven't been banded yet. I was suppose to have my surgery last Friday, but it got cancelled at the last minute. But from everything I've read says to eat adequate protien. Are you getting 60-80 gms of protien/day? Godd luck and I'm gonna pray that the Lord will take your hunger away. Susan

I want to thank each of you for your prayers today. Unfortunately, my surgery got cancelled at the last minute. Someone in the surgeons office did not ever petition my insurance company for authorization. So, yesterday was the first my insurance company had heard that I even wanted surgery. So, the request went to the insurance company today! They said they might get the final authorization some time this week, so I am tentatively on the schedule for next friday the 18th. When the surgeon's office was talking to me, they said, you are really taking this well. I replied back, I'm 55 and the Lord is in control of it, not me,not you or the insurance company. I said when the time is ready, the Lord will see that everything comes together.

Well, I was supposed to have my surgery tomorrow, 11th. Not happening now. Insurance took to long for approval so now I'm on for the 18th.

Hey fellow Christians, my daughter and I attended a Beth Moore seminar this past weekend. All I can say is WOW. She was great. Well I am waiting for my surgery on Friday. I'm scheduled to be done around 1 pm. Can't wait. Thank you all for your prayers. '

I hope everything went well for you yesterday. Post when you can to let us know how you're doing. I'm praying for you today.

Wow, thanks so much for sharing. I am having my surgery on the 11th at 1 pm. I am excited. To everyone having surgery tomorrow, Thursday and Friday, you are in my prayers. Can someone tell me how to get the April Avengers thingy ma bobbie on my screen?

Hello everyone, how have the April people been doing? I am having my surgery or Friday around 1 pm. I've been thinking about people everyday this month and saying a prayer each day for people being banded that day. Well, almost everyday. Blessings, Susan

Hello fellow christians: I am being banded this Friday! Please keep me in your prayers. I have a peace and calm about this and know it's the right thing for me to do. God is an awsome God! I'll post on Saturday and let you all know how I'm doing. My surgery isn't until around 1 oclock in the afternoon. I'm assuming I won't be home until early evening on Friday. Peace, Susan:thumbup:

Greetings everyone, I am Susan and I live in Baltimore,Maryland. I am a hospice nurse (I love my job). I have 3 children, 34,30,29 and I have 4 beautiful granddaughters and the most wonderful husband. I am being banded on April 11th and I am very excited about it. :thumbup: Susan

You are amazing, posting already. I go on 4/11 and as everyone else, I hope mine is as easy as yours was. take care of yourself and do get some rest. Susan

Wow, I am so impressed. Way to go girl. I'm having my surgery on April 11th. I hope I can post the day of surgery! Where did you get the anti gas strips? You take care and be sure to rest. Susan

Hello everyone: I would like to express my sympathies to Phyllser on the death of your Aunt. What a Blessing to have lived as long as she and your mom have. I am a hospice nurse, so I have the honor to help people go home to be with the Lord frequently. Death is not something to be feared but embraced especially if you know the Lord. I agree, God has a special plan for each of us and he is indeed in control. Phyllser, you and your family are in my prayers. I am being banded on April 11th! I can't wait. Blessings to each of you, Susan

Hey April Avengers, we're looking good! You will all be in my prayers as each day passes. Please post and let us know how you're doing. Well, we're all in this together. Lets hold each other up! Susan

Hope I didn't make any mistakes...If so be sure to update/fix and repost the list. April 1--Bunky1965, April 2--MissLady April 3--GiGiRN, ebowling, alicia99 April 4--magic 1127, ColoradoChick April 5-- April 6-- April 7--davisd April 8--Carol422, CinniMae08, carol4784 April 9--Natasha, bft33, lizalee April 10-Turler, , cadencemarch April 11-Lynne (countingthedays), tatt2, LisaB411,Susan{livn4jesus} April 12- April 13- April 14- DaNieLLe (Dshea8285) April 15-Chilly April 16-nurse7263, Bea1128 April 17-Johnst027 April 18-Astrid(scarlettbegonia),JennyLynn, April 19 April 20 April 21 April 22 - Pat (Tricia1105), April 23 April 24-Savedbygrace April 25-bling April 26 April 27 April 28 April 29 April 30 __________________ 01/03/08-informational seminar 01/17/08-surgeon evaluation 01/31/08-psych eval 03/03/08-completed nutrition classes 03/13/08-UHC insurance approved lapband! :biggrin2: 04/09/08-surgery!

April 1-- April 2-- April 3-- April 4-- April 5-- April 6-- April 7-- April 8-- April 9---Natasha April 10 April 11-Susan{livn4jesus} April 12 April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17 April 18 April 19 April 20 April 21 April 22 April 23 April 24 April 25 April 26 April 27 April 28 April 29 April 30 __________________ 01/03/08-informational seminar 01/17/08-surgeon evaluation 01/31/08-psych eval 03/03/08-completed nutrition classes 03/13/08-UHC insurance approved lapband! :biggrin2: 04/09/08-surgery!

mayland; who did your banding? i am also from maryland. Good luck with your band, i'll be praying for you.