Laurinda

I had to go through all that too! It goes faster then you think!

I was banded on Jan 16th. At first things were tight but BOOM not so much now and I am HUNGRY. Doc said I would most likely gain weight waitng on my first fill. This makes me sad. I get my first fill Feb 21!

Good morning all! I just stopped by this here 40's forum to say howdy and see how we are all doing? It is COLD here <north Florida> and kinda a hang in the house kinda day. I am feeling pretty dang good this morning (Got my band on the 16th) and I am so ready to start back to work tomorrow, I am kinda bored. I think I will move onto the food portion of this board and look for new and exciting things I can put in a blender! Last night I made black bean soup and it was VERY good! I made that and corn bread for my family and I blended some for me. It was perfect for the cool weather! Whatever ya'll do today remember to have a little fun! ~Peace~ Laurinda :biggrin:

You my dear will be fine! Yes it's hard but as each day passes it really does seem to get better!

A little sweet yes but if you add a little more water like you said I think it is nice. :biggrin:

Morning Cerrin!!! If you can trade on this board I think it is an awesome idea!!!!!!! The homeless was just a suggestion for anyone that ended up with clothes they could not do anything with :biggrin:

Howdy all! I hope this post finds everyone doing well! I was just checking in on all those who got the band so far this month! How are you feeling? Getting any better? When do you plan to go back to work? I had my band put on Jan. 16th and I think I feel the best today that I have so far :biggrin:. I am going back to work tomorrow but only half days the first two. Thought I would ween myself back into it. I go back and see my doctor on Thursday and I can't wait! I want him to give me the thumbs up on driving again!!! I hope ya'll have a wonderful day out there! Stay warm <brrrr> and will chat soon! Peace to you and yours ~Laurinda~

You are gonna do awesome!!! :biggrin: It feels good to move forward!

If your still looking for something to do with your old clothes and for whatever reason things don't work on the board, here's an idea. I work with a local church gathering clothes for the homeless. WOMEN'S PLUS SIZE clothing are ALWAYS NEEDED!!! Find a church or a shelter to donate to. :biggrin:

They told me to use whey at the hospital. Lord knows there is so many kinds out there.

One day a a time guys, One day at a time! We are doing great! Ya knowI never had bandages or anything. I had stitches inside and glue on the outside! <glue creeped me out too> But I have been able to shower since day one so cool beans! :tongue:

The food bill may be less but how about those supplements? LOL

HI <wave> My name is Laurinda from Jax. Florida Turned 40 back in Sept. I still have mixed emotions over that one. I have a son that will graduate high school this year and a daughter who's a freshman. I am realy excited about moving forward and making time for mom <ME!>

Hey Paulareegt! Florida here :tongue: How are you doing?

I had no driving restrictions BUT I can understand why (I haven't driven yet) I "feel" pretty good but I have gotten light headed and dizzy. I think it's because of lack of calories <shrug>

HEY Saleel22! I am tired alot and really thought I would be over it by now. I go back and see the surgeon Thursday for my one week check-up and I am gonna find out how dang long this should last! :tongue: I am a night owl too and went back to work today sooooo we shall see how I am tomorrow <laughing> Lordie one day at a time!

NORMAL!!!! I was ready then not every other hour it seemed before I went but things went smooth and I am SOOOOO glad I did it!!! Good-Luck to you! You will do awesome!!

Karen my dear you will do awesome! I too was nervous and scared etc but it was no where near as bad as I let myself work it up to be! One day at a time missy!

Howdy Teresa! I do live in Jax. I really,really like Dr. Chappano. He has such good bedside manner and wit! I go back and see him Thursday for my one week check -up. Gosh one week? Is that all? I went back to work today,half day. I feel pretty good but a little sore and still so tired. But One day at a time I reckon! Hope all is going well for you!

Hey Teresa! Dr. Chappano did my band too! I really like him!

So weird this was posted because I too was thinking along these lines!

Oh I am awesome ty! It sounded worse then what it was

<laughing> Surgery resident to funny. But my liver got in the way so maybe more would be better lol

Well Bless your heart you silly woman, it's a Southern thang not an age thang! <laughing>

I know it is very hard to wait! Keep the follow up calls going. I started my Journey Jan 2007,went through the six month diet, the paper work and all the other things insurance wanted me to do. I expected to get my band July-Sept 2007. Seems I was a big paper work shuffle! It was a YEAR later Jan. 2008 but I FINALLY got my band! Good-Luck to you! ~Laurinda~