DawnWhite

Thanks Sugarbear...I hope i am very sucessful. I do strive to be that way and i am keeping positive. Sometimes it is hard reading all these post all over the site....I think I had read enough...

I guess after cooking for my family and watching the food network allday i wanted soooooooooo bad to eat something...so i just slowly ate some crackers along with my broth...it was somewhat satisfying but i still want to eat more...I won't dare do it though... My husband was upset because i did eat a cracker, but oh well...I won't get on a scale yet because I want to be surprised after a week long of doing this again... I am kinda of sad because of what my life will be like w/o eating but i will atleast get to taste samples so i am getting over it. What i must learn is to eat things of quality that satisfy me and i will be just fine... Not much pain today but along side my port...hard to raise up out of bed with the pain,getting better.. I do better at night,not wanting to eat,afternoons are my hardest....I think it will get better,once i go back to work..

I guess after cooking for my family and watching the food network allday i wanted soooooooooo bad to eat something...so i just slowly ate some crackers along with my broth...it was somewhat satisfying but i still want to eat more...I won't dare do it though... My husband was upset because i did eat a cracker, but oh well...I won't get on a scale yet because I want to be surprised after a week long of doing this again... I am kinda of sad because of what my life will be like w/o eating but i will atleast get to taste samples so i am getting over it. What i must learn is to eat things of quality that satisfy me and i will be just fine... Not much pain today but along side my port...hard to raise up out of bed with the pain,getting better.. I do better at night,not wanting to eat,afternoons are my hardest....I think it will get better,once i go back to work..

me too Alfie...I was banded on the 23rd....I am on clear's too,but I added a small jar of baby food mixed in w/my chicken broth...so good. It went down like liquid too. I also just ate four saltine crackers really slow until they were pretty much like water...oh yeah and i am drinking lots of water too...I know i should have more water, but i am moving in the right direction...Good luck to everyon here!

Thanks for the encouraging words Sugerbear...I will follow the post op directions as far as what i am eating..I am not even hungry since the surgery but my stomach growles sometimes, and that is when i remember to eat...I do drink lots though...I can tell the next two weeks are going to be a challenge because there is not alot you can eat or drink but I didn't come this far to give up now..

Thanks Lisa, I have been walking alot and drinking lots of water and drunk some broth today too...Im making it but still a little sore in the port area only..

Thanks for mentioning the baby food because i have been adding it to everything i drink. I like the different flavors and stuff and it is not boring yet. Today i had the chicken and sweet potatoes baby food jar,the small one with half a cup of chicken broth..it was good and slightly sweet. What a difference those baby food mixers make!

I'm feeling pretty good. I am however pretty sore where the port is,and no where else. I can lay pretty much anywher,exept close to the womb where the port is...hurtful:frown:. Other than that, i feel good! I ate today some broth, mixed with a jar of babby food. Turned the liquid into sweet potatoes w/chicken...yummie:smile:. It was not thick at ll,jst felt like i was getting more in my stomach. Pretty good idea i came up with. Well be back later..

I'm feeling pretty good. I am however pretty sore where the port is,and no where else. I can lay pretty much anywher,exept close to the womb where the port is...hurtful:frown:. Other than that, i feel good! I ate today some broth, mixed with a jar of babby food. Turned the liquid into sweet potatoes w/chicken...yummie:smile:. It was not thick at ll,jst felt like i was getting more in my stomach. Pretty good idea i came up with. Well be back later..

Good luck, we both were banded yesterday...My experience was different from yours, but at any rate we both are here and it was a sucess. I posted my experience on teh blog i have created for daily planning...We should keep in touch for great support...talk to you later...

Hello Texarkana Bandsters. I was banded yesterday and it was a very great experience. I thank God I am here today w/o pain to post messages. People really like to hear about the experience first off the stands..So hear I am...I will be at the meetings as well. Can't wait to meet some of you guys...take care.

I am feeling fine. Thank you. I thought i would never get rid of the nausea feeling. I feel like i have been sliced up on my stomach but not much pain. It looks worse than it feels. I was drowsy alot because the pain meds and the nausea medicine make you sooo drowsy, so all i did yesterday was sleep. The surgery was so quick and I was home by 10am and i was the third paitent banded and the last. So that was really quick. It took me all day/night to drink or should i say sip 4 to 6 oz of water. Still not hungry but this morning i drunk half a glass of slim fast and then the other just a few minutes ago. I am actually going to the restroom losts,(i guess because of the IV)...I think i am doing pretty well. My mouth stays dry though because of the nausea patch behind my ear. Today is a really better day though. It's still kinda tender when sitting down and getting up and I walk like something is stuck in my butt..(smile)...Well i must lay down to get some more rest now...I am excited about my future and thanks for the prayers and comments...be back tomorrow.

OMG!! I am getting ready to do it. I am so ready and so excited and mighty anxious! Everyone wish me luck and happiness filled with healthness!

Hello Everyone! Sorry i couldn't come on yesterday but all i did pretty much was sleep and sip water. I didn't have much gas but i was really nausea and it was a very uncomfortable thing, let me tell you. I seem to not be able to find a comfortale position in the bed either. I just basically placed two pillows high and one folder under me and then i could feel some comfort. I am feeling alot better this morning and no nausea feelings either. I have no regrets and I am not even hungry either! I did drink this morning something cold and nto warm and it was a good change from yesterday. I have a cup of tea sitting next to me and i will drink that too. I was told to only have room temperture until the nausea and then i could have hot/cold. This is clear liquids for the first two weeks. Not bad when looking at the list...Any way i think walking around in my house and going back/forth the the restroom has done me some good. Good luck to everyone and for reading my post. It's not that bad, but prepared to feel a little discomfort and a little pain, especially wearing those ted stocking.. Talk to you guys later, Gateyboo

Hello Everyone! Sorry i couldn't come on yesterday but all i did pretty much was sleep and sip water. I didn't have much gas but i was really nausea and it was a very uncomfortable thing, let me tell you. I seem to not be able to find a comfortale position in the bed either. I just basically placed two pillows high and one folder under me and then i could feel some comfort. I am feeling alot better this morning and no nausea feelings either. I have no regrets and I am not even hungry either! I did drink this morning something cold and nto warm and it was a good change from yesterday. I have a cup of tea sitting next to me and i will drink that too. I was told to only have room temperture until the nausea and then i could have hot/cold. This is clear liquids for the first two weeks. Not bad when looking at the list...Any way i think walking around in my house and going back/forth the the restroom has done me some good. Good luck to everyone and for reading my post. It's not that bad, but prepared to feel a little discomfort and a little pain, especially wearing those ted stocking..:redface: Talk to you guys later, Gateyboo

Good Luck Dazzle..

I was feeling really nausea yesterday but i feel alot better today. I even was able to drink some water and clear liquids. Don't really have much gas though. I do however seem to not get comfortable in the bed and those ted stockings are so uncomfortable...but i won't complain too much because i made it through..Thank God! I am really on my way. i can even tell that my hands are shrinking and i can even actually wear my wedding ring now! Yea...take care everyone

Thank you very much.

OMG!! I am getting ready to do it. I am so ready and so excited and mighty anxious! Everyone wish me luck and happiness filled with healthness!

What store did you get that from? It sounds pretty awesome! I would love to try some?

Okay so I went to a football party on yesterday and couldn't resist some the the goodies they had there. I ate and paid for it early this morning. Now trust me I have'nt eaten anything fried or sweet or even carbonated in a long while, but my body couldn't take it at ALL! I hope i can say, I was on teh porcelain devil at 4 this morning until about 6 in the morning, off/on! My body is wrecking and upchucking and i know now i can't EVER eat that stuff EVER! I really paid for it, yes i did. I am done with that stuff! Thank God he gave me a small piece of what it will be like, If i try to eat that after being banded. I HAVE LEARNED MY LESSON... I STILL AM A GIANT FAN THOUGH...WHAT A GOOOOOOD GAME!

Okay so I went to a football party on yesterday and couldn't resist some the the goodies they had there. I ate and paid for it early this morning. Now trust me I have'nt eaten anything fried or sweet or even carbonated in a long while, but my body couldn't take it at ALL! I hope i can say, I was on teh porcelain devil at 4 this morning until about 6 in the morning, off/on! My body is wrecking and upchucking and i know now i can't EVER eat that stuff EVER! I really paid for it, yes i did. I am done with that stuff! Thank God he gave me a small piece of what it will be like, If i try to eat that after being banded. I HAVE LEARNED MY LESSON... I STILL AM A GIANT FAN THOUGH...WHAT A GOOOOOOD GAME!

This is true but I guess they base it on how they think your liver should be. I am two days away...yea!

Today i went for my pre-op testing and I had lost 11lbs since the 9th of Jan. I am so excited because I knew it was a huge hurdle for me. I mean I still have four days to go drinking these liquids, but atleast it's getting better and you can actually see some progress. I feel very good about myself and what i have achieved and it helps me stay motivated. I did however eat half an apple today along with my protein shake. It was sooooooo good and juicy:cool2:. My oldest daughter quickly reminded me that apples were a "no-no"! Whatever!! So my surgery is the 24th and I am not so scared anyone just anxious. I woke up three times this morning and was kind of nervous for the visit. I had no idea along with my insurance I would be paying for this band $950.00. Now some might say,(who self-paid), that way am I even bringing this up. Well I must because I want others to know that my hospital room is a $500 deposit and my co-pay for the surgery was $450....WOW be prepared for this fees...Well everyone i must go...talk later- gatey boo...I am on my waaayyyyyyy.

Today i went for my pre-op testing and I had lost 11lbs since the 9th of Jan. I am so excited because I knew it was a huge hurdle for me. I mean I still have four days to go drinking these liquids, but atleast it's getting better and you can actually see some progress. I feel very good about myself and what i have achieved and it helps me stay motivated. I did however eat half an apple today along with my protein shake. It was sooooooo good and juicy:cool2:. My oldest daughter quickly reminded me that apples were a "no-no"! Whatever!! So my surgery is the 24th and I am not so scared anyone just anxious. I woke up three times this morning and was kind of nervous for the visit. I had no idea along with my insurance I would be paying for this band $950.00. Now some might say,(who self-paid), that way am I even bringing this up. Well I must because I want others to know that my hospital room is a $500 deposit and my co-pay for the surgery was $450....WOW be prepared for this fees...Well everyone i must go...talk later- gatey boo...I am on my waaayyyyyyy.