cathychatts

:party:Jazzy Junes! Count 227 * New members as of today in green There are a bunch of people this week! You will do great! Check in ASAP and you are in our thoughts and prayers! June 11 Surgery Call! Your up! :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever :thumbup:13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63, Kizzie :thumbup: 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ :thumbup: 20 alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter :thumbup:23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki, Kiki220 :thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u :thumbup:27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab :thumbup: 28 KPA88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee TOTAL 227 (WOW) :grouphug: Home on the couch :couch2: and BANDED!:party: I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL OK Since I was banded, I realize we need longer on the couch! LOL 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran, Banded2gether 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin, mekadig :behindsofa: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG, livn4jesus :couch2:9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me :couch2: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Angelshere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85, justforme, cfuture88

I wanted to pop :wink2:in here and say I am doing well. I have slept a lot! Like others I have mucho GAS! :rolleyes2:Rumbles around about 20-30 minutes after I have my "liquid" meal, then turns into diarrea. I can handle it though!:party: I get very hungry and go drink protein and then some water. I can't take the pain meds :crying:so I just use Tylenol and know I will be better off for it. Lucky I can handle pain easily. I am open for suggestions on the phase 2 diet. I a getting really hungry. I go to my post op on Friday and hope the Doc will let me have mushies! THanks for the support! Sounds like everyone is doing well!:party:

Thinking of you all as you recover! Check in ASAP! to let us know how yu are doing! Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me

:cool2:Jazzy Junes! Count 225 * New members as of today in green There are a bunch of people this week! You will do great! Check in ASAP and you are in our thoughts and prayers! Calling all June 10TH people, the doctor is waiting! :scared2: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Angelshere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85, justforme, cfuture88 :crying: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy :wub: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever :smile:13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick :clap: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb :clap: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk :clap: 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63 :clap: 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ :clap: 20 alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter :clap:23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed :smile2: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki :crying: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u :glare:27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab :glare: 28 KPA88 :drool: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee TOTAL 225 (WOW) :smile: Home on the couch :sleep: and BANDED!:cool2: I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL OK Since I was banded, I realize we need longer on the couch! LOL 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran, Banded2gether 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin, mekadig :tongue2: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG, livn4jesus :sleep:9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me

My surgery was Friday, June 6. :cool: I was to be at the hospital at 8 am and arrived right on time.:smile: I had to wait a few minutes while they cleaned a room for me.:glare: I knew I was to be the 3rd surgery of the day for Dr. Kramer. He was being proctored by Dr. Jamie Ponce for the new Realize Band. There were two men before me, (erv, a member here was right before me.) So much for ladies first! :glare: For reasons unknown to me my surgery was an hour late. :scared2: I was scheduled for 9:30 and it was 10:30 before they came to get me. :smile: That really made me antsy! :willy_nilly:I kept thinking they forgot about me, I had already sent my daughter and two grandchildren to the waiting room so I was alone in my holding pattern. :eek6:I said a few prayers :pray2:and thought about the days ahead. The nurse who checked me in was doing her 6 month diet to qualify for full bypass. :cool2: She was very interested in me and supportive, but could not resist telling me and my family about a woman who was in the intensive care unit:yikes: after having bypass and not complying to the diet. I thought to myself, "she should have been banded.":hand: The story upset my daughter, :scared:but I just blew it off and said I was a very compliant person and I would do exactly as my doctor said. :clap: I finally made it into the pre-op waiting area and the anaesthesiologist started my IV:rolleyes2:. I have very deep veins and they are small, :crying:plus I was a little dehydrated so his first attempt caused him to "blow a valve" :clap:(his words) so I got stuck twice. :tongue2: The meds they put in really stung and burned, but it soon was not an issue! :sleep: I remember going into the OR and Dr. Kramer speaking to me and asking me what I was having done. I told him "gastric banding":wink2: and he said something and that was lights out! :Yawn: I woke up in the recovery room and two nurses were helping another patient, one asked me about my pain scale, :unsure:and I remembered telling the admit nurse that I wanted pain meds when my level was at 5. :smile2: So I said my pain was at 6! :biggrin2: LOL I wanted to be sure to get enough! I stayed there for a while, I don't know how long, but I wanted to leave when they came to get me. :mad2: I was anxious to see my family. :wub: When they got me to my room, my BF:tt1: was there and I was glad to see him. My DD and GS AND GD had gone out for awhile, (the kids had gotten restless, :boxing_smiley:understandable). The BF was sweet and very helpful. My sweet sister :Angel_anim:showed up and my DD came back to the room. I was ready to go potty as soon as they got me to the room, and since I went so quickly they immediately ordered my swallow test. :drool: Erv (a member here) :ear:was in the next room and was ready to go home, he said he heard them getting me ready. :seeya: I don't remember much about the ride :car:to the lab for that, but the radiologist was there so he was able to verify the results immediatley. After that they were ready to get rid of me. :clap: I was ready to go home. So my BF drove me home, he is 6'4" and strong, :woot:I felt safer with him. LOL I got home and got into my bed and was good to go! My sister went to the pharmacy to get my pain meds and Ykes!:jaw: They gave me Lortab that has codine! That is the bad part of my story! :huh2: I felt a little sick in the hospital :cryin:when they gave me the pain meds, but I didn't say anything about it. When I took the dose at home, it really felt nauseated. :puke: I took a look at the pharmacy sheet and could not believe :glare:they had given me something with codine in it! I guess they ask you at least a hundred thousand times what you are allergic to! :clap: I always told them Codine and what it did to me and even codine variants effect me. I am sure it was an oversight. But, give me a break! :wub: I called the number they gave me and I go the doc on call. I told him about my trouble and he said I would have to come back into the emergency room to get different pain meds! :mad3: I was not about to do that! Then he said, buy this time I would do just fine with tylenol.:clap: (how did he know my pain?) Thank goodness I do have a high tresshold of pain. I did continue with liquid Tylenol ( a full bottle in 2 days). But I think I have passed the bad part.:cool2: I stayed in bed most of the day on Saturday the 7th and slept most of the time. :sleep: I was up some on Sunday and did take a trip to the grocery store to walk a little. :bolt: That was good for me! OH, when my bowels woke up on Sunday morning it was the trotts for me! I still have some diarrea. So stay close to a potty!:wink: On Sunday, I took a shower :bathbaby:and removed my bandages. I am kinda a whimp when it comes to cuts on myself,:sad: so I felt a little weak in the knees when I saw where I was cut, but it isn't bad. Looks like 4 little bullet holes :biggrin:and one incision abut 2" where the port is. BTW, the port is what hurts :confused2:the most! It grabs whenever I move. I still have some pain in between my shoulder blades and I kinda feel like I need to burp! :crying: Today, I am spending the day alone at home. :biggrin2: I have watered my plants on the deck and now writing this. :rose: I feel much better. My doc said I needed to be off work for 2 weeks:cool2:, but I will have a total of 10 days with weekends included. :cool2: I think that will be enough. I don't know how those who returned to work in two days did it. :mellow:Cheers to them! I will go back to work (I teach at a career college) and work for a week and then we get a 2 week break. So that works out perfectly! As far as what I am eating.... nothing! :wink2: I am drinking liquid protein and have had a little tomato soup, sf jello and sf popsicles. I have gotten sick of sweet taste and drinking only clear water. :smile: The hunger is not bad and getting less every day. I have lost 14 lbs :smilewinkgrin:since my pre-op doctor's visit. So I am on the road down! :crying: Good luck to all of you and ask if you want to know anything. :clap:

This is a good idea:thumbup:, it is hard to find the post mixed up with all the others. I will be happy to share my surgery story, but it will have to wait until tomorrow. I went to the grocery store with my DD today and it wore me out, but I needed to walk. I will have a long story tomorrow! Promise!

:party:Jazzy Junes! Count 224 * New members as of today in green Ok! Everything is ready in OR for the people on the 9th! :thumbup:There is an "IV cocktail" waiting the recovery ROOM on me! lol Good Luck and you are in our PRAYERS! 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Angelshere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85, justforme, cfuture88 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy :smile2: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever 13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick :sad: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, minieg, cjb :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63 :thumbup: 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ :thumbup: 20 alliemorris73 :thumbup:23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, makie, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki :thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u :thumbup:27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab :thumbup: 28 KPA88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee TOTAL 224 (WOW) Home on the couch :couch2: and BANDED!:party: I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL OK Since I was banded, I realize we need longer on the couch! LOL 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran, Banded2gether 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67 :couch2: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin, mekadig :couch2: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG

So sorry 1000words! I hope you get it straight soon and get to go ahead with the banding soon! Sorry about the misspell angelshere I'll fix Welcome Tazmin and Banded2gether

CPSimonton yur on the list. I must have caught you on one of my June Bug fishing trips! LOL Welcome and good luck!

Good luck to all of you Monday Bandsters! I will keep you in my thougts and prayers! You will be great!

Isopure is fine, I got some new Whey Liquid protein bullets at GNC. They are 3 oz tubes and I take 1 oz at a time. The 3 oz have 42 gr of protein and 0 sugar and 0 fat. They go down easy and take care of the hunger. They look like koolaid.

You really need :thumbup: heating pad :sleep:Liquid Tylenol :smile2:Ice chips :cool2:crystal light :wink2:lip balm :closedeyes:sf jello, yogurt, sf pudding :wink_smile:liquid protein :thumbup::unsure:and that is about it for the first 3 days.

If I had not had Extra Strength Liquid Tylenol I could not have made it! My pain meds had codine in it and it makes me sick. I told them over and over that I had allergic reaction to codine and they mindlessly gave it to me anyway. So be prepared to be proactive at the hospital. They really do mess up some. The Tylenol I got a Walmart was OTC and near all the other tylenol. I did have to ask for help to find it. Good luck on your surgery! you will do great!

Hang in the Futr Little Debbie. It will happen! Good luck!

Maria: I got the Protein bullets at GNC they are called New whey come in several flavors and 0 sugar and 0 fat but 42 grams of protein. I am kinda sore and gassy tonight. Not talking pain meds, and doing ok. Just very tired. Hope to feel better tomorrow.

:party:Jazzy Junes! Count 223 * New members as of today in green Ok! Everything is ready in OR for the people on the 9th! :thumbup:There is an "IV cocktail" waiting the recovery ROOM on me! lol Good Luck and you are in our PRAYERS! :thumbup:9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, 1000words, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV (glad you found us before your surgery Welcome!) :thumbup: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85(never too late to find a new June bug:wink2:), justforme, cfuture88 :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever :thumbup:13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, minieg, cjb :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63(moved from the 20th) :thumbup: 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ :thumbup: 20 alliemorris73 (so sorry allie, Rhonda got bumped up to the 18th with KathyStrick, who was alone for a long time. maybe someone will join you soon!) :thumbup:23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed (moved from 13) :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, makie, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki :thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u :thumbup:27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab :thumbup: 28 KPA88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee TOTAL 223 (WOW) Home on the couch :couch2: and BANDED!:party: I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL OK Since I was banded, I realize we need longer on the couch! LOL 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67 :couch2: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin, mekadig :couch2: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG

:party:Jazzy Junes! Count 216 * New members as of today in green Ok! Everything is ready in OR for the people on the 9th! :thumbup:There is an "IV cocktail" waiting the recovery ROOM on me! lol Good Luck and you are in our PRAYERS! :thumbup:9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, 1000words, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV (glad you found us before your surgery Welcome!) :thumbup: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85(never too late to find a new June bug:wink2:), justforme :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever :thumbup:13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink, JTRMom, SofiaBell :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929 :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I :thumbup: 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63, alliemorris73 (glad you joined rhondawoods, she was lonely) :thumbup:23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, makie, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki :thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u :thumbup:27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab :thumbup: 28 KPA88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee TOTAL 212(WOW) Home on the couch :couch2: and BANDED!:party: I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL OK Since I was banded, I realize we need longer on the couch! LOL 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67 :couch2: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin, mekadig :couch2: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv

I am offically a member of the bandsters! I am so glad to be on the other side. I had surgery on the 6th at 10:30 and was home by 5:00. It was pretty uneventful! I am doing good, just the port pain and gas between the shoulders. I am walking about every 30 minutes and not taking the pain meds. They gave me Lortab and it has codine in it (I told them it made me sick) so I decided I would just go with liquid Tylenol and it works fine. I am sipping every 30 minutes or so and had about 3 oz of protien bullet. Thanks Janet for the support. I am so ready to get on with this new life!

Hello I was banded yesterday and feeling pretty good! So happy to be on the filp side of surgery! As far as the weight ins for the 24 months. I think one is all that is needed. One doctor's notes of the weight. It wouldn't hurt to show a yo-yoo in weight over a few years. They look at that as the need for the band to help control your weight and that you try to diet. Good luck! it is so worth it. As far as the weight at the surgeon's office, they try to help you qualify. So don't mention it and they don't ask. Good luck

Yep Erv! :thumbup: I did have my swallow :thumbup: test about that time! My surgery was delayed by an hour, was that your fault? So glad you are doing well! :thumbup: I am too! I had a bit of a restless :thumbup: night, up about every 2 hours to potty. The Lortab isn't agreeing with me too well. :thumbup: It makes me feel a little sick at my stomach. I have problems with things like that. So I will use liquid Tylenol today. :coo3l: I also have a pain between my shoulder blades (the abdominal gas). They say it is best to just walk that off! I have a lingering headache and I suppose that is from hunger and the anasthesia. I do still feel very weak and tired and will most likely sleep most of the day today. :thumbup: To my day "mates":grouphug: Kristybandy, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv -- I am so glad you are all checking in! I know you are as glad AS I am to have this behind us! To all the newbies! :thumbup: You have found the BEST support group around! Stick with us, :wink:cry on our shoulders, :Dancing_wub: rant and rave, :thumbup: jump for joy and most of all praise the Lord and :thumbup: Pray with us for this wonderful "New Beginning" We will succeed! :thumbup:

:couch2:Jazzy Junes! Count 212 * New members as of today in green Ok! Everything is ready in OR for the people on the 9th! :thumbup:There is an "IV cocktail" waiting the recovery ROOM on me! lol Good Luck and you are in our PRAYERS! :Dancing_wub:9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, 1000words, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV (glad you found us before your surgery Welcome!) :thumbup: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85(never too late to find a new June bug:wink2:) :thumbup: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever :thumbup:13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink, JTRMom :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929 :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I :thumbup: 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63, alliemorris73 (glad you joined rhondawoods, she was lonely) :thumbup:23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, makie, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie :thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy :thumbup:27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab :thumbup: 28 KPA88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee TOTAL 212(WOW) Home on the couch :smile2: and BANDED!:party: I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67 :couch2: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin, mekadig :couch2: 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv

:party:Jazzy Junes! count 206 * New members as of today in green I will update the list over the weekend! No Surgery on Saturday or Sunday! Surgery today for me and my day buddies! 6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv 9 Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, 1000words, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99 :tt2: 10 Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Anglesphere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish :smile: 11 triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy :thumbup: 12 cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever :thumbup:13 BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, Greatlyblessed, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink, JTRMom :thumbup: 16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76 :thumbup: 17 TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929 :thumbup: 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I :thumbup: 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ :thumbup: 20 Rhondawood63 :thumbup:23 Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis :thumbup: 24 Snuffy65, trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith :thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, makie :thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy :thumbup:27 TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab :thumbup: 28 KPA88 :thumbup: 30 maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee TOTAL 206 (WOW) :wink2: Home on the couch :couch2: and BANDED!:party: I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL 2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616 3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson :couch2: 4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67 :couch2: 5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin, mekadig

Welcome! I am a Jazzy June too! Check out the June 2008 thread also! There are many June Bugs there!

I am ready for surgery tomorrow! :confused: Apples: I never did find that lake house or a beach house at Walmart, KMart or Target! :thumbup: I guess if Sears doesn't have one I will just have to settle for my sister's pool. LOL I will be back soon to tell my battle stories! :wub:

Congrats to you!