JennyLynn

Yes, getting plenty of proteins... had about 60g today... no problems with the proteins at all. I was on clear fluids for a few days and just switched to mushies today.

Actually I think I am only getting one liter per day...only about half of what I need.... I will try increasing my amount and see if that helps. Thanks for the tip :tongue_smilie:

Thank you to everyone for your well wishes! The surgery came thru without any problems and I was able to come home the same day. Yes, I did have the heprin shot in the stomach....was not expecting that but It wasnt too bad.... I am feeling pretty good today. I dont like the Lortab so I am just taking tylenol cut in half and that is managing my pain pretty well. Now I guess my challenge is getting to know and learning to use my band! The surgery was the piece of cake part! :biggrin:

Aggh! I havent been banded yet and this thread is scaring me! LOL... I hate to throw up so I am hoping its not as bad as it sounds!

April 1-- April 2-- April 3-- April 4-- April 5-- April 6-- April 7-- April 8-- April 9---Natasha April 10 April 11 April 12 April 13 April 14 April 15 April 16 April 17 April 18: JennyLynn April 19 April 20 April 21 April 22 April 23 April 24 April 25 April 26 April 27 April 28 April 29 April 30

Hey AMSDERB.... I have United Healthcare.... I am so suprised how great they have been to me so far...I never expected this much support from my insurance company... especially since I just switched to this company in January! I had Healthnet before and they were just terrible! I had them for several years and decided to change...boy am I glad I did! Good luck with Dr. Blackstone...she seems wonderful. I have my Preop on April 1st....cant wait... just counting down the days. I do plan on attending her support meetings so maybe we can meet each other.

Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions.... I am concerned that I might like shopping for new clothes a little too much! Several years ago I used to love to run.... just the thought of being able to actually run again is very exciting.... hopefully running and exercise will be my new way to deal with everyday stress. I had also heard from someone that they had taken to cleaning out closets and organizing all their clutter.... I just have to find a way to be constructive and try not to think of eating..... Losing weight and having a well organized home would be just great with me!

Thank you for all your responses.... it does help. I am concerned as a close family member had gastric bypass and is now an alcoholic. I talked to him about it and he said he needed something else to replace the food. He had no counseling before or after ..... That is one advantage I have is that my insurance has also approved a years worth of counseling for me along with the surgery. I cant stand drinking so I am not worried that will be my addiction ....I think I am more scared of the feeling of having to find "something" to fill the void. Thanks for listening........:blushing:

I was coming on the boards tonight to confess my eating habits for today.... I am so glad I came across this thread....I know now I am not alone. The day started good with a slim fast for breakfast but now at the end of the night I have put away four hostess cupcakes and two cinnamon rolls ........sugar and carbs are my weakness!

I tried this tonight with feta cheese and it was delicious!!!!!!! My 11 year old son even ate it. I am a huge fan of Pesto so I had to try it....I will be making this all the time! Thanks again

Hi Everyone..... I am in April too.... my official date is April 18th.... I cant wait! I have been reading these boards for several months and they have been my saving grace! I am so excited to take the journey with you all! I am extremely lucky as my insurance approved me in one day! I feel for everyone I have read about on here that has had all the problems with their insurance companies. I am being banded by Dr Blackstone in Scottsdale Arizona. I also wanted to second the April Avengers name :tea: .... Leave it to a young one to come up with such a cool name!

:smile2:Thanks!! That helps... I am in the process of going thru all the testing right now for my band... This is such a great place to come and get your questions answered. Sounds silly but one of the things that scare me the most is the PB'ing! :thumbup:

Hi all.... this is my first post. I had a question in regards to the PB's too.... do you actually feel nauseous before you PB or does it just happen? What would the warning signs be? Thanks