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oh,yea u're right.wow sorry i could'nt help.maybe someone on here . good luck!

I just had my band in yesterday and i had a large hiatal hernia repaired too.Dr. said that due to repairing that , i would have more pain in my left shoulder and neck area. It also could be build up of gas too.

hi susan, i was the 1st in surgery yesterday.i had to be there at 5:30 am and Dr.Cywes had me back by 6:30.It was done at the jax beach surgery center. Iwas back home around 11:00 am.Doing pretty good ,he said i had a large hiatal hernia that he repaired. So there was little more pain in upper chest and shoulder area.Thank god for the pain meds. I'm starting to hear the gas moving around my stomache now. wow it can make some strange noises.lol .just cant wait to get back on my feet and start working w/ my band.thanks so much for ck'ing on me.I'll k.i.t..whoo hoo i'm there now!!

Hi Chilly, i live in Jacksonville,Fl.I started my clear liquid today and crap am i hungry right now,for anything! lol Hope u're doing good w/ surgery today. ck in when u're up to it.

Hi all,my name is Tina ,from Jacksonville,Fl married 22yrs, 2 boys Chris 21 and Cason 13 yrs old. I have 3 spoiled Rottis and 1cat. I'm a hairdresser but at this time not working. My band date is April 17th.Couple more days to go,,can't wait!!

WOW,I'm on Thursday too..I'm kinda freakin out a little.I'd drink a whole bottle of wine right now BUt better not.LOL. Where is everyone from .I'm in JAx,FL.

honestly,haven't tried them yet,for i'm being banded this thursday but i've heard alot of talk on here about the fruit punch ones. I bought 4 .They're around $2.50 or less each.

They look little shooters..

Hi,i found them at ""GNC but im in Jax,Fl.

Hey I know what u mean about the stomache thing.Mine has been in knots. I'm thinking its nerves. I'm being banded Thursday in jax,Fl. Its all I can think about.I start liquids tomarrow. Not looking forward to that, but at least only 2 days.I know some is 2 wks ,,WOW,,the low carb was tough enough 4 me. Hats off to the ones who had liquids longer!! so ready to begin my new life!

WOW,Chilly good luck tomarrow.Everything will go great.Mine is Thursday the 17th.I start liquids tomarrow.A huge week for both of us.Please let us know how u're doing afterwards.Best of luck...Tina

Hi everyone, I was wondering where everyone had gone as well. Well Thursday will be here before i know it the 17th is my band date.Man, am i getting nervous. I start my liquid only tomarrow.This is all i can think about,I'm so ready ..but I'm kinda scared of the change.I'm going out today to pick up some last minute things that i may need.i'm having it done at the Surgery Center on 3rd St. by Dr.Cywes.Not sure what time yet .We just moved to Callahan so it wont be too bad getting there.

Hi everyone ,I'm scheduled for the 17th and I'm on low carb now and then 2 days liquid b4 surgery.Started low carb thurs and i have bad headaches.Guess I'm not use to it yet,and I feel hungery and all I want is like chips and stuff like that.I guess the carb addition really had a hold on me.I'm gonna fight that old devil.lol .Keep strong April Advengers!!!!

I haven't seen the liver pics yet .they said he'll show them at post op appt. So that will be on the 9th.Pretty eye opening huh? I am so ready for the 17th to get here.oh, and Katie, I like the low carb site that u posted.I saved it in faves.

Hey everyone,I had my appt. w/ Dr.C and it was a group meeting. It was pretty cool ,but he wasn't happy w/ us though.He said we could do better.Soooo here I am today gonna take off and start walking and I got outside my drive and stepped in a hole and twisted my ankle,what a bummer.Its starting to bruise a little but should be good in a couple days .Dr C's speech really got to me and made me want this even more.I like how he gets inside of u're head and makes u think different, as for me anyways. hope all has a good weekend and enjoy the sun!

Hi KB, No I'm self pay here.I wish i had insurance to cover it but I took out a loan w/ my bank.This is my new car! lol.I didn't have a group meeting .Tomarrow a 9am I have an appt. not sure if it is that or not.I got to skip some steps since i didn't have to jump through insurance hoops.from my 1st appt. to my surgery date is about 2 mo.My pre-op appt is Apr 9th. I am starting the low carb thing today,boy is that one gonna be tough for a while ,but i can do it (fingers crossed)..

Hi all,I'm being banded on April 17th, boy am i getting nervous.My mind is going in so many directions right now.I'm excited too.Worried too,hoping i can handel the mind part of it ,cus i know it's gonna take time to let the food addict go. but i'm ready for a new way of life.just looking to see if others felt the same at one time or another.oh, Dr.C is my doc too.

I second the Avengers too,my date is set for 4-17.Can't wait.I'm also self pay and mine will cost me right at 15,ooo. That also includes one yr post op. w/ fills and appts. .After the first yr ,every yr after is $500.00 per yr for fills. I thought about Mexico also,because of the cost. I know it's a biggie but I think I'm worth it! I know we always put our families 1st and ourselves last and a little bit of me feels kinda guilty for spending that amount of money on myself. Then I say that i'm doin it for myself and for them too. Does anyone share the same thoughts? in jacksonville,fl...

My Doc has one week adkins and 2 day liquid. wow 2 wk liquid that's alot! I'm also self pay .

Hi,everyone ,WOW now it is starting to feel real ,since i got a date. i'm getting butterflies and a little worried about failing.but i want this more than anything.i will be banded by Dr.Cywes in jax,fl.:thumbup:

:smile:I have my 1st visit tomarrow w/ Dr.Cywes in jax,fl.I haven't met him yet but have heard good things about him.I'm excited and kinda scared too.But I'm ready! Tina