jojomyster

Hello all fellow December bandsters. I am happy to say that I am down 30 lbs since the 1st of Dec. (had to do liquid diet before sugery). BMI down 5 points. The only problem I have is a lump (size of a racquetball) under the main incision that gets tender once in awhile. Doc isnt worried, he says its just scar tissue forming. Im hungry sometimes, but I agree with Dawn NH...MILK HELPS! I wish everyone luck in the following year, and newbies...hang in there...it gets alot better soon!

1. What does your handle mean? My aunt started calling me jojomyster, so it just stuck with me. 2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read? "1st to die" by James Patterson 3. What do you do for a living? Medical Assistant for 2 Internal Medicine docs. 4. For what in your life are you most grateful? It HAS to be my family. They are the greatest support group ever. 6. One word to describe yourself? MILD 7. One word others use to describe you? WILD 8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you? Hands down, they have to be better than me...I need the challange! 9. Favorite movie? Favorite show? There are soooooo many favorite movies...favorite show anything to do with forensic pathology...facinates me. 10. Something unusual about yourself? the day I was born we were hit by a train on the way to the hospital.

Im going on my second week of liquids. I have been drinking milk, juice (baby juice), crystal light, water..but also having sugar free jello and pudding. It hasnt been that bad really.

<p>Hello bandsters</p> <p> </p> <p>I have one question for you all...what is a normal weight loss for the 1st week after surgery. I lost 13 pounds...isnt that too much to lose in one week?</p> p.s. how do I update my ticker? (sorry, new at this)

Hello Nursemom and Dawn I too was banded on 12-13-05. I have had the gurgling, burping, hiccups...you name it. I am taking it SLOW to drink, it takes me anywhere from 1/2 hour to 45 minutes to drink 1/2 cup of liquid. They told me if i drink too fast it can come back up...and i hate to vomit. But I am feeling pretty good. My first post op doctors appointment is tomorrow, and I cant wait to go on the scale...wait...did I just say that? Good luck to all and have a great holiday!!