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I agree someone is listening and I think you should tell your Dr exactly what you wrote here .. That is why we all have the band we can't do it ourself ..We need this tool ... You are going to make it you just wait and see ...

You have so much support right here.. You take care and prayers will be going out big time for you ... A brand new way of life and a so much better one...

Heartache is the worst but it will go away ... Terri Doodle said it so well ..Don't give him your power anymore ..You are single on to a new life and it is just going to get better and better ... Hang in there and no we are all thinking of you .

I tried this tonight with peas ..It was so good... Keep the recipes coming .. It so helps to have varity..Thank-you again .

I agree watch this after the surgery .. Then let anyone say this is the easy way out..

Absolutely loved your story ..I am still laughing about the twins .. Keep posting and Congratulations to you both ...

EEyore, Of all the posts I look for yours first ... I am so proud of you .Like Favorite said you kept focused and kept going.. This pain will stop and you will have a better life .. I promise you that .. Each day you are going to feel stronger .Take care and know there are so many of us out there that are praying and pulling for you ..

I am gonna try this tomorrow for sure ..Also going to put in the peas..Great ideas thank-you so much .

Baboom I will totally be thinking of you ..The time will go by fast and before you know it it will be done ..

Beamer you Rock... So happy you are past the rough stuff and on to a brand new way of living .. It is so exciting ... Keep us posted .

Great advise.. I too have HBP and my Dr has me monitoring my pressure twice a day .. Then he has a chart how much meds I need to take from the results. This absolutley needs to be monitored my a Dr not a nurse who doesn't know your history ..Tread carefully and take care .

Congrats to both of you ... It will be over before you realize it started .. Take care and do exactly what they tell you ... Heal Heal Heal ...

Guess I can't skip the fill ... Thank-you though for the warning I will keep my eyes shut .. I was wondering how they find the prot as I can't feel it yet.. I am doing ok with the hunger.. I keep a lot of protein in my meals and I think that helps a lot.. I also sip sip sip ... I am following the rules like they will arrest me if I don't behave ... One more goal and that is to get through my first fill and I will be a true bander.. How are you and how are things going ?? When do you go back to Dr D? I am crossing my fingers for you and will say a big prayer too .. You are really brave ..

Lee Lee I am 60 and just had my surgery on the 19th... Got through it just fine... I have already lost 20 lbs and even that much has made me feel better .. I was reading the suggestions above and you can move it still girl ..Take baby steps and you are going to feel fabulous you just wait and see ..

I have to say also ..Thank-you so much for sharing... I am new to banding and it helped so much to hear of your journey ..

Great question.. I was wondering the same thing ....

Thank-you SElaine... I spoke of you yesterday at my appointment.. It was all good... I am finally figuring out to get around now on this site.. I love hearing all the news .. Hey how are the fills .Havent' experienced that yet ... After the surgery and the Levonox shots hopefully fills will be a breeze.

For all you to be banders with WLIA ..All I can say is you are in great hands ... I went to my first post op appt yesterday and the staff just makes you feel so important and you are never rushed . I can't say enough about Dr. DeBarros .He answers every question and Mike the dietician is right there for any questions ..I don't know Dr Orris that well only met him once but he too is so professional and helpful in everyway . Even my incisions are hardly noticeable except for the bruising .. Congrats on your new adventure .It goes fast and you are going to feel so much better . Keep us posted .

I also had the glue and it is healing wonderfully.. Like the previous writer my gall bladder scares are still visible but these are going to be hardly noticeable (LATER)

you both will be in my prayers.. It will go fast and before you know it you will be in band land .. I was scared too ..This is a huge step but a wonderful one ..Take care and post often

Just had to say ..I tried this recipe and love it ..Plus a good way of getting in our Protein ..Thank-you for the info ..I am eating it now..

I didn't have to have one and was banded the 19th of May .. We are the same age ..

My heart is broken for you ... Iwish you could find someone to ehlp you when you get home ... I think you should tell your Dr about your loss and if this is a good time to pursue this ... Your pain of loss will go away .. I am so so sorry and you are totally in my prayers .. Yes we have all had that hurt and a pain you can't take anything to ease it but time .. but it will go away and you will be so happy again . Talk to your Dr...

Glad to hear I am not the only one afraid of needles.. Just finished having the Levonox for 11 days in the stomach so I guess I can do the fill too.. It really helps to hear it isn't that bad.. Thank-you for the info it really really helps .

So glad you will be joining us ... and great to hear you love your new band ..It really helps some of us just getting ours. I too am a military wife .Husband now retired from the military but it is still in our blood .. Keep posting !!!!