bandedgirl08

:smile: I appreciate the "way to go's" that is one thing we all can use. I am going to wear my new outfit tomorrow at a family function. No one has seen me since March, so I hope they are not expecting me to be a size 2 already??? It is funny, it seems not when I talk on the phone to family and friends, they all ask, how much have you lost? even if its only been a week since I talked with them last? Ah, well give me a little time here folks... Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for the pat on the back. Have a great weekend and I'll let you know how it goes tomorrow.

It really is just in our heads most of the hunger that we have. I had my band in on the 5th of May and can say that I have only been truly hungry two times since then. They both were days that I was on the go and did not have any protein shakes. I've had one head hungry night and I know for a fact that I just wanted some junk because my husband was night snaking. I know that we can get over this part if we just stay strong, get enough protein in, and come on here to chat when we are having these feelings. Keeping it real. I am here anytime someone needs some extra encouragment. Have a super weekend everyone.:smile:

I went yesterday to find a new outfit, I was able to buy capri pants in a size 24 and I was wearing size 28. Yea!!!!!!!!!!!:tt2: I am so happy. I have gone from a 5X to a 4X in the shirts too..... This means more to me than the number on the scale. It feels real good. Keep up the good work and may you all have a blessed weekend.:thumbup:

Hi, Everyone Just weighed in and I am still at 16 lb lost after introducing munchies back to the diet. The doc said to expect a gain after being on all liquids for two weeks. Yea, I am soooooo happy to be holding my own thus far.:thumbup: Good luck to all the rest of you here in Indiana. Have a great weekend.:tt2:

Hey there Global Glad the everything went well for you with the surgery. Hope you shake that cold quick, I am sure that it is not what you need right now. I will send some positive energy your way. I am doing fine, eating mushies and feeling more that satisfied. The Doc said for me to look for a little weight increase in the next two weeks because of adding food back to the diet. I checked yesterday and I am still holding at my 16 lost, so I was happy to see that!:thumbup: Looking forward to next Monday, I go on regular foods then and I am wanting a salad. I hope that it goes down good. That is one food item I have missed. Well, have a super weekend and I'll talk to you next time.

:tt2: way to go Holliday, Like the new outfit. HOW in the heck do you plan on walking in those heels?????????????????????????? :tt1: Makes me cry just thinking about it. Those look like what 'Oprah" calls "Sittin Shoes". Way to go on 17 down. Hope you are still doing good with the liquids . I can say that I am still not hungry. I am so thankful and feeling great. People have already started to say things like " you look different? you dieting or something" or you look real nice in that new shirt. Makes me feel good.:biggrin2: Global you are coming up next, I am praying for your surgery to go well and I just know you will be blessed from the minute you go in and come out a new you. Well, have a great week everyone and drop a line when you have time.:sad:

Hi, Lexy Welcome to the world of bandsters. I was banded on the 5th of May and I am felling great. When I was on Liquids this is what I tried: chicken Ramen soup without the noodles, Tomato soup with sour cream in it, Lemonaide, tea, went out to eat and orderd french onion soup without cheese and bread of course and I use the Unury for protein. Hope this helps, and good luck.:cool2:

:biggrin: Sounds like everyone is doing well. I was banded on May 5th, weighing in at 294 and on May 16th I weighed in at 278. Whew weeee :hand: that was the quickest 16 pounds I ever lost. I go in on Thursday to see the surgeon and will be checked again. I for one am very proud of all of you and me for doing this for ourselves. Keep up the good work everyone!!:wink2:

Hi, there I had my band put in on the 5th of May and I too cannot tell that I have anything different as far as my insides go. If I push in hard enough I can feel my nickel size port, but it just feels like a hard spot. I don't feel like an ailen or bionic women... I just feel like a woman on her way to a new me.. Good luck.

:smile: Way to go Holliday!!!!!!!!!! I'm glad that you were able to find something that you like to drink. It isn't cheap to be thin and healthy that is for sure. $5 is just plum rediculous for one 20oz drink. I been hangin in there with Welches grape juice, V8, Sweet tea, lemonaide and my Protein drinks. Hope you like the tom soup with sour cream, it was a nice switch up in the taste department for me. I have also tried the bean and bacon, just strained it and I thought the broth was pretty good. Anyway, good luck the rest of the week and I keep you posted after I go to the doc on Thursday. Hey there Global, happy to hear you survived the Uper GI deal, I am glad that I didn't have to go through that. I did when I had my Gall-bladder surgery and hated it just as much as you did. Hopefully the beautiful day lifted you spirts this afternoon. Well, I am over and out for now, be blessed and be good to yourselves.:thumbdown:

:biggrin2: Hello Everyone, I am from Jeffersonville, Indiana. I am right across the bridge from Louisville, Ky. I was banded in Louisville on May 5th. Feeling great and 16 pounds down so far... Good luck to all the upcoming band dates and a shout out to all the new May bandster...:thumbup:

:biggrin2: Hello, Everyone I called and got my before weight and weighed at my Mom's yesterday, I am down 16 pounds already!!!!!!!!!!! :thumbup: I knew that I had lost some, but wasn't expecting that high of a number. I am feeling great, still no hunger or feeling of being deprived. I am suprised that I have as much energy as I do, but I truly am doing well. I start on "Mushies" on Monday, so I am looking forward to that. Good luck on the Upper GI tomorrow, Global and be prepared for about two hours when you go in for you Pre-Op appointment. Holliday, my doc didn't have me on a pre-surgery diet either. I just decided to go on all liquid the day before just so I wouln't have a bunch of stuff in my system. Welcome Lele... and everyone else. Have a great weekend everyone!:thumbup:

I'd take it with you and then ask the nurse in recovery. You could also call before the surgery and ask you Bariactric nurse. Good luck!:biggrin:

Hey there Shrikos, I am on my 9th day and truly feeling fabulous. I am eating up to 10oz of Soup or protein shake and everthing I have tried goes down great. I am not hungry yet and I hope it starys that way for awhile longer. My ports are healing fine, all the stury stips are gone. I go in on the 22nd for my first check up and will find out then what my pounds lost will be. I am just amazed at how good I feel. This was a great choice to make for myself and I hope you all agree too. Have a super day! :cry_smile:

Today is my 9th day and all is well. I am still not hungry, all the ports are healing great and I am able to handle all the liquids I have tried thus far. Good luck to all the May folks that have band dates coming up. My next check up in on the 22nd and I will know then what I have lost so far. Keep up the good work all you Indiana banders.:cry_smile:

:cry_smile: holliday, you had me rollin with the smilly's. Yea, I just got done drinking an 6oz cup of skim milk/hot choc mix with no problem. It took me about 20mins to drink it and I am way full. I had about 10 oz. of tomato soup for dinner last nigt, took me about 30 mins to drink it all. I am probably taking in an average of 30 to 40 oz of liguid a day. That is three meals and water or juice in between. I have not weighed yet, won't know till I go in on the 22nd of May. I know I have lost because of my shirts getting loose, but no real info on the numbers lost. I am just happy to feel good and satisfied. Have a great day! I can't believe I am not hungry yet?! It has to be that my prayer power is working? I prayed for God to help me with the mind hunger, because I knew that would be the hardest part. The mind is a powerful beast.

Hi, Holliday Hope you are doing better with the diet. I am using Unjury brand protien and I love them. I had tomato soup with sour cream today for lunch and it went down great. I also tried Ramon Chicken soup without the noodles and it enjoyed it. I am 8 days out and holding 10 oz at a time. So far no nausea, I am thankful for that, I hate to be sick. Good luck and let me know how you are doing.

Hi, Everyone Today is a starting out to be a great day. I was able to drink 5 oz of my Choc. protein shake this morning and I slept wonderfully. I am only taking one pain pill a day now and that is an hour before bedtime. I am going to go out for a few hours today and shop and have some soup at Panera Bread Co. for lunch. They have a great Onion soup, just have to tell them to hold the bread and cheese. I still have not had any nausea or pain and don't feel hungry yet, so I hope that hold on till at least the two week mark. I'll keep you posted. Have a super day everyone... Bandedgirl08

Hi, Global I am five days out now and feeling great. Not one bit hungry! I am drinking about 4 oz. at a time; tea, skim milk, juice, soup, and even made chili for my family last night. I took a scoop of it and put in through a strainer to have a few spoons of the chili sauce. It was good and I was full at about 10 spoon fulls. I can sleep on my side now, so that is a plus and I truly just feel good. Norton's Hospital was real good to me and everyone I came in contact with was great. I was sleepy for the first three days and then it was all good from there. I know you must be getting really excited. Well, have a great weekend and I will talk to later this week. bandedgirl08 at last...:thumbup:

Hello Everyone, It has been so great to read all of your stories, the good, bad, and the ugly. I wish none of us had to deal with the unhealthy weight issues. I am just happy that now, we have help available and good people to share our journey with. :thumbup: My name is Nicci, I am 39, passionatly married and blessed with a beautiful, hurricain miracle, baby girl who is soon to be 3. I live in Sounthern Indiana, across the bridge from Louisville, Ky. I hit my hightest weight of 312 in May of 2007. Went to my Lapband seminar in June and spent the rest of 2007 getting tested, approved and ready. I was approved in November of 2007 and told it would be a few months to set a date with my surgeon, Dr. Jeffery Allen. I was banded on Monday, May 5th 2008.:biggrin: I too have always been on the heavy side and pretended it didn't bother me till I found out I was pregnant at age 35. I don't want to be a fat Mom, who can't play chase or the Mom that other little kids make fun of and hurt my Abigayle's feelings. I made up my mind, that I needed to do this for me and for my family. :biggrin: I am five days into my new journey and already feeling better mentally, and spiritually. I wish the best for all of you and look forward to sharing our journeys together. Bandedgiri08 at last...:biggrin2:

May all the folks whom we will come in contact with tomorrow with our band surgery's, be blessed, competent and in great spirits. God bless you all. Talk to you all in a couple of days.:wink2:

My nutritionist said yes to Jello, so I am sure it is ok. I go in tomorrow at 9 for my band and I am just not believing it is finally happening. Guess it will hit when I am on the table? Good luck to you and all the May 5th bandsters. :wink2:

Hi there everyone, I go in for my band on the 5th. I can't wait to get started on a new me. Good luck to all of you too!

welcome to May the 5th... There are at least three of us on here going in on that day. Good luck and let's get ready to be healthier..

I'm right here with ya, I go in at 9:00 am in Louisville, Ky on the 5th. I plan on having my last hooplaw on Saturday. It is Derby time here, so I am going to enjoy myself, hope to win a little money and then get my mind ready for Monday. Good luck on your surgery too!