Keywestgirl

Holy cow woman. 47 pounds, that is awesome. That is wild. I went to the hospital early one morning with pain in my left side. After a CT with contrast, they just said it was an intestinal infection. It hurt like hell though. I was in for 2 nights NPO uuggggghhh. I demanded to leave the third night and they gave me take home antibiotics and pain meds. I for sure thought something was going to come out. They said I was too young for diverticulitis/diverticulosis.

Good Luck with your surgery! Hope your recovery goes smooth. When you get a chance, let me know what symptoms you were having. I still think my issues aren't over.

Let me figure out the finances for the month. I would love to give a donation. How are you feeling? Is the rash gone? By the way, what is your "my Space" ID. Mine is Keywestgirl in Saint Louis MO (don't ask) LOL I used to be stationed in Key West Fl in the Navy for 7 years. It is my home away from home. My name should be the only one that pops up. Have a great week Wed. I will keep you and Eddie in my prayers.

You look stunning. The current profile pic is good but I like the one of you smiling also. What a beautiful person you are inside and out.

I had my first fill 2 weeks ago. 4 cc in a 14cc band. I am soooo tight in the a.m. I don't even try to eat anything until after noon. But even then, a lot has been getting stuck. By night everything goes down pretty easy, except I am full pretty quick. I am lucky to eat half of what I used to. It is wild. But something still in my head says I should still be eating, how can we be full after a few bites??? That damn little voice in my head. That's what got me fat in the first place. Its sad to see how I allowed food to get such a handle on me and my emotions. I always thought I was stronger than that. Oh well.....new chapter. Hang in there sweetie. Congrats on the restriction...YAY!!!!!!!

I only had a 5 day preop. And all but the two days before, I did an atkins type diet. Hardly any carbs will help shrink the liver also. I did chicken broth, apple juice clear liquids 2 days before surgery........It was a breeze. Post op, it was amazing just how full you get on half a cup of broth. Sugar free ice pops were my best friend....still are

That sounds sooo fun. Have a safe wonderful trip. Good Luck Piper!! Oh FYI, some really awesome but pricy I think, shoes for running/walking is made by saucony. I bought a pair and never had a blister issue. They are just a wonderfully made shoe catered specifically toward running/walking. Look them up online to check it out. Have a good week too.

Glad you found it. Keep in mind I put athletic tape over the blister bandage. The white clothlike tape athletes wrap their hands and feet in.

I lost 12 in the 1st week. I went out and bought a new scale thinkin my old one was broke. It did stall between 2-3 post op. I introduced mushies and reg food , But didn't gain. But what a great incentive right off the bat to get movin. That is awesome water, air whatever. Just so it goes down. Congrats!!!

Its all about you now, Not him. You have been given a great gift and possibility for a fantastic healthy future. Think of each mile you walk or run as one more mile closer to your freedom and happiness. Even if you don't make it to the gym just keep active for at least an hour a day. Hang in there.

holy cow!!! there is 3 posts. LOL If u can delete 2 of them go ahead.

oooopppppsss sorry about the double post. How did that happen?

he he No kidding zap away. I wanna say they are gel like bandaids to cushion the blister, by bandaid brand, I got them at walgreens if walmart doesn't have them. Then just look for athletic tape to cover it. My ex- husband fell off the treadmill watching TV one time at the YMCA. Was the funniest damn thing. I couldn't help but to laugh. He was so goofy.

I know I am lost on Tuesday nights now. It was inspirational for sure. Can you believe the winner? She is like my new idol. She looks awesome. A little too thin but healthy and happy none the less. I can lose weight with plans like W/W and Jenny Craig but the minute I go off I gain back and then some. This time I am excited to have restriction on my side; especially to help with maintenance.

he he No kidding zap away. I wanna say they are gel like bandaids to cushion the blister, by bandaid brand, I got them at walgreens if walmart doesn't have them. Then just look for athletic tape to cover it. My ex- husband fell off the treadmill watching TV one time at the YMCA. Was the funniest damn thing. I couldn't help but to laugh. He was so goofy.

I know I am lost on Tuesday nights now. It was inspirational for sure. Can you believe the winner? She is like my new idol. She looks awesome. A little too thin but healthy and happy none the less. I can lose weight with plans like W/W and Jenny Craig but the minute I go off I gain back and then some. This time I am excited to have restriction on my side; especially to help with maintenance.

You are so cute. I do like McCain though. Right now I think I would vote for Elmo if he could lower the price of gas. good grief, everytime I buy a new car which tends to guzzle gas, it totally goes up over 50 cents and never comes back down. Those Vespa scooters are kinda looking tempting. Just gotta lose some weight so I look good riding on one.:rolleyes2: I am seriously giving thought to a bodybugg thanks to you. I remember seeing them on the biggest loser- this past couples show and never gave it much thought. I just thought they would be outlandishly high so never investigated it. Hey just FYI, when I get blisters, I bought those blister bandaids which kinda cushion it and then cover that with a clothlike sports tape. I would run or walk for over an hour and couldn't feel any pain. I just leave it open to air and wear sandals when not working out. Have a good week!!!

Those are two awesome women. Did you see Jenna on Oprah. She was a teacher over in Africa I think it was. I have to bite my tongue when it comes to her father though. I know I know, I will be nice, you did say you are Republican. You sound so motivated. You are kind of inspiring me you know. I am 2 weeks post op today and have lost 10 pounds. Well teetering between 9-10. I have fallen off the soup wagon and went straight to mushy and solid foods. I am 5'5 and the day of surgery was 222 pounds. But that was like 3-4 days ago. I think PMS and my body is retaliating and holding onto every pound I have, kinda thinking I am in starvation mode. So I think this weekend I am going to do at least an hour of walking or physical activity to get moving. It is kinda disheartening though reading how some people are like down 20+ pounds a week or so later after surgery. I am like WHAT???? But being that I barely made the BMI to get surgery tells me putting up huge numbers isn't going to happen. The people who lost a lot was at BMIs of 40+. who knows. Looks like I am gonna have to work hard until my fills.

:rolleyes2: I had lapband surgery Fri Apr 18th. It will be 2 weeks on Friday. Holy cow. I am already starting to eat regular foods. I chew chew chew really good and the good news is that I get full sooo QUICK, I am just afraid. I know I am still healing and scar tissue is forming. I haven't gotten sick or thrown up which I know is a huge deal not to do at least in the first 2 months. Has anyone else indulged too soon post-op? Was your doctor totally upset? Is anyone out there that had band slippage or had the top part of their pouch stretched out. I feel so disappointed with myself. I was doing well. I was down 10 pounds just one week after surgery. I guess this is the kind of selfishness is what got me to be overweight in the first place. Is there anyone else out there like me?

Hello. Someone that I go to for a lot of support and questions is a webblog called "LisetheLoser".com she is very informative and has a lot of banded followers who post on her site. She is awesome. I look forward to her blogs daily.

Keep the faith. I had surgery on a Friday and went into my job 3 days later. All you can do is take it slow, move slow; I only used my nasal narcotic once or twice a day that weekend. I had a friend compare it to a lap gallbladder removal. 3-4 days later it didn't hurt to cough or sneeze. Good Luck!!!!