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Hey everyone! I went to my surgeon for my firts pre-op appointment yesterday.. he says everything looks great and keep doing what I'm doing! He even said I can swim now! Woo hoo!! I figured I'd have to wait a while longer! Just gotta survive til June 26 on the mushies and then on to a larger variety of foods! Just duckie and 3loves - are you taking a multiple Vitamin? I know low potassium levels cause cramps.. maybe eat some bananas (I bought some baby food bananas for my mushy stage, haven't tasted them yet). I'm drinking Carnation Instant Breakfasts and they have Potassium too. Good luck everyone!

Glad to hear that you are okay Kristin! I've been checking this thread all day to see how you are doing... Sorry the doc didn't take out the amount of fill that you paid him for.. Geez! Happy to hear you are okay!

Oops! Forgot to ask.. can you guys feel your port? My port incision is directly below my breasts about 3 inches down in the center, and I can feel a lump in there even if not pressing hard... I'm gonna ask my doc tomorrow about it, but was just wondering if you guys can feel yours this early on!

Hey Everyone! Glad I found you guys on this new thread! Hope everyone is doing great! I'm back to work today and feeling pretty good! I've got a little squeezy pink pillow in my lap to support my tummy! I go back to my surgeon tomorrow for a one-week check up. I'm doing pretty well on the mushies, just trying to remember to eat slowly!! I burp a lot still! I get a pressure in my chest when eating that tells me to stop.. it so weird! This is what I ate yesterday... 1 carnation instant breakfast (1/2 at a time), 1/2 cup thin grits, 1/2 cup re-fried beans (thinned), 1/2 cup mashed pototos and gravy and 1/4 cup apple sauce. Does this sound like too much? Too little? I'm trying to drink my liquids too! EEK!! I'm going to start adding calories up and double-check with my surgeon tomorrow on what range I should be in! Thanks for starting this thread 3loves!

Good Luck June Bandsters! I got my band on May 26th and am doing well! Hope you guys have a safe, successful surgery and journey to thin-ville! The surgery only lasts about an hour and ten minutes.. I did end up having to stay in the hospital because my surgeon had some emergencies that got put ahead of me and because I had an un-pleasant re-action to the anesthesia. Note: If you are easily nausiated ask the anesthesiologist about giving something to you before surgery to prevent nauseia after surgery! Still a little sore, but the whole process has been good so far! Good Luck again!

Thanks guys! Sorry to worry you! I'm doing good now.. just trying to figure this whole eating mushies thing out! This is definitely a learning experience! I'm down 10.5 lbs since surgery, I'm sure that will slow way down now that I'm eating mushies! I've lost like 27 pounds since beginning this journey! YAA HOO!! Back at work today... everyone has been soo nice... I'm one of those big-mouths who has told everyone within earshot about the surgery so all of my co-workers and bosses and family and friends have been super - supportive! Hope you guys are doing well! Missed you! Sorry again to have caused concern. Kat - I got my name for the exchange and am ready to hit the mall!

Hey Ladies! I can definitley relate.. I was eating mashed potatos and apple sauce last night.. I either ate too fast or too much.. a whole lot of burping and pressure in my chest. Scared the heck out of me! I will eat slower now.. Is the light pressure between my breasts the indicator saying that I'm full? Hmmm... Also.. 11 days out and I'm burping alot.. are you guys? Does burping indicate eating or drinking too fast?

3loves - I'm still experiencing pain in the mornings.. seems like it takes have the day to get over it... I quit taking my pain medication on Sunday.. Maybe too soon? Just taking tylenol sometimes! Later everyone!

Hey everyone! I'm alive and well after banfing last friday! I ended up spending the night in the hosptal because I had a bad reaction to the anesthesia. Dry heaving is not fun when you've been cut open! The gave me phenagrin which knocked me out.. but every time I awoke I was dry heaving... eventually got it under control and came home on Saturday.. Hope everyone is doing well! Been spending time wiht my grandmother who is in the hospital, so I haven't been on here!

Hey everyone! Thanks for all the well-wishes for tomorrow's surgery! I want to say good luck and thoughts and prayers going out to all May Bandsters!:clap2: Congrats to those of you already experiencing Scale Victories and Non-Scale Victories! Can't wait to join you guys in band-land!:clap2: Good Luck tomorrow... 3LOVES CLOE GreatDame sisterfunkhaus lady29bug CATCHUP Kelly Girl ME

Keith Urban.. yummy!

He He!! Wheetsin

Yep... That's Mr. Urban.... He's Super-Hot too!

Well... just too chime in here.. I think there are plenty of us adoring females to admire each of you... I personally always love the input from our banded stud-muffins! Jack Rocks... :rockon:.. Paul is Perfection.... SuperDaddy is Super-hot..:wow2:!

I agree with Asphalt Angel... I want to thank Alex for providing us with this forum as well! Also, great post Wheetsin!

I agree with Asphalt Angel... I want to thank Alex for providing us with this forum as well! Also, great post Wheetsin!

Congrats Diane! Best Wishes for a speedy recovery and success!

Hey! I've lost 11 lbs on mine in about 11 days! I think you are doing great!:clap2: I told my mom that my surgeon had better be very complimentary of my liver after going through two weeks of this liquid diet thing! Can't wait til' Friday! ITS BAND TIME!!! Good Luck sister!

:welcomeB: Welcome Jill! :clap2: Congrats on being banded tomorrow!:clap2: Please do keep us posted! Sounds like you are doing great on your pre-op diet! Here's a link to a thread on how to create a ticker! http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=16218 Again congrats! Thogughts and Prayers going out to you for a successful journey!

I am finishing up a two week high protein liquids diet(surgery on Friday!!) that consists mainly of Glucerna Shakes(diabetic weight-loss stuff), broths and jello, etc. I know the first couple of days my stomarch ached a little and gas pains were a problem.. I used some phazyme and gas-x, that helped a lot. After the first couple of days may system adjusted to the change in diet and I've been pretty satisfied after "eating". Hang in there! BTW, I've lost 11lbs in just under two weeks! You can do it!!

:welcomeB: Hello! Kelly_girl! Welcome to LBT and congrats on getting your band.. There are a bunch of us here! Jump on in!

3loves--- You Inspire me and make me think! You go girl! Thanks for sharing!

3loves - you gotta get hooked up upstairs.. we can commiserate and compare notes when we get home from surgery! I love that "addiction is managed not cured" statement as well... I never realized I had a food addiction until as of late... (just thought I was born to be fat or something).. Now I realize that my behavior is why I'm fat (maybe with a little genetics thrown in for good measure?)...:eek: I thank LBT for helping me with this realization as well!

Mabtest.. for a brand new user, you've stumbled into a very heated thread.. didn't take you long to jump right in! Me, I'm scared to get in the middle of anything.. I'm glad to be getting my band on Friday too 3loves!

Kim - You are beautiful! Congrats! You and hubby are adorable!