Freedom2008

I have lost 37.5 lbs. I am so happy! Just got 2nd fill last week and have had to really adjust eating style.

I used a q-tip with alcohol on them and they came off easily - just dont use too much

You are so not the one that is "feeling hungry" - I am trying to not use the "S" word to phych myself out. I am feeling more emotionally hungry than anything. Now that all the hoopla is over with the surgery its just me and my eating issues to deal with. Oh, and to make things even better, today when I wentto my surgeons office to have my bandages checked, the lady nurse had me wait while she finished her Subway combo in front of me - chips and all -uuuuugggh.

You are going to be fine. It may be a little scary but alot of people do it on their own. Also, from what I hear, many of the Dr's in Mexico have close contact with their people after the operations - while they are in the hospital. Also, if possible, make arragements to log on while you are recoving - it helped me alot to chat with others going through the same thing.

Good luck to all of you. The operations will go by in no time and you will be sitting there thinking "Wow, after all that research and thinking, I am walking around with a band in me!" YAY!

YAY YAY YAY for you!!!!!!!!!!

Isnt that x-ray stuff nasty!!! Oh well, its quick and gets the job done and the result is that you are assured that the band is working properly. Congrats!!!! I am a May 1 bander also!

I would add a big variety of herbal and non caf teas. Hot tea felt so good going down when everything else was gross. Also get a variety of brands of broth as you may get tired of the same type. Oh yes - I also made sure all my clothing was clean and put away so that I could just grab changes of clothes, shower and relax again. I also did a super duper bathroom cleaning and bleached everything twice because I dont want any infections when showering. I know it sounds weird but a clean bathroom makes me feel better.

I know how you feel. I keep telling my husband that this is going to be a whole new thing for me. I lost @10 lbs during my pre-op diet and thought I had it going on (hahaha). That has always been my downfall - loosing a few pounds - getting cocky and gaining all plus some. I am so glad I got banded.

Congrats to you!!!

Yeah - I just wanted people to know that it can be a good experience also - I was so scared by all the "5 days out and I cant move" stories!

I tried to just copy -hope it worked

I went throught the exact same thing during my optifast diet. I really did want to stop sometimes - and somtimes cheated a bit. But please know that the feelings will change as time passes. Don'd be hard on yourself. Now is the time to really take care of yourself emotionally.