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What a great idea PlunderBunny! Thanks so much...it was just want I needed this afternoon. I had surgery on May 3rd, I am down 20 pounds and feeling incredible. The pain in my knees is already quite a bit better, and I am down a size in pants....I know the weight loss will slow, but that is ok...I feel so much hope for the future!!!!! With the band I CAN DO THIS!

Wiggy Giggy-Yes, I'm thrilled. I'm a little more sore today, but nothing unmanageable. I'm so excited!!! I got the Gas-X strips at our Super Walmart they had peppermint and cinnamon. They aren't the greatest tasting things, but I've heard they give the fastest relief. I'm happy with them. Take care. Tax Girl - What planet is your friend from? Since when is SURGERY the easy way out? Since when is changing the way you eat drastically with no option to change it other than surgery to reverse it the easy way out? Girl you better not listen to any of that silliness! Take care. Kelli

Hi Jennifer! My name is Kelli, and I live in Houston. I am married with 3 wonderful kids. (Elizabeth-6, Joel-3 and Luke-1) I just got banded today, and I'm so excited. :clap2: I went to the informational seminar that my doc offered and after hearing all of the info on both procedures decided that the band was much safer. It is truly an individual decision. I didn't do very well with the pre-op diet. I did my best, but didn't end up losing any weight. The surgery went fine, and today is the first day of really having to follow the diet...no if's and's or but's! It's all going fine. So, just don't stress yourself. Do the best you can with your pre-op diet, and best of luck with getting a date on your surgery! Keep in touch! Kelli

Hello everyone! I hope everyone who went on the 1st and 2nd are doing really well, and healing. To everyone going tomorrow, the 4th, and on through the rest of May best of luck and my prayers are with everyone. I was banded this morning at 10 am. I was very nervous, and honestly wanted to get up off of the table and tell them nevermind, but they were very calming and before I knew it they were waking me up out of the deepest sleep! My main problem today was being soooo sleepy, I basically slept the day away. I feel like I've done entirely too many sit-ups, but thus far discomfort is very minimal. I feel a little tinge of gas pain in my shoulder blade, but I went ahead and took some Gas-X strips and hopefully that will take care of it. I will keep everyone posted as the days pass. I'm sooooooooo excited!!!! :clap2: Kelli

Seminole-I will be banded May 3rd!! I will find out what time on Monday. I can't believe it's finally here!!!!! :bounce: 3loves-Thanks, I could use all the prayers I can get. I look forward to getting to know all of you. Have a great weekend everyone! Kelli

Hello all you May Banders! :brick: My thoughts and prayers are with everyone beginning their journey...may you have a safe procedure and heal quickly.:angel: I have a quick question...How many of you are doing a liquid Protein diet before your surgery, and for how long? My doc didn't really indicate a liquid diet, and I'm wondering if I should maybe do it for a few days for the heck of it? I haven't done a very good job with my low glycemic index diet...I definitely have food issues. :nono: I'm praying that the band will be a tool that helps me finally lick this thing! Take care all! Kelli

Hello everyone out there! My name is Kelli, and I will be banded by Dr. Spivak in Houston on May 3...I can't wait!!!! I'll be so happy once the surgery (primarily the anesthesia...makes me nervous) is over and I'm on my way to healing and losing! :clap2: YEAH!! I am so thankful for this site, I have had so many questions answered from just looking around and reading all of the helpful posts...thank you fellow bandsters. :confused:

Good for you Diane! I can't believe the difference! It looks like your skin is staying tight as well! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!