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Girl Me either... that's why I am going to use their stuff for my time off... it doesn't cost me a penny. I hear you... they are rip offs... just like 24-hr fitness. When I go back to work I will put on my tennis shoes and put on my Ipod and walk the hills near my job... for free.

While I am off from work for three more weeks.. I am going to go to Bally's for (two week free trial) low impact workout, some yoga, and a little treadmill walking. It will get me ready for my new way of life after I go back to work. If you go to their website you can print a two week free trial pass. Let me know if you decide to go too.

Amen to that. I graduated from Univ. of Houston and send my prayer to Southerngirl and evryone who has been affected by Ike's mess. When you get somewhere safe let us know that you are okay. Talk to you soon

Juat checkin' in on you. I hope all is going well band sista. Today I walked a little farther than yestrday. I was feeling pretty good... but not over doing it. So far so good with me. My back doesn't hurt when I walked in Sams Club with hubby today. I nothiced that right off the bat.

So sorry to hear that SouthernGirl... at least it is coming soon... Be safe with IKE on his way. April~ I am sending you a Hug

I have heard of it ...but I JUST bought fade cream for my incisions at Walmart yesterday. It will be intersting to see how it works for you. Let me know and I will switch over.

I am not too swollen. I think most of mine is gone... and I am one week post-op today.

I have 5 incisons... that are healing nicely... one week post-op.

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Hey ladies, I am home from having my surgery. Discomfort yes, pain... No. I thank you for you prayers. So here is the lowdown...it took about an hour for the whloe thing to happen. I would suggest that if your insurance company pays for you to stay overnight ... Do it. I am so happy I did. Any questions I had I could ask on the spot and there were other surgery sistas on my floor that I could visit with. Another tip... Get your butt up and walk as soon as you feel up to it. You will pass a lot of gas but avoid those latent gas pains that come later as I have read in the chatrooms. I feels so much better since I have started walking.I walked my cul-d-sac twice today... And aouind the front and b ackyard today. Staying in the hospital overnight also let's someone monitor your progrss. Today I went back to my liquids and shakes and still practiced my breathing that I learned from the respitory therapist. I have had two shakes, 2 bottles of Water and a sf,ff popsicle and I am stuffed... No bullcrap...I mean...tummy tight stuffed. If you have any questions let me know and I will give it to ya straight.

Okay.. Here is another tip... Pain meds and constipation. Girrrrllll... Get you some stool softener, enema, and a laxative ... Keep all that close by when yopu come home. Drink lots of Water. TMI- I thought this poop was going to tear me in half.I fially passed it throgh with the help of an enema and laxative... And lots of water. I will keep you posted.

Hey bandsista I was banded on friday 9/5. Not much gas either. Keep walking it helps. Get plenty of rest and drinks lots of Water. Today I had to take a laxitive becuse I felt like I was trying to pass a stalk of corn. The pains meds reek havic on the bowels. I am so happy that you are doing well.I will ck on you later when you are feeling better. Curvesincali

Hey ladiess I am on my way to have my surery. I will keep you updated on my progress. Hugs and kisses to aprilapple too, I think we are bandsisters. Keep us in your prayers. Curvesincali

Hey ladiess I am on my way to have my surery. I will keep you updated on my progress. Hugs and kisses to aprilapple too, I think we are bandsisters. Keep us in your prayers. Curvesincali

Hey ladiess I am on my way to have my surery. I will keep you updated on my progress. Hugs and kisses to aprilapple too, I think we are bandsisters. Keep us in your prayers. Curvesincali

Hi Everyone, I have been lurking for a few weeks and I finally found you. It's hard to keep us in the shadows.:redface: Well here is who I am. Turning 42 in Sept. Married: 9. 5 years: No kids (DINK; Double income No kids) I am Finance Analyst at major So Cal University and my husband is Police Officer . ( I have not mentioned the thought of surg yet... I guess I will tell him on the way to the hospital . Ya know the type... " I love just like you are... I love the curves... Has he seen my ankles lately??? Felt the pain in my back??? or felt my underwear roll under my tummy when I sit down or stand up????:thumbup: 2 Labs ( Black girl: CLEO Yellow boy: Bailey). Live in Rancho Cuamonga and work 60 miles from home. Have Kaiser through my job and Blue Cross through my second job. Have appointment with Kaiser on Tuesday to get labs done and sent to Coastal Center for Obesity plus EKG. 5'7" BMI is 46 ( ain't that a shame) Cheerleader in High School and College ( 160lbs) always thick and fit Now is time to get my sexy back. and get some cute drawzzz that won't roll. Have a good weekend.

Hello Ladies I am 8 days into my pre-op diet liquids only:rolleyes2:...I am loving the weightloss of 12 pounds but I am now ready for some creamy Soup... I am getting a little tired of being creative until my surgery in 4 days. I have had every no fat, sugar free popsicle on the market, no sugar no fat fudgesicle, sugarfree Jello, and homemade chicken stock too.:thumbup: Thanks for listening to me moan and groan. CurvesinCali

Over the weekend I bought a mini blender at Walmart and blended my pre-made shake, two ice cubes and coffee in the blender....Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... was it good. Getting the Protein is MOST importnat to me to avoid other problems down the road. I make sure I get at least 60-80 per day. Be creative... add flavor and blend blend blend. CurvesinCali

Hey everybody, Today I went to my local Big Lots and found LA Slimdown ( LA Weightloss/ Pure Weightloss product) in Vanilla and chocolate with 20 grams of Protein in a four pack for $3.00. I could not believe it !!!! Lord knows I can't afford $10.00 for a 4-pack of Myoplex with 20 gr:thumbup:ams of Protein. I am on Pre-Op diet and drink three of these a day.... and will need to drink them after surgery also. Hope this helps someone. CurvesinCali Surgery date SEPT 5, 2008 in Hawaiian Gardens, California

I will be banded this Friday. My whole process from start until now was about two months. I had my phsyc, nutrition appt, pcp eval in the same week. Two weeks later I was approved for surgery. I am on a two week liquid diet now that is almost over. I do take Centrum Orange chewable Vitamins and Biotin 5mg. The biotin I put in my Protein shake. Welcome to the boards sistas. CurvesinCali

Amen Ladies, The only people I told was my sister (RN) husband ( driver) and co-worker ( only because she will cover my class). I look forward to being known for me instead of "she has a great perosonality".... which we all know means FAT.... cause they are too stupid to say anything else:sneaky:.

The ones that are really good are the Original Popsiciles and Fudgesicles. They are sugarfree and fatfree. A great snack. Here is another tip... broth SUCKS!!!! chicken or Beef... does not matter. But what I have found that is really good is Wolfgang Puck and Emeril have Beef, Chicken and Vegetable stock. It taste alot better. Hope this helps. CurvesinCali

I will be off for six weeks.I want to make sure I am healed before going back to work. Curvesincali

I am getting banded on sept 5 in california. Curvesincali

I will be banded 9-5-08 and my 42nd birthday is 9-10. What a great gift. Curvesincali