senoritabrat822

Besides not missing anything... I especially will not miss: trying to do my hair bent over sideways because I can't hold up my fat arms... :w00t: my belly laying on top of my skinny hubby while having sex... :sad: having to pull the seat belt out 4 miles to put it on, then having it flop out on the ground when you get out of the car cause it's pulled out so far... :tt2: people looking at me like i'm a freak... and the opinions of skinny people who think i am worthless just because i have more stored fat then they do.:cool2:

Thanks everyone for all the help! I am now 2 weeks post op and feel great- I moved onto stage 3 (pureed) today and so far so good! I am going to try tuna in the blender tonight! Sounds great doesn't it? I still have good restriction but I can get stuff down now. The swelling must have gotten alot better. Going for my first fill 9/18- can't wait - but nervous. Also how long should I wait before exercising (something besides walking)? I thought I heard 7 weeks - I don't want to call the Dr just to ask that. Thanks for all the help- you all are wonderful!!!

Hey Everyone, I was recently banded on 8/22/08 and have 1 zillion and 1 questions! I would love to know how much restriction you should feel being 10 days post-op? In the hospital after the surgery I was completely closed and did not pass the barium swallow test, the feeling of the fluid in my chest really had me freaking out, and the surgeon had to rush to the hosp to take out the 1cc of fluid he put in it already. I am on the stage 2- cream soups, puddings, yogurt, & protein shakes but if I try to sneak the littlest bit of anything solid - even applesauce - I get that awful feeling and sometimes start PBing. It is really scary and at this rate I think I'll be on protein shakes the rest of my life. How does everyone else feel restriction wise? Also I am dying for the pureed stage... and i never thought I be saying that! Thanks for the help guys! :thumbup: