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I wanted to say I am so sorry for your loss. It was so sweet to honor his wishes. I am sure he was with you the day of your surgery. Sending you tons of well wishes on getting better and also sending condolences on your loss. Keri

I am so sick of the liquids.... I was told I could have yogurt, pudding and apple sause....... I don't consider that mushies, cause well Mushies you should be able to chew a wee bit. So.......... tired of pureeing everything. I miss chewing. I have sucked on suger free mints, but......those get tiring. I want to eat!!! Please............. tell me this to will pass!

Are you ready... ? 1 week out and we will be banded or getting it.... I am excited, scared, nervous but ready! I packed my overnight bag... What are you all doing?? keri

i have both! www.myspace.com/kerianne77 you'll need my email addy keris4kids@aol.com Keri

i have udes miralax before and I guess I can try it again. It just didn't work before.... Thanks for the info Keri

You can add me to that list too... I am so done with full liquids......... I have been really good.. I puree everything, and I am so tired of not chewing. There is just so much yogurt one person can take. I was told I could eat anything that had no lumps or bumps in it.... So I puree EVERYTHING!! I WANT FOOD...!! SO I know what you are thinking... and feeling! Keri

I had the same issues with my calves. I think it just had something to do with the compression stockings.... Hope you are feeling better! Keri

Since I was 1 week post op I am on full liquids, however I was told I could eat some mashed potatos. So I had some, and I mashed up green bean casserole. One of the girls made a apple pie........ it was with splenda...... and I mashed some of that up too! I did really well!! Keri

I can see this being a downfall of people getting the Lapband....... sadly I can't see non medical people giving them selves there own fills, Theres the chance for erosions, over fill, and worst an infection that will get in to your blood... Not a good Idea. there are reasons why something should be only done by a licensed MD

So today was my pre op appt. I got there at 9:35am and was called in to do the rest of my paperwork for the hospital paper work, and sign in blood and fork over my first born...... Then I was called back in to the room where they ask you about past present and future issues...... Meds I am on, and how much I take. The "God" who puts me to sleep rushed in and talked about things, and then said see you thursday morning...... ! The vampire.... hee hee..... took 8 vials first and then came back in and forgot to do a type and screen. 4 more vials sucked from my being. So, that was my day in a nutshell. Drove 2 hours up and 2 hours back. I should be all set for thursday. I can't wait to be there and set for surgery! I am tired from all the driving. Keri:w00t:

I am not cooking this year. The first year since we have married that I am not cooking. Our family was invited to go up to on of my hubby so workers house. I wasn't going to go at first, but I think I am going to go. Have some mashed potatos and puree in some turkey. I was told that was ok. Had a post op appt today and sure enough he said NO turkey LOL ( chewing wise) But puree it and mix it with the mashed tators and some gravey that is ok. Plus i am going to puree some green bean casserole! LOL Happy Thanksgiving all! Keri

I was banded on the 20th with the realize band. I don't have any hunger right now.......I have been drink water and protein shakes, and also creamed soup. The hardest part is to eat. I am so scared about what I have done. I am tired. I am still in the recovery mode. I plan on going for a walk later. My port site is very uncomfortable... is that normal. Keri

Hello all, Just wanted to let you all know I am banded. It went well. I have already walked around, and experienceing a little nausea. But not to bad. I was given a med pump, but I really don't feel I need morphine. I still have the IV.... So hope all the banded people are doing well! Congrats all who were banded today.... a new chapter in our life! Ker

Day 5 is not so bad!! however I know to have proper placementment of the band, I sure do miss chewing food!! I still get tired easily. Recovering is hard to do when I want to clean and do stuff around the house. Totally rough!! Keri

I have 3 weeks of full liquids, cream soups, cream of wheat, yogurt ect...... I am very depressed over the fact that I can not enjoy the thanksgiving day. I kinda know how you feel! Keri

Wow.... Ok so I am dreaming last night. It was totally amazing and so real. But I ate everything that I wasn't supposed to. doritios......cookies, and drinking soda. I was talking to my mom and she said it was normal, and the fact that she had the same dreams when she was quitting smoking she had the same dreams. So with that said do the dreams go away........ oh and the pain last night was a little over whelming. Thank god for the lortab! It is where the port is..... does that go away>> Thanks Keri

congrats on that!! remember walk walk walk! Keri

Shishmi is with out rice and it is low in fat and high in protein. I tend to eat the shishmi because rice is starchy. Now I have not tried it since the band. and since I am only post op 3 day, I know I will be upset if I can never eat sushi again! Keri

my band was also placed on the 20th. I am not hungry persay, but I am having to train my brain how I am not hungry. I don't think I am eating enough....... but I am def getting better day by day! Congrats and glad to share this day with you!

I was just banded on the 20th........ I am so confused on how often I have to eat. I am following the full liquid only. I have creamy Soups, and they are good with Protein, low fat to no fat. I am drinking my Protein shakes too. So....... why do I feel like I am doing something wrong. Please tell me how often you ate right after. Thanks so much I am also having that " omg what did I do feeling" Keri

I have to keep remembering that. My hubby and kids are so supportive! I guess I just need someone else to validate these feelings. Thanks for what you wrote! Keri

I don't honestly know if I am hungry. I am have been craving toast, and wanting other food. I am just going crazy... I think I am hungry....... I really don't know what I did...... I don't regret this decision......I am truely scared though about being a failure

I am on full liquids for 3 weeks then start to purreed foods as tolerated. I have to drink my protein drinks 2 times a day. I have a post op appt next wednesday. Keri

I have dermabond too.... took a shower last night. It was fine.... Now go get a shower. Keri

I'm home..... have some gas issues....but ok. I don't seem to be hungry at all. I am very happy to be home. I am on full liquids for the next 3 weeks. I do have some pain at the incision sites, but not to bad. Going to grab a shower soon and work on eating. Hope all is well with the banders!! Keri