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Congrades on your dating! It has been almost 4 years since I was in a relationship a bad relationship!! Since then I haven't had the confidence of a 20yr to go out there and date. I have not even seen some of my old lovers for a hook up; not interested. I rearly go out to clubs or private parties; too concern about my weight. Most of my friends are in relationships and I just feel awkward at parties. Hopefully soon I will want to go out. I am in my mid-forties and the club is not for me. So we will see what happens. Good Luck!!!!

Hi congratulations on bandaversary!!! Great weight lost!! I was just banded on Jan 26, 09 still on liquids hope to have the sucess that you have. I will be 46 in may I know how hard it is to lose weight. We need to be there for each other. Kim

My doc's orders say liquid diet for 2 wks; with clear lq 1-3 days advance as tolerated. I was banded on 1/26/09 and still in first wk; I tried creamed soup on the third day and it did not sit well. It went down ok but afterwards o-boy what discomfort. So 2day I have not tried any food yet I will eat my protein jello and maybe a protein shake later but no food until after the 2wks. I will trie more soup this weekend. I don't know how some of you can eat sooo soon after surgerg. I also had a hiatal hernia repaair which may contribe to my intolerance to the soup. I have't been hungry yet, well 2ay I am a little hungry but afraid 2 try the jello yet. becareful with the food; eat slowly; chew well, and eat only what you can tolerate. good luck all:thumbup: Kim

I was banded on 1-26-09, not too bad the first 2 days. But Wednesday I tried more fluid b/c I was dehydrated and a little creamed strained soup, well the soup went down but a little later I did not feel that great. I don't know if it was the soup or that I was doing a little too much being up all day helping with my new nephew(2 wks old) and my 86 yr old grandmother. I had gas as well. Hot tea seem to help and later I found a heating pad that helped alot with my discomfort. I am staying at my mother's house for this week, so I thought she would be here to help ,but her job called her back to work and Wednesday was her first day back. Iplan to do just clear liquids 2day and rest more 2day maybe a protien drink later in the eveing. I was surprised my this set back:mad2: i really had a bad eveing. Gas still no bms since before the surgery. But not that hungry and the ice pops help with that. Good luck!!!:bored: Kim

had my surgerg on jan 26,2009. visiting nurse sai bp was low and my heart rate was low also!! She did contribute this to dehydration and pain meds. So I am to drink moreand monitor my pain a bp meds. Kim:redface:

Hi all Had my surgery on yesterday, I never did go to sleep so since I was first case, 7:30 am I got showered and dressed at about 4:30am. I called my aunt for a ride to the hospital at 5:00am got to the hospital at about 515am. Since I work at the hospital in the admissions office; I decided to leave my coat and bag there, thank God I did because I found out that my surgery had been pushed back to 8am and my paper work wasn't done like the first cased were. So I had to be registered then I went up to pre-op area. Once in the back the nuse instructed me to undress and put on the gown after what seemed like a year the nurse finally came in took vital signs, asked all the important questions then what seemed like another year I finally was rolled backed to pre and hold. Once back there my nurse check my Id, started my IV and asked the same questions again. Then the anesthesiologist Dr. Farreri came in asked some more questions about me and anesthesa, checked my ID and explained what was going to happen before and during surgery. About 7:15 Laurie White My Doctor's assistant came in to check on me and to tell me that Dr. Meilahn wouldbe there soon. The anthesiologist came in several times looking to see if the Dr. had come in to see me finally at 8:10 Dr. Meillahn came in check my belly ask questions. The anthes nuse came in to get me gave me my happy shot and off to the operating room we went. Once I was on the table I don't remember anything. The next thing I remember was being in the recovery room and my nurse telling me it was over and everything was fine. I apparently had a hiatal hernia that my Dr. or myself did not know about so he had to repair that and take out two leasions so all n all things worked out for the best. So I was out about 10-1030am. I was settled in my room at 12noon and I was very, very sleepy, got pain meds from nurse. My mouth was ver, very dry wanted to drink a glass of water, but a slipp relieved it very temporary. My main problem was mouth dryness. my belly felt fine and I slept for a long time. Later my nuse got me up to the chair and sat there and slept, walked to bathroom sat until I voided and back to bed to sleep. I woke up made some calls, nurse came in got me upa gain to walk the hallway did without incident, ate some broth without incident. back to bed waited for doctor he gave the ok for discharge. I was discharge at 9pm when my brother came to pick me up from NJ my mother's house where I will be recup at. All and All I feel fine no major discomfort. Can't stay up long, have been walking around, holding my new nephew. The visting nurse will be here today and my Lovanox has arrived. So will see how it goes. Soon I hope the pounds will be comeing off.:thumbup: Good luck !!! Kim

Hi to all and good luck to all that is getting banded today and this week. I am also getting banded on Jan 26, 2009 I started by pre-op diet on Jan 12th not doing too well with that. Has anyone else have a problem with the pre-op diet. I dehydrated can't get more than 3 slimfast in a day. only chocolate taste good. pre-admit testing Jan 20th. Can't wait for surgery day:thumbup: Kim

Hi, I have not been banded still waiting for a surgery date:frown: I am getting banded because I want to be healthy. I missed the days when I was a 9/10 or 11/12 hottie wearing comfortable and fashionable clothing. I want to be able to breathe when I am walking upstairs or just plain walking. I tired of my knees hurting and not being or wanting to be active. I tired of hiding out in my home on the weekends because I get tired easly and I am no longer comfortable with how I look. I miss playing basketball, running or just outdoor fun!! I do want to play with my four grandchildren and I do want to live to see them into adulthood. I want to be there for them!!!! :thumbup: Kim

Hi all I thought I would be banded in the first week of the new year. But!!! I have to see my Surgeon on Jan 7 th, i believe that he will want to discuss my gallbladder; which i have stones. My Dr. may want to remove my gallbladder before he puts in the band. He has stated in at a group meeting that if you get a gastric bypass then he would remove the gallbladder then but if you get a lap band then it would have to be 2 separate surgeries.:laugh: I am afraid of what he may suggest at our meeting. I have come this far and I still want the lap band!!! I know I not ready for the gastric bypass; just too much!!! Good luck to you!!! Kim

Hi all I thought I would be banded in the first week of the new year. But!!! I have to see my Surgeon on Jan 7 th, i believe that he will want to discuss my gallbladder; which i have stones. My Dr. may want to remove my gallbladder before he puts in the band. He has stated in at a group meeting that if you get a gastric bypass then he would remove the gallbladder then but if you get a lap band then it would have to be 2 separate surgeries.:laugh: I am afraid of what he may suggest at our meeting. I have come this far and I still want the lap band!!! I know I not ready for the gastric bypass; just too much!!! Good luck to you!!! Kim

good stuff I use this. I have not been compliant lately but after I am banded I will use them daily. luck to you Kim

hi all, I don't know if I have posted here before!! but I have notice that this forum is slow. I will try to visit more:smile2:. we as lgbt people need all the support we can get; more from people who understand and relate to other issues that effect our lives. so lets all look into this forum routinely Kim- out for 24yr

Hi all, having problem with drinking and eating. I am still in pre-op stage. Trying to practice chewing not that bad. But drinking while eating is my down fall!!! What can I do to ease this problem????:tongue2: Kim,

Hi all thanks for your input. I know it is about changing your habits. I am working on this!!! Kim

Hi all I haven't rode a bike in years. I use to all the time:tongue: even done 6omile bike runs and then go to work all night. I do not know if I can ride right away because of my baaaad knees:cursing: But I hope that at some point I will be able. Kimtwan

Hi, Philly here how many are we??? glad to see you here not banded yet! waiting for surgery date. Kim:mellow:

Hi fellow philadelphian, I have heard of your dr.K But I went with Dr meilahn, they both work for the same hospital, which I work for. I know people who have had either the lapband or gastric bypass by Dr. K without incident. Hope all goes well for you!! I still waiting for my surgery date:thumbup:. If you have questions fell free to ask!! just e-mail me Kim

Hi all I think this is great and I would be willing to attend. I know that wheather we are in NY or NJ we can find a good venue and great hotel rates. What about the group rates? I live in Philadelphia which is close to both areas. Send me the information. I know people who would attend!! Kim:thumbup:

Hi, I have been a vegatarian for 25yrs. I gain this weight after my hysterectomy and due to eating habits along with family history. I will look into my files and see what dishes may interest you. Hang in there!! It is not as hard as u think!! You can get your protien from other sources, beans, tofu,and dairy. Try Vegatarian times mag and book. good luck!! feel free to ask anything. Kim:welldoneclap: