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I can't believe they let you out of the hospital like this! And it's been like this for 20 days?!! I'm assuming they took ALL the fluid out of your band (the 2cc's you mentioned?)? I'm also assuming they did a barium swallow to see how open/the flow of liquids? I don't think the scope can tell this...and it can't see if there is an infection outside the pouch or port (can they check to see if there's an erosion starting?). You know your body best, and I'm not trying to be an alarmist, but I think I'd be insisting they admitted me again or get a second opinion. You've got to be dehydrated on that amount and that can get serious fast! Sorry, just worried about you! -BG WOOT JT!!!! WTG!!! Hope the solids are going well!

Message coming your way Bev...

Yep, doesn't matter what color of 'clears' (well, unless you're having a colonoscopy at the same time). They just don't want anything on your stomach so you don't aspirate it during anesthesia (I seriously doubt if a little bit of stringy egg would choke you even then). You'll do great!!! Best wishes!! -BG

WOW Bella (my band buddy...go 4/22!)...that's horrible (the nausea that is, your WL is amazing!). I hope they at least gave you some anti-nausea meds to use so you're not vomiting all the time! I also hope they gave you some suggestions on how to work through this! If not, maybe you can try a liquid diet for a few days until this passes...protein shakes? It will give you and your stomach time to settle. Come here to vent anytime!! ((hugs)) -BG

I became a G.Y. addict just post-op (love it with SF Preserves best). My doc considers this a slider so I usually only use it in place of sour cream now (tacos, dips, chili, etc.).

Band & Port also. Fluffy and Phil.

YAY! Countdown time...you're almost there! I found some 'tropical' flavored posicles and they saved me post-op. -BG

...tick...tick...tick...(I'm with you sister...looooong wait). Good job getting it all out here! Oh, and high cholesterol WITH medical intervention is a comorbidity and might help approval -BG

Take the food slow until the six week healing period is up. My doc says it's better to eat 6 small meals than 3 larger ones during this time as the internal stitches at your band are still healing. Congrats on the WL!!!! -BG

Congratulations Bander!!! and welcome to LBT! Yep, the port will have the most swelling and will take awhile to heal. -BG

Congratulations Bander!!! and welcome to LBT!!! The port area is usually the last thing to heal, just hang in there! -BG

Woot...Congrats, on everything!! I think I'd be sleeping in those jeans too!! -BG

Great blog!...*hangs head in shame* I was with you until the last sentence...I've eaten 1/2 the jumbo bag before...

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WOOT! Congrats on the Century Club!!! -BG

Not quite at goal yet, but NO you are NOT supposed to eat like this. My doc says NO soft foods (sliders= cottage cheese, yogurt) and NO liquid calories (protein shakes) as these defeat the purpose of the band. I've used the 'bird' as an anaolgy...you can eat at the bird feeder (and small amounts like a bird or you won't be able to fly) or you can drink at the bird bath, but you can't do both at the same time! Best wishes! -BG

Wow...BIG difference! You've just got a bad case of BDD like me (Body Dysmorphic Disorder)...your head needs to catch up! -BG

Good luck! On of the hospitals here has the balloon in trials, so thanks for telling us about it! -BG

STRESS: -DH is stressed out at work..."worst day ever" yesterday. -DD got laid off this week (and her BF of 3 years and she broke-up just before Christmas). She's also been sick as a dog for 3 days now (still running a fever...doc thinks it's a virus) "Mom, my life sucks". She's got a two year follow up procedure coming up on Monday (outpatient) and I'm hoping she's not still sick (and that the procedure can go on). Thank God her insurance goes through the month (yes, she'll buy ins. after that). -DS1 called from college yesterday and thinks he has the swine flu (wouldn't get the shot, believe me I tried)...I'm waiting to see if he made it to the doc. -DS2 is as happy as a lark...ski club trip tonight. -Someone please tell me how to sleep better when you're stressed (DH and I are both not getting enough sleep)...and pray for me that I can stay up until 11:30pm to pick up DS2 tonight. *Portion of Post Deleted for Lap Band Book Happy Weekend All!

DB- So sorry to hear about your DD too! This too shall pass! -BG

Sharon-- Come here to vent anytime...we all do (OK, I do). I think it helps to have someone else that listens and can give you support and sympathize (and remind you not to reach for the food for sympathy...food was my BFF). If you don't want the world to see it (like I do), feel free to send me PM's...I'm here for you girl! -BG

Yesterday as I was enjoying my first day of everyone out of the house and was in the midst of my 80 lbs. party *bubble popping* DD called me sobbing...she had just been laid-off (And might I just add...DON'T call your Mother during rush hour when you're normally supposed to be driving home sobbing so hard you can hardly talk...It gives us heart palpitations...I thought she'd been in a wreck). Poor kid…she was crushed. Unfortunately it’s a hard ‘life experience’ many of us have to learn sometime in our lives…cut-backs suck. Some days it's hard being the Mom...you just want to go through it for them and take away the pain. I’ll be busy helping edit resumes and cover letters…and I’m back wearing that sandwich board sign on the corner for her; ‘Smart, Outgoing, Marketing and International Business Double-Major, Needs Work, Willing to Relocate (Mom and Dad will miss her at home…no, really)'. It’s a gloomy day here…