Jean

There are several support groups for new Army spouses & also new to post. I will get you info tomorrow. If you went to the brief you should have received all the info. needed for frg & rear-d stuff. But, sometimes things fall through the cracks. Make sure you have written down & posted on the fridge or somewhere all your hubby's unit info. If there's an emergency you have to have that for a red cross message. The FRG(family readiness group) is the group that supports the spouse of the soldier & is run by a volunteer for your Hubby's CPT in command. You should get a phone call from the FRG leader if your hubby listed his phone numbers on his data form. If he didn't then you have to give them your #. You definitely want to keep in touch with FRG. They should provide you with information needed during the deployment along with the unit. Have I confused you more? I hope not. The rear-d are the soldiers that stay behind to take care of things while our guys deploy. They are a great bunch of soldiers that work really hard every day. I post more info for you tomorrow. Jean

Dear Ziva, Welcome to Ft. Hood! I live in Belton or the back side of Hood. I love the being banded. It's only been about 4 weeks for me and I've lost 20 pounds. If your BMI is 40 or more you qualify for the most part. If you are under 40 by just a little bit but have health issues you could qualify. All you need to do is ask your Dr. It's that's easy. You do have to go through the process once you pick a Dr. and that can take several weeks to ?... Good luck with your hubby leaving. Make sure you know your rear-d people & your FRG contacts. This is our 3rd deployment + two 6 months tours. Staying positive helps... Jean

How did your fill go yesterday??? I'm jealous... I get my first fill in the first week of Jan. I'm starving! I'm also stuck at 20 pounds.:frown: I need to get on the Wii fit or get to the gym! lol Hope you are having a good day.:angry_smile: Jean

lol. :thumbup:Our Doc. said someone else was before me! But, I didn't see anyone in recovery. Congratulations to you! I saw Dr. on Wednesday & was ok'd to eat other stuff. I can't seem to stay full for long. I didn't get a fill & won't till my next appt. in Jan. Not sure how to control the hunger pains accept keep drinking water. I also feel like nothing happened accept for one incision site on my left side keeps getting infected. Do you have a hubby in the military?

WOW!!!! :thumbup:You must be so proud of yourself! I'm down 17 & looking forward to more. I can't wait to get a fill. I am so hungry sometimes. I go Wed. What is your favorite thing to eat? Kids are getting up... I have to go. Jean

Yes, November 14. Gee, not sure what I was thinking... I do have things under control now. I'm eating refried beans, eggs, toast, mashed potatoes, crackers & some soups. I'm feeling much better... :thumbup:I think my main problem was that I didn't get enough water(fluids). I was trying not to drink 15 min's before & 60 min's after & that just wasn't happening. My body also is healing much quicker then expected. How is every one else doing??? Jean

Hello all! I'm so excited to find some friends from Ft. Hood. I was banded on Dec. 14th. Yep, during R&R. lol I go to Southwest Bariatric's in Austin. My Dr. is Dr. Marquez. She is wonderful. The hospital I choose was Seton Williamson in Round Rock. The hospital is new & full of wonderful experienced nurses. :laugh: Ok, now for the questions! I was doing well till Tuesday. I was feeling sore/very uncomfortable on the way to & back from DFW(taking Hubby back:cry_smile:). I stopped this side of Dallas & threw-up. I was dizzy & was really hurting. :confused_smile:I debated on trying to make it home or stay the night near by. I also wondered if I may be so hungry but didn't really know it. McDonalds was next door. I decided to try my luck & eat the most forbidden food in our new dictionary of foods to eat, french fries & a hamburger. I ate a small amount of fry's(approx 6) & 1/4 of the burger & felt better right away. Yes, I felt guilty but I made it home with 4 kids in tow...Please don't tell me I shouldn't have done that because it was the only thing near when I felt so aweful. I don't plan on doing it again... Will my first fill(Dec, 4th) help with feeling so aweful? I also have so much indigestion & diarrhea is horrible! My diet right now is lots of vegetables, jello, soup etc... My other questions are is anyone hurting under their left rib cage? Does anyone feel their port? My feels just like when I was pregnant & could feel my child's knee! What does a slip feel like?Please let me know what you all have been experiencing. Jean:confused: