alei Griffieon

Hello all I'm fairly new to this site but am so excited I had to tell about it, and hope it helps those who have not yet had their surgery and need encouragement. I just ended my 1 week post op visit. Since starting my pre-op diet on thanksgiving day. I have lost 24lbs!!! thats equal to most 2yr olds. I lost 11 pre-op and 13 since 12-09-08 when I was banded. I had second thoughts prior to this and difficult times this first week on my Clear Liquids, But this pay off makes me so happy that I have done this and am exited for what my new Banded future holds... Alei Starting 363/surg. day 352/ today 339.

Thank you and best of luck on your journey.It's the best thing you can do for yourself The first week is bad. on the third day I was so upset and even hungry that I cried in my kitchen but once that passes it will slowly get better. Keep me posted, best of luck. :blushing: Alei~

Hello everyone, I'm new to this site, I just got banded on tuesday the 9th. I feel great in the abdominal area even being on clear liquids still isn't bothering me! but I have a terrible pain in my left shoulder even though I have been passing gas like mad. does any one know any thing I can do to help alleviate this? your comments and suggestions would be very welcome.:tongue2:

Hi there I'm in Des Moines Ia and I'm seeing Dr. Steve Cahalan, he is great and so is the entire team at the center for Weight reduction at mercy. 515 643-0556. Physician Details back to search results Steven Cahalan, M.D., F.A.C.S. University of Iowa Residency: Iowa Methodist Medical Center Certification: American Board of Surgery Clinic: Mercy Surgical Affiliates Satellite Clinic(s): Katzmann Breast Center 1601 NW 114th Street, Suite 151, Clive IA 515-222-7830 Mercy Center for Weight Reduction 603 East 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 515-643-0556 Service: Surgery

Thanks I tried the heating pad and it works in short stints also having my hubby tap my shoulder repeatedly works until his arm gets tired:redface:

OMG!! i had a pinch of shredded cheese I didn't even think about it i was cooking for my husband and it just happened. I'm only a week post surg. Should I start freaking out now or later?:tongue2: