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I started eating Activia yogurt once and day and that has cured my constipation! Sally

How do you use the Greek Style Yogurt? Sally

I use Benefiber with great success! :thumbup: Sally Banded 6/17/09

Congrats! I am so happy for you that your surgery went so well!! Sally Banded 6/17/09

Hello, I was a teenager in the 80s and know all about fear of mega disasters. This was one of many considerations that went through my thought process as well. I decided that I need to get to a healthy weight now. I am looking high blood pressure, diabetes, and joint pain in the face. I decided the band will help my over all health quickly....as best I use it. For me these benefits out weigh the possible negative occurrences that could possibly happen or not. I hope my rambling helps!!

I didn't have any staples---just disolvable stitches and terry strips as far as I remember/know. Sally

Hi- I was banded three days ago and keep going through bouts of fear and nausea. Today I drank my morning Protein and so far so good. Last night the nausea was so bad that I called the surgeon on call at 11:30 p.m. He reassured me that he thought I was doing okay. He suggested going back to just Water sips until the nausea subsided. I do feel better this morning but just want to feel all the way better NOW! I can't wait to be able to sleep in my own bed....and feel comfortable. Any words of advise or encouragement will be much appreciated. Right now all I am doing is feeling very sorry for myself and miserable. Thanks ahead of time! Sally Banded 6/17/09

Well, I survived the surgery. The doctor found a hernia that he repaired while inside and I wonder if that added to my discomfort. I was miserable until this morning. My surgery was June 17th. My misery is more emotional. I am very weepy, nervous, scared about my recovery. I did get to sleep more last night which has helped and I get to shower today!!!! I am going to concentrate on just taking it one day at a time for now. Best wishes to everyone with surgery dates coming up soon! Sally Banded 6/17/2009:blink:

Thank you for your post!!! It is awesome in all reguards. I am getting banded this coming Wednesday.....sometimes I wonder is it the really what I want as my tool for weight loss. Your post put into words many of the things I have been feeling since I began my journey in February. THANK YOU!!! :confused: Sally band scheduled June 17, 2009!

I am scheduled for the 17th of June for surgery!!!! I just have the nutrition class next week and pre-op blood work!! We are going to visit my in-laws for the week before surgery in Florida. Somehow I am going to try to keep the pre-op diet from nosey eyes! Also, I have weened myself off of coffee but still drink Coke Zero like it's going out of style! I think I am going to wait until the pre-op diet to give it up for good. Good luck to us all!!! Sally

I just had my endoscopy today and only need to go to the dietitian on the 28th. My surgery is tentatively set for 6/17/09!!!!!!!! Sally :eek:

WOW! This is exactly what I worry about. Each time I have lost a lot of weight I gain it back in part because I don't know HOW to live at a healthy weight. I have NEVER been at a healthy weight for more than 9 months in my life. I keep looking for resources to help me work through this issue but don't have a solution yet...... Sally