JenzNewLife09

My surgery went very well. I have been on my liquid diet & have been doing well. I actually went to work for 4 hours yesterday- and another 4 hours today. However, I can tell each day, as I am feeling so much better.. I am also getting hungrier "earlier". Day 1-3 I got plenty of water, jello, protein drinks, etc. So, I was able to go almost 3 hours, without thinking that I needed something.. Tuesday gets here, I'm feeling lots better.. But, the hunger feeling kept coming around sooner.. Then same on Wed.. Now it's Thursday & I feel like that I can not get enough liquids down to keep me satisfied.. I did call my dr & they said it was ok to start on creamy soups and soupy mashed potatoes.

I was ready to go back to work today. Granted I only worked for 4 hours. My incision sites are a little tender.. but not bad at all. I was able to take off the bandages real easy. I thought that was going to be the painful process. I broke down & ended up telling everyone at work about me getting banded. I feel so relieved that they are very supportive!! I guess I was just expecting- "How much have you lost, why are you eating that." type of questions.. I just don't want this to be another failure on my list.

I was ready to go back to work today. Granted I only worked for 4 hours. My incision sites are a little tender.. but not bad at all. I was able to take off the bandages real easy. I thought that was going to be the painful process. I broke down & ended up telling everyone at work about me getting banded. I feel so relieved that they are very supportive!! I guess I was just expecting- "How much have you lost, why are you eating that." type of questions.. I just don't want this to be another failure on my list.

YEAH!! 18 lbs! Congrats!!

My son heard my tummy do the gurgling thing for the first time last night!! It was rather funny! Especially since he's the one who tends to have the most bodily noises!! LOL So- this is what he tells me... Mommy, you're building up a good fart!! Better not light the fireplace tonight!! LOL :laugh:

Hey- i woke up with hardly any pain/pressure feeling from my incision sites!! I was even able to sleep in my own bed lastnight as well. I am doing really well with the liquids only. I think sometimes it's a mind over matter. Or bad habits!! I made spaghetti for my husband & son last night, I had a v8.(made sure I had something tomato based) It was rather weird to not eat the same thing as them, & I also watched my husband eat 2 heaping bowls. wow!! That's about how much I would've eaten. Hum, no wonder why I'm over weight!!

I talked to my post-op nurse today. She said it was ok for the full liquids. My problem is getting these bandages off!! LOL

That tuna recipe sounds yummy. =) I'm trying to get myself moved up to the jello stage. Ya, I forget that you have to get squished before it goes down too. =)

hello!! I got my follow-up call today. I asked about these wonderful bandages affixed to my tummy!! The nurse said that I should take them off now.. WHAT?? UM, so, how did ya'll get them off??

BG- I am doing a lot better today- I think that I want to be hungry, or that bad habit of just looking in the fridge to see if anything has appeared in it since the last 5 mins that I checked!! LOL ezzie- It might be a bad thing to stay the night at the hospital.. I don't have a recliner, so trying to get comffy was hard. Then, it seemed like I couldn't bend over to pick up anything. So, being at the hospital overnight- you may get some great service!! =) Don't forget to tip the waitress!! LOL I have been drinking some sf hot cocoa - lots of help!

I was banded on Friday- Jan 09, 2009. I went in weighing 273.5 @ 6:45 am. According to the Dr, I had a text book perfect surgery. He even gave me internal pics of my band & my liver. -ya, I won't be posting those!! LOL Before I left, I had to drink the barium stuff & watched it go down. I didn't think that fluids would go down THAT fast!! It was neat though. =) My husband stopped by to pick up my Rx & I was at home @ 9:30 am!! -yes, the very same day!! I have a dry-erase board on the wall to remind me to walk (every 2-3 hrs), take pain meds (every 4 hrs), take antibiotic (every 8 hrs). By noon, I walked down the street -5 houses down & came back. Took my pain meds, & went back to sleep!! =) I am rather sore from the pressure or bruising - other than that, not so bad.. Hey honey, where's my pain meds?? LOL

Hey- i woke up with hardly any pain/pressure feeling from my incision sites!! :tounge_smile: I was even able to sleep in my own bed lastnight as well. I am doing really well with the liquids only. I think sometimes it's a mind over matter. Or bad habits!! I made spaghetti for my husband & son last night, I had a v8.(made sure I had something tomato based) It was rather weird to not eat the same thing as them, & I also watched my husband eat 2 heaping bowls. wow!! That's about how much I would've eaten. Hum, no wonder why I'm over weight!!

Congrats!! :thumbdown: I was banded on Friday- I guess with all of the pain meds & such, I barely remember this past weekend. :wub: I woke up this morning with barely any pain or feeling any pressure from where the incisions are!! Hope to keep in touch!!

I was banded on Friday- Jan 09, 2009. I went in weighing 273.5 @ 6:45 am. According to the Dr, I had a text book perfect surgery. He even gave me internal pics of my band & my liver. -ya, I won't be posting those!! LOL Before I left, I had to drink the barium stuff & watched it go down. I didn't think that fluids would go down THAT fast!! It was neat though. =) My husband stopped by to pick up my Rx & I was at home @ 9:30 am!! -yes, the very same day!! I have a dry-erase board on the wall to remind me to walk (every 2-3 hrs), take pain meds (every 4 hrs), take antibiotic (every 8 hrs). By noon, I walked down the street -5 houses down & came back. Took my pain meds, & went back to sleep!! =) I am rather sore from the pressure or bruising - other than that, not so bad.. Hey honey, where's my pain meds?? LOL

My name is Jenn & I haven't been banded yet. I have been reading posts for a while, replied to a couple, but that's about it. These past 6 months have been weighing on my mind. Not to mention, going through hoops for the ins. (Cigna) LOL Also, should I tell my friends/family or not, etc. At this time, I have been approved & now waiting on the Dr to call back for the date!! I am 34 yrs old with one son (12 yrs old now). Married to a wonderful man of 15 yrs. After I had my son, I gained lots of weight - now up to 275!! Hello PCOS!! What I can't believe is that I was 175 at 9 months pregnant!! Now, thinking back to when I was pregnant... I found out that I was pregnant at 3 months. We thought about kids, but never knew if it would happen. So, my whole out-look on life changed. I started my dr's visits to make sure everything will be ok. In 6 months, I will have a new baby in my life. Started to look forward for the "Big DAY!!" Even though knowing that I would have to go through giving birth, but it would be worth it when it's over. As the days got closer to my due date, I got more nervous & excited. A wide range of emotions. Starting to get ready for it.. (nesting, getting diapers & formula ready & preparing the house) Well, that's where I am at today. In my LAP-BAND® journey- that is.. Back in July, we decided to go to a Seminar.. Went to my 1st Dr.'s consultation & knew that this is the decision that I want to make. After going through my ins requirements.. (6 mo. diet, sleep study, ekg, etc) I realized that this is going to be another big life changing moment in my life. Now that I am "approved" & my "due date" is near.. I'm now starting to get ready for my "Big Day!!. (nesting, getting house cleaned, going through clothes..) I am feeling excited about giving birth to the new life - ME!! I am looking forward for the new life!! I know at the beginning I will be scared, like being a new mom, want to do everything right. After a while, it just becomes natural. (that's what I am hoping for anyways!!) Then down the road, I can be proud of myself as I am proud of my child that I have brought into this world!! I know that this isn't a "quick fix", but I also know that I didn't bring in an awesome 7 yr old son who could already play soccer!! LOL I haven't updated my profile with pics as of yet, but I do plan on posting some in the near future!! Thanks for taking the time to read, I knew you'd listen!! =) Jenn =)

My name is Jenn & I haven't been banded yet. I have been reading posts for a while, replied to a couple, but that's about it. These past 6 months have been weighing on my mind. Not to mention, going through hoops for the ins. (Cigna) LOL Also, should I tell my friends/family or not, etc. At this time, I have been approved & now waiting on the Dr to call back for the date!! I am 34 yrs old with one son (12 yrs old now). Married to a wonderful man of 15 yrs. After I had my son, I gained lots of weight - now up to 275!! Hello PCOS!! What I can't believe is that I was 175 at 9 months pregnant!! Now, thinking back to when I was pregnant... I found out that I was pregnant at 3 months. We thought about kids, but never knew if it would happen. So, my whole out-look on life changed. I started my dr's visits to make sure everything will be ok. In 6 months, I will have a new baby in my life. Started to look forward for the "Big DAY!!" Even though knowing that I would have to go through giving birth, but it would be worth it when it's over. As the days got closer to my due date, I got more nervous & excited. A wide range of emotions. Starting to get ready for it.. (nesting, getting diapers & formula ready & preparing the house) Well, that's where I am at today. In my LAP-BAND® journey- that is.. Back in July, we decided to go to a Seminar.. Went to my 1st Dr.'s consultation & knew that this is the decision that I want to make. After going through my ins requirements.. (6 mo. diet, sleep study, ekg, etc) I realized that this is going to be another big life changing moment in my life. Now that I am "approved" & my "due date" is near.. I'm now starting to get ready for my "Big Day!!. (nesting, getting house cleaned, going through clothes..) I am feeling excited about giving birth to the new life - ME!! I am looking forward for the new life!! I know at the beginning I will be scared, like being a new mom, want to do everything right. After a while, it just becomes natural. (that's what I am hoping for anyways!!) Then down the road, I can be proud of myself as I am proud of my child that I have brought into this world!! I know that this isn't a "quick fix", but I also know that I didn't bring in an awesome 7 yr old son who could already play soccer!! LOL I haven't updated my profile with pics as of yet, but I do plan on posting some in the near future!! Thanks for taking the time to read, I knew you'd listen!! =) Jenn =)

Hello!! My date was Friday- 9th. Everyday is getting so much better!! Lovin' the naps!! LOL However, I do have a dry-erase board on the wall to remind me to take my antibiotics (every 8 hrs) , pain (every 4 hours) & walking (every 2-3 hours). That was a lot to remember, especially when you're kind of out-of-it from the pain meds. =) :tongue2: I don't think that I am having hunger pains, it's more of my brain says - hey girl, you havent eaten any Mexican food or have our family friday night pizza. You "should" be hungry. So, i did bring out the hot cocoa, it told those voices something else!! LOL There are a few things that I am learning on my own.. ya, dont lay down after you have drank.. give yourself some time to let it get down, you wont have any air bubbles. I feel like a baby, honey- please pat my back to burp me!! LOL