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Hi! I'd really like a buddy to provide some encouragement, food tips, and just help me to cope with this band! Sometimes when the going gets tough I get very self-critical and I know I'll need a positive pal by my side. Plus, I'd love some pointers on how to avoid getting things 'stuck', activities, etc. If you are in the Baltimore area that would be cool because I don't really have many friends in this area and would love to go out and have a girlie day (mani + pedi + ??) with someone. About Me! I'm 27, a teacher, 5'3, and was just banded on 2/3 at a weight of 207. I also have/had sleep apnea, which I'm sure is how I got approved for the surgery. The only people who I've told about me getting banded were my mom and my ex, both very supportive. I have no kids, no husband/boyfriend, no pets. I need a buddy!! Thanks! Nicole:thumbup:

I heard that walking was the best way to get rid of any pockets of air/gas that may be inside. I haven't really had much pain in my side so I can't vouch for it personally. After surg I got paranoid about blood clots and just started walking as much as I could, so maybe that helped. Have you been driving yourself around yet? I'm not sure when I should start back doing this. Being in the house is kind of boring. I'm getting hooked on Lost though.

HI Ladies! I also was banded on 2/3, in Baltimore MD. I think my biggest issues are the mild acid reflux and the cold I have that's being a real nuisance. I think it has something to do with the breathing tube they stuck in my nose, but who "knows" (ha..corny joke lol). I don't see my doctor until the 17th before I can start my pureed foods, and its looking like next week is going to be quite a stretch. I'm losing my mind with boredom! I watched 5 episodes of Desperate Housewives, which I've never been interested in, all the judge shows, walked around a lot and tried to exercise..still bored. I have to admit, it is a nice break from teaching, but all I keep thinking about is "Gonna make it to pureed, gonna make it to pureed" lol. Guess that's bad?

So its 3:08pm and I'm sitting here watching Dr. Phil's episode "Whats Wrong with Men?" (lol) feeling pretty good. My stomach feels better each day and I've been trying to keep moving. I think that by the time the end of next week comes I will be looking forward to "eating" pureed foods, although I'm still not sure what tastes good pureed. ((Anybody have any tips or suggestions about that?)) It's kinda dull sitting at home but I know I'm not ready to go back to teaching middle schoolers. My yelling voice just isn't up to par yet lol. The acid reflux has kind of chilled out today, which is great. I'm not sure how much exercise I should be doing, I usually use my WiiFit to do yoga and cardio, but I don't want to strain myself. Still no word from my gastric bypass friend but screw it!

So its 3:08pm and I'm sitting here watching Dr. Phil's episode "Whats Wrong with Men?" (lol) feeling pretty good. My stomach feels better each day and I've been trying to keep moving. I think that by the time the end of next week comes I will be looking forward to "eating" pureed foods, although I'm still not sure what tastes good pureed. ((Anybody have any tips or suggestions about that?)) It's kinda dull sitting at home but I know I'm not ready to go back to teaching middle schoolers. My yelling voice just isn't up to par yet lol. The acid reflux has kind of chilled out today, which is great. I'm not sure how much exercise I should be doing, I usually use my WiiFit to do yoga and cardio, but I don't want to strain myself. Still no word from my gastric bypass friend but screw it!

So today was my first full day home from the hospital and my second day post-op. I have to admit, being in that hospital was terrible. At around 9pm they wheeled another patient into my room, and her friend chose to sleep on two chairs until about 2am, making it almost impossible to get to the bathroom. I had to use the little portable toilet thing by my bed in that tiny, cramped room, etc. The nurses seemed like they had little experience with lap-band patients because they sounded surprised when they brought me food and I said I couldn't eat it.. Duh!:bored: Anyway, I'm glad to be home. It is a blessing to be safe and healthy. My two biggest areas of concern are my acid reflux, which admittedly is somewhat mild but persistent, and my nose. The oxygen tube they put in my nose irritated the inside of my nose badly, and now it appears I have a cold or something (runny nose constantly). But really, out of all the side effects that could happen, I can deal with that! I was kind of sad :frown: before the surgery, because my best friend had gastric bypass on Election Day and I helped support her as much as I could. I stayed with her during the weekend and just tried to help out. She's lost about 50 pounds now, and when I told her about my surgery date, she was excited/happy for me..But then I haven't really heard from her. I was curious if she even remembered my surg date and wanted to see if she'd call to offer encouragement, but that didn't happen either. Luckily I am blessed with my mother and my ex, who both came to the hospital. It just sucks because she of all people I know can help me through some of what I'm facing and she's M.I.A. This site has been very encouraging though! I haven't told anyone about my lap-band because when I mentioned I was interested in it, everyone said I wasn't "fat enough" or I just needed to x,y, and z, and I really got tired of that. Like I haven't tried those things before. And now that I've moved back home, my father acts like a Food Nazi while he piles his face full of sweets and criticizes me..But that's allllll good because I am doing this for me, and all of that is motivation to succeed!:thumbup:

So today was my first full day home from the hospital and my second day post-op. I have to admit, being in that hospital was terrible. At around 9pm they wheeled another patient into my room, and her friend chose to sleep on two chairs until about 2am, making it almost impossible to get to the bathroom. I had to use the little portable toilet thing by my bed in that tiny, cramped room, etc. The nurses seemed like they had little experience with lap-band patients because they sounded surprised when they brought me food and I said I couldn't eat it.. Duh!:crying: Anyway, I'm glad to be home. It is a blessing to be safe and healthy. My two biggest areas of concern are my acid reflux, which admittedly is somewhat mild but persistent, and my nose. The oxygen tube they put in my nose irritated the inside of my nose badly, and now it appears I have a cold or something (runny nose constantly). But really, out of all the side effects that could happen, I can deal with that! I was kind of sad :sleep: before the surgery, because my best friend had gastric bypass on Election Day and I helped support her as much as I could. I stayed with her during the weekend and just tried to help out. She's lost about 50 pounds now, and when I told her about my surgery date, she was excited/happy for me..But then I haven't really heard from her. I was curious if she even remembered my surg date and wanted to see if she'd call to offer encouragement, but that didn't happen either. Luckily I am blessed with my mother and my ex, who both came to the hospital. It just sucks because she of all people I know can help me through some of what I'm facing and she's M.I.A. This site has been very encouraging though! I haven't told anyone about my lap-band because when I mentioned I was interested in it, everyone said I wasn't "fat enough" or I just needed to x,y, and z, and I really got tired of that. Like I haven't tried those things before. And now that I've moved back home, my father acts like a Food Nazi while he piles his face full of sweets and criticizes me..But that's allllll good because I am doing this for me, and all of that is motivation to succeed!:scared2:

I was just banded two days ago, on 2/3/09, and the last thing I remember before the surgery was my surgeon saying, "Now if she qualifies for this, then all of us do" because I'm 5'3, 205 pds with very mild sleep apnea. My insurance paid, approved me right away, and now I'm home resting. When I went to the pre-op classes and everything, everyone looked at me like I was crazy, but its impossible to 'judge' someone's needs because they don't look as fat as you think they should. Weight loss is a struggle for everyone; its bad enough being judged by "thin" people, its slightly irritating to be judged by my fellow "large and in charge" folks.

I voted for Feb foxes. My surgery date is 2/3 and I'm semi-nervous..