lauraq

Great post BG. I was like you with the tacos - unbelievable. I rarely think about food now which is a major milestone for me. Isn't it weird?

Welcome Kam! Congratulations on getting a surgery date. Keep us all posted. I was banded 6/29 and I am so happy I did it. Best of luck to you. Lauraq

OK Bashful, my friend. You've caught Hot Greg's eye with your awesome accounting skills. Now you've got to reel him in. Ask him out already!!!! Don't make me call him and ask him for you, because I will. I will hunt him down for you!

I had my first fill this morning - 2cc. I 'm not sure how much my band holds but it was completly empty. She said she takes all the fluid out after priming during surgery. She had me lift my legs off the stretcher about 2 inches and put my arms above my head, and my little port just stuck right out like it knew it was supposed to. She prepped me with Betadine, stuck the needle in, pulled out the air and injected 2cc of saline. I only felt a small stick and didn't even know she was through. she is great! She doesn't do the flouroscopy in the office, so we made sure I could swallow water, which I could. Now back at work and just ate some broth off a can of Campbell's Chicken Noodle SOup and it went down fine. So, now liquids for 2 days. I really needed to have a fill because I've been hungry - not just head hunger. I could eat almost anything (except bread and dry meat). So, hopefully, this will jump start some real weight loss. Although I've lost 32 total since June 3 when starting the preop diet, I've only lost 12 since surgery on June 29. Nothing new with my mom. Getting the brain radiation. Today was Day 8 of 19. Thanks to all for caring. Have a great day. Lunch break's over - back to work. Schedule your mammograms if you haven't already done so.

I had my first fill this morning - 2cc. I 'm not sure how much my band holds but it was completly empty. She said she takes all the fluid out after priming during surgery. She had me lift my legs off the stretcher about 2 inches and put my arms above my head, and my little port just stuck right out like it knew it was supposed to. She prepped me with Betadine, stuck the needle in, pulled out the air and injected 2cc of saline. I only felt a small stick and didn't even know she was through. she is great! She doesn't do the flouroscopy in the office, so we made sure I could swallow water, which I could. Now back at work and just ate some broth off a can of Campbell's Chicken Noodle SOup and it went down fine. So, now liquids for 2 days. I really needed to have a fill because I've been hungry - not just head hunger. I could eat almost anything (except bread and dry meat). So, hopefully, this will jump start some real weight loss. Although I've lost 32 total since June 3 when starting the preop diet, I've only lost 12 since surgery on June 29. Nothing new with my mom. Getting the brain radiation. Today was Day 8 of 19. Thanks to all for caring. Have a great day. Lunch break's over - back to work. Schedule your mammograms if you haven't already done so.

100 pounds is a dream come true. Congratulations on your success.

By the time you read this, you will probably be out of surgery and starting your new journey. We were all nervous. It's time to think positive. You can absolutely do this! If I can, anyone can. Trust me. Congratulations, and I'm thinking about you.

Could it be that the "dog days" of summer are getting you down? I know when the new school year starts (but I'm not a teacher), it has always felt like a fresh start to the year for me. Maybe that will be your motivation - make the school year your fresh start. Plan your menus and your snacks; research lower calorie sweets for your sweet tooth - I have those cravings too. I think we have all had a major lifestyle change and it's hard to adjust and find that mojo. And for me, it's harder at 50 than it would have been when I was younger. Keep smiling on the outside and you'll feel it on the inside.

That is the best story ever. Wish I could have seen your brother.

I've been getting the "McGurgles" since about the time I woke up from surgery. Sometimes it can get very embarrassing, can't it?

That's the way it should work. Way to stand up for yourself and be your own advocate. Hope everything goes well for you onthe 21st. Keep us posted.

Hey Bashful - Share your soft foods with "Hot Greg". He'll worship you!

I have NO DOUBT that you are NOT the bashful type. I'll be keeping my eye on you.

Good to know. I've been a little scared to try alcohol. I have a friend who was banded several years ago. Let's just say the first time she drank, it involved the police. Anyone have any problems with the band and alcohol?

WooHoo for the loose pants. Just don't let them get too loose around "Hot Greg". Have to look out for you bashful, and keep you in line. I was tired too when I went back to work - it'll get better fast.

Sounds like you are ready. The mental preparedness is very important to your success and it sounds like you're there. We all wish you well - the pre-op phase is all a distant memory for me now as it will be for you. I am 5 weeks post-op today. Keep up the good work, and I'll look forward to your blogs.