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Many of mine have already been taken, I'll add just a few. * To have guys actually look at me and not past me. * To not have to listen to my guy friends make comments on how hot the skinny girls are. *To be able to enjoy having a picture taken. *To walk and not have my thighs rub together. *To believe someone when they tell me I am pretty. That's it for now... Love this thread too fun!

Yes, I'm allowed pudding and blended Soups and yogart. I have been drinking lots of Water which could be part of why I'm not hungry. I haven't weighed yet I know my belly is swollen. I've got some wicked bruises!

AWESOME! CONGRATS you've worked hard I'm sure and should be proud...Can't wait to join you!

I know the feeling of the yo yo dieting, much like you that's why I decided to get the band. I was banded on Wednesday morning and have felt pretty good over all. What they say about feeling like you've done a couple thousand situps is true. It's not bad pain just soreness. I've been up walking a lot trying to keep the gas pains at bay and so far haven't really had any. I'm happy for you for making this choice it's not easy, from what I've read on here and as long as you are committed you'll do amazing. Good luck!!!

Oh, I feel your pain!! Quite literally. I was banded this morning and feeling the same pains. I am using a heating pad and it has helped some. I'm also using the gas x strips which I think they are helping too. Walking and moving around from what I've read and from what they told me in the hospital is the best thing. Good luck Hope these things help.

I'll take that advice!! I was just banded this morning. Doing well. Prolly over doing it a bit because the pain meds have me HYPER. They said to walk so I've been doing lots of that. Congrats to everyone newly banded and good luck to those who are about to be banded. Oh and congrats to my niece who got married today...I won't forget her wedding anniversary that's for sure~

After months of getting paperwork together, and jumping through hoops, it's finally here. I'm getting banded at 8:45 in the morning. Wish me luck...

well, I made it out of surgery and so far really not feeling too terrible. I know what it's like to feel like I'm stuck. They gave me a pain med and it got stuck going down and it was only a quarter of a pill. Ever since then I have had this horrible pain in my mid section. I was super impressed with the staff of Boone County hospital everyone was super nice and helpful. Thanks for all the well wishes and good luck to all who are making this journey

Well all checked in and waiting. Nervous. The oxy they gave me is making me goofy for some reason my friends are laughing @ me

Awesome...good luck to you too....let me know how it goes!

Mine was pretty much the same. I actually really enjoyed it...craziest thing ...she said "I was normal" Hmmm, she don't know me very well do she??? LOL

HI Sig, There is a minimum of a 35 BMI, he charges self pay $12500 or somewhere around that number. You can find more information about his services at columbia bariatrics. He is a great Dr. and runs a very good practice IMHO, he is banded, I think that makes a huge difference in the way that he prepares his patients. They give you REALISTIC information. I've read many post where people are complaining because they don't feel restriction right after surgery. He tells you straight up that it may take 2 to 5 fills before you are at your sweet spot. For me the insurance pays for my first three fills and after that they told me it would be $75.00 per fill. Not sure what it will be for self pay. Hope this information helps, good luck in your journey. Stacy

Just three words to say here... "I AM STARVING!!!!!" Day four of the pre op liquid diet that consists of two protein shakes and up to 2 cups of milk or juice. I somewhat cheated today and went to starbucks and had a fruit smoothie with protein powder. It was made with naked 100% juice and it had whey protein so that's not really cheating, is it??? Only 7 more days to go! Can't wait not to be hungry. Good luck everybody!

I bought thermacare patches, take or toss baby spoons and sippy cups that way I could leave one at all of my friends houses and not have to worry about not having what I needed when out. I bought some way cool little plates and individual sized stoneware from pier one! I'm so excited I'm ready to start using them now...darn liquids just won't stay on the plate...LOL oh well only five more days of liquids!!!!!! I'm ready to eat a TRUCK!!! Surgery is coming so fast I'm running around trying to get everything done.

Great suggestions...I'll remember the tank and find some cocktail spoons and forks since I am having surgery in a week...man that's hard to believe!! Thanks for starting this thread

I'm trying to figure out which band to have placed. My doctor told me either is good. Not a lot of help there Doc! I thought I would start this thread and see if based on your answers I could get a more accurate decision. What I would like to know is Which band you had placed and how much weight have you lost in what amount of time. I have until Wednesday to figure this out, everyone's help is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks, Stacy

Well, the pre-op diet pretty much sucks! I'm a starvin marvin... and it's only day two! Eight more days to go. I can do this! I'm still trying to figure out which band to get. It seems Dr. Pitt is correct that it doesn't really matter which one he uses. I like the way that realize band attaches to the port and I like the low profile port as well. Silvia explained that the lap band port could be changed but I'm seeing $$$'s there. So, I am leaning pretty heavy to the realize band at the moment. I really like the band design of the lap band and the band is actually the thing that's going to be doing the work....decisions decisions. I'm ready for a STEAK!!! If I close my eyes and imagine this protein shake is a steak do you think it would taste like one? Oh well...life goes on ...you can not have what you've never had unless you're willing to do what you've never done. So, I'm doin it!

I am so worried about the same thing happening to me. My cats are inside/outside cats and every year they have given it to me. Epsom salt diluted with a little Water and then scrub the area and leave it to dry, is the fastest thing that I have found to clear it up. Hope this helps good luck!

I agree, you should go...think thermacare heat wraps...they work wonderfully along with Excedrin Migrane although, that's not what it was meant for...it's the only thing that works for me. Good luck on your surgery!!!!

WOW, my preop diet is way different...pout pout pout!!! On mine they have me drinking four 4oz Protein shakes an then 2 cups of no sugar added juice or skim milk, then unlimited amounts of broth, sugar free popsicles and sugar free Jello. Just fyi many of the sugar free products have the side effect of diarrhea so have to be careful when consuming those... Good luck on your surgery

WOW, that's amazing congratulations!!!

Hi everyone, I'm Stacy from Jefferson City, Missouri I'm 38, divorced with no kids unless you want to count my two fat cats and my labradork dog. I love to travel, always up for adventure or a challenge. My biggest challenge was a few years back when my family and I built my house. If anyone wants to be friends feel free to PM me.

January 23, 2010 That will be my six month bandiversary and my work holiday party. I'm the coordinator, it's the one time that all eyes are on me and I want to be able to look good for once and not feel like I need to be hiding in the shadows... What do you think, should I wait to reveal any loss I've had until then??? Just wear baggy clothes for a while? I think that would be kind of fun? Has anyone else done something similar or want to do something similar??? Am I just being silly?? LOL

That's the most important thing! I'm proud of you for making this decision, I'm sure like me it's been one that you have thought about for a while. Congrats and we can do this!!!!