Teacher2010

How are you? Our 1 year bandiversary is quickly approaching...YEAH! If you are still in the area, we need to get together to celebrate.

My pre op appointment was today...man there are a lot of things to do prior to the surgery. I was lucky enough to get all of my appointments on the same day!!! Ok, 15 more days to my birthday!

Yes I am ready!!! My pre op liquid diet requirement is 7 days before surgery so I get to eat a little longer. I really want to have fun before my surgery so I have planned all kinds of outings. My surgeon is in VA so the surgery will be at Virgina Hospital Center. Have you done all of your pre op testing? Have you told anyone other than family about your decision to have the surgery? I am struggling with that decision. For now only 2 family members and 2 close friends know...my boyfreind doesnt know....

After day 5 my gas pains went away. I feel much better now. I can even sleep on my stomach :-) I hear walking helps so I walked, I even walked in place. Whatever I could do to rid myself of the gais I tred it. I hope it gets better for you.

How are you? How are you doing with the workouts? I really need to do better with that :-(

You are on mushies? My Dr. still has me on liquids until Thursday!:-(

I am ready to eat something other than soup. I need to excercise more. Currently I excercise 3 days a week but I need to increase that. Indian Head Hwy is very close to me but now you are across the bridge? Yes there are other DMV bandsters on here maybe we can all do something an excercise class or maybe happy hour????

How are you doing? Are you adjusting better? I go in today for my 1st fill and I am looking forward to it. I will let you know how it goes.

So, how did the fill go? After reading several posts I came to the understanding that weight loss before having your fill is a bonus. I haven't lost any additional weight as well and actually I continue to go up and down 1 or 2 pounds. But after my fill today I look forward to restriction and I anticipate seeing changes going forward. Don't push yourself! I am 33 and have been thick since high school so I don't expect all of those years of thickness (LOL) to go away over night. It will happen. My problem is transforming my mind during meals and remembering that I don't need to clean the plate. That has been difficult but my plan to that is to ask for a take out box and put half in the box immediately. There is definitely a lot of work (mentally and physically) but we can do it.

Hello...girl you have 4 more days!!!! It is really count down time now. I have finally finished all of my appointments and everything came out ok. They did notice a mild hernia and acid reflux but all in all I am cleared for surgery! YES... 4 days for you and 6 days for me. My liquid diet is so hard that I find myself not eating at all to avoid from eating the wrong foods. And in my opinion these protein shakes are not very tasty. Which brand do you use??? Please don't forget to keep me posted on your status after the surgery. You are almost there...

I'm doing good. The last few months have been difficult but I'm trying to get back on track. Let me know your schedule. Maybe we can do lunch or dinner at the National Harbor to celebrate our 1st year.

How are you doing? I've been off track over the past few months but I'm trying to get things together. So far I have lost 65 lbs.... My goal is to drop an additional 15 but we will see how that goes.

I am glad to have done the surgery as well. I have been recuperating at my sister's house (Laurel) but today I am finally going home (Suitland). I haven't been out much since the surgery so I am actually looking forward to it. I think once I actually get back into my routine (college for the summer) a lot of this gas pain will go away. It keeps me up at night. So terrible! Girl I have lost 5 pounds since the surgery and 8 pounds pre op so I understand your thoughts about the weight going down. It is such a good feeling. I want to do Zumba as well. I hear it's a really good workout. I don't think I can do chicken broth for 9 more days! What other soups have you tried?

Keep up the great work. You are encouraging me.

Yes every surgeon does in fact have there own guidelines to follow. I'm on liquids for 2 weeks then mushies for an additional 2 weeks. At that point is when I can introduce solids slowly. Woo... I start mushies on Thursday so I am excited.

The curry chicken salad sounds great especially to someone on liquids :-( I have a treadmill at home as well so I try to do 30 minutes at least 3 times a week but I need to increase my workout. It would be nice if we all could meet. I'm not to sure about the pole dancing class but I'm definitely open. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

Oh I'm glad that gas was better yesterday. Also did you try the gas x strips?

Hello....

I'm doing good. My weight loss is very slow but steady. So far I have lost 23 lbs. I go in for my second fill tomorrow so hopefully I will have more restriction and see more weight loss. I'm glad things are better with you and CONGRATS on the 33 lbs lost! Do you exercise everyday?

Hey Lady...

It has been so long! How have you been? I am still maintaining a slow and steady pace. So far I have lost 23 lbs. I don't have much restriction but I go in tomorrow for my second fill. I can't wait and I hope to start seeing more weight loss. Since I have been back to work and school it has been difficult to exercise but I am doing at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes. Please fill me in on how things are going with you. We really need to meet up one day...since we are so close to one another.

I'm starving as well! I am sooo tired of soups. I'm in a book club and I missed the meeting today just to avoid the food. I have been walking in the treadmill daily. I have also implemented an excercise schedule in order to stay on target once I return back to work. When are you scheduled for your 1st fill? Remember not to overdue it...

Hi...I see we were banded on the same day! How is it going for you?

Girl you are so welcomed! We are there for each other. It may be too soon for Zumba...that class is quite a workout. Girl those gas-x stripes have become my best friend but the gas is still a painful thing for me. It feels good to finally be home. I was off of Muirkirk which I believe is really close to Cherry... technically it's considered Beltsville but it's soooo close to Laurel. I was thinking we definitely have to get together. Please take it slow. Remind yourself that you just had major surgery so you don't want to damage anything. I laid around all weekend and now I'm ready to see the sun...LOL Question do you ever feel dizzy? I think I need to eat more because I often feel dizzy. Also, you are posting messages on your page, I'm glad I have been checking it.

Hey Missy,

I am doing good. I'm down 32lbs but it is coming off slowly now. Fortunately I go in for a fill on Tuesday. It is difficult getting the exercise in daily. My schedule sounds like yours....working, school, assignments and on top of that my son! It is too much at times but I was built for this :-)! Let's try to plan a meeting at the National Harbor really soon. We can wak around and do lunch. By the way I am lovng the profile pic..very cute.

You are so sweet---yes I have 2 more weeks. You are done to 12 days!!! !!! I'm starting to get a headache from all of these test. I'm nervous about my ekg because it has been abnormal in the past due to a minor heart murmur. I promised myself that I will not worry. I'm sure it will all workout. I've seen websites were you can discuss your lapband journey. I was thinking about doing that but I'm very skeptical about putting my picture up. Afraid someone may see me. Living in MD you know this metro area is very small...

Hey, how have you been doing? I must say it does get better every day. The gas pains have subsided tremendously. I can now sleep through the night. :-)

Hello Lady... How is it going?