Teacher2010

I hope you are doing better!

My surgery went great. I experienced really bad gas pains but that has subsided. Now I am ready to move onto mushies. I see you live in Alezandria...I'm across the bridge MD.

I see we were banded on the same day!!! Congrats! How have you been doing?

Hello, I am sooo glad things are going great for you. Keep being strong and you will make your goal. I know it's hard but try not to eat. I'm almost 2 weeks post op and I'm starving. Also, don't allow individuals to steal your joy. Ignore the negatives and stick with the positives.

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

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...

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. :-)

I'm very addicted to it as well. I should be getting ready for my morning courses but look at me...LOL I must admit each day I am feeling better. I got the best sleep last night! I'm trying to find a diet that works but often I'm not able to eat everything then I start feeling dizzy. I'm going to order the Lindora as well. How was your first day back to work?

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.

Keep up the great work. You are encouraging me.

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?

It sounds like you are doing great! 45 min on the treadmill ~That is soooo good. The most exercise I have been able to do is the Wii Fit walking for about 10 minutes yesterday. I'm trying to walk everyday because I hear it helps with the gas. Girl I have strong gas pains everywhere; in my shoulder, back, stomach you name it I have it. Other than that I'm doing ok. I can't drink a lot but I'm trying to get my protein in and that's been difficult. How long is your liquid diet & when do you transition to puree? Keep up the good work!

Hello!!! I came home late yesterday and now resting at my sister's house. The overall surgery went well. My surgeon's new processes for the surgery is only having one incision were the port is located. This is the only place I'm having pain. It's right by my naval so when I get up or sit down it really hurts. I have intermittent gas pain as well and the dissolvable gas stripes do work. Overall I'm doing ok but I want the pain to stop. L I do know it will get better but when? I guess we can say the hard part is over and we are on our way!!! Are you able to move around?

I'm glad you are doing well. I have been thinking of you and wishing you good thoughts. I'm excited and nervous. I'm beginnig to pack (always late) and just reflecting on the changes that are soon to come. We are definitely on our way!!! Do you have any neck or gas pains?

Thank you for the suggestions. The Lindora drinks have great reviews. I will be doing my last minute shopping tomorrow. I wonder if they sell it in any stores... I am getting nervous. How do you feel? Two more days...have you gotten everything? Are you staying overnight? My insurance allows a one night stay so I will stay until Friday. I am getting nervous..oh I think I said that already. LOL

I pray that you will have a great surgery with little to no pain and a fast recovery. And just wait, in a few months you will be doing the thang!

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...

7 more days to your big day!!! Yah... Please tell me how are you doing with your pre op diet. I need help...

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...

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....

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!

Hello, thanks for your post. We are both scheduled during the same week & we both live in MD. I live about 30 mins from Laurel. We must keep in contact to encourage each other through this process. Girl I am soooo looking forward to my birthday ~ July 16th. Please keep my posted on your process. Are you doing the pre op liquid diet?