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Thanks alot Magnolia! I will look for it today!

What is colace and where can I find it?

:welcomeB: anon, babylovestoys, bubbles, and neveragain!!!!! Good Luck To All Of You!!!!

Good Morning Everyone!!! Well, today is 3 days post-op and nothing new to report. I'm still feeling pretty good. No hunger, no swelling, no pains! I haven't had much of an appetite so I am still doing clear liquids by choice. I will probably move on to full liquids tomorrow. I really don't have a story to tell! It is so interesting to read about everyone else's experiences. I guess everyone is different and will experience different things. I keep waiting for the gas pains, but haven't had any. I don't have the runs...I'm all stopped up wishing I could move my bowels. I can swallow my pain pills whole while others are crushing them. I don't have any swelling in my abdomen while others do. Pam, I am with you! I don't feel the restriction that others are talking about. Maybe I will feel it when I move on to full liquids or mushies or solids?!?! Maybe I won't feel it at all until after my first fill. I do have the larger VG band that holds 10cc so maybe that's why. There are so many new things that I will have to learn about my body and my band. This is a whole new world....WOW!!!!

The day of my surgery went very smoothly. I got to the hospital right at 8:30am. Within 5 minutes of sitting down in the waiting room they called me back to get started. At least 10 different people came in and out my room to ask questions or just to introduce themselves and let me know they will be in the operating room. Everyone was so nice and attentive and made me feel at ease. By 10:30, I was in the operating room. By 11:45, I was in recovery and was taken up to my room around 1:00pm. I wasn't allowed anything to eat or drink the first day, not even water so I was quite parched. The only thing I could do was wipe the inside of my mouth with a wet swab. Every couple hours I got up to walk for 10-15 minutes around my room for the rest of the evening. The next morning around 8:30 I was taken to X-ray to drink the barium to make sure that everything was flowing okay. Finally around noon, after receiving the x-ray results I was brought a food tray with broth, jello, tea, apple juice, cranberry juice, a popsicle, and a pitcher of ice water. I ate/drank all the broth...which was delicious, had a spoonful of jello, drank the cranberry juice and drank 2 cups of water. I had no problems drinking at all. The nutritionist came to my room to visit and told me that she watched my entire surgery from a window. I said, "You're kidding!" I thought that was really cool! This is day 2 post-op and I am feeling REALLY, REALLY good! I am really surprised. I slept very well last night. I slept propped up on my bed/tv pillow and used several other pillows to support my back and my legs and I was very comfortable. No real pains to speak of. Still very gassy, but no trapped gas...it's coming out both ends quite often. I am so glad I did this!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

March Bandster Babes! This is the list that I will be keeping up to date for us.. PM me if you want to be added or just post a message on the end of this thread.... HERE WE GO........... Current as of 03/25 CarolynB - 03/01 dec0578 - 03/01 Pam~bander 2/22 - 03/01 bikergirl360 - 03/01 Tea Time - 03/02 hlayne - 03/02 Mommakitty3 - 03/02 wilma - 03/02 analee - 03/02 laralynn86 - 03/03 Sophie248 - 03/05 GloGirl - 03/05 Fur Ellie - 03/05 ThickChickTexas - 03/05 Band STAR - 03/05 Nikki - 03/05 Char - 03/06 anniegs- 03/06 Sugarbear - 03/07 gailannr - 03/07 Sue in Russia - 03/07 planoltxgirl - 03/08 HeatherPA - 03/08 Nikki - 03/08 bronnie70 - 03/09 lokiluvr - 03/09 GC53 - 03/11 Mommy202 - 03/12 Sharon67 - 03/12 Hazelbunny - 03/12 nurseamy - 03/12 magnolia - 03/12 pianoplayer - 03/12 babylovestoys - 03/12 Hotpink Bubbles - 03/13 Tabithan - 03/13 Kyethra - 03/14 Charlif761 - 03/14 x-ray chic - 03/14 demsvmejm - 03/14 CuddleNymph - 03/14 gret1964 - 03/14 sharrism - 03/14 TammyJ - 03/15 Scarlett - 03/15 ohiobluegal - 03/15 Rosi - 03/15 sushiqwn's DH - 03/15 Machele - 03/16 RowdyReptile - 03/16 countrygirl1404 - 03/16 mnkbrly - 03/16 stacy16 - 03/16 tm1019 - 03/16 WendyJ - 03/19 vcarozzolo - 03/19 ebony868 - 03/19 SueA - 03/19 demmemoon - 03/19 momlambert - 03/19 ladybug390 - 03/19 Theresa Ann - 03/19 Berry - 03/19 deshar - 03/19 purplemonkey - 03/19 lindsay - 03/19 charsweb - 03/19 kuebel j - 03/20 TRANAM1955 - 03/20 GOOD&READY - 03/20 amrdmr - 03/20 Reesh - 03/20 Janine - 03/20 Mrs Husker - 03/20 CrazyCran - 03/21 lilnena - 03/21 blondylocks - 03/21 Famos - 03/21 eclipse - 03/21 dawnie1856 - 03/21 anon - 03/21 chatgirl6 & DH - 03/22 Desiree1970 - 03/23 Maggief - 03/26 tiredofbeingfat - 03/26 snowangel - 03/26 sushiqwn - 03/27 Rockn4u - 03/27 lisa - 03/27 Deb - 03/28 kssunflower - 03/28 neveragain - 03/28 my5grlz - 03/29 Bubbles - 03/29 alaverde - 03/29 Syrah - 03/29 SGDodge06 - 03/30 slikchik10 - 03/30 Medge - 03/30 Fenton - pending tootsiepop - pending ClickerSister - pending Sara Mos - Bumped to April 2nd ginabobeana - pending mdicurn - pending Laurend - pending SusaninKC - pending (tentative date 03/19) TracyinKS - Bumped to April 26, 2007 (insurance approved 1/30!)<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

Thanks Sugarbear!!! I was told I could start full liquids today, but I will probably stick to clear fluids a couple more days. My full liquid diet consists of protein shakes, cream soups, hot cereals like grits, cream of wheat (cooked really thin), sugar free applesauce, sugar free yogurt, and sugar free pudding. I did this diet for 2 weeks before surgery so I am in no hurry to start it again. Right now, I am enjoying broths and juice and will try some Isopure today to get my protein in.

:welcomeB: lokiluvr!!!! Congratulations on being banded. It sounds like you are doing really well. Keep us posted!!!

Thanks Tracy!!! It's has been a long ride, but I finally made it!!!! Your day will be here before you know it and the wait will be well worth it!!!

:welcomeB: dawnie1856!!!!!!! I am assuming your surgery date is March 21st. I will be adding you to our list so please correct me if I'm wrong. I wish you all the best! Hang in there...your day is approaching very soon!

Hello Again!!! The day of my surgery went very smoothly. I got to the hospital right at 8:30am. Within 5 minutes of sitting down in the waiting room they called me back to get started. At least 10 different people came in and out my room to ask questions or just to introduce themselves and let me know they will be in the operating room. Everyone was so nice and attentive and made me feel at ease. By 10:30, I was in the operating room. By 11:45, I was in recovery and was taken up to my room around 1:00pm. I wasn't allowed anything to eat or drink the first day, not even water so I was quite parched. The only thing I could do was wipe the inside of my mouth with a wet swab. Every couple hours I got up to walk for 10-15 minutes around my room for the rest of the evening. The next morning around 8:30 I was taken to X-ray to drink the barium to make sure that everything was flowing okay. Finally around noon, after receiving the x-ray results I was brought a food tray with broth, jello, tea, apple juice, cranberry juice, a popsicle, and a pitcher of ice water. I ate/drank all the broth...which was delicious, had a spoonful of jello, drank the cranberry juice and drank 2 cups of water. I had no problems drinking at all. The nutritionist came to my room to visit and told me that she watched my entire surgery from a window. I said, "You're kidding!" I thought that was really cool! This is day 2 post-op and I am feeling REALLY, REALLY good! I am really surprised. I slept very well last night. I slept propped up on my bed/tv pillow and used several other pillows to support my back and my legs and I was very comfortable. No real pains to speak of. Still very gassy, but no trapped gas...it's coming out both ends quite often. I hope everyone else is doing well! I am sure we had some new people join us while I was gone so I am going to read back a few pages and update our list. Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Thanks alot Ms Jen! I wish you all the best!!!

Thanks Karen!!! Everything will be just fine....You are going to do great on Monday. Good Luck!!! I didn't get much sleep in the hospital last night...not band related. I just don't like hospital rooms and whenever I did get to sleep a nurse always came barging into the room flicking on lights and everything. Anyways, I am going to bed now, but I will post more very soon....

HAPPY BANDING DAY!!!!!!!!! Machele - 03/16 RowdyReptile - 03/16 countrygirl1404 - 03/16 mnkbrly - 03/16 I hope all of you had a complications free surgery!!! Looking forward to hearing from all of you!

Hello Everyone!!! I just wanted to check in to let you all know that everything went well. I am feeling really good and I am happy with my decision to be banded. My incisions look great and I am having very little pain. I am belching alot, but I guess that's a good thing. I appreciate all your prayers and positive words and thanks to everyone who sent me a message. I hope you all are doing well. I will be checking back very soon......

:welcomeB: sharrism, pianoplayer, and charsweb!!! Congratulations and best wishes to all of you!!!

TammyJ - 03/15 Scarlett - 03/15 ohiobluegal - 03/15 Rosi - 03/15 sushiqwn's DH - 03/15 WOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Thanks Lindsay!!! I am counting down the hours now! YIPPEEEE!!! :clap2:

No problem, one day makes all the difference in this waiting game!

I must have missed you when you joined us. Anyways, welcome and congratualtions on being banded! I will add you to our list.

Congratulations Kyethra! I am glad everything went well and that you are home and resting. Take it easy and I hope you have a fast recovery.

You're right magnolia, I added your name on the day of your surgery to wish you good luck, but I never added it to the permanent list. It's there now.

WOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!! I know it feels good to see those number go down! Keep it up girl!

I finally got the call from the hospital. I have to be there at 8:30 tomorrow morning. Which is perfect, that way I can get the kids off to school first. Thanks again everyone! I will be sure to post when I get home from the hospital on Friday.

<HR style="COLOR: #d1d1e1" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message --> March Bandster Babes! This is the list that I will be keeping up to date for us.. PM me if you want to be added or just post a message on the end of this thread.... HERE WE GO........... Current as of 03/17 CarolynB - 03/01 dec0578 - 03/01 Pam~bander 2/22 - 03/01 bikergirl360 - 03/01 Tea Time - 03/02 hlayne - 03/02 Mommakitty3 - 03/02 wilma - 03/02 analee - 03/02 laralynn86 - 03/03 Sophie248 - 03/05 GloGirl - 03/05 Fur Ellie - 03/05 ThickChickTexas - 03/05 Band STAR - 03/05 Char - 03/06 anniegs- 03/06 Sugarbear - 03/07 gailannr - 03/07 Sue in Russia - 03/07 planoltxgirl - 03/08 HeatherPA - 03/08 bronnie70 - 03/09 lokiluvr - 03/09 GC53 - 03/11 Mommy202 - 03/12 Sharon67 - 03/12 Hazelbunny - 03/12 nurseamy - 03/12 magnolia - 03/12 pianoplayer - 03/12 Hotpink Bubbles - 03/13 Tabithan - 03/13 Kyethra - 03/14 Charlif761 - 03/14 x-ray chic - 03/14 demsvmejm - 03/14 CuddleNymph - 03/14 gret1964 - 03/14 sharrism - 03/14 TammyJ - 03/15 Scarlett - 03/15 ohiobluegal - 03/15 Rosi - 03/15 sushiqwn's DH - 03/15 Machele - 03/16 RowdyReptile - 03/16 countrygirl1404 - 03/16 mnkbrly - 03/16 WendyJ - 03/19 vcarozzolo - 03/19 ebony868 - 03/19 SueA - 03/19 demmemoon - 03/19 momlambert - 03/19 ladybug390 - 03/19 Theresa Ann - 03/19 Berry - 03/19 deshar - 03/19 purplemonkey - 03/19 lindsay - 03/19 charsweb - 03/19 kuebel j - 03/20 TRANAM1955 - 03/20 GOOD&READY - 03/20 alaverde - 03/20 amrdmr - 03/20 Reesh - 03/20 Janine - 03/20 Mrs Husker - 03/20 CrazyCran - 03/21 lilnena - 03/21 blondylocks - 03/21 Famos - 03/21 eclipse - 03/21 dawnie1856 - 03/21 chatgirl6 - 03/22 Desiree1970 - 03/23 Maggief - 03/26 sushiqwn - 03/27 slikchik10 - 03/28 Deb - 03/28 kssunflower - 03/28 my5grlz - 03/29 SGDodge06 - 03/30 Fenton - pending tootsiepop - pending ClickerSister - pending Sara Mos - Bumped to April 2nd ginabobeana - pending mdicurn - pending Laurend - pending SusaninKC - pending (tentative date 03/19) TracyinKS - Bumped to April 26, 2007 (insurance approved 1/30!)