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GOOD LUCK!!! THIRD tie IS a charm!! Your in my prayers!!

You will be home free now!! Keep up the walking!!

I just figured my tummy was pissed off!! Ive had them with water even- now I know that is a full sensation- however my stomach was/is still growling and rumbling . Maybe just getting used to the whole thing!! Good to know!!

My staples did not hurt coming out with my abdominal hyst. I had 20 or so!! That area will sill be numb- you wont even feel it!!

' Mine are too. One almost between my boobs on my sternum, NONE at or below my belly button!! all are higher than i expected!!!

WALK WALK WALK!!!!!!

I'm sure your excited!! Congratulations!! Its so fun to have a date!!! The week of you will be giddy, nervous and anxious all in one!! The things (protein shakes, protein powders and liquids) taste different to you pre op VS post op- Get small volumes so your not stuck with large amounts of now nasty stuff.

Just leave them on- they will come off soon- the put a skin adhesive below them called mastisol to make the last longer!! Yours have done above and beyond their duty!!

pelorojo........

So what did you decide to do- or do you have more time? .Its hard under pressure to decide and sometimes that alone should help you- there may be a reason they are rushing Good luck! Alex is right WIN WIN!!

Babs- Im so gald you found someone who is kind and compassionate!! hopefully all goes well for your ugi and he can get it fixed so you feel better!! Keep us updated!!

I have that too.. I think it must be swelling!! Mine has not gotten smaller yet- im sure it will. My port is just below my ribs on the left and on occasion I feel my ribs rub accross it - doesnt hurt just odd feeling!! Congradulations on the mushies!!!! That will help the full sensation!!

Bump for BJEAN you made it!! Ill see you this week in ONEderland!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I called the Oneida outlet in my state= the SAME set of child flatware on Onedia webpage listed as 19.99 was on sale for 7.99 !!! Im THRILLED!! And they are adult appearing!!!! <SCRIPT type=text/javascript> //<![CDATA[ if (document.getElementById) { var vProduct_detailImages_detailLink_1 = document.getElementById("vProduct-detailImages-detailLink-1"); if (vProduct_detailImages_detailLink_1) { vProduct_detailImages_detailLink_1.onclick = function(oEvent) { detailImageZoom(vProduct_detailImages_detailLink_1.href); return false; } } var vProduct_detailImages_detailImage_1 = document.getElementById("vProduct-detailImages-detailImage-1"); var vProduct_detailImages_viewImagesContainer_1 = document.getElementById("vProduct-detailImages-viewImagesContainer-1"); if (vProduct_detailImages_viewImagesContainer_1) { vProduct_detailImages_viewImagesContainer_1.onclick = function(oEvent) { oEvent = oEvent || window.event; var e = (oEvent.target || oEvent.srcElement).parentNode; if (e.tagName.toLowerCase() == "a") { if (vProduct_detailImages_detailImage_1) { vProduct_detailImages_detailImage_1.src = e.href; } if (vProduct_detailImages_detailLink_1) { var pathPieces = e.href.split("/"); var filePieces = pathPieces[pathPieces.length - 1].split("."); filePieces[1] = "zoom"; pathPieces[pathPieces.length - 1] = filePieces.join("."); vProduct_detailImages_detailLink_1.href = pathPieces.join("/"); } return false; } else { detailImageZoom(); } } } } //]]> </SCRIPT>Thank you for help and suggestions!! Now It will not look unusual at work!

I am sleeping on my right since my port is on the left, I have a pillow that I put over my left flank to protect my port. What I found helpful while I was sore was to build a ramp with the pillows, like for race cars when we were little , and the laying at the elevated angle keep my port from being irritated!! The other thing that may help is put a pillow under your knees if you are sleeping on your back to remove the pressure from the port. Wishing you Good Sleeping:notagree

We have ALL done GREAT!! The communication helps and knowing what to expect. A good attitude about having it done and WANTING the band so bad comes in handy also. WOOOO HOOOOOO for all the Sept bandsters!!!!! Keep up the good work, we are only halfway thru!!

Elaine53- GOOD LUCK! Post as soon as you are able. It is so exciting!! Remember: walk, walk, walk, walk! Keep on sippin!!

YOU LOOK GREAT!!!! YEA!!!!! WOOOO HOOOO!!! Keep up the good work.

I CAN relate- Took 4 days- I was ready for the milk of mag. I have walked until my feet hurt- FINALLY!! And Im with you suprised it didnt hurt!! LOL people probably think EEEEWWWWW- they'll see........

Hey Telly- Got in and out of the car FOUR times Walked around SuperTarget, Walmart, Bed Bath and Beyond and the mall!!:heh: :biggrin1: The soreness is going away!! EXCEPT around the port!

No its not upsetting just your surgeon has different rules from most of the others. Its just impossible on a wide scale to make certainties for all. All the surgeons have such different protocols- thus far yours seems to be the tuffest to adhere to!! Good Luck!! Post banding has been harder than I thought. No head hunger but my stomach is pissed off at me for having it folded, sutured, and banded. Its is growling and hungry, and if that doesnt work it teams up with the hiccup team!! Im just thankful that My surgeon allows more- You will possibly have it harder- Im telling you the sugar( from juice) and some fat has SAVED me!!

I did not get those instructions- Bettina that must be your surgeon. Apple juice is specifically ON my list of allowed as well as ANY unsweetened fruit juice. Bettina your instructions on most everything have been VERY different from the majority of the others. Just your surgeons perferences Im sure. A M E N !!! DITTO from my team!! Heal first weight loss later!!

I was banded 3 days ago- while in pre-op area 30 min prior, I was thinking why am I here, what am I doing, Did I really do everything I could? It didnt help that since I started 90# over and by surgery time I was only 70 over- the nursing staff raised an eyebrow- I then decided- SCREW them . I have worked hard and I want this to stay off!! I even discussed it with my dr. He agreed that I needed to do something before it was a bigger more serious problem. Both parents have had cardiac complic and diabetes- I DO WANT THAT!! IM GLAD I DID IT!!!

wow! thats a great price!! Im sure the stopping smoking hasnt helped the anxiety!! You're doing great!

OHHHH how i remember- Thanks for the reminder!!