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That is wonderful and you should be so proud of yourself. I only pray that I have such good success just banded the 3rd:thumbup:!!!!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!

Well my surgeon Dr. Patel in Egg Harbor Twp said its perfectly normal to feel that, I go in anyway for my followup on Wed. Never hurts to call the dr. when experiencing something new. And by the way absolutely starving today, had prob about 600 calories today and feel so darn quilty, only yogurt, cream of wheat and soup of course but still think I totally over did it... FEELING DOWN!!!!!:biggrin:

Yes me too loving the full liquids, I have been eating this yoplat(don't know if Im spelling right) yogurt the red velvet cake I eat one of those a day it is like eating a piece of cake and only 100 calories. My follow up is Wed as well, I have lost 11lbs so Im excited but scared too that once I am able to eat real food that I am going to gain some back. Dr. called back and said the pinching is absolutely normal so I feel much better about that. I am in NJ so no not too close to you but would love to stay in touch with you to see how your doing and for support...

Thanks Gracesmom1, I guess it was a surprise since I didn't feel any of this before. I called and left a message for the dr anyway just to be sure. I am feeling good otherwise, still have alot of pain in my left shoulder not sure if its trapped gas or its just pulled muscles can't really tell. How are you doing?

I am on full liquids now so not eating anything solid. It feels better right now, I did do alot of walking and being on my feet yesterday so I don't know if that has anything to do with it. I have my follow up appt on Wed so if it is still occurring I will def ask. Thanks guys:biggrin:

Wow so excited down 4lbs since the actual day of surgery which as May 3rd. and down 11 lbs since the 28th. Haven't been motivated like this in ages!!!!! Thanks goodness first day of yogurt and anything that can be poured (only healthy stuff of course) Looks like everyone is doing great, keep healing everyone so we can get outdoors and start exercising!!!

Feeling like I have done a million sit ups and some gas not too bad alot of belching. I am surprised its not alot worse. Any other May 3d bandsters on here would love to know everything went well for all of you.:thumbup:

Im doing good I still have the gas in my left shoulder and my incisions hurt a little. Im on clear liquids as well until tomorrow the protein drink is clear very expensive though. Keep me updated on your progress, do you know how to get your ticker to show up on your posts once you create it?

The clear protein drink is like a fruit punch almost but has 15grams of protein in it i have to drink them til saturday.

I am having pain in my left shoulder feels like pulled muscles, is this gas pain?:thumbup:

i was banded monday and my Dr. said clear protein drinks I'm taking isopure not too bad

I am actually starving right now i Have been doing the broth,jello,popscicles and still starving...HELP

Anyone else really nervous? May 3rd is right around the corner and I am having all these bad thoughts going through my head. My husband is asking me these questions that is making me second guess myself. He has asked do you really want this foreign object in your body for the rest of your life and do you really not want to be able to eat pasta, bread and rice, etc for the rest of your life... UGGGGGHHHHHH:frown:

Wow you are going for a walk already, Im still just walking back and forth to the kitchen and upstairs to the bathroom. I have alot of gas in my belly and alot of belching. You are doing wonderfully, keep up the great work!!!

Have no clue how to create a ticker and would love to start one had surgery yesterday so now is a great time. Thanks!!!:thumbup:

So is anyone else out there getting super nervous as the day is approaching faster, anyone having any second thoughts at all. Anyone mourning the foods they will not be able to eat anymore!!!!! Anyone having a pity part?????:thumbup:

You will all be in my prayers,may we all have a safe surgery!!!!! And we definitely have to keep each other updated it would be great to have some before pictures so we can keep track of each others progress. I'm so excited to go skinny shopping in the future. I was at the mall today looking at all the skinny clothes. CANNOT WAIT!!!!!

I am definitely nervous about the dying aspect of it all. Trying to spend as much time as possible with my family this weekend!!!(just in case) That so motivates me when I hear of other people that have lost 100lbs so far that is awesome!!!!! When you hear people question you and the questions they ask it does make you second guess yourself. Good luck to all upcoming bansters!!!!!:thumbup:

I also have a pre-op appt. too tomorrow they call it hospital boot camp, I tour the surgery wing and have some blood work done!!!!! It is so real now, we are getting so close to Monday. I hope to hear from everyone afterward so we can share some experience's and we can support one another!!!!

Its funny you ask about the pre-op diet, when I went to the nutrionist she called the surgeon and they told her no diet except the day before liquids, well I called the surgeon today and she said it was a two week meal plan and I said well I haven't started that yet will that effect my surgery and she said no just start it now. So I got off easy I guess!!!!!!HAHAHA. :scared2::tongue:

Yes it definitely feels like forever since first appointment. I think we will all do wonderfully. Does anyone else have to stay overnight after surgery? I am kind of glad makes me feel safe doing it that way. Can't wait to start a new life, on the road to a healthier me!!!!:scared2:

Mine is May 3rd and very nervous good luck to all my fellow May bansters keep us posted on progress....

Thanks so much for your support. I think its just nerves talking on my end and my husbands. Its always scary having surgery done, I have had a c-section and gall bladder removed so this should be a piece of cake!!!!! Good luck with your surgery and please let me know how you make out!!!!

I definitely feel your pain my surgery is scheduled for May 3rd and I am getting really nervous now. Having a ton of second thoughts. My biggest concern is not waking up after surgery and also, once Im all banded is having stuck episodes that scares the crap out of me.:eek:

Hello, is there anyone who is newly banded or will be banded in April that lives in the South Jersey area? I am due to be banded on April 12th and would like some local support... Thank You!!!!