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No, you definately won't care! I don't even remember seeing my surgeon. I remember my anesthesiologist, nothing else. And I had 5 or 6 blankets on me at that point. I had something for nerves. I could have cared less who was in the room after that. It was nice!

I am definately not willowy! hehe. I have no idea what is under all of this anymore. Its been so long. I have become a regular exerciser. I also often wondered how I could not be building muscle carrying all this excess around. I am excited to see what it looks like, uncovered!

That is exactly why I couldnt watch the video of a lapband in progress. I could not get past the whole dr standing between my legs while I was naked. It was just too much for me! yes, you are naked! sherilyn. Where do you get that coffee, babygotback?

In order for my bmi to be 25 I will have to weigh 160 lbs. I guess I will have to see when I get close but it seems awfully light.

I am supposed to be off of caffeine for 3 months but I may have to try a cup of coffee.

I have also had the constipation situation! I am taking my benefiber religiously! I would suggest that everyone do that too. It was SO BAD! I Had my 2 week post op and had some more foods added and have lost 20lbs according to their weights. I hope your surgery goes on as scheduled sherilynn. I hope everyone else is doing well today!

My obgyn said that what the charts say that I should weight isn't realistic for me. I went to an Exercise Physiologist to get some help and I had my Body Mass checked. I have 160lb lf lean body mass. I am supposed to weight 135-140 on those charts. That would be impossible with 160lbs of lbm. I will lose some muscle as I lose weight but still... My OB is telling me that I am not 19 years old anymore, I have had 2 kids and 170-180 is more realistic. I don't want to struggle to maintain my goal weight. I will have to see when I get there I guess. How do you fell where you are right now?

Congrats!. that is so cool.

I am afraid to feel around for mine! Somewhere I read that they either cut the muscle to put the port in or spread the muscle. Anyone know anything about that? That is good that they found the cyst. Peacej. Where is your port? My biggest scar is right next to me belly button.

Thanks Karey! I didn't expect to feel this way at all. I thought, a little band is being insterted, no big deal! Yeah, big deal. At least my body is telling me its a big deal. I want to have my energy back!

I used to exercise pretty heavily and I am 12 days out and can barely get through my day, let alone go to the gym. I so hope this passes. I didn't take any time off of work and I think that I should have. I am so tired.

I am 11 days post op and I am having gas issues again. I thought I was done but I wasn't drinking much and I am really trying hard to drink more. I am assuming that is why I am having such a hard time with gas again.

Oh man. I thought it was the lack of protein that caused hair loss. I am not interested in losing my hair! I did babygotbacks pletho position last night at home and it worked. But now I am at work and am having gas issues. Needless to say, I can't do it here! What is with the gas?? Does this ever go away?

I got more water in today but with the water had come gas. oh my, I am miserable. I guess I know why we are supposed to sip!

What is Hot and Sour soup and where do you get it? I am not getting my protein in either. I am not hungry but I can tell that I am getting weak from not getting my protein in. I need to go find some protein powder to put into my soup or something.

Thanks for responding Chris. I had surgery on Friday and went back to work on Monday. I am wondering if that wasn't a mistake. Where do you get the beneprotein? I may need to add that into my foods. I know that I am not getting my total protein in. Have you gotten "full" on your liquids? I think I drank something too fast yesterday because something got stuck. It was a weird feeling. Anyone experience "full" yet? What is it supposed to feel like?

I have a question for the newley banded people. I was banded on the 12th. I started week 2 today and that, for me, is pureed stuff. I have had a hug problem with energy. I don't know if I am doing too much or not getting enough protein in but I am hoping food will help. Ok, so the magic question is... How can you tell if you are full? I feel a little pressure under my ribcage so I am stopping but I didn't get much food in. Maybe 20 tiny bites of scrambled egg, cream of wheat and baby food bananas, total. I don't want to push it and have discomfort but I sure would like some energy. Thanks Renee

I can't feel my port.

I had my surgery last Friday and went back to work today. I only worked a few hours because my son had a basketball game, but I could have worked about 6 hours. I work at a desk though. If I had to be on my feet I couldn't have done more than a few hours. I would plan on wearing sweats, I seemed to be bloated the first few days, I think its the gas they fill you with. Good luck.

I was banded yesterday. The only problem that I have is stomach muscles. But today I am already feeling much better than yesterday. I have had some gas pain but I am taking gasx.

I was too freaked out to watch it before i got banded. I should watch it now. I am using a heating pad. What size is your band?

I feel ok. Alot of gas. My stomach muscles hurt but I can't tell why. Must be the port but my port is in a different place the pain is. I am not sure I have had enough to get backed up but it doesn't feel like it when I drink.

I can't tell if I have restriction. Could you tell the 1st day?

water helps the gas too? Its going to be work to get the fluids in.

I had a headache on my pre op too. I wonder if its the lack of carbs. I had already suffered the caffiene withdrawal headaches a few weeks before. Wonder when we can drink caffeine again.? Anyone know?