kayleesmom

Got a bit curious? I've seen where people have had trouble flying after a fill or newly banded. What happens to the band at depth when diving? I got certified but haven't gotten to do much diving yet and want to very badly!!! Any divers out there? How does the pressure affect our band? Thanks for whatever info you might have....

Surgery Oct. 4th / 31lbs. lost / 1 fill / Sadly, not much exercise. Had knee surgery on Dec. 7th. This is my first day off the crutches. Though I must say, crutches can be an exercise, especially when you're hauling around 220 plus pounds.... LOL Can't wait to see how everyone's doing. Haven't been around much since I had the knee done, so I'm pretty much out of touch. I hope everyone had a blessed Christmas and let's knock 2007 out of the park. Take care Band Buddies..........Need to update the ole ticker.

OK band buddies, I did it. Had the first fill this morning. Turns out he does flouro. It was absolutely no big deal. Didn't feel a thing. He said I was going to be a little tight, so I don't know if I like the sound of that. I guess time will tell. Definitely can't guzzle any water right now and my protein drink went down pretty slowly. I did have a few gurgles going on with the protein drink. I will let you know if anything eventful happens. :biggrin1:

Welcome to LBT from Grapevine, TX! Glad to have you and continued success!!!

My fill is scheduled for Nov 16th and I think I'm more nervous about that that the surgery itself......

Sorry to hear you're having a tough 1st day. Did you at least wear something loose fitting? It makes it so much easier to sit if the old clothes aren't too tight. I had mine done on a Wed and came back on a Monday but everyone's procedure and pain tolerence are different. I hope you either feel better soon or don't have much longer work. Hang in there, sweetie, it DOES get better!!!

WOW....:faint: My mouth just fell open reading that list. Not much makes me happier than Southern cooking. Some of the ladies at work take pity on me. One brought me chicken and dumplings last week!!! Threw all the chicken in the magic bullet and I was good to go. I don't mind cooking for someone else, I just have a hard time doing it for me. I find it hard to cook for 1, even more so now that the portions are so much smaller. I'm pretty sure I'm missing that cooking gene also. :think

HA! It's not that I don't WANT to eat it. It just went down WAY too easliy. I am scheduled for my first fill on the 16th and don't want to undo what little weight loss I've had so far. I am having little visions of what all I could eat before the 16th and I don't need to go there! The last thing I want is to put some of this weight back on. I had been very content with my tuna snacks until Sat night. Nothing quite like good ole mexican food!!!!

Raynie... I ordered the enchiladas. At Joe T's, it's either that or fajitas. All I will say is this: I do believe ALL my post op swelling has gone away. BAD Rhonda! But it sure was good..... (They never should have told me I can eat regular food. I think I'm gonna play like they didn't. Protein drink and oatmeal so far today) :phanvan

I couldn't agree with you more about JJ!!! My poor Kasey, he couldn't buy any luck with a black American Express! Tell me that's not a cute face on that kid! I can't believe it's almost over....

LOL! Carlene, you'd be amazed at what I could put up with for a home cooked meal. Good one, dear....

Thanks so much, Carlene. They look absolutely scrumptious! Maybe my new band will encourage me to cook more band friendly foods. Also thanks for uploading them. They worked like a charm! Hey, how about adopting me? I'm old and gainfully employed, so you would only have to keep me around dinner time..... :biggrin1: :hungry:

Hi bandits! It's my one month Bandiversary! For the most part things have gone well. There is so much to learn and get used to. I can hardly believe a month has gone by. Chrispygal, I too, am stuck on 235.4. Starting to wonder if the scales really work. LOL Glad to hear yours moved!!! I seem to have little things going on instead of the scale..NSV's I believe they are called. My clothes are way too loose, my watch is sliding on my arm and my favorite Mavs ball cap is actually loose on my head. That one cracked me up. My doc is letting me eat regular food. I do that for maybe 1 of my 3 meals of the day. Still not comfortable going full solids yet. My pouch seems fine, my brain just isn't ready. I really don't want to mess anything up. My only real concern is my fill. I am scheduled for the 16th, but have an appt with my knee Dr on Monday. If he can fit me in for my knee surgery, I am going to hold off on the fill. I have never had any trouble being put under, but I don't want my first problem one to be with a newly tightened band. Last thing I want is to be nauseous and tight. At the same time, I am sad to think of having to put off my first fill. Ah well, I've decided, better safe than sorry. I am going out to dinner tonight with friends at Joe T Garcia's (mexican food). Wish me luck!!! Thanks to all my Oct. bandster buddies and the rest of the gang for being there. Best of luck and continued success to everyone! We CAN do this!!!

Shoot Yeah!!!! I want to see it!!! So glad you came through everything so well. Best of luck with your new port!

You know, I just love this forum!!! I had a friend who used to go to AA meetings and she would say, if she listened, God would give her just what she needed to hear. I'm starting to feel the same way about this place. The other day I was reading a thread where someone was talking about hiccups being their sign to stop. My very next meal I started feeling like maybe things were feeling a bit funny and I should stop....next thing I know HICCUPS!!!! Today, I was reading this thread, then came home for lunch....this time MY NOSE STARTED TO RUN!!!! I was like OMG, this is just what they were talking about! How fun is that??? Thank you guys so much for being there for us beginners!!! Much love.... :hug: :hug: :hug:

HA!!! Couldn't agree more. I am so very happy for both of you! Give her a big ole' hug for me!!!

I wanted to apologize for picking on your banana. I hit one of my hot buttons and I should have just kept my mouth shut. I have a manager at work who wears a "Jesus 2000" lanyard and it just makes my teeth ache to hear her cursing with "Jesus" around her neck. I know I don't always please Him but I try not to flat out embarass Him. It's not up to me to say what would make Him embarassed. So, I sincerely apologize. He is the only one that truly knows our hearts. God bless you and yours and have a great day!!!

Oh wow, a friend sent me that in an email a couple of weeks ago. I think it is one of the best things I have EVER seen in my life!!! Great idea to share it here.....

Never mind....I should have done a search first. Seems like you guys have talked about this before. Sorry. What a waste of my first new thread!

You and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers. My "old woman" is 13 and a half and I can't imagine the day I have to make that kind of choice. I never want mine to hurt either. I'd give you a hug if I could reach you. It's making me cry just trying to write this. I hope God heals your heart in a hurry....

Carol134- I have a hard time listening to anything you have to say about God or Christianity in general with that big yellow banana shaking it's tits in every one of your posts. I'm sure God is thrilled to be associated w/ that.

Good luck to everyone joining band land. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. :clap2::clap2::clap2:

KStar...get off the computer and get to bandland!!! LOL Best of luck. I'll say a quick prayer for you. You will be through before you know it!!!

Poodles, I am absolutely of no use to you, I'm still on liquids, but that plastic spoon comment started my morning off with a laugh! Good luck sweetie!!!

Libertysuzanne....just wanted you to know, I got banded the 4th and haven't used the patch or a piece of gum since. Don't know if I just had too much else on my mind with the band and all but it's been 10 days with no nicotine of any kind. I hope it happens that way for you too. Best of luck on your surgery...