Auntie Aud

Hi Jessica! Unfortunately, I am flying to Chicago this afternoon and won't be able to make it to the group. Let me know how it goes, ok? I usually find them pretty informative. Hope all is going well for everyone!

Karen, Congrats on reaching the mushy stage! I remember how excited I was! To this day, just the thought of chicken broth makes me want to wretch! As far as fasting goes, I haven't had any problems going 24 hours without eating.

Funny Jessica! If you're an old maid at 29, I hate to think of what I am at 36! I certainly didn't think I would be in such a minority when I moved here. The first week I lived here, I was out working in the yard pruning roses, etc. and one of the little girls up the street asked me why I didn't have a husband to do that? I live in Riverton, and have really grown to love the area! I moved here almost 2 years ago from California for work and it was the best move I could've made. I work for T-Mobile as an Operations Manager for part of their Business Division. It's a pretty good job, and it requires quite a bit of travel which I enjoy. I actually heard of Dr. Alldredge through one of the ladies at work. She had the surgery last June and is already down over 100 pounds! Anywho - it's nice to meet everyone. Perhaps we'll run into each other at one of the support meetings?

Hey Puddin! What an inspiration you are! Congrats on your success. I was banded by Dr. Alldredge as SV Surgical. I just love those folks too. Vivienne is the best! I'll admit I've been feeling a bit frutrated lately, but seeing how well you've done has made me feel better about the process. Thanks for sharing!

Karen, I am so sorry to hear about your father. I will be sure to keep you both in my prayers. Try to take it as easy as possible during this recovery stage. Take Care, Audrey

I understand how you feel! I am beginning to wonder why I'm not feeling much restriction. I'm glad that it feels like it worked for you this time! I hope that it did so that you don't feel that discouragement any longer!

Glad to hear things went well, Karen! Make sure to do a lot of walking! I swear that's what helped me the most. I walked around the block every morning and afternoon. It took me forever because I was going so slow, but I am certain it helped. I only had to take some liquid tylenol for pain on the 2nd day. Hopefully you don't have too much pain! Jessica - I've had a couple of ups to, especially when I travel. I had a fill last week, but still don't feel much restriction. I have 1.8 cc's right now. I'm beginning to wonder if I stretched the pouch or something. I can eat a lot before feeling full! Sometimes almost 2 cups, if I don't watch out. I really need to step up the exercise! I plan to go buy a bicycle next payday so I can start riding around the neighborhood now that it's staying light out later.

Hi Jessica! I dont know what happened... I have been unable to login for months, and all of a sudden it worked the other day. Very strange! I'm doing well. I'm officially at 51 pounds! Yay! Although, I have been traveling a lot for work again, and that is really making life difficult! I went to Seattle last week, and was in seafood heaven. Next week I'll be in Orlando for the entire week. It's hard to eat well when you're on the road and hitting restaurants or room service for all of your meals. How are you doing?

Welcome Karen! Congratulations on your surgery! :clap2: Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Let us know how you are doing when you are able to.

Try reaching out to Dr. Alldredge or Dr. Hansen at South Valley Surgical. They are right by Alta View Hospital on 1300 East. I don't know what their policy is on fills for patients from Mexico, but it's worth a phone call. Their phone # is (801) 571-9511 and their website is www.svsurgical.com. Dr. Alldredge performed my surgery on 10/23, and everyone there is so great! Many of the nurses and the social worker there have had the surgery so they understand what the patients are going through. Best of luck!

Hello! I hope everyone's Thanksgiving was nice. I too ate more than I would in a normal day, but certainly not as much as last year. I had about 2 tablespoons of everything (dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberries, green beans, turkey, etc.) And I had dessert for the first time since surgery - Bannana Cream Pie Yummmmmy! I was out and about early this morning to do my Christmas shopping. Went up to Park City for a while, then the mall, then Kohls. So, I walked off a good deal of what I ate last night. (At least that's what I am telling myself to make myself feel better about it.) One thing I have noticed, is that I have gotten in the habit of parking in the far end of the lot and walking, so the parking issues today really didn't bother me much. Hope you all enjoy the rest of the weekend!!

Like Jessica mentioned, I took liquid Tylenol the second day because of the gas pain in the shoulders and neck. Other than that, I didn't take anything. Also, I was cleaning the bathroom the next day - it ended up being a bit much and I had to stop. I still have the whole bottle of loritab sitting in the cabinet... It's true - everyone is different. I took the whole week off of work and had surgery on Monday. By Wednesday, I was bored out of my mind. I spent the rest of the week going to places like WalMart, where I could spend time walking around the whole store (the weather was a bit yucky at the time, so walking outside wasn't a great option). I was just happy that I wasn't at home in front of the TV. Best of luck to you! Keep us updated...