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It's been quite a while since I visited let alone posted anything on the site so I thought to revisit the thread where it all started. It's good to see everyone doing so well, congratulations to all! Raynie, congrats on the pregnancy! :update: I have been going through a lot of changes good and bad. One of the good ones is being truck drivers (My hubby and myself)! Total change from Corporate America but It's been really fun and has brought us closer together etc... The bad is that I have gained the 40+lbs that I lost since surgery:cry. I'm aware of why this happened for ex. my routine with my food and exercise totally went out the window, I started snacking & eating more sugar laden high calorie products(lattes,frappuccinos,cakes,donuts etc..) to top it off no exercise whatsoever. It came back so quick with these things and it made me realize that the band is in fact only a tool to "assist" ME in losing weight and that I refuse to be a band failure so I've since regrouped, taken notes of what needs to be done and taken the steps to do 'em! One: of course was to come back here for encouragement, help & support (we didn't have a computer on the truck so it's been tough but we're getting a laptop very soon):whoo:Another is to make exercise a priority (I cannot succeed without it) and make it part of our schedule as we go along on our trails, also stop the snacking and the "quick" high calorie foods and shop in advance for good quality foods to have in the truck such as the little cans of tuna & salmon with the pop tops very convenient, yogurts and cottage cheese,oatmeal & canned chili (we got a microwave on board) etc.. (any other ideas or suggestions would be helpful & definatlely appreciated but this is a start in the right direction cause so far I've lost 3lbs and we just started doing this about a week ago:clap2:) Thank you all for your time and happy trails!

I want to thank you guys for being there and supporting me. As was mentioned, while under stress I too tend to go to food and that is something that the band doesn't take away so I've definately been struggling with that. Coming back and reading all the great successes has helped because I want to be a success also so you'll be seeing more of me and less of me in a physical sense! Blessings to everyone

Hello everyone, Haven't been on in a few months! Glad to see all the progress everyone is making. My life is at a crossroads right now and I'm running around like a chicken without a head and have been really ashamed to admit/share that some bad habits have been getting the best of me. I have really good restriction however by eating very slow have been eating too much and able to get down things I know I shouldn't be eating. I haven't gained any weight thank goodness but if I continue to make this process a habit I'm afraid that this surgery would have been in vain. I hate to bring down the positive mode of the thread but I really needed to get this out and hope for some feedback to help get me focused again.

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Hey there pumpkin! I too experienced sharp shoulder pain which through this website was made aware beforehand. When in surgery you are pumped up with lots of air in order for them to see what they're doing. The pain was terrible and you just have to wait it out. Drink plenty of Water and take some of the pain meds you were given. That helped me get by.:nervous It will get better. Good luck!

Thank you so much for your honesty! I have been feeling this way already and I'm only 3 weeks banded! I was ashamed of saying anything to anyone because I'm "supposed" to be hyped with motivation right? Well, that lasted the 1st 2 weeks when just a Protein shake held me over to the point where I had to force myself to eat later on to get my protein in for the day then my appetite came back with a vengeance :hungry: and I started mindlessly picking on things like you said, "worthless". No type of nutritional value. Worse of all, now I know that certain things that were supposed to be taboo because they would not go down well have and so the fear factor is no longer there. I think I may be due for a fill way sooner than scheduled. I need all the support I can get til then:help: Thanks again for helping me be able to get this off my chest:hug:

Hi puglet I too felt the exact same way sad and then much better on soft. However, since then, I am very scared. I don't trust myself because I have overeaten a few times and that's not cool and certainly doesn't feel good either. It's like my appetite came back in full blast and even though I know that I have an empty band I feel this can't be a good start. I think I need a fill pronto but it's not going to happen until my 1mth appt. Is there anyone else on here that feels this I need some serious support guys:paranoid

Hey Cootie how's everything? I use body oil when I'm done with my shower then dry off and no itch! Also, a moisturizing body wash helps a bunch. Hope this helps bring the sexy back!

Hi all! I'm 10 days banded and have a VG band I'm assuming unfilled is how they start out but I didn't ask so I'm not sure so far of course, I feel restricted and I hope that I'll continue to be successful with it.

Good for you purtynailz! Hope all of this weeks newbies are doing great! :clap2: I'm 10 days out and although food wise all is good (I was able to start soft proteins on the 4th day- liquids were rough for me) I am still feeling pain, some dizziness and yesterday @ my post op appt the surgeon cleared me for work!! I don't feel like I'm ready or even to drive for that matter. Don't know what else to do I'm gonna try to get in with my Primary dr to see if I can get more time. Good luck to all going in tomorrow:cheer2:

Thanks you guys have really helped. I'm also thinking of going to my primary Dr. to be evaluated there and maybe she will give me some time.

I'm in an office and so i get that it doesn't require heavy lifting but I feel my weakness/dizziness was not addressed and so I feel a safety issue there with even driving to work. No more vacation or personal time due to obesity related issues so you see my dilema?

Same here good luck LIHIVE, tiredpot, MS Kris and cootie! I'm routing for ya'll!:cheer2: :rockon:

Sorry to hear about the husband I do believe everything happens for a reason so keep your head up and I wish you the best! We're October newbie sisters:whoo: Keep us posted on your progress and good luck tomorrow:gluck: ! Oh by the way, I had been joking for months b4 surgery that "I'm bringing Sexy Back!" and that song of course was the theme going into surgery and coming out! It made it fun so I suggest if you feel the same way take your ipod or music player & get in "Sexy" mode while jammin out

Chrispy I'm sorry to hear about your scare and I'm hoping that you don't have an infection you're one of my october sisters and I wish you well! Keep us posted after the Doc appt.

Glad to hear all is well so far for the October Newbies!:bounce: I'm routing for all of us:cheer2:Woooo Hoooo! It's my 5th day post op and I've been able to eat soft proteins without feeling nauseous (that clear liquid phase was torture). The gas pain in my shoulders is gone but I still have issues with wanting to burp but it's like as if it was stuck (sorry if too much info:speechles ) so I've been using gas x to manage. I go on walks every couple of hrs and that has helped both the gas and pain. Last night was the 1st time I slept in my bed and it was good mostly I've been on my couch 'cause I can stay propped up in a somewhat comfy position. Biggirlbanded, didn't the place that did your surgery instruct you on what to do/eat after surgery? With me I had to stay on the clear liquids thing for a few days and then soft proteins about 4-8oz. Today I made.. :confused: 1 egg white w/2 thin slices of turkey and 1 slice of low fat swiss cheese L) a yummy chili D) Salmon. Hope that helps a bit.

Hey AZ Bandsters! Since my last post I wanted to say that I did jump the gun on how minimal the pain was. The next day I woke up in much pain so I'm assuming the good stuff they give you at the hospital wore off. The gas that has often been talked about is sooo annoying and painful but I got some gas x and have been able to manage. Now I'm recovering well and have been able to eat some soft proteins. Thanks Julie for asking and good luck to you!:clap2:

Good morning all! Seems like I spoke too soon on the minimal pain when I got home yesterday. I think I still may have had some anesthesia in me because I woke up really sore today and with that shoulder pain everybody talks about from being pumped with gas. Overall I cannot complain because I've been walking around the block just fine every couple of hrs taking in the beautiful sunshine.:hippie: Ahhh sounds good I think I'm gonna go do that right now. Chat with ya'll soon.

Officially a Bandster! :clap2: Hey all just got home from the hospital and I feel good, way too sleepy due to meds but very minimal pain. It feels very surreal to me right now but I'm sure as the time passes it will sink in. I want to thank all of you for the kind words and support I feel that all that good energy came in there with me today and all went REALLY SMOOTH. HUGS AND KISSES TO ALL!!!! :hug:

Hi everyone! I am new to the site and was having some issues getting around but I think I figured this out. I live in Maricopa and I'm scheduled for surgery on 10/9 with Dr. Blackstone in Scottsdale

:clap2: Officially a Bandster! Hey all just got home from the hospital and I feel good, way too sleepy due to meds but very minimal pain. It feels very surreal to me right now but I'm sure as the time passes it will sink in. I want to thank all of you for the kind words and support I feel that all that good energy came in there with me today and all went REALLY SMOOTH. HUGS AND KISSES TO ALL!!!! :hug:

Hey all just got home from the hospital and I feel good, way too sleepy due to meds but very minimal pain. It feels very surreal to me right now but I'm sure as the time passes it will sink in. I want to thank all of you for the kind words and support I feel that all that good energy came in there with me today and all went REALLY SMOOTH. HUGS AND KISSES TO ALL!!!! :hug:

Hey all! Got banded today and I just got home I am in VERY MINIMAL PAIN! Can you believe this? It feels so surreal after all this time wanting and preparing for this moment and now it's finally here! I wish you all the best:hug:

Thanks a bunch coyotegirl! I am starting to get a little nervous so I'm trying to stay busy. I've been straightening up the house like a maniac and periodically checking in here. I got a massage today which felt great so the first part of my day was a breeze now if I could make it through the night without anxiety I'll be ok. Thanks for the good wishes