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Awww...the happiest place on earth! What a fantastic day spent with my whole family!! And It felt great to be back in the 'land of the living'! I swear I must have walked 3-4 miles at California Adventure....It felt good. We all went for dinner last night to Cheesecake Factory. They had one soup on the menu...a cream soup with chunks of chicken, artichoke and roasted red pepper. I asked the waiter if they could blend it, he checked with the kitchen and then the bar tender....they took the soup to the bar and blended it there in their blender! So kind!! I was so grateful...awww the little things! :frown: I even asked him for a small container of milk...I used it to really thin out tablespoon of my husbands mashed potatoes (they didn't taste as great as I was hoping!) I think I will call the manager and tell him how grateful I am for all of their efforts. We went back to the park, this time Disneyland to watch the fireworks. I was so exhausted, we rented a wheel chair and my very loving husband pushed me around for over 3 hours! What a guy!!

awww...how I love to sleep on my left side! And thank goodness it's not a problem anymore! What is a problem though, is drinking the 2 protein shakes I'm supposed to be drinking everyday. I'm lucky just to get one in! Well, we're heading to Disneyland for the weekend.....so today was spent making, weighing and packaging food...better get to it!

I wore a tampon during my surgery....no problem. (banded 5/21)

Another day of slowly getting back to normal! Last night I was actually able to sleep on my left side for about 30 min! Woo-hoo....it makes me so happy! I had my 1-week post op appointment today. Everything went well. They weighed me...lost 15 lbs since my pre-op appointment! Dr Bobby gave me a prescription for some antibiotics...he thought maybe one of the incisions were starting to get infected. He said I can progress to pureed/mushy foods next Thursday...I can't wait to have some mashed potatoes!! I went out on a date with my husband....first time since I started on the pre-op diet. We went to the Daily Grill and I had cream of tomato soup ....it was yummy. I ate half the cup (maybe 6-7oz) and brought the rest home. I kinda felt bloated after...weird, I don't think I 'over ate'. Still struggling with some gas pains in my chest....I'm starting to wonder if they ever end?

Each day get a little better....but come on....enough with the gas in my chest!! It's such an odd sensation...kinda short of breath, maybe even like chest pains with a heart attack! Enough already!! Last night I was even able to sleep on my left side...for about 10 min. That's o.k., I'll take what I can get. Maybe tonight I'll try for 15 min.! Tomorrow is my first post-op appt....I can't wait to get on the scale. I hope the 10 lb gain after surgery is GONE! If not I'll be sooo mad!

Well...here I am on the 'other' side! I'm half happy about it and half, well, not so happy. Let's go back: Surgery Day (5/21): Scared out of my mind! Got to the hospital at 5:15 am. I was taken back to get ready for the surgery...IV in, leg contractors on. And then, the tears came! I was given something to help 'relax' me, and from then on, everything is almost 'dream' like. I remember kissing my husband good-bye. Being wheeled into the OR, and a mask being placed over my face and being told that it was oxygen and to take a couple of deep breaths....and that was it...lights out for me! The next thing I remember is being told that the surgery was over and I was fine. Woo-hoo...I survived!!! The first day I was feeling pretty good...not as bad as I thought I would. I spent the night in the hospital and I slept well considering being woken up every few hours. Day 1 Post-op (5/22): Morning came and I was feeling awful. Light headed, cold sweat...just not good. The nurse took my vitals and said everything looked fine. I did lots of walking.....it turned out to be a decent day. I was discharged at 8 pm (my choice), crawling into my own bed was divine! Day 2 Post-op (5/23): woke up feeling great! Did lots of walking. Lots of gas pains in my shoulder and tummy. Constant grumbling and gurgling....when will this end? I'm trying so hard to burp to get rid of this gas, but I just cant do it....so frustrating! That night I was even able to sleep on my right side a little bit....so much better than sleeping on my back. I can't wait until I can sleep on my left side! Day 3 post-op (5/24): Woke up feeling like crap! Again, lightheaded, slightly nauseous, cold sweat...ugh...I don't like this! I took my temp and BP...everything was good. I stayed in bed ALL day and slept! Maybe I over did it yesterday. Day 4 post-op: (5/25): Feeling a little better today...again, I'm going to take it easy. I'm starting to figure out the whole eating/drinking thing. It seams like the hunger pangs never really go away though. And I still have this gas in my chest that wont seam to go away. If I could just let out a really good burp, I know I would feel better. I'm also starting to pull back a bit with the pain meds. o.k. So now I'm caught up...I'll try posting everyday!

Thank you! Oh the Catheter!! I forgot to mention that in the blog! They didn't take mine out either...I was so afraid of the pain, I asked if they could leave it in overnight and take it out in the morning....they did, and what an odd feeling that was when they did take it out! I don't want one of those again!!

I use a hand blender. I love it! you can stick in a cup, bowl, pot.... anything! For cleaning, all you have to do is rinse it off.

Thanks Ladies! I'll stop freaking out about it!

I'm 4 days post-op and I'm having some pain where my IV was.....is this normal? Anyone else experience this?

My surgery is in 4 days.....I am terrified and in tears! I just want to say a big THANK YOU for all of your words of encourgment directed towards chocolate....I read all of your comments and took them straight to my heart! You all have given me, a stranger, the courage to put my 'big girl' pants on and face this journey straight on! *hugs* Lisa

Well, I think it's about time I start using this feature to document my journey. Today is day 6 of my pre-op diet. So far, so good! It's really not as bad as I thought it would be. I'm down 10 lbs since Sunday...whoo Hoo! 6 more days until my surgery...I'm so ready!

Hi PalmTreeGirl! I would love to be your buddy! My surgery is scheduled for Friday, May 21st! I too am excited but a little nervous as well!! I start my pre-op diet today. Good luck & Keep in touch! :biggrin:

Congrats Jon! Keep us posted on your progress!:bored:

Hi Toby! Just checking on you....how are you doing?

Hi Ladies!! I live near Palm Springs, Ca. and my surgery is scheduled for May 21st! I would love to have a couple of buddies to go on this journey with me!

Hi Ladies! Just got Insurance approval...and now surgery is scheduled for May 21st!! I see my surgeon tomorrow for my pre-op appointment and start on my liquid diet! Is anyone on the Facebook support group called 'lap band divias'?

I have to fly cross country 3 weeks after surgery. What's the earliest you've flown after having the LapBand and Did you have any problems? Thanks!!:thumbup:

DesertMammas: Where in So Cal are you? I'm near palm springs and have BC/BS. My co-pay is 10%

Hi Allie! I'm Lisa, I too, am new! I'm currently completing my pre=op requirements....tomorrow is my Psych eval....a little nervous! Good luck to you!