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Hi!! I have just become a bandster as of March 29. I live in Killeen, TX. Anyone else out there from this area?

Hi!! I am a bandster as of March 29, 2010. I'm 37, married for 18 yrs, 2 great kids. Looking forward to starting my new life...:frown:

I feel so silly. I responded to your friend request first....LOL...I asked you "when did you get your band"....duh. Well anyway...I lived in CA for 14 years. I grew up in a tiny little place called Lake Morena. Then I moved to Vista where I met and married my hubby of 18 yrs. Gardena, huh? That's up by L.A., right? Lake morena is down south and east of San Diego...not too far from El Centro, and very close to the mexican border. Well, it's 5:45 pm...time for me to get to work. talk to ya later. Have a great night. :thumbup:

where r u? I'm in Killeen,TX

Hello everybody!! My name is Stella and I am a new bandster. I had my surgery on March 29. I am 37 years old, married to the same wonderful guy for 18 years. We have 2 beautiful children-Amanda, who is 15 and Richard, who is 12. I have struggled with weight most of my life and it just kept getting worse. My kids are heavy too. I decided to get the LAP-BAND®® for several reasons. #1, I want to see my kids get married and being extremely obese was killing me. #2, I want to learn how to be healthy so I can teach my kids...maybe I can spare them some of the pain and struggle that I have faced as far as my health and weight is concerned. #3, I want to know what it feels like to be fit and lean and to wear clothes that don't come from the plus size selection. #4, I love horses, as a matter of fact they are my first love, and I want to get back to that. # 5, I'd like to have a small farm or hobby ranch when I retire...and I need to be fit to keep up with the demands of such a venture. So, that's me in a nutshell. Wish me luck and know that I am cheering for you guys too. :frown:

it's nice to meet you!! I love San Antonio. If I had to move, I think it would be there. I'm able to eat full liquids now...thin cream of wheat, protein shakes, creamed soups...pretty much anything that would go through a straw...since I can't use one..I'll get the family to test for me if needed... :thumbup:

the 3 ounces every 15 mins was immediate post op for me, then clear liquids for 2 days then full liquids (anything that you could get through a straw from day 3-day 14 (not actually supposed to use a straw though) at this stage, I can drink my protien shakes, have thin Cream of Wheat, milk, creamed soups, etc. but when I was on clears, I mixed unflavored protein powder into my broth with a blender. The gas pain is the WORST!! It's finally coming down, but that first day was a killer. I think that alone kept me walking the halls every couple of hours. Now my incisions are starting to itch as they heal and the pain feels more like bruising rather than post op...and yes, the heat is FABULOUS for pain relief. Thank you guys for the support, hope I can give some back.:thumbup: