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Wow, I only lost 20lbs. since Jan. but I'll take it. Now there is the advantage of youth!!! You should be sooooo proud of yourself:yesnod:!!! I AM!! Take care of yourself. I look forward to meeting you Mon. CarolD:smile2:

Hi Jennifer, I'm sorry you're feeling depressed. If you are hungry are you sure you're getting enough Protein and caleries? I'm depressed a little now because I'm mourning my best friend "Food" & I'm having surgery next Wed. I'm sure it's normal but I'm seeing a councelor to help me work thru this proccess. I know it's going to be the hardest thing I've EVER done. It seems live Bandster Hell is a real phase. Remember, you just took a giant step to improve your Health and You started a New Job at the same time. An awful lot on your plate, sorry about the pun, Bad. Call the nutritionist tomorrow to see if you can add something soft or thicker to your shakes?? (apple sauce, banana??) I don't know?? Please come to the Faulkner Mon night for the support meeting. So all of us can meet you. I'm going to be in your shoes in the next couple of weeks. We will have to help each other. You still haven't fully healed yet, please take it slow. I hope this helps. My prayers to you:smile:, CarolD

Thanks Will, Beside feeling like a 90 year old cripple my BS's were out of control. Like you 5-6 shots & with Max oral meds. My A1C was up to 8.1. Last A1C was 6.5 MUCH Better:thumbup:!!! Lantus 60u - 45u and Humalog from 8-10u 4-5 X's down to 2-3u 1-3 X's a day. Now I just am monitoring and adjusting daily so I don't have any bad lows. This mornings fasting was 99!! I just ordered some new "Walk/Run" Shoes. women's size 8WW. I didn't think about my feet getting skinny:lol:!! Thanks for your thoughts and Prayers. Prayers are Always welcome!! Keep them coming. CarolD

Hi Gwenyth, Welcome!!! :thumbup: You made the big step and had the surgery, to "Help" you. Learn everything you can so you will succeed the long fight ahead !!If you're following what the Dr. and Nutritionist you'll do fine. I've seen so many different versions of Post-Op diets from each person on the forum. Are you drinking Protein Shakes? Read the different forums, Like Most Frequently Asked Questions. This site covers almost everything you could think of and stuff you never thought of!! No question is stupid, so ask away. I went back several pages on many different forums and sucked up as much info as I could. Good Luck on your new Journey, CarolD7771:smile2:

Hi Redhead, The gas is the nastiest part of post-op. It should subside in a couple days. :thumbup: Get some rest and take some pain meds. Let us know how you're feeling. I'll say a prayer for you!! Hang in there!! CarolD

I'm so gald God was with you. :tt2: That's scary stuff. We will pray that your surgeon will supervise the next anestiologist as this should never had happened. God Bless you, CarolD

Hi rpm, I'm on the 16th, :thumbup: I had my pre-op testing & final Surgeon visit yesturday. I think everything is a go?? I had my gallbladder out 3/31/10. I was very uncomfortable for 3 days (mostly the gas pains) then better everyday. We can do this:thumbup:!! Keep in touch, we can go thru this together!! The anxiety is normal. I'm on day 8 of pre-op diet lost 4 lbs. this week 19 all together. We are almost there:rolleyes2:. Best Wishes, CarolD

Thanks Karen, I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions:huh2:. I love your before and after pics and your total loss:thumbup:!!! Wow you lost a whole person but gained a New you!!! Have your resolved many health issues? Just losing 19lbs. I've reduced my insulin doses dramatically. Sure would like to get off it all together. Have a Great Day!! CarolD

Over the weekend I found some good sites for medi alert bracelets and found a couple I liked. I'm just going to get a reasonably priced stainless steel bracelet. How's the weather down under Marion. The unusual heat wave finally broke over the weekend. Normal temps and sunny dry days, just refreshing clean blue skys.

My surgery is on Wed. June 16th. One week from tomorrow:hurray: I actually lost 4.5 lbs. :eek: Dr. was pleased with total of 19 lbs. so far. :tongue2: for the support!!! CarolD:thumbup:

Hi Me3, Fantastic!!!!! That's really neat!!! I'm so happy for you:smile2:. Keep up the good work! CarolD

I want to wish all the June 8th folks Good Luck, tomorrow:thumbup::thumbup::cursing::thumbup:!!!!!I'll be looking for your band stories in a few days:wink2:. You'll all be in our thoughts and Prayers. Best Wishes, CarolD:smile:

I agree with you Lauren!! I'd put a picture of my before on the refrigerator and ask youself "Do I really want go back to this?:eek:" Put one in your purse too. You've all done so good:thumbup:. I'm going to be banded the 16th. My biggest fear is failing in the long run:sad:. I know it's going to be tough. If your problem foods are Carbs or Fats, get them out of the house and stay away from restaurants, tooooo much temptation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please hang in there, we will be praying for you to regain your motivation:thumbup: Best of Luck, CarolD

Hi, My date is June 16th :thumbup: The day before You!!! I am feeling every emotion:ohmy: too! But mostly very excited!!! You'll do fine. I would definetly call your surgeons office and ask about the nicotine. They may want you to go on a patch?? I know you can't smoke and they don't like you to eat hard candies as you could choke if you swallowed it and blocked you opening. Good Luck, CarolD

Good Luck June 4th Bandsters,:ohmy: I wish all of you minimal pain and a speedy recovery with your surgeries tomorrow.:Dancing_biggrin: We will be thinking and praying for you :ohmy:!!! talk to you post-op!!! CarolD

Hi Nean, Good to see you posting. It sounds like things are going well for you:thumbup:. Keep up the good work. Are you on soft foods yet? I started my pre-op diet Tue. Doing okay so far. My blood sugars are dropping fast. So I am reducing my insulin shots every day. Pre-op testing June 8th Surgury June 16th:wink2:. I can't wait. How's the new job going? You have alot going on. Good luck, CarolD

MexicanCanetoad & TanyaSc, I'm so happy all went well with your surgeries!! You made it:thumbup::biggrin:. Now just take it one dayat a time. keep us informed!!! WE'RE Here for You :wink2:!! CarolD

Good Luck and speedy recovery:thumbup:!! CarolD

Hi anneduck, I'm so happy to here it went so well!!!:biggrin: Congrats and Best Wishes, CarolD:smile2:

Sonora1 Congrats on your date!!! :biggrin: I started this journey last Aug. Now it's just 2 weeks! I'm the 16th :wink2: Yahoo! My emotions are all over the place too:w00t:, it's natural?? CarolD

I feel MUCh better now. I think I waited too long. I'm grateful I get a "Real Meal" :wink2:!! I do have to get some SF jellos in the house. Thanks for the info,:biggrin: CarolD

I called Jennifer last Thu and left a message. I had been billed again for the $550 fee that I paid in Jan. I called back Fri. to leave my cell # because I was leaving for the weekend at 11am. She called me back and said. "I SAID, I'd get back to you in 24 hours." I didn't want to worry the long weekend to here from her???? She probably never even heard the updated phone #. Anyway she found the payment info and it was her error but snapped at me. I quess you have to be a Bi--- to be the billing person:scared2: CarolD

I started my pre-op 2 week diet yesturday. I did ok but real HUNGER has kicked in today:cursing:!! I'm going to start my dinner in a few minutes. 4 oz. fish with a small salad. I'll probably inhale it :biggrin:. Yikes???? CarolD

When in doubt call the Doctor.:confused:!! Good Luck, CarolD

Yaaa Jen, I can hardly Wait:thumbup:!! CarolD