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Hello guys, I would love to hear how everyone's first week was?!?!? Mine has been filled with a few bumps in the road, several stomach growlings (not all from hunger) many trips to the bathrom and 7.3 lbs gone!!!! I know it's Water weight and big numbers come in the beginning but, i am still stoked. I'm also very concerned about Good Friday and Easter coming up. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE fried fish and we are going to a huge family dinner on Sunday? Any suggestions? I'll be moving to puree's at the end of the week. So enough about me. How has your 1st banded week gone and let me hear those numbers. Also, feel free to follow me on youtube under mrsa9206. thatgurl

Hi folks, So, I was banded on the 12th of this month and am 5 days post op. Last night I had a fever into this afternoon. The fever has passed but I have had diahrrea all day. Is that common? I'm trying to take in more liquids to make up for the lost liquid. Should I take something for the diahrrea? I wanted to go to the store, but I can only get but so far from the bathroom and also, any recommendations for a sore booty? thatgurl

We are tracking the same. Only I have had a case a diahrrea all day. Yuck! My belly is slowly going down, but I have no complaints here. thatgurl

Thanks for your response. That does make sense. I will slathering the desitin on until it clears up, I don't know why I didn't think of that. You're the best. thatgurl

Hi guys, I'm still pre-op but have been doing lots of youtubing to check out how others are doing with their lap band. I came across a wonderful channel its Anume1109. Check it out when you get a chance. She has lots of WLS recipes. One of the things that she has on there is Trader Joe's Peanut Flour. I just didi a comparison in my cabinet and regular Peanut Butter has 16g of fat and 7g of Protein and the peanut flour has 4 grams of fat and 16 grams of protein. She mixes it with greek yogurt and agave nectar and it's a whoping 32 grams of protein for Breakfast. Just wanted to share that. That gurl

Hi Laura, i meant to thank you for your kind words about enjoying my posts. If you want you can follow me on youtube under mrsa9206. Let's keep each other updated on our progress. thatgurl!

Wow Laura! I was banded on April 12th! How are you feeling? I look like I could go into labor any day. thatgurl

i was banded on the 12th and i look like i'm 6 months pregnant. that has been my only issue. my pain is manageable without meds. i did take some tylenol this morning but nothing since then. thatgurl

i was banded on the 12th also. my stomach is so swollen. i look like i'm 6 months pregnant. i can't wait for it to go down. i don't have any gas at all (thank the Lord) but my stomach is so bloated. i called the nurse about it and she said it was normal and will be a few days before it goes down. no regrets though and thankful i did this. thatgurl!

I was banded on the 12th as well and am feeling great. I was blessed not to have any gas. I do burp alot though. I've been walking often and am on clears until tomorrow when I move to full liquids. So excited and I have no complaints or regrets!!!! Good luck on your journey! thatgurl

I am getting banded in the morning! I'm so excited. Keep me in your prayers and see you on the other side!!! thatgurl

ok. Is anyone else SO EXCITED!!!! I am trying to contain my excitement but I just can't anymore. Just 20 days until my new life begins!! Tomorrow is my last class before surgery to make sure that I'm prepared. Loving GBMC right now!! Let's keep each other going! thatgurl

I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED!!! April 12th is my date. Counting down the days and planning for the journey! Let's all stick together regarding updates. I can't wait to get on the other side. Here's something funny, alot of ladies on youtube name their band. I've been trying to think of a name for mine. What do you think?? Let's name our bands people.... thatgurl

I just got my date today!!! April 12th! I can't believe it. It seemed so far away since starting last June. I am so excited!!!

Hi there, I had similar questions. The research that I did was both on here and youtube. Also, check out the lap band site and the realize site. The only difference I saw was that the lap bands inner piece is sections and the realize is one continuous "balloon". I asked my surgeon and he said that he uses both, but has been doing more with the realize. I know that the realize patients i saw got fills more frequently. i decided to go with the realize band. hope that helps. That gurl!!

I get so irritated when the topic of WLS comes up and someone blurts out about "someone" they know or they "heard" that someone had some horror story about the band. I was having a conversation with someone who clearly needs some weight loss intervention and she kept going on and on being negative about WLS. I kept my cool but it was hard. I am aware of the risks involved with having surgery but those isolated horror stories are not the norm. Sorry i'm so bitter it just makes me mad!!! Thatgurl

i know, my daughter was looking at me like i was crazy. i am going on a mad hunt for some smaller plates and bowls. it's sad to say but nowadays a lot of the dinnerware is so large to accomodate the large portions we've become accustomed to. i'm going to check the thrift stores first. i don't think they will let me keep using their stuff. 2 year olds are so tempermental...lol!!!

It's so funny you posted this this morning. At this moment I am eating oatmeal and slithered almonds out of my kids bowl, using one of their spoons. I had it in mind today to use these utensils more often. Thanks for the post! We are right on point! Thatgurl

Thank you so much for your kind words. They help so much. I can totally relate to where she was coming. I just get tired of hearing about the "they said" or "someone heard" stories. They drive me nuts.

i didn't share with her that i was getting banded soon. only a few people know. but i'm going to hang in there and do what's best for me. Thank you for your kind words.

Hi everyone, I'm still pre-op but have been addicted to youtube lap band journeys. I've been trying several WLS recipes on there. I came accross something from a channel i just can't get enough of it's Anume1109. Check it out! She uses Trader Joe's Peanut Flour for added Protein. It's delicous! It's just dehydrated peanuts. I just did a comparison in my cabinet and regular Peanut Butter is 16g of fat and 7 grams of protein and the Trader Joe's Peanut Flour is 4g of fat and 16grams of protein. Hope this helps! Thatgurl

I am so excited tomorrow is my information session....after that meet with the surgeon. I'm on my way!!! Thatgurl!!

do you have any girlfriends that you can get clothes from? if not, walmart and target are great places to look. the clearance rack is always packed with good deals. i am not banded yet but have already started gathering clothes from girlfriends. they are more than willing to clean out their closets. oh, another place is ross. that's my favorite store. Thatgurl.

SO EXCITED!!! I GOT MY SURGEON'S REFERRAL!!! I'M ALL SCHEDULED FOR THE SEMINAR IN TWO WEEKS! The journey continues!!! Thatgurl!

Hello Everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I'm not banded yet, but will be this year. I get headaches pretty often because of allergies and ALWAYS use excedrin. I know you can't use it after being banded and wanted to know what you guys use for headaches. Thatgurl......