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What about the risks of staying obese?? This surgery WILL change your life!!! I was banded on OCT 4th and I did get a little nervous but the picture I had in my mind of me healthy and happy and the excitement of just being able to buy clothes from a regular store just did it for me!!! Just jump in and don't be scared!!! Keep positive thoughts and keep mental pictures of the THIN, HEALTHY YOU in your mind!!! Good luck to you :wink2:

Hey, welcome to the journey!!!! I too was banded on Oct 4th. I have found this site to have great info and many supportive people!!! The first week was super hard but as I turn my thoughts away from the foods that I'm missing and on to The BIG PRIZE (a healthy me) I find that it's getting just a bit easier every day!!! Good luck to you and hopefully we can check in on each others progress :wink2:

Girl... you are so close!!! I did get cold feet too but I kept looking at that SKINNY dress that has been hanging in my closet for so so long calling me. It's super tough to get all those protein shakes down and I just couldnt get in as many as I was supposed to. My doctor said If I was feeling really terrible that I could have a little non-fat yogurt and it helped loads. Try calling your doctor to see what they will approve for you. AND KEEP THAT SKINNY PICTURE OF YOURSELF IN MIND!!! Good luck to you :biggrin:

LACEY... that's great!!! You are movin along. Keep up the good work Girl

CONGRATS!!!! My approval took so long I think my insurance just finally apporved me just so I wouldnt call the office shceking status anymore. LOL. I was so excited too. I was in my car on the phone with the same girl at the insurance and she said " oh, its been approved. Your doctor can proceed." WOO HOO...I just sat smiling from ear to ear! Good Luck to you on this wonderful journey and welcome

Welcome to the adventure!!! I was just banded on Oct 4, a very exciting day!!! I am on week 3 and have started with lean meats. My follow up appt was 10 days after surgery and had lost 12 lbs. during the first week. I was so excited that I ran out a bought a scale that does Body fat, Muscle Mass as well as weight. The 2nd week's weight loss was much less at 5 lbs but before getting banded that weight would have taken months upon months to lose. It's just so great to see it finally going away!!! There are so many passionate people on this site and now I know why!!! It's great to share this experience with so many others in my shoes. Good Luck with your progress. I hope to chat with you soon.

Hello all, I was banded on Oct 4th and I am very excited to be on this journey with y'all. Although I do have to admit week 1 was HELL week!!! I am prepared for ups and downs but looking foward to a healthy me!!! :cursing:

Welcome and congrats on your new adventure!!! I was banded Oct 4th from the moment I woke up after surgery I had excruciating pain in my shoulders and neck area but no kind of abdominal pain at all. It was gas that was trapped. I was told Peppermint Tea would help with the gas pain so I was a Peppermint Drinking Fool for days!! It did seem to help though. I also felt so bloated that I cold not sleep lying down, It felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest. That lasted about 4 days. Now I'm 15 days in and I'm feeling pretty normal again. You'll be past this weird gassy stage before you know it.

I love Hummus but I would be missing the Pita terribly!!! I cant eat veggies yet. What did you eat it with during yur "mushies" stage?

Girl, just jump back on!!! I'm sure we will ALL fall off a time or two (maybe more) Keep pushing foward...you'll be fine!!!