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First Challenge as well... Was banded on 09/22 and haven't had a fill yet. Going for 8lbs but hopefully more:)

Thanks for the advise. I am scheduled to see the doctor on 11/12/10 for my first fill (I think, I hope)... I see that you are in Chula Vista, if you need a support group Scripps Mercy has one and it's great... let me know and I can send you the details... Keep up the good work...

Wonderful Thread... Banded 09/22/10 UPS: have lost 16 pounds since surgery not as sore (a bit where the port is at) didn't know that tomatoe Soup is awesome!!!! can finally drink more, without feeling sick my hands look thinner:smile: DOWNS: the pain on my left shoulder:frown: rumbling in my stomach gas Baskin-Robbins icecream (once a week) Pasta ( I love pasta)

I was banded a day after you 09/22 and for the first time yesterday I cried... I bought some tomatoe soup and that did the trick also the popcicles help alot as well.

I am on the same boat... I take my pain meds and I'm out... If you do find something that helps, please let me know... thanks

Hi Guys, I was banded on 09/22 and was very nervous but all went well. I ended up staying for two nights at the hospital because I could not keep anything down but finally Thursday night I could keep in the water and the broth. I am extremely sore and really can't drink too much because I start feeling very sick. I am on clear liquids and doctor said I could have some jello and yogurt but I tried and just couldn't. I've had one sugar-free popsicle and that helped. I also need to have one protein drink a day and I started today and I'm two hours into it and not even close to finishing it. Well I hope it get's better and I am so glad I took the rest of the week off from work... Good Luck to all that are being banded this week and to all that have been banded..... On a good note: I've lost 9 lbs

Hi guys, was banded on Wed 9/22. I checked in at 11:30 and was scheduled for 2:30 but ended having it at 1:30. Well still at the hospital because I was vomiting and couldn't keep my 30cc of water in. So here I am..

Thanks Tiffany!!! I will be thinking of all of you tomorrow--

Had_Enough: Hope everything went well. Keep us posted:smile: You sound like me, I am going to be getting my kids things ready for tomorrow as well and probably will be up all night.... Pre-OP went well. On clear liquids today and already took my milk of magnesia.. Surgery is scheduled for 1:30....

Good Luck to all getting banded tomorrow, you all will be in my thoughts and prayers... I have my pre-op tomorrow and then surgery on Wed.., I am getting soooo very nervous but I know this is the right decision for me. Today I thought oh I will have my last mcflurry from McDonalds but I didn't:thumbup: I said to myself I don't need it and I don't want it because I am where I am because of all the junk I ate without thinking....

Bklynike... enjoyed reading your blog, Congratulations on your success and your future success. I am scheduled to be banded this coming Wed 09/22. I have to keep thinking that this is not going to be a miracle pill but like you said a tool, I need to remember to measure my food and stop before I feel full so not to possibly cause the band to slip..

Thanks LisaA for the great info...

Hi LisaA: yes the number is 1-866-333-7403 ext 803. Tell them you are a Bariatric patient and they send you 13 individual sample packets for $13.00. It took a week to get them and I am really happy because you get a variety and that way you know which flavors you like. The company is Syntrax you can google it as well. 23g of Protein, no sugar and no carbs... Good Luck

Good Luck to all that are being banded today.... Cathy: Hope you are doing well, haven't heard from you.... I rec'd a packet from the doctor's office yesterday with my prescriptions, papers I need to take to pre-op and a letter for time off. The letter stated I needed to take 6-8 weeks off, I thought to my self OMG I was only playing on taking 8 days. I called the doctor's office and they made a mistake the letter is for gastric bypass, I asked them to make sure they had me down for the band and they said they did. I am going to check again at pre-op and day of surgery... I can just see that they make a mistake and I get the bypass instead of the band.. f

Thank you Scarred4Life really means alot to me....and I too have gone thru the same thing with my husband. He gives me a look when he sees me get something. We went to the store today and I grabbed a packet of almonds but had to put it back because he gave me the look... I know he just wants me to succeed but it can get annoying at times....

lillyegg, debrarh, ready4change10, CalaCake, bandalley, RN.Violet, SarahMarie123, glitteryvampiregirl, ConB113, lovemysgt: Good Luck tomorrow, will be thinking of all of you. Keep us posted when you can... Hi Brian: No not anymore used to, but I think military families sacrafice so much.. I have many friends that are in the military and I am so proud of them....

So feeling a bit down because my husband has to work the day of my surgery:frown: he has some training he has to do so no way he can miss it... but I am not about to re-schedule this surgery...

Hi Brian: Thanks for the advise, I stopped drinking both diet coke and coffee (starbucks must hate me but my wallet thanks me:smile:) about 2 months ago. So I drink crystal light but I have only been drinking about 16oz since I started my pre-diet so I do need to drink more water. Just remember that when we used to stop and buy a hamburger or something fast at least for me I felt guily afterwards...you have the control and the tool to help you.. go out for a walk or maybe to the bookstore, browse around ( I can spend hours at a bookstore) and hopefully the mental feeling of wanting to eat will disapear... good luck Now off to the gym since I haven't gone since Wed...

hserra: OMG!!! your story sound so much like mine... I'm scheduled for 09/22 and took vacation instead of sick leave from work because I didn't want people to ask. I haven't even told my best friend because not sure how she would react. My parents know and that's because my mom was the one that also suggested it because just like you one of her friends had it done and is doing well. But my mom also told my brother which I didn't want her to do because my brother can be pretty critical and doesn't understand why I can't loose the wait by exercising and watching what I eat. My husband is supportive but just wants me to realize what I am getting into.. I don't have an answer for you why society is the way it is... I went to a vitamin store the other day to get my viatamins and protein drink and I had to finally break down and tell the girl what I needed the things for because I needed her help. I think in today's society they don't realize that being obese is a disease just like any other one and we need help (they I think are being more aware of it now). And yes you are right, I too want to be healthy and do things with my children but I also want to look good... Good Luck and I know your will do fine... Thanks goodness for this support...

I think I know why I have been soooo hungry with the pre surgery diet. I was taking two protein drinks ( one for breakfast and the other for lunch) and then my dinner. So I read the info the dr. gave me again and I can also eat sugar-free jello and sugar-free fruit bars... I had been feeling tired and with headaches. The jello and fruit bars were sooo good especially with this weather we are having down here, it has been so hot... Well thanks to everyone for your input on the vitamin question. Really appreciate it:smile:

Thanks Sourmissg, I'll check into Caltrate because I don't have that one.

stateofzen:Thanks, I'll get that too:smile:

jlr58: glad to hear you're doing well. Thank you for sharing your story. I too was so excited when I got approved and then a date and now I'm anxious and scared at the same time. I think can I do this on my own but then I have done so many programs out there; Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, NutraSystem, MediFast, injections, pills you name it I have tried it and of course they didn't work because I'm here. When I think of what I have done I know this is the right thing for me because I need not be ashamed and be happy with myself. Anyway thanks for sharing your story about the nurse that spoke to you.... Brian & Cathy: Glad to hear you are doing great!!!!!:bored: Question? which vitamins did your doctor's tell you to take? I have calcium-citrate-mag; multi w/minerals;Vit B and Iron (Iron because I am anemic). Am I missing any? Thanks for info.. doing better on my pre-op diet. :smile: