Need Lap Band Buddy / Mentor looking for LapBand Buddy, st louis metro area

[sherun 1]

Hi my name is Sharon, I have just started my new journey, I am currently on day 5 of my pre-op liquid diet.. It has been tough.. I know most of its in my head. Surgery Day is Aug 23, with Dr Follwell. I am nervous that this won't work for me, I tend to be self sabbottaging. I am really excited, but this pre-op diet is hard for me.

[LosinginSt.Lou 0]

Congratulations Sharon! I'm having my surgery this afternoon. I know you're probably not on the web today, but let me know how you're doing.

[LisaA 1]

Hi Sharon, I am starting my pre op diet on Monday- dun duh dun dunt

Very nervous about the self sabotage I've always experienced. My surgery is Sept 27. nervous I won't lose the weight the Dr wants me to.

How are you doing?

[sherun 1]

Wow Lisa, what kind of pre-op diet are you going to have to be on for a month. That seems like a long time.. Hopefully you'll get some veggies and fruits to eat. I'm feeling better. went to work today for a few hours but now I'm tired. Im having problems with either heartburn or gas not sure which.. Just feels like a constant lump/discomfort in my throat and chest. Trying gas x and Pepcid.. See the doctor on Monday so hopefully he tells me something. Called today, but didn't get many answers. Where is your surgery.. Can't wait to hear how you guys did. GOOD LUCK

[sherun 1]

Congratulations Sharon! I'm having my surgery this afternoon. I know you're probably not on the web today, but let me know how you're doing.

How are you doing? How was your surgery.. and are you feeling ok..

[LisaA 1]

Hi there, so my diet is 2 protien shakes and a lean cuisine plus veggies and Jello and popsicles. It's not all liquid. I'm getting my surgery in Mexico, Ortiz. I hope that things settle down for you, what are you consuming now, just liquid? maybe too much metamucil?

Losing in St. Louis how are you feeling?

[LosinginSt.Lou 0]

My surgery went perfectly at Des Peres Hospital, my doc says. I got out Thursday night. Slept a lot Friday but not much on Saturday. In fact, I'm kind of restless and bored.

I feel like I've done 50 sit-ups. Just kind of sore. I am also surprised by the amount of gas I have.

I don't feel hungry. But it doesn't seem difficult to eat several ounces of Jell-o or a full cup of broth. That seems sort of surprising.

I confess I'd like something like pudding or Soup. So I need a way to distract myself, I guess. Any ideas?

[LisaA 1]

take her easy, allow yourself to heal, don't focus on weight loss, there will be time. congrats, it's so exciting. sounds like you are dong great.

[LisaA 1]

How are you feeling now St Louis?

[LosinginSt.Lou 0]

I've been so busy that I forgot to check the forums. I feel great. Went back for one-week check and had "lost" about 10 pounds of Water weight. I think I've lost a bit more now, but I have been eating a few things I probably shouldn't. And I have to force myself to drink Protein Shakes.

Of course I have no saline in band. So a bit worried that I'll overeat. But so far, so good!

[LosinginSt.Lou 0]

How are you doing? I have a bit of trouble negotiating this forum. I need to figure out how to find the threads I want more easily.

[LisaA 1]

I know what you mean the sight is enormous and for some reason I don't get stuff in my box.

Sometimes when I go to profile there is this subcription box that has stuff I"ve posted on

but I dont' know how to find that. so I go to my profile, then I hit like see all statistics, in there there is a thing to click that is all posts my me, I can find that everyway.

Anyway, so what was your post op regime. did you have a clear Fluid phase, how long, what did you do then. I'm really wondering what I'll do, my doc wants a week clear fluids, sounds impossible, sort of biblical or something.

anyway now you are on real fluids and protien shakes/ juices, and mushies- like totally creamy Soup, is that right.

I'm so mystified by the post op stuff.

great on the weight loss, how do you feel though. are you back to work? I'm going back after a week. I hope that's enough.

I've lost on my preop so far, but I have many weeks to go to screw up. So far I"ve lost 8lbs though I"m on day 10 with a break over labor day.

are you feeling any regrets? any affirmations.

Lisa