I need a mentor and buddy in Houston Area

[MOMIOF3CV 11]

I was banded on March 24th. I am a stay at home mom with three kids. I have problems with sticking with my new life style.

I need a mentor and buddy to help me with tips and to share my journey.

I am in the Conroe Texas area.

[notfat 1]

Hi,

I was banded on 4-4-11 and am also in search of a buddy. I am a SAHM of 1 little boy. Email me!

[kittyforet 50]

I'm in Houston also....well acutally south of Houston in the Clear Lake area!!! I'm a working momma with 3 kids too.

We can all support each other!

I'm getting banded June 20!!!!

kristi

[MOMIOF3CV 11]

I'm in Houston also....well acutally south of Houston in the Clear Lake area!!! I'm a working momma with 3 kids too.

We can all support each other!

I'm getting banded June 20!!!!

kristi

How exciting. Just around the corner. I am so happy that I had it done. The first few weeks was painful but after you get thru it and you see results you are going to love it.

Do you have someone to help you the first few days?

Dont want to worry you but here are a few things that I had to figure out on my own. No one shared with me about this stuff.

Sonic ice was the only way I could get fluids down the first few days. And get a few boxes of GasX Strips. Keep your pain and nausia meds handy. Walk a lot when you can, it will help with the gas pains. And you will vomit a bit. Your stomach is irritated from the shock of the band being on it and from the surgery. So put a pillow against your tummy when you get sick.

Hope this helps instead of discouraging you. I was so frustrated that I did not know all of this in advance to be prepared. Email me if you need support. I am only able to check my email every other day or so, but I will be happy to listen if you need to talk.

Cindy

[kittyforet 50]

Cindy,

You aren't discouraging, I'm happy to hear that it's not all roses and that you have advice for me!!!!

My husband took off tomorrow and my mom took of Tuesday, then I might have my sister come over Wednesday. After that, I'm not sure. I think I will send my kids to daycare this week instead of keeping them home with me, that way I can rest as much as possible. Even if I can't drive it will be ok, we live 6 houses behind the day care, so they can walk there if needed and I can walk with them.

Thanks for the tip about Sonic ice (MY FAVE!!)..... I just bought a snow cone machine yesterday and will use that and Sonic ice!!

And I have a pillow set aside for the ride home tomorrow, and will keep it handy near the bathroom just in case. I'm hoping I don't get sick, I hate to vomit!! UGH!!! But now that you've shared, I will be prepared!!

Thanks again for all your advice!!! Would love to keep in contact with you!!

kittyforet@yahoo.com

kristi

How exciting. Just around the corner. I am so happy that I had it done. The first few weeks was painful but after you get thru it and you see results you are going to love it.

Do you have someone to help you the first few days?

Dont want to worry you but here are a few things that I had to figure out on my own. No one shared with me about this stuff.

Sonic ice was the only way I could get fluids down the first few days. And get a few boxes of GasX Strips. Keep your pain and nausia meds handy. Walk a lot when you can, it will help with the gas pains. And you will vomit a bit. Your stomach is irritated from the shock of the band being on it and from the surgery. So put a pillow against your tummy when you get sick.

Hope this helps instead of discouraging you. I was so frustrated that I did not know all of this in advance to be prepared. Email me if you need support. I am only able to check my email every other day or so, but I will be happy to listen if you need to talk.

Cindy