Calling all A11s!!

[roseyposey 0]

Hi! Rose here - married with 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren. Age 57 soon to be 58 LOL. Banded 1/17/2011. Starting wt. - 270 - present wt. 210. (7 months later) I love this support group!!!!

[CarynW 3]

CherieElise, is your name Cherie?

Cara, I live in southern California! I've had horrible gas pain but feel better this morning. I started farting last night, thank GOD and I think that's helped tremendously. Prior to that I was just burping, which was painful and not very effective.

Trish, Wow, already down a whole size! I can't wait for that. I've been a size 20 for like 4 years now, prior to that I was a size 24.

Jamie, wow, Micro surgery!? I've never heard of it. I'm jealous. I have 3 tiny incisions and one bigger one. They are all smaller then I thought they would be so i'm pleased.

I have

Caryn

Cherie

Bailey

Cara

Trish

Jamie

Nikia

Tammy

Mary Jo

Today I'm doing ok, gas pain is better, i'm a fartin fool finally and I think that's what helped. I do heavy lifting in my job so I have 2 weeks off from work. I start school next week on thursday though so I really am only getting a week of nothing, then one days of school, 3 days off, then full time school mon-thurs of the following week, returning to work thursday night of that week. I need to NOT weigh myself. They dumped a ton of Fluid in me before and during surgery so I KNOW it's Water weight since I haven't eaten anything and i'm already frustrated that i've had a 2lb gain from pre surgery, lol. I know it's just Water, I know it's just water. <~~ that's my mantra. I am going to take my scale over to my moms actually because I will torture myself. That way i'll only weigh in about once a week. She lives in a trailer in the back of our property so it's not as accessible. Anywho, taking one day at a time and feeling pretty good today. Going to try and clean some house. It's disgusting.

[MrsTeddyBear 0]

Hi. My name is Sandra. I'm 20 years old. I was banded on August 10th. My starting weight was 250. Since being banded, I have lost 20 pounds. I am a size 18. I am not married nor do I have children. BUT ONE DAY! <3333

[genesishanna 2]

Nicole is here - Banded on August 12, 2011. I am married with 4 kids. At my highest I weight 277 and wore a size 20. I lost 14 pounds during my 6 months pre-op. On the day of surgery I weighed 263.

[CarynW 3]

Welcome Sandra and Nicole!

I'll update the roster as we get more people! I have a feeling this will be a huge group and i'm excited to go on this journey with everyone!

[theodoru 0]

I was banded August 10th. The doctor found a large hiatal hernia after starting surgery (upper GI did not reveal it) so I got a twofer. I am divorced, with one adult child and two beautiful grandchildren. Before surgery, I lost about 40 pounds between WW, the hospital's dietition, and working out. Since surgery, I have lost another 5 pounds.

I have some clothing waiting for me to try on. At my current weight, I should be able to wear some of it. However, my stomach is so swollen that I know it would be futile to try now. I can't say that I am in a huge amount of pain, but there is a fair amount of discomfort. I plan to take to take 2 weeks off from work and then work from home another week. I really don't see how people could go back to work after just a few days, especially if they did not tell anyone at work that they had this operation. I have trouble bending, moving fast is out of the question, and it takes a lot of time and effort to consume the recommended diet during the day.

[Faith0810 0]

Hi everyone!

Ive never posted or been part of a forum before but after spending hours reading everyones posts I can't help but be a part of it as well! My name is Tasha Im 23 from Austin, TX I was banded on Aug. 10th. My starting weight was 326 and day of surgery 300. Im not sure what my current weight is now because I dont own a scale. Im actually pretty affraid of them and don't want to be dissapointed. Also, Im a bit worried because its been 4 days since my surgery and I still feel like crap! Im really tired all I wanna do is lay in bed and Im having a hard time getting in all my fluids and Vitamins any sugestions?? Thanks

[LostInSideMyself 0]

My name is Holly, I was banded august 1st not married no children will be 40 in September , to date I have dropped about 28 lbs

[ctarantino 13]

So 3 days out and just came home from the movies with my daughter. Funny, I heard everyone in the theater chewing, crunching, smelling their candy, popcorn n food. I didn't even take a Water but already feel like... Eh I didn't miss a thing. My desire to see this band through and follow the rules r greater than anything. Feeling some pain now, gonna get in an Isopure shake( prolly take me an hour) and rest up! Glad we have a bunch of people here! Support is a must here! I also started a weight loss challenge... If anyone's trying to step up their game, join! Talk soon!!!

[CarynW 3]

Theodoru, what is your name so I can add you to the roster. Way to go on the weigh loss so far!

Tasha, I would call the doc! Do you feel like you have a fever? And how are the incision sites? If they are very hot or warm around the sites and you have a fever over 100, you may have an infection and need to get seen right away. Of course, this may be normal too, but it's best to call the doc and let him know what's going on. I was banded Thursday night and the only time i've been extra tired is when I take the vicoden, then it's a drugged up kind of tired. I haven't taken any today and have cleaned the house, with the help of kids and husband!

Welcome Holly!

Ctarantino, what's your name? I'll pass on the challenge, I never do well with those types of things and feel much better when I am on my own and not pressuring myself.

[S2b 18]

Hi. My name is Terri.

Surgery date is Tuesday August 16.

Going through a divorce. I have 2 teenage daughters.

Looking forward to starting this journey with all of you.

[NJFunGirlie 0]

Tomorrow I go for my lap band surgery... I'm excited, scared, nervous, anxious, etc. But, all good... I've been drinking Protein shakes (High Protein chocolate Shakes- from Costco), for 7 days. Looking fwd to moving onto the next step in this process...

Anything I should be expecting? I know about the "gasey" feelings... but, what about pain level???

Wish me luck.. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 AM, tomorrow morning- 08/15!! Looking forward to starting this journey with all the A11s!!! :-)

[NJFunGirlie 0]

Tomorrow I go for my lap band surgery... I'm excited, scared, nervous, anxious, etc. But, all good... I've been drinking Protein shakes (High Protein chocolate Shakes- from Costco), for 7 days. Looking fwd to moving onto the next step in this process...

Anything I should be expecting? I know about the "gasey" feelings... but, what about pain level???

Wish me luck.. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 AM, tomorrow morning- 08/15!! Looking forward to starting this journey with all the A11s!!! :-)

[theodoru 0]

My name is Linda. I am going a little stir crazy today. I was told I could not drive for a week, and I am only doing a little light duty housework. It still hurts to cough or sneeze. The pain is not at the incision sites. It is in the lower abdomen. It feels like I did way too many sit-ups. Tomorrow my friend is going to pick me up and take me to a movie. We are going to see "The Help". I read the book and it was excellent.

[JamieC 4]

. Good luck tomorrow!! You'll do great. Make sure you have a heating pad at home and a freezer full of Popsicles. I was scared to death the night before. I am 4 days post op now and just fine. Give us an update tomorrow night if your feeling up to it!

Jamie

Tomorrow I go for my lap band surgery... I'm excited, scared, nervous, anxious, etc. But, all good... I've been drinking Protein shakes (High Protein chocolate Shakes- from Costco), for 7 days. Looking fwd to moving onto the next step in this process...

Anything I should be expecting? I know about the "gasey" feelings... but, what about pain level???

Wish me luck.. I have to be at the hospital at 5:30 AM, tomorrow morning- 08/15!! Looking forward to starting this journey with all the A11s!!! :-)