March Bandsters!

[Karla0306 16]

You are most welcome! Good work getting in the protein! I am on soft foods also...trying scrambled eggs tonight. I hope they go down okay. And stay down.....LOL LOL

Ok, ladies, I have been banded since March 6 and I am still on liquids. I see my surgeon on the 21st for follow up and not sure if she is going to do a fill then or if I have to wait a while longer. I would love to be able to do pureed foods but she specifically told me to do liquids only. I agree it is hard to get the Protein in and let me tell you I am getting really tired of the Protein shakes but will continue to forge forward as this journey is so worth it. Good luck to the both of you.

[Karla0306 16]

Judych: I have confidence in you! I was told that I am too fat for the band, that there was no way this would work on me. I am determined to make it work. IF in 2 yrs and the weight is not off, I can at least say I did everything I was suppose to do and I didn't create the roadblocks for myself. It won't be b/c of me that I fail. Maybe those people are right, I might fail but I am going to give it 110% .. I have been up and down with diets all my life, I have lost weight, gained weight, maintained, gained again. But this weight issue, isn't going to get me! (now ask me in a week and I might be on a low and regret it stage but for now I'm up and going to keep going)

Judych: I have confidence in you! I was told that I am too fat for the band, that there was no way this would work on me. I am determined to make it work. IF in 2 yrs and the weight is not off, I can at least say I did everything I was suppose to do and I didn't create the roadblocks for myself. It won't be b/c of me that I fail. Maybe those people are right, I might fail but I am going to give it 110% .. I have been up and down with diets all my life, I have lost weight, gained weight, maintained, gained again. But this weight issue, isn't going to get me! (now ask me in a week and I might be on a low and regret it stage but for now I'm up and going to keep going)

Yvonne74

don't listen to what people say, there is always a negative or a positive word spoken. If this is what you want to do then do it. Only you can measure your success and if you have your heart and mind set on it then you can achieve it. You are going to do great. Keep your chin up. Always here for support

[Lannae 46]

Judy ;To fly down to Mexico was about 5hrs from where I live with a stop over, which was needed, felt good to walk..as for fills, there are not alot in my area but I have fond them scattered in my area and also places that I travel to on a regular bases, B.C, and even Vegas!! HOwever, I will get a fill when I really, really feel that I need it..

Karla ; I Have heard of alot of people that have experienced pain in the shoulder. I had pain in between my shoulder blades for the first bit, but now it is gone. I was burping off and on and I could feel it worse then. Also my doctors reminded me, they did major surgery, and up close to the diagram, so some pain may be noticeable, but should ease up...I hope it gets better for you!!!

Yay!!!!!

[BandedStacy 13]

sunflower, how are you doing today?

Karla0306 Today is the day after surgery and I am feeling much better thank you. I started taking my gas medicine which SO helped with the shoulder pains I'm also using my heat pad on shoulder which helps lots. I am struggling to get all of a shake down. This morning my tummy was growling so I made a shake and was only able to get 4oz down. I saved the rest of it for later. Coughing I find to be a bit hurtful lol. I was very nervous yesterday and thought I was doing the wrong thing that I "could" lose the weight myself. (ha yea like I hadn't already tried that my entire life) But today despite all the pain I am very glad that I did this. Thanks for asking.

[jhaywoo 7]

I live in Austin too

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[Karla0306 16]

Karla0306 Today is the day after surgery and I am feeling much better thank you. I started taking my gas medicine which SO helped with the shoulder pains I'm also using my heat pad on shoulder which helps lots. I am struggling to get all of a shake down. This morning my tummy was growling so I made a shake and was only able to get 4oz down. I saved the rest of it for later. Coughing I find to be a bit hurtful lol. I was very nervous yesterday and thought I was doing the wrong thing that I "could" lose the weight myself. (ha yea like I hadn't already tried that my entire life) But today despite all the pain I am very glad that I did this. Thanks for asking.

So glad to hear that today is a better day and you will find with each day that passes it will get easier and better.

[Karla0306 16]

Judy ;To fly down to Mexico was about 5hrs from where I live with a stop over, which was needed, felt good to walk..as for fills, there are not alot in my area but I have fond them scattered in my area and also places that I travel to on a regular bases, B.C, and even Vegas!! HOwever, I will get a fill when I really, really feel that I need it..

Karla ; I Have heard of alot of people that have experienced pain in the shoulder. I had pain in between my shoulder blades for the first bit, but now it is gone. I was burping off and on and I could feel it worse then. Also my doctors reminded me, they did major surgery, and up close to the diagram, so some pain may be noticeable, but should ease up...I hope it gets better for you!!!

Yay!!!!!

Lannae, thank you for info. I figured that the first few days with shoulder pain was due to gas but I am just not sure about this anymore. It is more like a nerve pain, hurts constantly not intermittant. I will see the surgeon next Wednesday and we will see what she says.

[dhales 98]

Dang! I knew everything seemed way too easy. I kept waiting for something to pop out to prevent or delay my surgery and it did

I guess when they do an EGD they do a biopsy for other stuff too and my results came back today with an infection in my stomach. I don't feel bad...so I guess it is asymptomatic but they want to make sure it is gone before surgery. My doc only does surgeries on Tuesdays...and it is a 14 day treatment. I will finish the day before March 27th...I just sent an email to the surgeons nurse to see if we can do the surgery on March 27th...if not it won't be until April 3rd...which would make me an April Bandster. Nooooo....I hope not. But it also means more pre-op dieting!!!! Please wish me luck that I can get it on the 27th versus April

[dhales 98]

Update - I just heard from the nurse...My surgery will be April 2nd Sniff Sniff

[VioletC 5]

Update - I just heard from the nurse...My surgery will be April 2nd <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Sniff Sniff

Awww! I am so sorry! My surgery is this Friday but I was originally scheduled for exactly a month ago. I got a call that my surgeon had a conference and I BAWLED. Right or wrong, it feels like my life in on hold until I start this new chapter! Hang in there, get a timer, it's fun to count down

[dhales 98]

Awww! I am so sorry! My surgery is this Friday but I was originally scheduled for exactly a month ago. I got a call that my surgeon had a conference and I BAWLED. Right or wrong, it feels like my life in on hold until I start this new chapter! Hang in there, get a timer, it's fun to count down

Awww Thanks Violet... I technically have to start my 2 week post op diet on 3/20...the day that i should have had the surgery. Disappointed...but need to get over it.

[Ladybug28 73]

Dhales, dang sorry to hear, I know how disappointing that is for you! You can still be part of our group anyway you have been for quite a while, you're already part of "us"! LOL Hang in there, April 2nd will be here before you know it!

[waitingpatiently 250]

Yep you just need to stay here! You are just a Late blooming March Bandster.---Besides I heard the April crowd aren't nearly as fun as we are----jk-hahaha

[Celeste H 0]

I got my surgery time for tomorrow. It's at 7 am. I live 2 hours away from the hospital which means i will have to leave at 3 am to be there for 5 am...... Yikes...I'm a little nervous cause I pigged out on taco bell yesterday and the scale went up 5 pounds. I'm supposed to be on 2 weeks of liquids. I'm afraid they will be able to tell. I think I'm more nervous about that than the actual surgery at this point.

[VioletC 5]

Awww Thanks Violet... I technically have to start my 2 week post op diet on 3/20...the day that i should have had the surgery. Disappointed...but need to get over it.

I just got the worst call. My surgical clinic has had "a plumbing issue" and has cancelled all surgeries for Friday. They have no idea when I will be able to go in as my surgeons are fully booked. Beyond upset.