Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters

[kity 2]

Thank you everyone for your very kind words. There is such a great feeling here, I thank you in advance for all your support over the next few months too.

Well, because I've spent the day upset, I came home and ate wayyyyy tooo much, and feel sick. The old habits, emotional eating, came rushing back. Everything went in, but now it hurts...I can't believe I did this to my self. Man, this has been an incredibly shitty day all around...and I feel sick on top of it.

Have a good night, I need to go lay down and moan!

[adorable 1]

Kity,

I am so sorry that you have to go through all of this. I can't think of anything that will make you feel better, however do know that you have others who care about you very much. Just know that you can vent and cry and you will always have a shoulder to cry on here....

Life never seems to be fair...or kind...in fact, it can often times be very cruel. You are such a strong woman, and as much as this is horrible to go through, I honestly believe that you will make it through. Enjoy your dad and spend lots of time with him....but remember even after he's gone, he'll never be truly gone. You'll always have your memories near and dear to your heart.

[areellady 1]

Violets,

A quick question to all of you...has anyone had high upper right back and in front pain? It started last week and I thought I might have pulled a muscle but it wont go away, sometimes it goes down lower like where the appendix is..(my appendix is out) but most of the time it is up high..hurts when I move and I cant say that is hurts more or less when I eat. I am scared that the port has come loose from the tubing and the tubing is flailing around inside me...I just dont know....I was self pay so another surgery is completely out of the question... I was wondering if it was my gallbladder, but it hurts pretty much all the time now and I thought the gallbladder was just after you ate something....As of today I have lost 35 pounds since April 5th, so could it be the gallbladder??? Thanks Violets.. Deanna

[Boo 3]

Just a note to congratulate all of the Class of April '07 for graduating into bandster life. You are doing great!! Keep it up!

[Bubbles 0]

Violets,

A quick question to all of you...has anyone had high upper right back and in front pain? It started last week and I thought I might have pulled a muscle but it wont go away, sometimes it goes down lower like where the appendix is..(my appendix is out) but most of the time it is up high..hurts when I move and I cant say that is hurts more or less when I eat. I am scared that the port has come loose from the tubing and the tubing is flailing around inside me...I just dont know....I was self pay so another surgery is completely out of the question... I was wondering if it was my gallbladder, but it hurts pretty much all the time now and I thought the gallbladder was just after you ate something....As of today I have lost 35 pounds since April 5th, so could it be the gallbladder??? Thanks Violets.. Deanna

I was banded April 11 and still have pretty intense gas pains, do you think it could be that? Mine hurts in my shoulder, then moves under my rib-cage and hurts when I sit or move around. Have you had gas pains in the past? Might try a heating pad on the area just to see if you get any relief. Sorry, don't know anything about gallbladders. Hang in there!

[mdrai 3]

Good Tuesday Morning, Violets!~~

Day 2 liquid diet for me... splish, splosh!

My cat w/the blocked urinary tract came home from the vet's on Sat., but is not doing well at all, so the vet is coming back today... Did I tell you his name? It's "Mo"... it stands for lots of things... "Mojo", "Satchmo", "Mocha", (even "Mo-ron" on occassion), etc... but over the weekend we decided it stands for "Mo-ney"... as we're spending soooooo much on him. To help my kids comprehend, I told them that I spent as much on him last week as we would pay for 4 5-day park hopper passes to Disney World! That got their attention! And my dh's too, who is not at all pleased w/this turn of events and thinks I should let mother nature take her course... which I would do if this was a terminal thing, but he's only 6 1/2 and otherwise healthy... this is fixable and he could live a long, healthy, happy life... why don't men understand??? Why does it all boil down to the allmighty dollar for them???

I'm doing something nice for myself today -- I'm getting a pedicure & manicure with a friend! I'm trying to be very kind to myself over these next two watery weeks... if I don't, then who will???

Will check back in a bit... have a great day, everyone!

[kity 2]

Denise~ Big Hug! Thank you, you have no idea how much what that meant to me. Everyone has been so wonderful, again thank you.

Michelle~MMMM, my fav. Enjoy your pedi/mani! Spoil yourself. The liquid phase is not easy, but after all the crap I ate yesterday, I was thinking of returning to it for a few days. Have fun!

Violets~ Have a great day! I swear I am eating about 1000 calories today. Another 12 work day, plus a meeting...no wonder I am too busy to work out :youcandothis:.

[mdrai 3]

Hang in there, Pam... take it one day / one moment at a time... sometimes baby steps are the best we can do... and that's ok! Be gentle w/yourself during this difficult time... vent to us... we can take it! ((hugs))

[Jennifur 0]

Morning All

Denise - I am eating 1/2 - 3/4 cup of soup/chilli and only 3oz Protein at a time and I'm full. My Dr. said should normally be eating 3oz or a fist size protein and 1/4 -1/2 cup veggies and a bite of carb if that as a meal. So it does not sound like you ate too much. I am actually in the same place, not loosing, but I hope going back to the gym today will help.

Deanna- I don't know if it is your gallbladder but..... here is what I do know, the pain radiates all over your upper body and it usually takes a very long time to pinpoint it, (i have several friends who had theirs out the last year). The other thing I learned is that loosing weight quickly can cause gall stones and problems. I am actually taking something for 6 months to prevent them. It is something worth looking into.

I love getting up and opening up our site - it is such motivation for me to see how well everyone is doing or that I'm not alone with my feelings.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

[TracyinKS 7]

I need to go and catch up, but I wanted to post a pic from last week while I had photobucket open......

This is me and my honey at the campground last weekend.

Don't we look relaxed!

[TracyinKS 7]

Hi Tracy,

My name is Stacy i am a wife and mother of one. I am 32 years old and was just banded on April 30th 2007. Today i am two weeks post-op. I was banded in Atlanta Ga. By DR. Edward Lin. My journy has be wonderful so far. I really just wanted to know how to get added to your Shrinking violets list.

Thanks

Stacy

Glad to meet you stacy! I will try to add you to the list, but with the upgrades to the site its not as easy as it used to be.. the smiley's then going advanced and sometimes when I get to that point it crashes me!

SO.... I will make a list of all the newbies and get you added.. but don't get offended if it isn't instant.... jump in and post! WE are aLL shrinking violets!

[areellady 1]

You LOOK AWESOME Tracy...what a difference....I am getting ready to take my one month post op pics and I can wait to see if I can see a difference...Your face is SOOOOOO much thinner....Also, about my last post and the gall bladder...I am really thinking it is not my gallbladder...It hurt all night when ever I moved a certain way..I am going to take it easy today and see if I can get the pain to go away...DRINK DRINK DRINK...and exercise....thats the way to do it....Deanna

[TracyinKS 7]

Denise, Jane and Pamela:

I can eat WAYYYYYYYY too much.. bandster hell has set in, Pam I think you did it to yourself because (like me) you were self medicating with food.. you felt heart sick and then you felt band sick... HUGGS girlfriend!

Water Water WAter today I need to get my water in again... Jennifur you are doing so good with your water!

Judy: Yippeeeee your DH got approved!

Kat: Hang in there.. I bet you are sore from moving all that wood!

I have payroll today so I need to get my butt in gear... I'll be back later to check in...

EVERYONE who wants to be added to the Main violets list PLEASE PM me so I can make a cheat sheet while I'm in there............

MORNING CHALLENGE: GET YOUR GLASS OF WATER! :youcandothis:

[TracyinKS 7]

thanks Deanna: but I have to confess....... DBF is 6'4" and when he takes our pic from his angle my face always looks thinner.. (like on my avatar) but yes I am happy to see my face getting thinner.... Yippee!

[lunasa 1]

:faint: :faint: :faint: OMG!!!

Everytime I go missing for a day I have PAGES to catch up on... All up to date now!!

Hello Everyone!!

Tracy...Lovely Photo...you are glowing with health energy & happiness!!

KAT...You are so kind thank you..xx That story about your friends is so sad..OMG. As for us, well after keeping a silent & respective distance for a couple of days we both contemplated on the questions we had of each other & although the silence was TERRIBLE we ended up having a very good chat in the end.

We shed some light on things and it turned out to be a very productive bump! We have a very good relationship and we're very affectionate & lucky to have each other but as with all couples there are always areas that are harder for us to communicate in.

So we made a breakthrough and are both happier that our one particular problem has been made clearer & we now understand what it was that has been in our way the past AGES!! It really was great to finally get through that.

Anyway...((((PAMELA)))) Please remember to be good to yourself during this hard time. My mother lost her mother in FEB this year and it has been very hard on her. It is a very sad time & I see what my Mam is going through and somedays we worry so much because she is so devastated that she seems almost out of it. My nana was her rock.

Just know that although those days will happen there is still room for happiness & joy & love in your life and let those who love you provide that for you in their support. We do it for our mam because she is our rock and someday soon please God she will become the nana..The circle of life. Don't hold back Pam, you will survive this and always remember to love yourself everyday too..xx

Sara...Good luck with your exams!!!

Laura..Wedding plans!!! I put my wedding together myself, I had a scrap book, I filled it with ideas from magazines & planned everything from the bouquet to the menu to the table seating & the accommodation for my 240 guests PLUS the following days' festivities!! (Has anyone ever been to an Irish wedding? they can last anything between 3-7 days!!) I did however hire someone to decorate the reception venue & the church for me. But it was magical & fab & I got so much pleasure out of it!!

I'll see if I can post some photos!