Lucky # Sevens- July 07 Bandsters

[cazulay 0]

Me too, me too....add me as a July Bandster :eek:

Anyone else here banded on the 27th?

Me! What a lucky day!!!

[dmtjet 0]

dmtjet, you brought tears to my eyes with that story. My fathe is gone, and I so miss him terrible, and have mourned his death for so long. My mother and I have tried very hard to make amends in the past 16 years since he's been gone, and though we will never be close, I do love her, and would miss her terribly too. We all have the world in our hands, to do with it whatever we want, and there's no use crying over spilled milk, only laughter when you spill the whole gallon!!!

I hope one day to age as a healthy, more mature adult then I have every dreamed of being, and when it's time to bring my mother home, I'm assured that I too will let her sit at our table, the family table!!

Thanks for that story.

Lynette, I surely didn't mean to upset anyone ... I just thought it was sooooo beautiful! I think often times we don't realize what our children take notice too and forget that we will not always be healthy and "semi-young" (at least for me, lol) I am sorry for your loss and your difficulties with your mother! I do understand as my father and I haven't been able to carry on a civil conversation since my parents' divorce over 10 years ago! It will never be the same! But we do go on and hopefully make the best of what we DO have! I am sure that I also would let my father set at my table in his old age! I tend to be way too forgiving! Fact is, no matter what he has said and/or done in the past few years, he is my father, and I will ALWAYS love him! I may not respect him in the days of late, but I will definitely always love him!:cry

[dmtjet 0]

Sunny,

Thanks for the kind words. Can you tell me how to move my pic from the the context of my email to underneath my screen name?

Eileen

Go to UserCP and adjust your avatar. That is where you can put your picture with your screen name.

[Brandy 0]

Maria,

Welcome to the group! I had the pains in the shoulder the first week. They are the caused by the gas pushing on your diaphram. The nerves for that run up through the shoulders per my anesthesiologist, so that is why you get the shoulder pains. My left shoulder has continued to ache on and off, however, this past week too. I figure it is still from this. I've just used the Gas-x strips that dissolve on your tongue. Can you get them there?

All, my literature said to wait a week before taking a bath or swimming. I think a week is fine, unless you're concerned about the sanity of your pool. Your incisions should be completely closed after a week.

I do have something that I just noticed yesterday that has me a little concerned. There appears to be a raised area all around my port, the size of an old silver dollar or a little larger. I do hope that it isn't going to be raised forever, as I think it is quite noticeable. Not sure that I'll actually be wearing a two-piece swimsuit any time in the future, but would prefer it not be noticeable. I'm not vain, but am hoping that the scars will fade also.

Take care everyone and goodnight!

[cazulay 0]

I have never been one to like Soups, but tonight I had some Tomato Soup from costco that was awesome! Soooo flavorful, yummy. Boy, my tastes buds are changing. DH was scared at me eating the Soup, he had plan B ready, but to his surprise -mine- I loved it! What's more, it took me longer to eat my 1 cup of soup than it took him to eat a mountain of past with shrimp, and a ton of bread and butter. First time in 10 years of marriage that he finishes a meal first.

I love my band already!!!!

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hey,

So, I am writing you guys in hope the it will lift some of this yucky feeling that I am experiencing. I feel very lonely in this recovery and truthfully it's killing me. I am single and live alone and have had some great friends come help me, but in general it is me going through this every day. And if it wasn't for this forum, I might go nuts!

So thank you for listening to my babble...and getting me through these first few days. Each day I feel better, I just think today the emotions caught up with me. Good news is that this day is almost over, and tomorrow is a new day.

Keeping you all in my prayers....

Bostonchic

I know you wrote this last night - but just want to give you a :eek: hug.

I too am single but i do have my 16 yr old grandson living with me - but you know they don't give you alot of attention - He's there if i ask for something.

I too missed a concert - I bought tickets a while back for a group i really wanted to see - well got my date sooner than I expected and the concret was 7/21 and I was banded 7/17 - I felt good enought to go, but thought i really would be pushing it so i didn't... There will be other concerts and just think how thin and cute you will be looking next yr when the event is back.. (assume it's an annual event)

Like Jeanie said - there are some pros to being single - you don't have to cook for others = which can REALLY be hard.. Call your friends or get on line when you are down. We are here for you

[dmtjet 0]

Jeanie, Could you send "The Wooden Bowl" to me at my email address. I am not too good on the computer and I don't know how to just pull off just your post with that on it. It really touched me and I have a friend who really needs to read this. Thank you if you can. My email address is pjclifton123@hotmail.com. That is special.

Patti C

You certainly may have it! I sent it out, let me know if it doesn't come through! :eek:

[dmtjet 0]

Maria, So sorry to hear of your mom's condition! I am sure that is very hard on you! As far as the surgery, you did the right thing! We all have done our research and fielded the pros and cons. There are definitely more pros than cons and we want to live to healthy and happy!!!

[Dini 0]

Dini, Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday Dini sweety, happy birthday to you!!!

24 is going to be your year!!!! Life hasn't passed you by, you just have been stuck and unable to jump on board. Now you're ready to grab hold and make it everything you want it to be. Your first step was deciding to do this for yourself.

thanks kathy, how you doing??

Hey everyone, I have a question. I had my surgery on the 19th and I went in for my post op apt on the 26th and when they weighed me I had lost 7 pounds. For some reason i thought being on liquids i would have lost a lot more then that? Anyone else feel this way? My mom told me i was swollen from surgery and all the liquid they pump into you and of course from sodium in the broth and stuff. I was a little dissapointed i guess. LoL

Kristin babes, please do not worry, when i went back for my 1 week check up i had lost 2lb if even! i had my 4 week check up on wednesday and i'd lost 18 or so lbs, the doctor was very happy with my progress. do not stress please. also do not keep weighing your self. i know this is hard but weight your self every 3 days you'll be a lot happier when yo see you've lost 3 lbs in 3 days rather than 1 lb a day (not exact figure you know what i mean) best of luck and take it easy on yourself xx

Nurse76, thanks for the b-day wishes and its was not belated when you sent it. it falls on the 29th!!!! wow 37.5 lbs thas something else . it totally deserves a CONGRATULATIONS

hey MOMMA how you doing?? How are you feeling? i love the story u put up. thank yuo

Chimboree where are you ? PEEK-A-BOO, I CAN'T SEE YOU

Lynette that slave driver of a brother of mine let me go off 5 mins early, sweet guy uh!!!!!!!!!! ?

Maria, Hi! I also am not from the States i am Irish, well not actually i am Italian but i live and grew up in Ireland., Our time zone are slightly closer I am 5 hours ahead of 'most'! Excuse my ignorance but were are you from exactly ? its not close to Dubai or the emerates is it?

Sunny, how are you baby girl? I have a song for you, Shine by Take That! it can on today and i said thats for Sunny!!!

everyone i miss please forgive me, hope EVERYONE is well

[IndioGirl55 32]

Maria - Welcome - this is a great site full of info - I too had the shoulder/gas pain - kept in the hospital and extra night - it does go away.

Sunny - I still have that head hunger too. Last night i had it bad.. A life time of bad behaivor isn't going away over night..

Cazulay - Cut your meds up and put them in sf chocolate pudding - I have one that taste NASTY and that's what i did..

Jeanie - That was beatiful "Wooden Bowl" it made me cry (good cry)

Brandy - My port was raised too - but it seems to be settleing in - it still hurt sometime when i were pants.

[dmtjet 0]

Cate, Sorry you are feeling so lousy!! Make sure to follow up with your doctor if it doesn't improve.

Lynette, How was supper???? Waiting for a recipe and a critique, Girl!!! I didn't know you have your fill on Tuesday! How exciting!!! You will have to let us know how that goes! I go for my 1 month check-up on Friday!!! A month already, can you believe it! Well, a few days shy, but pretty close!! We made it!!! WooHoo!!!

Christy, We miss you too, but schooling is important and the RN title will be awesome!! Congrats on your test score, that is fabulous!!!

SDChick, Sorry about the gas, it is the pits!!! GasX strips work magic and walking, walking, walking. Not much else that does anything, lol! I still have a great deal of gas, but someone said it probably is from all the Protein. That is mostly what I am having these days, so if protein does it, it would be the culprit, lol!

Laurend, Welcome back from Vacation!!! Hope you had a nice time! Where did you go? Was it hard to stay on your diet and all? You will have to fill us in!

Blue Eyed Baby, Welcome and Congrats on your banding!!!

ribearty, Glad things went well at the game! How wonderful that your team won!!!! That makes it that much better!!! I'm not worried about the pool, because I am all healed up. Doc said it was okay at 1 week and this is 2 and a half. I have been showering since day one. Plus, it is our own pool, so I know what is in it and I take care of the sanitation. I don't have any open incisions! I was in yesterday and today and it was heavenly!!! LOL

Frustrated, I know what you are saying about social events! Isn't it a shame how we focus everything around food!!! It is hard to go somewhere and do anything without food being involved. Makes it tough when that is the one thing you are trying to avoid!!! Although the places I have gone so far, it really hasn't been a problem, I always am able to find SOMETHING I can eat! LOL

Brandy, I know what you are saying about scars. Who wants them??? LOL, but really I don't think mine will be bad! They are looking pretty good! We will all be looking HOT!

Cazulay, I am glad you are full and satisfied! Isn't it amazing how different our bodies and minds are working? Impresses me!!! Never would have thought it!!!

Good evening, Chim, Dini, and Sunny!!! :eek:

[sunshine6855 0]

Dini girl, I will have to find that song on the internet. You seem to be in much better spirits. I am glad to see that. Don't let that slave driver of a brother work you too hard. I miss talking with you :eek:

Indiogirl, glad to see you here and doing well.

cazulay, I haven't tried Soups yet. This is just day 3. when did you start adding Soup. I haven't been hungry yet. Hope that lasts.

Jeanie, hi.

[dmtjet 0]

Dini,

Hi! How was your birthday, Girl??? Your brother left you off 5 minutes early!!! Wow, what a birthday gift, lol!!! That was quite big of him!!!!

You are doing so well with you dieting and all! You should be very proud of yourself!

[dmtjet 0]

Dini girl, I will have to find that song on the internet. You seem to be in much better spirits. I am glad to see that. Don't let that slave driver of a brother work you too hard. I miss talking with you :eek:

Indiogirl, glad to see you here and doing well.

cazulay, I haven't tried Soups yet. This is just day 3. when did you start adding Soup. I haven't been hungry yet. Hope that lasts.

Jeanie, hi.

Hi, Sunny!!! Are you feeling better? Sure hope so!!! I did Clear Liquids for 1 day, then full liquids for a week, then pureed/mushies/softs for 2 weeks, then soft meats plus for 1 week, and regular diet thereafter.

IndioGirl, I know, that is the first time I read that Wooden Bowl thing! I thought, gee, there are soooo many people on here that are battling something or another, it just kind of puts things in perspective! Makes you thankful for all the blessings we DO have!!! We have a whole life to live and we aren't forced to be segregated from those we love and eat form wooden bowls, thank God!!!!

[Dini 0]

Hey Momma,

did do much at all today, got up late showered and went to work! i know 5 mins, i was going to tell hom to stuff the 5 mins up his 'rear end' but i said stop that Denisa dont be horrible!!!

I'm looking into getting a tattoo of one of the lads from Miami Ink the programme but do you think i can get any info you must be joking!!!

how you doing??