Hi There! I am newly banded...

[Emmy27 1]

and so ready for this journey.

So far, everything has gone smoothly. I had some bad muscle spasms the first week but those have subsided the past few days (from where the port lies on the muscle).

I am on day 5 of 14 of full fluids and already bored. BUT it is better than the week of clear fluids I was on.

Still learning to tell if I am REALLY hungry or just wanting to eat.

Anyway, looking forward to getting to know all of you!

[leatha_g 4]

Welcome Emmy!! Sounds like you're doing well. You have a very reputable doctor also! He has great results! Glad to have you here. Please feel free to search all the forums for lots and lots of information and experience!!

[Jammin & Losin 1]

Welcome and glad your doing well. Come back and tell us more about you.

[New Hope 37]

Still learning to tell if I am REALLY hungry or just wanting to eat.

Emmy, Congratulations on getting your band and the 11 pound loss! Your above statement is so true!!

[sunshinegirl 0]

We were banded about the same time! I also am on liquids.... and it is slow going! Good Luck! I hope you will be very successful!

[Rebeccalee 2]

Welcome, Emmy. You are off to a great start. I have an email friend who is Dr. Ponce's patient. She has done great with him.

[3labsrus 0]

Emmy,

Congratulations on your weight loss so far! Good luck to you!

[Iluvharleys 15]

Congrats, and welcome to bandland! You are off to a great start!

[claraluz 2]

Welcome! I think you'll love being banded.

Nancy

[Emmy27 1]

Thank you so much.

Hmmm.... what else to tell you.

I am a mom of two boys - 11 and almost 4. Happily married to a very supportive man. He is overweight as well and we are hoping (I am) that as a result of my cooking smaller meals that he will benefit from my surgery as well. A tip my nurse gave me (who is also banded) is when you go out to eat to share a meal with your spouse in the case where they need to lose too. It saves money and makes sense since the portions at restaurants are HUGE!

Anyway... I appreciate you all making me feel at home. Thank you in advance for your support, ideas and well... taking the journey with me.