Can I play with you guys?

[Gibson 7]

I am being banded in February and I have 165 pounds to lose so I feel like I'd be more at home in the 200+ group than the 100+ group.

That sixty-five pounds makes a big difference!

[Gibson 7]

Hmmm. So eleven people have viewed my request and no one said I could play with them. Well, that's too bad cause I'm gonna play with you anyway! =P

=) I'm going to be one of those irritating kids who won't leave you alone even though you tell them to go away. LOL Good luck to everyone!

[KCbigguy 0]

Sounds like you will be right at home with us :wink2:

John

[sewenup1 0]

Hey, I'm not weight biased!!!

Even one of you small people can join in here:lol:

[Gibson 7]

I was going to say that I have no problem playing with myself but that didn't sound quite right.

[KCbigguy 0]

Do whatever you need to do Gibson, we won't judge......

[Gibson 7]

Do whatever you need to do Gibson, we won't judge......

I'll take your advice, KC. But if I go blind...you're buying my cane!!!!

I DO think I'm going to like it here!

[toni_o 0]

gibson, it's a good thing you found your way here. your sense of humor is just what we need!

[Lily76 0]

Hey Gibson you can play with me if I can play with all of you!!

I just got banded and I am so glad that I found this site!! I feel so comfortable knowing I'm not alone. I have lost 15 lbs. so far and I have 160 more to go but I figure I am well on my way! I know this will have it's ups and downs but I know that having friends on here will make things easier! : )

[Kygie 3]

Hey gibson

Im too sore to play today, but I am a great reader and as I become less sore I wil lbecome more annoying coz ill wanna play all the time lol

I have how much to lose ummmmmm lol is it 250 somethingish hoping when i see the dietitan it will be under 250 pounds to lose.

I am feeling quite upset n lonely today so u can chat to me alllllll u like gibson

nice to meet u hun looking forward to sheding with u

ohhhhhhhh and lily is a sweet heart toooo she has been lovely to me!!

[toni_o 0]

it sounds like we're all just getting started...and can be great support for each other.

yay us for our progress so far!

[Lily76 0]

Hi Toni!

Yes I'm so glad that we're all together on this! I agree with you that we'll be a good support team for each other!! : )

[Kygie 3]

hows everyone feeling today. Its a week since I was banded geeeeeeeeeeeeeees its gone fast. I actually got some sleep this morning so i feel a bit happier than yesterday. hopefully only a few more days on liquids n onto mushies yay no more furry teeth!!!!!

[Lily76 0]

Today was my best day so far since surgery!! : ) I didn't have to take any pain medicine and I started to feel so much better. I'm going to my first doctor's visit tomorrow (Tuesday). I made a really yummy creamy potatoe Soup tonight and I added shredded cheddar cheese to it. It was sooooo gooood!! But I totally agree with you Ky....I am SO ready for pureed/mushies starting this Wednesday!!

Hey I have a question for you guys...it seems as though that every time I eat my lunch and dinner I get this terrible pain on my left side that then goes through my arm. It is a really uncomfortable pain and I'm wondering if it's because I'm eating too fast? Are any of you experiencing the same thing? I just don't know how slow is slow when they tell me to eat slow????!!! I have never been a slow eater so this part is difficult for me. I'm planning on asking my doctor about it when I go in for my appointment on Tuesday.

I hope all is well with everyone! : )

Goodnight!

[toni_o 0]

lily, that sounds painful and kind of scary! i'm glad you see your doc today.

i'm not good at eating slowly either. now that i'm on regular food--i'm one month post op today and my doc has a quickly progressive plan--i've gotten uncomfortable a few times because i've eaten too fast.

part of learning to eat with the band is eating slowly enough to recognize the signals of 'satisfied'. i have trouble catching it...mostly because i'm used to eating until 'full' not 'satisfied'. maybe we should both see if putting the spoon/fork down between bites will help?

i go in for my first fill today...and i'm excited and nervous!