Calling All MARCH '09 Bandsters - We need a name!

[oyesican 0]

I am wondering how to fill the void that food will leave...

This is my biggest concern. I hope I am able to deal well witht he Head Hunger but i know I have some bad habits that I need to address. I may go to the psychologist my surgeon's office recommends so I can cope the best I can.

Food has been my comfort and my friend but it is time for us to part ways.

[shellb 0]

Hi Gabi, I was banded 3-4-09. And today (day 4 )I feel pretty good. I will be going back to work tomorrow. I had to eat some blended chili today, I thought I was straving. It went down real good and I felt satisfied. I bought one of those maternity bands that holds the tummy more firm which helps alot also. Hope some of this helps you. take care,

[shellb 0]

good luck to all March melters!. I just had surg. 3-4-09 and will be back to work tomorrow. It goes fast. mostly sore by the port. The belly band has helped a lot.

[Texasgal09 0]

they have my surgery scheduled now for the 11th 1 rockin mom! I was suppose to be banded the 12th but they moved it up one day! the first day of liquids was so bad i was so sick but now its day 7 and its down pat!

msperson........

Just think, in a few days you will be on your way to meeting your goal :confused:, and I won't be far behind you. Good luck with your surgery. Keep in touch with us March Bandsters.

[Texasgal09 0]

Shellb.........

Take it easy going back to work. My friend recently had lapband surgery and found working 1/2 days the first week back really helped her. Of course, everyone is different

[Eartha 0]

I had my surgery on the 5th. It was a late surgary, 5 PM,

so the doctor had me stay overnight in the hospital which

has a small unit for gastric patients. I got up and walked

a lot to ease my gas pains.

Yesterday and today, I have liquid running off of the bowls,

how gross is that to talk about? But, I guess some people do get this.

I was on Clear Liquids for one day and now full liquids and I see my doctor on the 13th. Hoping to get mushies then?

I still have a bit of pain around the port, so I am still using

the liquid Lortab.

I seem weak and sleep a lot, but I do get up and around

for 4 or 5 hours at a time and walk some of that time.

I was glad I had a pillow for the 3 hour ride home.

I want to thank all who wished me luck.

Eartha

[Big Bones 0]

Hi Everyone, I'm going to be banded in Belguim on 17th March with my Sister, Jewy. Getting really nervous now. We're lucky, we only go on a low fat diet, to decrease the size of the liver. I'm hungry on this diet, so I hate to think, what you all on a liquid diet are going through? Good Luck for everyone getting banded this week!! :confused:

[fatpants 0]

Hi Everyone, I'm going to be banded in Belguim on 17th March with my Sister, Jewy. Getting really nervous now. We're lucky, we only go on a low fat diet, to decrease the size of the liver. I'm hungry on this diet, so I hate to think, what you all on a liquid diet are going through? Good Luck for everyone getting banded this week!! :confused:

Hi big bones,

This is Fatpants, I have spoken with Jewy, we're all being banded on the same day in Brussels! You are doing really well on your low fat diet, I can't believe you've lost 12 lbs, you must be really strict. I had lost 8 lbs but I lapsed yesterday and ate chocolate, I've now put some back on, I'm going to be really strict now!

Take care, presumably see you soon!

Fatpants

[ljlluv 0]

Up and getting ready to go to the hospital, I am quite nervous.

I hope this is not as bad as I think it may be. I would like to be able to say "piece of cake" afterward.

Knowing that others on this board have gone through this somehow gives me strength to get through this

Will post upon return

[FabBy50 0]

ljlluv

Im sending cyber hugs to you for today!! You will be just fine. Take your gasx and chap stick. Come back and post tomarrow if you are up to it.

Bernadette

Edited March 9, 2009 by Fab by 50

[newmsa 0]

My date is March 18th and I am so excited! Doing the pre-op diet at present.

[chyna 0]

Hi...I am new to this site but I will be banded on March 13, 2009 and I am very excited! Hip Hip Hooray!

[MissCheryl 0]

Miss Cheryl: I'm happy to hear you're doing well too. Yesterday was my first day the stomach growling so I watered down some Tomato Soup and you're correct- It was AWESOME! haha. I didn't even get 1/4 cup down, only a couple of tbsp full. Liquids seem to be going down much easier as the days go by. So far seems we're both on the right track! We're DOING GREAT! I hope it keeps like this too, if so I'll be down to my goal weight in no time. :laugh:

Miss Can-Do,

Yeah, It's been pretty easy, but each day has been different. The indigestion thing was no fun, it's like I needed to burp but couldn't. chewable Pepcid AC has made a big difference. My stomach looks huge, even more huge than normal, feels like a balloon, guess it's the swelling around the stomach. Hardly any pain at all, just a twinge now and then. Put in a full day at work, it's a home based business so that's nice. I'm still catching up from being gone 6 days, worked hard but got through it. What a great tool, I'm very excited about the coming year!

[AussieTrace 0]

yes i get banded on march 11th, but as i am in Australia i am ahead in time so will be the same time.

Good luck!!!! I'll be thinking of you.

[pboren 0]

I was banded March 2nd. I started out at 266, was 261 at banding and I am now 255. I did the Carnation Instant sugar free with ice & lofat milk as preop and I ate the salads from Burger King and McDonalds.

I craved broth at the hospital, I stayed overnight. I recommend staying the night at the hospital if you can. I was only given ice chips.

I have started on Soups and I have been eating real food, just really chewing it alot and I don't have to have as much. I stop when I start to feel full, it is hard remembering not to drink after. I had cream of wheat last night because it was on the list, this morning I woke up growling. I know because of the carbs. I know if I cut out the carbs I will be ok. It is nice saving money not buying so much food.