First time poster/surgery on 9-1-09

[patience9115 0]

Good Luck new banders this week. Hopefully I will be in the world of band soon.

[AmandakRangel 0]

Went for a long walk this morning around the block and feeling somewhat better. Will probably go again later if not too hot. Hope everyone's well.:blushing:

[incolorado 1]

Went for a long walk this morning around the block and feeling somewhat better. Will probably go again later if not too hot. Hope everyone's well.:biggrin:

Good for you Amanda. I could use a long walk, not sure if I'm ready tho....

[CJRob79 0]

Good job on the walk Amanda! Keep that up! I read your question on how long the gas pain can last. I've had many surgeries in the past and the gas/back pain can last for several weeks. My last surgery I used a heating pad on my back. It helped a ton!! How are you doing otherwise? Is everyone's full liquid phase going well?

Went for a long walk this morning around the block and feeling somewhat better. Will probably go again later if not too hot. Hope everyone's well.:smile2:

[incolorado 1]

Cassandra that is amazing. I am glad you are feeling so well and home already. I can't wait for Friday to come around.

You are one of the rare ones that got out the same day I would have to say. I am required to spend the night, but was told I should be released first thing in the morning the next day.

Way to go so glad everything went well for you!!!

I have been keeping everyone else in my thoughts and prayers as we all start to have the surgery.

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Cortney how did it go? Contratulations & hope you are feeling okay!:sneaky:

[incolorado 1]

Good job on the walk Amanda! Keep that up! I read your question on how long the gas pain can last. I've had many surgeries in the past and the gas/back pain can last for several weeks. My last surgery I used a heating pad on my back. It helped a ton!! How are you doing otherwise? Is everyone's full liquid phase going well?

I am with you on the heating pad! So helpful! I am doing a liquid puree diet now, which allows some things like cottage cheese, cream of wheat, etc. Not bad, especially since I am not hungry! How are you doing?

[CJRob79 0]

Anyone know what happened to the yahoo group??? It's telling me that it doesn't exist...??

I was the same way when it came to pigging out. As soon as I got the approval and scheduled my surgery all I did was tell my husband I won't be able to eat this much longer...can I have this and that. LOL I love food so much...can't wait till I can eat something!!!

Also girls I did start a Yahoo Group where we can all stay in touch. If you are being banded in Aug/Sept/Oct please feel free to join. :thumbup: Here is a copy of my post in the Sept area.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!!! And a much better week to come :w00t:

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I did start a yahoo group for all of us in September. I am including Aug & Oct, specially the ones at the end of Aug and beginning of Oct. My thought...those in August are a little more ahead of some of us and then we can help the ones in September. One big happy family and push and encourage each other.

I choose Yahoo over, Windows Live and Google groups (I created a group on each one) because Yahoo has the biggest storage of photos!!! Also their storage for files is also pretty big and does not count against your photo storage space.

I will still come to the board to post. But I thought this would be a really nice way to keep in touch, share recipes, encourage, do challenges with each other, photos, etc. Since we are all going through this together and at the same time. Plus you can get everything emailed to you and reply right through the email to the whole group.

So if you would like to join and have a nice Bandster family come on over and sign up!

You do have to have a Yahoo ID to be part of the group. To get one sign up here - https://edit.yahoo.com/registration?...oups.yahoo.com

Also when you apply to be a member just let me know you are part of the lap band forum or when your surgery date is/was. I don't just want to let anyone join at this time.

Okay hope everyone had a great weekend. If the link to join below does not work I will edit until I can get it to work.

Click to join banded909 - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/banded909/join

[MommyOf1 1]

Hello Everyone. So glad I found this thread. I feel so emotionally related to you guys right now after reading all the posts. My surgery is October 8, my 29th bday is the following day! What an amazing gift huh! I am self pay due to sucky insurance. My hubby is wonderfully supportive, we have been saving since June when I had my consultation. Proudly we have saved over a 1/3 of the cost! Unbelievable! I have been heavy my whole life, since I was probably 8 years old. I have lost a massive amount twice, at 15 and at 19. Both times of which I gained all back and more. I am an emotional eater through and through. My brother died in April 2006. By the end of the year I had gained over 50 lbs. If that says anything. Then I got pregnant (with my first) shortly after. I was almost to 300 lbs at the end of my pregnancy. My last weigh in a week before birth was 285. Since March 19, 2008 (my son's bday) I have lost, and gained, and lost and gained. Since last summer I actually have kept off some of what I lost. Since June and knowing I was getting the surgery, I have had that Last Supper syndrome like you would not believe. My 2 week pre op starts a week from today. I have been beating myself up all week, you know the vicious cycle I speak of. We went last night to GNC and Walmart and bought Protein and a scale. I AM SO RELIEVED NOW. I swore I was back to 250. Thank the Lord above (well actually my son whom I have to chase around, lol) that I stayed the same since my consultation. 235.....WooooHoooooO! I am having 2 special yummy dinners over the weekend! ANd I am so ready for this Chapter in my life! Can't wait to join all you wonderful people in this beautiful, life saving journey!!!!!

[cinhard 0]

Hi there Mommy of one....you are going to be very proud of your self during this life changing event. I know for me it has been a roller coaster with emotions. You know, the weight, your comfort, your safe zone, eating habits ...all that put together is crazy. Just take it day by day....don't rush and take your time on your weight loss. Remember this is a slow process. Let me know if I could help you in any way or just simply need a shoulder to cry, laugh or talk to. I was banded on Aug 28th and have been doing pretty well. I go in for my first fill on Oct. 1. We will see how that goes. Take care and may god bless you. I will say a prayer for your surgery....everything is going to be fine. Here is my email address just in case you need to contact me at..chardwich@rgv.rr.com

cinhard

[MommyOf1 1]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Yes it has been an emotional roller coaster already, I am just imagining what the future will hold after band. I am definitely heeding your advice about going slow and not being upset for it to go away slow. The most important factor is that you are going down. That is the crucial detail to always focus on. I am very happy for you. And I feel so lucky to be able to connect with people such as yourself who truly understand my pain and agony, physical and emotional. God Bless you as well. And there may come a day when I do need a shoulder, please know that mine is here for you too. : )

[incolorado 1]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Yes it has been an emotional roller coaster already, I am just imagining what the future will hold after band. I am definitely heeding your advice about going slow and not being upset for it to go away slow. The most important factor is that you are going down. That is the crucial detail to always focus on. I am very happy for you. And I feel so lucky to be able to connect with people such as yourself who truly understand my pain and agony, physical and emotional. God Bless you as well. And there may come a day when I do need a shoulder, please know that mine is here for you too. : )

I started right where you are, weight wise, Mommy of 1. I too had some major Last Supper syndrome going on, but managed to stay the same weight until I started my preop diet. Since the diet and with surgery on 9/1 I have lost 17 lbs. The best feeling of all is knowing that it will not come back as long as I stick with the program.

I do understand your profound pain. You will do well with the band, congratulations for taking this step!:biggrin:

[MommyOf1 1]

Thanks for the insight CO Mom. You make me extra excited to know how much you have lost so quickly :biggrin: That gives me hope to lose quickly as well. I noticed your goal of 150. That was mine, but I changed to 145, I am pretty short, lol. How tall are you? Congratulations to you and your success! I can't wait to be winning the weight battle with you :biggrin: We'll def. have to share our journey of pictures. And that is one thing everyone I have spoke with on here has said. Make sure you capture the photos of your journey! God Bless you all :smile:

Pre op Diet Starts Monday, Sept. 21---and now 20 days until surgery!!!! YAYYYYYYYY