Allison0927

You will do great. Use a heating pad on your stomach starting on day 2 for a few days - it saved me. Relax and enjoy some down time and get lots of sleep. Let us know how it goes!!!!

Being in size 4 pants and small and medium shirts and looking fabulous is WORTH those white knuckle nights going to bed hungry post-op. TRUST ME.

My surgeon was excellent and very experienced with band. He never mentioned straws or gum. I do both constantly although i'm very careful to never swallow my gum LOL. I've been very successful, no problems.

Best decision i ever made. You will do great. I was soooo excited too and rightly so. BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL ON OUR JOURNEYS!!!!

Thanks Missy and I was reading some of your posts too - I want a TT so that was of particular interest - thanks for sharing!!!!

HI everyone! Haven't been on for quite a while but just popping in to say - 22 months in and still SKINNY!!! Maintaining within 5 pounds of goal at all times. Don't even think about any of it anymore. Just a routine part of my life. Portions are just small. Sometimes I even forget to eat or force myself. It's been wonderful. No - not all my problems were solved just like they warn you. BUT being thin and pretty and in beautiful outfits all the time sure ain't bad!!!! =) Just wanted to tell you all that despite all the negativity about the band it does work and it's the best decision I ever made. Surgery was really quick and easy and other than a few scary moments with "odd" feelings or pains at the very beginning - I've had no problems and don't even think about the band. BEST OF LUCK TO US ALL ON OUR JOURNEYS!!!!

Its this weekend cant wait!!!

Hi karie i am south of dayton,too welcome!!

You will get used.to it hang tight!!

Shakes every day without exception for breakfast

great job you look fabulous!!!!

Thanks stayin at horseshoe but we will be hitting downtown and lynns paradise cafe for sure. Love their tomato soup n veggie sausage!!

great job! nothing has been more fun than buying smaller pants!

I'm glad i saw this - i knew i would go from wide width to regular - but i am shocked to have gone from 8 to 7 1/2. i am really surprised i lost length - was not expecting it!