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Colee85

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  1. Posted

    We had our surgery around the same time and we're due around the same time! Congrats to you and good luck to all on this journey!

    Congratulations on your pregnancy. I just found out I was pregnant a couple of days before Christmas. It was surprise for me as well. I just had my surgery in July 2011. I notice that my food gets stuck easier than before. I eat pretty good. I have to chew well though. So far my OB hasn't asked that I get any Fluid taken out. She just told me no more fills. The baby is actually doing well. I'm 12 weeks 3 days.

  2. Posted

    Hello my fellow July bandstars!!!

    I've had 1 fill so far and dropped about 2 sizes. Although lately I've been feeling like I've gained instead of losing. I actually haven't stepped on a scale in about a month...I moved and I'm commuting very far for work everyday. My exercising is non-existent but I try to keep moving, parking far, walking at a faster pace, things like that.

    I skipped a fill because i was scared to step on the scale at the dr's office. I've had 4 instances of food being stuck...the worst one while driving, SCARY!

    I'm determined today to make the numbers go back down! Upping my Protein Shake intake, and returning to the healthier food choices and not just the quick ones in small amounts. I'm still shying away from breads and Pasta (maybe 1 serving every 2 weeks) No sodas, and trying to limit my sugar intake. You guys keep me in your prayers/thoughts. This is something I've worked hard for and I don't want to mess it up.

    Best wishes!

  3. Posted

    I'm in the same boat as everyone else! Glad to see I'm not the only one who's feeling discouraged. I was banded in July and the weight was falling off...and now...my stomach is poking back out. I no longer have that "thin" feeling when I wake up in the morning. Although my workouts have stopped (currently commuting 4 hrs each day for work) I know that to get the scale moving I must move more, and not rely just on eating the right things. I didn't go get a second fill yet, because I was scared to step on the scale and it tell me I gained!

    I hope everyone finds encouragement! We can do this!

  5. Posted

    A couple days ago I went to Bojangles and ordered a 2 piece meal with pinto Beans, I asked for no biscuit. Well I'm riding down the road and what do I smell....BISCUIT! I promptly threw it out of the window and it decided it didn't want to go. I had to literally stop the car and throw it out of the window again, smh @ bread!!

    On a high note, I was sure to peel the skin off of the chicken! Only managed to eat half of the meal.

  6. Posted

    You sound just like me! I almost fainted in target i was so hungry! I started mushies a day early (today instead of tomorrow) and I feel fine! I'm 9 days out if that helps any.

    hey ladies,

    So I'm 4 days out and starving! Not sure that I can make it till Friday for full liquids. I'm weak and extremely tired due to lack of calories I'm sure. The plus side is that I'm hardly sore and having a much better experience this time around. I have my port in my chest, anyone else opt for this? It seems to be a lot less painful than the stomach port was . I had never heard of this being done before. I literally had dreams of pizza last night, so hungry! My stomach feels like it's turning inside out.

  8. Posted

    The local forums are dead....the Twenties forums are dead! So here is my SOS!

    If you're mid 20s-30s and located in the DMV area (DC, PG, Alexandria, Fairfax, Arlington Co., Mo. Co. etc.) Please send me a message!! I would like to get a monthly support group going where we meet up once a month to share stories, vent, rant, and EAT! ---healthy band approved stuff of course ;-)

    Thanks everyone for your support,

    Shonda

  9. Posted

    I was the first surgery of the day on July 18th. Got there about 6:30 and was in the room by 7:30. The last thing I remember was the nurse saying "be sure not to fall off the table!" I have a fear of going under, but the doctors at my hospital were understanding and didn't use a mask.

    I woke up to a recovery nurse telling me not to fight the pain and just take the drugs LOL She was also praising my doctor on how great he was, and how perfect the surgery was....I think she has a crush on him.

    I went home the same day and was extremely moody, we kept hitting bumps, then had to turn around and head back to the hospital because I had lost my prescriptions. My mom was not too happy with me and my attitude. The next day I started my monthly...stupid PCOS! It explains my extreme attitude though.

    Gas pain was terrible, I mean TERRIBLE I felt like death the first two days post op, I'm finally (5 days post) starting to feel normal. I'm a stomach sleeper so night time is hard. Sipping beverages is not easy, with the heat I just want to gulp an entire cup of Water.

    I'm experiencing chest pains, it like I want to burp but it won't come out and it's painful. Has anyone else experienced this???

  10. Posted

    I posted this on the double post but...

    Hunger pains have been hitting me HARD today :-( Went to the movies...ugh and I don't even like movie theater popcorn!

    I can't wait until next wednesday when I'm on the mushies phase....mashed potatoes, broccoli, and salmon are calling my name. and although I will only be able to eat 3 or 4 bites they will be WELL worth it! So HECK NO you are not alone!

  13. Posted

    I'm 3 days out and today I walked around in the heat to run a few errands. I was EXHAUSTED afterwards but you should be fine for a job interview! Grab a bottle of Water and put yourself in the go-getter mindset. Most interviews run about an hour...so that's an hour you have to pretend that you didn't have a major surgery and you aren't weak and in a slight amount of pain. :0)

    o.k. all my post-op friends, I'm scheduled for surgery on Tues, 26th. Need advice ...

    I am struggling with my job, bully boss, 12% pay cut, etc. and have been looking for another job for a while. Today I got a call for an interview at a place I applied at two months ago. I really want this job. The problem, they want to interview me next Friday. Only four days post op. Wow, will I be alright? I said yes, my plan is to have my sister take me and wait for me.

    Could those of you that had the surgery go on an interview (dress up and all) four days after surgery? They say perseverance is key, I should win huge karma bucks for this one!!!!

  14. Posted

    Glad you're feeling better! how are you sleeping? I favor the same side as my port to sleep and it is down right painful.

    My abdomen still hurts. The midline hurts for no apparent reason. Port is in upper right chest.

    I haven't lost any weight in a week but I've lost 2 inches off my waist. I'm guessing I'm putting on muscle in my arms and legs. Been walking and doing weights with arms - only light ones though. Don't want big arms. Toned, pretty, non chicken wing arms. What a dream!

  16. Posted

    Thanks everyone for your help! I've decided to stay in my apartment for my recovery! I actually went home for the weekend and realized my mother and I can only be together for about 48 hours tops! LOL

    My landlord lives above me and has had some noisy houseguest for the past two weeks, which was my concern about sticking around. But if I'm feeling up to it, I'm sure I'll be walking around, and trying to organize around my place!

  19. Posted

    My surgery is Monday (July 18th) with Dr. Moazzez in Farfax VA. I'm new to the area and all of my family is in NC. My mom is coming up to be with me for the surgery, but has to return to work on that Wednesday. Do you think it's wise for me to travel back to NC with her, so I will at least have family support to look after me during recovery. Granted it's a 5 hour drive after surgery and I would make sure we stopped every hour so I could walk around and stretch. My living situation isn't the quietist, and I would love to have the family support during this first week. There is a bariatric surgeon about 30 minutes away from my hometown, so if something happened I would have access to him.

    What you guys think?

  20. Posted

    My surgeon put me on a week of opti-fast. The first day, which was this past monday (11th) I was invited to a MLB Gala...I walk in and i'm immediately surrounded by margaritas, steak, chicken, shrimp, Desserts, I could go on and on. Needless to say....I REALLY started the diet the next day. So I understand your frustrations. The cheating part is good! It helps you recognize your relationship with food and to curve those cravings when you are on a mission!

    Best of luck to you my surgery is on Monday...I'll keep you in prayers!

  24. Posted

    You forgot about me :( My surgery is July 18th!

    Welcome to our 2 new members, MassMommyRebecca, and blackmajyk!

    Here is our updated list:

    No date yet: Shauna Deanne, kychick1294, 30Something (JeVona), nickieredd79

    June 30: Nechama L

    July 1: jenjaw, nancy2011, amjcal, Tracy N, xlstan, Wendy Muehleisen, ahassan, KevinM, lifeisjustbeginning2011 (Amy)

    July 5: AlyGurl (Aly), MassMom01527 (Steph), Allison0927, Harvest Farmer, wannabe21bmi (Kate), Kim from CT, blackmajyk

    July 6: lizzy21050, crash878905, Lorelei

    July 7: nesportsfan, hokdo, songbird5769, Short and Chunky, LisaB68, pinktink, dare2bthin

    July 11: dixiechick, honeybunny, Jessica43082, hlong1985, Breezybbyy

    July 12: BandedApril (April), merlina

    July 13: CurlyDiva, Tammy A

    July 14: crystalddm, BandItOrLoseIt, MassMommyRebecca

    July 15: Corize, JohnnyBoy

    July 19: Mrs. Schultz

    July 21: NomersCat, Coco's mum, Rock4Light401

    July 22: razzcat

    July 25: cat lady, dropsizes (Mary)

    July 29: ButterflyM, PungosMama

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