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I am so taking your advice. It is an assult ...I just have to remember to be a good patient and I am trying very hard and I THINK I am Succeeding !

Had the best sleep of all last nite. Found that sleeping on my right side with a small pillow on my stomach is very comfortable. No stretching or pinching sensations. Went and had my hair cut and colored today. That was fun and sorely needed, for if I am to become a new woman, I have to look like one. So I went bolder and better with the cut and color. Was alittle sore after Sitting up in that chair for so long. I am wondering how to make the "Angry Bird" sensation in my stomach go away. I get the Hungry GROWLS and/or a rolling Growl that I think the whole world can hear. Its not like I am hungry, but that growling is not very comfortable. Any suggestions ? So far so good. I have been taking short walks down the driveway (Its long) and that is enough to wear me out. My hubby has been very good with fixing his own meals for the last 3 days, I did make a special trip to the Groc store and purchased something that he doesnt have to microwave. LOL...Got a sample at the deli for sandwich meats and thought I would fall over when she handed me the piece of turkey and cheese. Seriously...that was WAY too much to TASTE. Never would I have thought that In a million years. LOL...Interesting how your perspective changes and you can get full on a tiny sample of food. I am supposed to go back to work on Tuesday and hoping that the "SITTING" part gets easier. As I sit at a desk all day. Any suggestions about the GROWLING would be greatly appreciated ! Take Care BAndsters...

Congrats Lyssa ! It will be fine. Was banded on Tues and I am feeling 100% better on day 2 !!! Good Luck ! And keep in touch !

You will be fine. I had my surgery on Tues and am feel 100% better. Miracle Tiny Gax X pills were my cure. Pooted all nite long but it felt so good ! You will do great. Give us an update when your ready.

I do feel much better. Not on the pain meds anymore. Nausea...no thank you. Am feeling alot better today.

Well, this much I know. I feel 100% better. The "Tiny" Gas pills are a blessing. They have really taken alot of the bloating out of my stomach and I am not taking the pain med anymore. which was making me nauseous. I have been drinking liquids, but have a hollow feeling in my gut. Hurts sometimes. I made some potato soup (NOTE TO SELF: PEEL POTATOES NEXT TIME...) and has helped take the Hollow out. I had that yesterday about 3 times at 1 TBL per sitting and I think it is miracle potatoe soup. I feel so much better today. Am still taking it easy. I slept so much better last nite as well. Wish I could sleep on my stomach, but alas, not yet. So FAR so GOOD. YEAH !

Alright...making fun of me Tiny ! Those gas pills really work and make me feel 100% better than I did from day one.

<BR><BR><BR>Thanks Bren...I am doing well. <IMG class=bbc_emoticon alt= src="http://cdn.lapbandtalk.com/public/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif">

thanks for the warm wishes ! It is going well so far. I really cant complain too much ....Well, I could, but I wont ! LOL...

Thanks for the words of support ! Its going well. Trying not to whine ! LOL

Thanks and good luck with the nip and tuck recovery. Will need a reduction and lift after its all said and done, myself.

<BR><BR><BR>Thanks so much for asking. ..It did......I am sure I will be doing better in the next couple of days. <BR>

Well, No horror stories here, and I would love to visit and respond to those who have inquired about my surgery, but havnet got the energy as of yet to spend much time on the computer. All went well up until last nite. When I coughed and got nausous. Of course the nurse told me she didnt think I would need the nausea meds as I was doing so well when I left, but that would not be the case. I had already taken the liquid hydrocodone and not had issue with that making me sick...So I am no sure what brought it on other than the cough and of course I had the hernia which makes your neck/shoulder hurt. Needless to say I have been in and out of nausea all nite. I do believe after trying the mylanta for gas, which wasnt working, I took a tinly gas pill and I pooted all nite. I found that laying on my left side moved the gas faster thru my system than laying on my right side. I am saying this to be helpful. I do believe the nausea was due to the gas and the pain from coughing only made it worse. I am sore today and plan to do as little as possible. I walk around the yard once and that is enough for me. That's about all the news I have right now. BTW I never did really throw up anything..just and uncomfortable dry heave and spittle... So that was good. Never would I have leaned over the toilet. The sink was my option ! LOL... All IN All I am good. Expected a few issues the first 3 days anyway. I havent cried yet and that is good. LOL...More later.

So glad everything went well for you ! Thanks so much for letting us know. I am going in tomorrow 6:15 surgery at 9:00.... Wish me luck and I wish you a speedy recovery.

Jonna...I am alitte nervous about the next couple of weeks. Glad to know your feeling great and cant wait for someone to notice I dont have a double chin anymore. Including myself !! thank you for the kind words ...

I will let you know as soon as my wee finger can type ... Thanks !!!

Well, Tomorrow is my Banding Day. Its been a emotional rollercoaster for the last couple of weeks. Oddly enough I am calm right now. Not sure how I will be tomorrow, or tonite after being on clear fluids all day. I have utilized the forums and feel good about my decision to do the Banding. The what if's are the worst. I expect a speedy recovery as I have seen with others and hope that my "Do-Over" Journey to a thinner and healthier me will be ful-filling. Wish me luck and I must say how much I appreciate all the people who have been there, done that..for your continued support and words of encouragement.

Hope it goes well for you. Tomorrow is my official Band Day. I am not nervous either...right now. Maybe later. Good Luck and Let us know how your recovery goes.

Well, its the day before my surgery. My clear liquids day. Am afraid I will be a raging *itch before the day is over. Oddly enough I am not nervous. Just resigned to the fact that this is the only way to control myself. I have been looking at before and after pictures of banders and its making me feel much better. Still, I am alittle sad today.

Thanks so much. two more days...Ironically, I am not nervous anymore. Not today or yesterday anyway...LOL...Thanks so much for the support. Suppose I will Blog something after my surgery.

My surgery is 8/2 as well. My doc's liquid diet is not all liquid. So I am not reallly suffering. Monday will be an all clear liquid diet and that will be a difficult day. I been alittle *itchy the last few days. I hope your surgery goes well. Keep in touch. Jme

Love Dexter too...And I am kicking my Fat Passenger to the curb. Sounds like you've done well with your progress. My surgery is Tues. and I am finally ready to ride this one out alone...No Passengers Allowed.

Hey Folks...Sorry for the initial blog entries, however they were exactly how I was feeling at the moment. I guess some things should be left unsaid or NOT...Anyway, I am doing much better with all the support I have found on this site and have a new and better attitude towards starting my life over with the Lap Band. I has been extremely helpful to read the message boards and listen to other who feel the same and those who have already had the surgery and had such great success with it. One common thought is that the Liquid Diet might the worst of this whole process. Surgery seems to be a breeze. So I say this 4 days out from surgery and know that Come Tuesday I will get a RE-Do on the last 15 years I have been overwieght. I look forward to making them the best.

When people say "it's a tool" you need to really understand what that means. My band contributes to my weight loss about 15%. The rest of it is extreme diet and nutrition and very intense workouts. With that, I still only lose half of a pound a week. If you have a lot to lose, the weight will come off very quickly. But if you are like me and only have 50-60 lbs to lose....boy, is this process ever slow! Im glad I paid 14K and had the surgery. Its an easy surgery. Lots of learning to do afterwards. Lots of throwing up, eating the wrong foods and sticking to diets. THAT part is a lot harder than you realize. Wish you the best Thanks so much Kelly..After reading the good and bad I am understanding more about it. I am glad to know that you are happy with your success and have done well, not without hardships. Nobody every said life was easy, I guess theres a reason why no one ever said that..LOL. Thanks again and good luck in your continued journey.

Glad to know I am not the only one, but as the days go by I feel more and more like this is the right decision. I am not a beer drinker, but wine. LOL...Congrats on the 25 down. I only had a week and 1/2 to prepare for pre opt diet. Mine is not just liquids...Liquids B/L...2 fruit servings and a WW or LC for dinner. Only liquids on Monday before surgery on Tues. Its all good. I know I will be happy with my decision, maybe not right away, but later