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:eek lmaorofl (they don't call me Lethal fer nuttin..) Ginny, tell them I'm an angel. Sheesh.. lol

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Some people definitely do have severe swelling post-op, but most tend to do better within a week to 10 days. Definitely keep a watch on fluids as dehydration is not something you want at this point. Can you use a straw and just sip, sip, sip constantly? Even tiny tiny sips? I'm really sorry to hear you're having a tough time, but just think, if this IS just post-op swelling, it's a good sign you'll have some restriction after the swelling subsides, which is a bonus most bandsters don't get right at first! Please keep us posted on your progress!

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Plano here.

Umm... now I've gone and done it, the news is out. (You don't know the half of it. )

This is absolutely nothing new or unique. My brother and his wife were put off yesterday with the directive to have 1 YEAR supervised weight loss program with their doctor. Now is the time to get your ducks in a row. Do the 12 week supervision, get your appeal letters ready to go, see the psych (we all did) and anything else they want. This is very common. Your reaction to it, however, may be the clencher.

Sounds good.

My point, exactly. If they stop me in a Subaru, imagine the troubles I'd have in a real sports car. lol

Hi, Alex. I am Leatha and I am also an ice cream-a-holic.

Well, the night I got TWO (count em) 2 warnings, I was actually having a gallbladder attack and had made the mistake of driving 3 hrs to my mother's house. I was trying to make my way back home in rather severe abdominal pain (no lie), so yes, my foot was a bit heavy. I contemplated going to the ER but I waited til the following morning. That's a good excuse for that particular time.. but, I will have to say it's not the ONLY time I ever speeded. lol So, when the guy actually wrote me a ticket on the THIRD occasion, I had no qualms about it. I deserved it much more than that once. lol. (sorry about the hijack of this thread. )

Make yourself a pillow/tummy splint. Take a flat sheet and fold into a square, tape it together compactly and use it to hold over your incisions when you cough or sneeze. Flat sheet is absolutely the best 'cough pillow' ever.

LOL, actually, I just bought a Honda Accord, but I got the (most recent) tickets in the car I traded, which was a 2004 Subaru Forester. Does it make sense to you why I DON'T buy something like a Camaro or Firebird or a sports car?? lol. That's me, Lethal Leadfoot, however, I am an extremely safe and good speeder type person. Now, where are those country cd's... lol

Glad to hear your grandfather is doing better. Great news!!

I can vouch for that. Since February, I've gotten 3 warnings (two on the same night) and 1 speeding ticket.

no, no, no, no.. this is just a weekend thing, sort of last minute kind of thing. I think there is still talk of a larger type get-together after the New Year. Am I right? This really just started out as a 'meet for lunch/the day' kind of thing. It's not meant to take the place of a full-fledged LBT get-together. At least that was my impression. ??? That will definitely take more time to plan and plenty of time for people who aren't local to prepare.

Tell me now what type of music you like, Betty. lol.

Just remember, this liquids/soft foods period is not so much about how you tolerate what it is that you eat. It is about keeping your freshly operated on tummy as still as possible in order to allow the scar tissue to develop that 'anchors' it in. If the tummy is having to work, such as grinding and churning to digest more solid foods, then it is not being allowed to get 'seated' into the scar tissue which it needs in order to help prevent slippage later down the road. Jessie Ahroni has a thing she says, ' just because you CAN, doesn't mean you should.' We can apply this in many ways with banding. I doubt the chili was a big error, especially if you blended it. I just wanted to remind you of what the liquids phase is really about. It's more of a technical issue than a food tolerance issue at this point. It'll be no time at all before your back to everyday foods, I promise. Then, you'll be coming back here and saying you don't understand why you're not losing anymore and wondering if we've ever heard of such a thing. lol. Go slow, you have the rest of your life!!

Glad to hear you're doing well Denise. Welcome home and welcome to the banded side!! Keep walking, drink, drink, drink. You'll be feeling great in no time!

Slight hijack... Paula, you are always so sweet to me. I am humbled and honored that you should consider me a 'wise' anything. (a wiseass, maybe..):devious By the way, thanks for posting your photo. :eek: Such a pretty lady. Thank you again.

Everything Teresa has said is true. The pain will subside, however, on occasion, I get that nagging pain if I am getting to a 'full' point during eating. Most often, I get the one big hiccup, sudden bout of coughing or runny nose before I get pain. Also, there is a certain amount of 'depression' that you will go through shortly after surgery. You've been on this high thinking about, researching, preparing for this surgery and now it's come and gone. Also, there is the anesthesia and just general 'post op' blues, so don't worry. Things will get much better. True, it's tough to watch others eat things you can't, but this too will pass and remember the reason for this period is to allow your band to anchor itself in scar tissue. Eating solids and causing the stomach to grind and churn will not allow this to happen as it should and could contribute to slippage later. Going forward, part of this journey will be to occupy your hands and your mind with other things besides eating. You've heard it said this isn't just about eating, it's about emotions and learning to deal with them without using food. Now is the time to try to begin finding other things to do during these times. One thing is for certain. You are not in this alone. We have all gone through this stage. You can do it and believe me, when you start packing up those bigger clothes and trading them in for smaller ones. You will be more than happy that you made your way through this period. There's my pep talk for the night. :eek: Good luck to you and hugs, simply because I've been there too. G'nite.. Leatha

So sorry to hear this, Ryan. People can be so insensitive. Did you reply to her 'why didn't I think of that??" Duh... Please don't beat yourself up over this woman's obvious need to feel superior. You are doing the bravest thing possible. You are facing this thing head on. This surgery is not without risk, nor is it without trials and tribulations. This is like the last resort after already having done all those things well-meaning (or not so well-meaning) strangers/friends/family feel the need to tell us. We've done all that. Now, we're serious and we want something that will help us today, tomorrow and forever. We're willing to give up bread, rice and pasta and carbonated drinks. We may say goodbye to pizza, doughnuts, pastas and burgers and fries for the rest of our lives. Is that not enough for those who 'know it all'? I think so... and to hell with them if it isn't.

Sounds great to me! I'm like Lisa, I'm really not hard to keep entertained. I just enjoy the visiting, etc. I'm sure Galveston has some great restaurants, etc, there close, also. Just tell me where to be and when to show up. I don't smoke anymore, either. Woohooo.. me and Betty get to do a roadtrip!!

Way to go Kyleigh!! Great ad!