bandedgirl2012

I went for my second fill and the Nurse that did the fill was absolutely horrible! she could not find the port! she was digging and winding the needle- making me make my stomach puff out......I bled and I got a huge bruise! just an awful experience! but on another note......my fill is really working for me......I think I am in the Green zone?

So Happy for you!!!! you should post an updated pic!

I know the feeling! I am almost 4 weeks out of surgery, and I feel like I never even had surgery! The plication helped me out I eat almost like normal, and I have dropped almost 30#'s, and I know I have not been eating right, but I take it one day at a time- everytime I get hungry I drink water- then I waitunitll I know I'm really hungry....but not ravenous....

I am one week post op today! and I have that feeling too, its almost a stabbing pain! and it is very uncomfortable and hurts when I take deep breaths....

Congrats!!!! I am ready to get to Onederland myself!!!

I agree with all of the above! I had lapband with plication on the 24th of Jan 2012..... and I am so glad I did!

Congratulations!!!!! Welcome to being a Bandster!!!! Let the journey begin!!!

So my steri strips are itchy, I have no appettite, all I want is water and peppermint tea....Is this normal? I am forcing myself to drink protein shakes because I know I need the protein. and I only have pain where the port is located....I was banded on Tuesday the 24th

im on day 2 post op and i feel a lot better as the day goes by

day 3 has been a little bit better, walking more, doing windmill excersises to get rid of the shoulder pain....still loopy though. lol

im 2 day post op and i have pain in the port area too,it is really sore and the meds my dr gave me are barely cutting any of the pain, it hurts to breathe deep too. still walki g slow around the house

at home at last! feeling good aside being sore! walking as much as i can. still loopy but doing ok...i found out i had a hiatal hernia and that was fixed too.will chat later getting some rest and thank everyone for their support

Holy cow! it is finally the night before, and I have been hungry all day! I feel like I gained the 14 lbs I just lost! I am excited and nervous and I have had a headache for a few hours already.... I think I just need to sleep and get ready for the morning! and just chill out! i love my family! they are so supportive. I had planned only working half a day from home today and I have been working all day! so irritated! sorry for being all over the place.....just so many things in my head...

im having surgery on the 24th too, im excited and nervous too. i will keep you in my prayers as well

i am getting banded on the same day!!!! congrats to you and i wish you a speedy recovery! and good luck on your journey!

Hello fellow bandsters! I wanted to say thank you!!! Thank you for your words of encouragement, I am truly thankful for this site and friends. So many questions have been answered. So many have inspired me. I felt like I was the only one feeling the way I do, scared, anxious, worried, excited, nervous, and ready for me to be a healthy me! I'm off my soapbox and just wanted to say THANK YOU!!! I know my journey will be successful!

He did not say anything about MM Lite- just regular MM......MM Lite sounds really good!

So hubby is on the weighloss bandwagon!!!!! he is watvhing what he eats and we went to the store and is ready to eat healthier! we only purchased chicken, turkey, and fish! not that I can eat any of it anytime soon! But very happy he is supporting me! We have had several discussions on why I am doing this and what OUR goals are! Thank you everyone for your comments/advise and just letting me vent!

If you drink a at least 2 protein shakes and other stuff you should be good!

I was told MM is has too many calories/grams of sugar and not enough protein.... He recommended for me to stay away from MM, Slim-Fast, Boost, Ensure, or Adkins.

My surgeon says anything in a blender thats not bumpy, lumpy, or chunky!, sugar-free jello/popsicles, and chicken/beef broth, and a protein shake.... I currently use Dymatize Elite Whey Protein Isolate in Gourmet Vanilla 114 calories, 24g protein and 2g Carbs and 0 Sugars

I started my liquid diet today and my surgery is on Tuesday!!!!! 5 days! SO I am excited and nervous too....Best of Luck and speedy recovery for you!

I am starting my liquid diet in the morning! my surgery is on Tuesday! i am way excited to!! good luck and speedy recovery

Best Wishes and Good Luck!!!!

we gained weight together as some couples do, I just want to make that change to be healthier and lead a more active lifestyle...