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Sabrina congradulations! and I know you are so happy it is finally done.

Surgery this morning. We got to the hospital about 8:30 this morning. They started getting me prepped for surgery right away. I went in to the OR about 11:15 or so. And was home by 3 pm. My husband and mother were at the hospital with me. I even walk out of the hospital on my own. The gas pain is the worst in my upper chest area. It hurt to take in a deep breath. I have been up and walking around with very little difficulties.

Think about what exactly caused you to slip and how to reduce temptation. Yes, you messed up but DO NOT allow guilt to make you sabotage again. Tomorrow is a fresh start and one mistake doesn't mean you will fail yourself or the band. You can do this! I highly doubt 1 meal will make them cancel your surgery but get on track ASAP.

Mine are simple:
Wear boots
shop in any store
To have a baby

I am finally home!!! feeling pretty sore today got shoulder pain. I a walking aroound alot though to try to releive the pains. boy it sure was scarry having complications with my heart. Delayed surgery 2 days. had to have echo and stress test which by the way the stress test hurt bad, they injected me with this chemical that made it feel like i was having a full blown heart attack, very very uncomfortable. but all tests showed my heart was strong so they preceded to do surgery yesterday morning and i am home today. So glad to be home 3 day stay was too long for me lol.

Ok we have talked about what kind of diet we were on before surgery. Now lets post what we are allowed to eat after surgery and when we are allowed to eat and how that went for you.
The day of my surgery and the day after my surgery I was on clear liquids only. I drank apple cranberry juice that had to be deleted 1/2 & 1/2 per the doctor. Those two day went ok! I had to take small sips at a time. The doctor instructed that I use a medicine cup to drink from. I thought that was a good example to get my drinking sips correctly.
Than on the third day I got to eat food. My diet called for breakfast 2oz. of cream o wheat very thin. Ate it 1/2 a tsp at a time. took me about 30 minutes to eat. I thought it went ok. Until I stood up to clean out the dishwasher and I got dizzy and nausea. Than I got afraid to eat. My mom came over during late afternoon so I tried to eat again. This time I was to eat a little more. Lunch was 2oz cream of chicken soup and 2oz. of yogurt. Here is what I did this time. I dipped my spoon in the soup and licked the spoon off. I ddin't put any thing on the spoon just dipped it and that went ok, I also ate my yogurt this way. I was suppose to have 2oz of soup and 2oz of pudding but I was not feeling hungry so I skipped supper. and of course I had to get in my 48-64oz of water.Which I'm sure I got the much water in. Now this is my diet for the next two weeks. So let us know what your diet consist of since you had surgery.

My understanding is that "clear liquids" is more about consistency and if you can see through the bottle/glass. Apple juice, cranberry juice, water etc.
Here is my post-op diet...
Day 1-7 after surgery: Clear liquids such as water, broth, apple and cranberry juice, sugar free jello, low cal sports drinks, black coffee and teas.
Day 8-10: Full liquids such as tomato or cream soups, cream of wheat, greek yogurt, cal free liquids, protein drinks.
Day 10-12: Pureed food such as cream of wheat, yogurts, refried beans, applesauce, pureed chicken, turkey, and tuna salad.
Day 13 up until my 1 month check up: Soft foods such as chili, beans, eggs, moist meats, ground turkey, fish, deli meat, soft fruits, steamed veggies with no skin.
I am going on vacation 30 days after surgery and am just praying I can be up to normal foods by then. My surgeon and nutritionist say I should be fine.

Thanks Natalie, that makes sense to me know. I just got my list from my Doctors office on Friday it looks a lot like what you posted here.

My diet will change to puree foods two weeks after surgery. And a month after surgery I'm pretty much back to normal with lots of chewing of my food.

May God Bless all having surgery today and beyond. Please know that if any of us in our group "May Blooming Bandsters" forgot to acknowledge your surgery day. Just know that Prayers were already sent forth for all in our group and others. Good luck and Be Blessed.
May,7 2012
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Your to funny! do you think we could have done it with out you! We need every one of us, We all will be able to help each other with some thing.
Debbie

You don't have to like protein shakes to be successful. My doctor doesn't even recommend them except when you're on all liquids. According to him, the band works with food, not liquids. When you get back on solids make sure you're eating food high in protein and always eat your protein first, before veggies or anything else.

So it's the second day of my liquid diet yesterdy was horrible today is a lot better. My hunger pains aren't that bad..but I went Into work today and found my name was pulled in a raffle for free girl scout cookies..samoas at that...I never win anything and I win cookies today my favorite kinds haha somebody up there has a wicked sense of humor...I was good tho I gave them away to my coworkers..I just told them not to eat them in front of me

I want to be able to fly to Vegas to visit my brother and not have anxiety about fitting in the seat.
I want to ride a horse again, something I haven't done since I got above 200 pounds.
I want to sit on the couch with my husband and not be uncomfortable, with the position I am sitting in or just uncomfortable in my own skin.
I want to not have to think about which chair I can sit in and not break.
So many things I will accomplish this year!

I have been banded one year and still want to lose 70~lbs. but I am so happy with where I am.
I am now able to get down and up off the floor to play with my son without having to brace myself.
I flew in February and fit comfortably in the seat and the seatbelt - my husband actually got to use his arm rest!!
I don't have to worry about the booths anymore, I fit in them with room to spare.
I actually have displayed a few photographs of myself with my family around and I don't mind looking at them!!
I look forward to getting dressed up for things not dreading how uncomfortable I will feel.
Last night I wore a size 14 nightgown - down from a 26 merely a year ago.
My period has been regular for months which means maybe we can have another baby soon without all the complications I had with my son due to my weight!
Thanks for the post! I hope all of your NSV's happen for you!!

Oh man yes. I do hold my breath when I bend over to tie my shoes. To the point that I pre-tie all my shoes so they are all just slip on. I have seen my dad put on his socks and shoes while standing up and it looks amazing and I always felt that I would never be able to do that. I can't wait to try it!

WOW!!!!! such a great post....
i want to get my groove back.
I want to feel good about myself again
I want to wear cute clothes again.
I want to not have a muffin top.
I want to no longer feel FAT but fell FABULOUS.....

I accomplished all that in one year!
Here's one for you.
When I put my socks and shoes on now, I can stand on one foot, pull the other one up and with both hands pull my socks on then my shoes, and tie them.
I remover sitting, holding my breath as I bend forwards to tie one shoe. Probably turned red in the face also.
I now do it the way skinny people do!

Gosh that is one thing I can not wait to go away. Being able rest my arms on my stomach.
Also there are certain booths in restaurants I can't sit in because the table is too close. I have to make sure I can move the chair or table so that I fit. I hate it that I have to order an appetizer and a meal because honestly I will be hungry if I don't get
both but I feel bad about it when I do order it.

This is a great post!
I want to feel good! Not sluggish.
I want to get the bounce back in my step.
I want to be the one that gets noticed rather than be the fat lady tag along.
I want to buy cute clothes.
I want to feel sexy again.
I want to feel good about myself.
I want to not be able to rest my arms on my stomach roll.

It is strange what people take for granted that we want to do...lol.

Going on a Christmas Cruise this December. Soooo...
I would like to wear a real bathing suit that isn't skirted like a tent!
I would like to wear a pair of cute cut off shorts without worrying that the that the material in the thigh area isn't going to ride up!
I want to go on the cool looking slide thing....and not worry about getting stuck in front of everyone!
I want to sit comfortably in any chair and not have to worry about the plastic ones breaking in the sand!
I want to look pretty on my husband's arm I now silly and vain... I am doing this for me...but deep down I want him to be proud of me to. He always says he thinks I'm pretty the way I am....but well...you know what I mean. I want him to say it and really mean it. Not sure if that makes sense.

Hey Everyone.
I just got out of my surgery March 19, 2012. I am laying in bed feeling pretty uncomfortable but I think the best way to deal with the pain I am
in is to start thinking about the things I want to accomplish besides losing the numbers. So here's my list : )
- I want to not have to put my socks on before I put my pants on. I do this so that my pants wont rip.
- When I bend over to pick things up, I have to do this weird pendulum swing because its hard for me to see and reach over my stomach, as well as not wanting to rip my pants. I want to bend over like a normal person!
- I want my knees to stop hurting.
- I want to fit into a L shirt. It is so hard to shop and find something that looks good in 2xl or 3xl.
- I want to stop wearing huge jackets so that I can hide my body.
- I want to stop breathing so heavily when I go up stairs.
- I want to stop sweating and losing my breath when I eat.
- I want to stop feeling congested all the time.
This is my list. I have a thousand more that I just cant think of right now but I want to see your results your looking forward to!

Thanks everyone for ur support. It was really nit bad. I got all worked up for nothing. Whoo hoo. I'm banded!,

I am so exited about my band. I started out weighing 313 lbs and I'm only 5'3". I knew I had to do something or I thought I was gonna die soon! Im so glad I found this forum, you guys are a lot help. Thanks for all the information