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it was probably gas trapped from the surgery because it went away.

I carry on constant concerts in my tummy. Helps to keep me company!

My husband and I are going in for our lap band surgery tomorrow morning! I'm blogging the whole experience here: http://happilyafterlapband.blogspot.com/ I hope we can make some great buddies on this site for extra support!

Diana, congratulations! Our dates are very close together, I had mine on the 15th. I have been dealing with a lot of shoulder pain, but I am using a heating pad and gas-x strips religiously. Today I was finally allowed to shower and wash off all of that orange stuff they painted on my stomach! Haha. Anyway. Hopefully if I have any trouble with my diet or exercise or emotions or whatever, I can come here for help.

I am so glad to have found a group of December bandsters!!! YAY!! I am getting banding on December 30! I can't wait! I am so excited and scared and everything else! I have told some of my family and friends about my decision. A few have told me that I am not big enough...I want to finish their comment by adding "yet"! I weigh 223 lbs and am 5 ft. 1 inch! I have decided that I need this procedure to help me lose the weight! I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. I've done HCG and phen phen, I've starved myself by forcing a calorie limit of 500! The end result was always the same...losing the weight and gaining it all back and even an additional 10 - 20 lbs!!! My biggest cheerleader has been my husband! He has supported every wild diet I've tried! He's picked me up through the tears and has always said that he loves me and the way I look! I hate the way I look and was obsessing about every single thing that I put into my mouth! I would stress through every meal and would try to hide my fat by wearing clothes that were too big and too bulky!!! A friend of mine was banded 18 months ago! She has been my inspiration! She says that her only regret is that she was not banded sooner!
I will start my new life on December 30th! I will be positive and start my new journey with a smile! Thank you, December Bandsters! Your words have been so helpful and SO positive! Thank you, again and good luck to all of you!!
I am here if you need me!!
Go us!!!
C

Banded 12/15 and feeling okay except for a little soreness where my port is. I am also a teacher so I took the yesterday and today off. We are on break for the next two weeks so I have time to recover and relax.

How do you get the ticker on the bottom of the screen?

Tomorrow is my big day. I am so ready for this. I am already feeling my appetite shrink. After the first three days of that pre op diet it has been pretty easy. I think it is a good think I love Soup. I have had some cravings but, when I think about it I grab my glass of Water and sip away. I am looking for my mini vacation from work too. Just a little bonus of having the band done. I look forward to my new adventures and being part of the band family.

I'm so encouraged that all of you are getting your approvals so fast. My 6th appt is Nov 14 and I already set my tentative date for Dec. 21.. I just hope everything goes through too! I'm so glad that our group is so positive, it makes such a huge difference.
My reasons for getting lap band
-to live the active lifestyle that I love
-to have kids
-to live the rest of my life free from food addiction
-to look in the mirror and know I look hot
-to dance wildly without embarrassment
-to feel sexy
-to stand in front of people and not worry that they are thinking how huge I am
-to do anything I want without my weight as a barrier!

Just got my surgery date today! It will be December 14th! SOO excited!

I am scheduled for 12-16, Just had my EGD done and all went well.

APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got my phone call this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited. I'm looking at a December 16th surgery date. WOW! things to be thankful for today!!!

Insurance called today and said everything is approved. Surgery scheduled for the 16th....YES! :-)

WOOT! Tomorrow is my surgery! Yeah it is finally almost here, and boy did these past 2 weeks go by sooooo slowly, but tomorrow is the first day of my new life.
Good luck to all others having surgery tomorrow or this week. I am sure I will be back soon looking for advice and support.
Thank you all !

Hi guys, my name is Germaine and i'm 42 and have 2 boys 18 and 4. My surgery date is Dec 16th and i'm excited and nervous. I've been on this site almost everyday for the past month reading as much as i can. Next week at this time i will be waking up with my new friend. I'm trying to think of a cool name for my band, haven't thought of anything yet. Good luck to all you guys and i'll keep each and every one of you in my prayers that all goes well...

anything beats clear broth, Protein shakes and sugar free Jello. lol.
You are lucky that you and your husband are banded at the same time, you can go through it together and support eachother in your daily food intake. that seems like a great success story there. good luck to you both .