#MagicWithinme

ohh take it easy on the chow, give time for your tummy to heal. Your dr didn't say clearn liquids only for now?

My hubby read somewhere that the port tube is actually hooked to our muscles inside our stomach, not left loose as pictures show. Could this be the stabbing?

oh I meant next week. for post op check...

Yep, yanking it from your lips just about, I going for my post of next month, I hope I don't see blood,, that just wouldn't be cool. I've lost 10 since surgery on 1/24 and I'm fine with that, it seems although the scale isn't moving down, my body is still changing , my physique is growing smaller. I'm sure any timeyou get a fill, that is the procedure , to follow with a couple days after with liquids to let your body adjust. If you try too soon you might get stuck or reflux... good luck!

I'm like Sandy, I don't worry about calories, because I know I will be active enough to burn them off,

Way to go Sandy!!

way to go!!! massage/spa?

my md said I could go back to regular activities two weeks after surgery (husband was asking wink wink) , MD said you can go handgliding if I wanted too, lol . but I do walk, and have hubby park furthest away from store for added little trot. I want to try Zumba too.

Its a frame of mind, I know I didn't grow up drinking something during dinner, my mom said if we did it would wash the flavor away and we would have to eat more, which is probably true, its just learning to drink around the meals. Its easier for me to drink after I've had a meal a agood hour (timed) afterwards. And if these ladies are your friends, truly, I would tell them, it would be great for you to have their support and they would be more concious of meal choices.

Good luck..

I get a water in a to go cup.

sounds abit like my story I went from taking 1 daily pill to 12. (although I don't have diabetes YET). I'm able to lose weight, my downfall has always been keeping it off. I wish you well in your journey.

I've seen that issue (ports flipping) mentioned several times, I don't remember that in any of the literature I was given when I first looked into the lapband, It IS a bump in the road, but you and the rest of us will all overcome and get over any hurdles!

You are like me, mentally in shock, thinking oh what did I do, I didn't think this through, I can't believe I have to drink this crap all the time, Im 10 days out, 4 more days and Im off of the clear soups/protein drinks.and then the mushies. it will get better and we need to believe it, there is a world of bandster who have been where we are, they can't all be wrong? take care and welcome to the banded side.

Everytime I hear someone say focus, I think of Bart Simpson, slapping himself because he can't study so he can pass the third grade. Focus, slap, slap... not that thats what you do, lol. Its a learning experience, I have to keep reminding myself, its for the better, for all around.. I'll be healthier, perkier, sexier... FOCUS.... (this is my world) Venting our fustration is healthy for us, so vent away when ever you feel it's necessary,

I'm guilty of a last meal, too, a piece of KFC (yes with skin, hangin my head, licking my fingers) and some taters n gravy. I was good with the one piece of thigh and had a good bm in am and was ready to go for surgery next am. I did really good with pre- surgery foods so I didnt feel guilty. The protein drinks did their job and my tummy was shrunk.

I was crying, more out of shock, that I had actually gone through it, my hubby would give me a hug and I would just start crying like no tomorrow. He's so supportive, hee said we would get through this together. not so bad now, banded 5 days out.

what you should do is check how much protein the medifast has , versus some of the other protein drinks.

oh man, that's what happened to me in December. I did catch that nasty virus going around but with lots of vitamin C and rest and antibiotics, I'm ready for my lapband Tuesday. I'll keep my finers crossed for you!