Wyld_Love

Thanks everyone for replying, I did call my doc too.

Ok thanks

I was banded in June of this year and tomorrow im going to have surgery on my knee. My question is: have any of u had another type of surgery after lap band and if so, did it affect the tightness of ur band?

Hey Chrissy! I'm in Lufkin too and was banded on June 5 of this year! If u wanna chat, look me up on Facebook, my name is Stephanie Cawthon.

i am finding this journey a lonely and emotional one. im a single mom with a less than helpful Baby daddy. i did this for myself and my son' date=' but honestly could use a pep talk every now and then. i want to be there for other people in the long run.[/quote']

Amber I'm in Lufkin, about 2 hrs from Houston. If u wanna be buddies u can add me on fb, my name is Stephanie Cawthon.

Good luck on ur new journey!!

I just had my third fill and am finding out that I'm so tight in the mornings I can't even eat eggs. What do u all who share this tightness, eat in the morning?

Ok' date=' so I had my first fill on Wednesday. I haven't noticed much in the way of restriction (which I hear is normal), but my tummy sure has been "talking" a lot. I also call it rumble gut. Is this normal?[/quote']

I think it must definitely be normal. I just got my first fill on Friday and I've been experiencing the same thing!

I know how u feel Rebecca, I have not been doing as well as I know I should. If u need a buddy to vent to u can email me anytime at wyld_love@yahoo.com

I was banded yesterday and am on clear liquids but my dr told me to go at my own pace. He sd if after a couple of days of clear I am doing good, then I can advance to full liquids. So, yeah there are many different opinions as to how to proceed...

June 5th is the Day!!! I'm so excited and ready!!! Nothing can stop my JOY!!! I'm gonna be married to this diet!! For Better or For worse!! Beyonce move over Sharon is Coming!!!!!!

Just wondering how it went sharon? I was banded today as well. I feel more pain in my back than anywhere... Guess maybe it's the gas? Other than that I'm sore but it's bearable. Got home from the hospital at about 630pm, not feeling tired enough to sleep right now. Keep me posted and if u would like to b buddies u can email me at wyld_love@yahoo.com... Stephanie

Thanks y'all, I'm so ready! Good luck everyone!

Mine is tomorrow too.. Good luck!

I know this is only my 5th day post op but I'm getting friggen tired of this stupid liquid diet already!! I do know how important it is for my stomach to heal but if anyone has any suggestions for something "new" I would appreciate it. I've been through popsicles' date=' lipton cup of Soup, thinned yogurt, crystal lite etc. thanks![/quote']

FYI there are quite a few good recipes for each stage at mylapbandjourney.com

I am getting surgery on Tuesday too and I feel like i'm starving...today is day five...I wasn't told about cottage cheese on pre op...maybe different doctors recommend something else...how I would love some of that...I feel like sleeping helps me the most...hang in there we are so close its hard but it only gets easier from here so I hear..good luck

Good luck to u too! I think there are quite a few people getting banded tomorrow...I can't wait.

Good to know bama, any info/advice is greatly appreciated.

Ok this question goes to any June bandsters. My surgery is for the 13th but I'm in school 3 days a week. I have someone to pick me up to go to school but wht kind of pain are we talking abt. Cause I can only miss 1 more day of class.

Nadekusibe, not sure about the pain but will let u know after tomorrow!

Wow, there are a lot of June bandsters! My surgery is tomorrow morning...getting a little nervous but excited! I want to wish u all the best of luck! I feel blessed to have found a place where I can share my journey.

I have this same problem but it will still have all ur info if u log in via computer. I hope they fix it soon!

Thanks icestorm, for the good ideas. My surgery is Tuesday so I don't have long to go..

Thanks everyone, it's nice to have others to share this with. And yes cazzy, I do know about the post op diet, I'm just venting, it helps me deal.

Today is the first day of my pre-op diet and this afternoon I was feeling good about it, but tonight when everyone else is eating real food, I'm feeling hungry..tho I know it's head hunger it's strong nonetheless. I just want pizza, is that too much to ask? I'm not cheating but man, do I want to... I'm so weak, hope I don't screw this up. How have some of u done it for 1-2 weeks? Pat ur selves on the back cause I seriously doubt I could go that long!

Here it is 8:40 pm and this is what I've had all day today. 2 Protein shakes' date=' 16 oz of Water, 1 cup of broth and one sugar free Jello. Now I am nauseated, have a really bad headache, I'm weak and cannot stomach my last Protein shake. I know I dindn't get my Water in and that is because I was on the road traveling. Hope the next 13 days don't feel like this.[/quote']

I know how u feel. I'm ashamed to say that mine is only a 3 day diet, I'm tryin to do one extra and I already feel like quitting. the mind is a powerful thing!

I love that place:)

Razoo's is awesome!! Love it too!!

Mine was fried gator at a Cajun place called Razoo's...yum