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It's so nice to know that the sliming thing is normal! I got stuck the other day and freaked out hen I saw that slime stuff. Ew!

Just weighed myself and I'm 296!! So nice to be out of the 300's!!!!

Just weighed myself and I'm 296!! So nice to be out of the 300's!!!!

Just weighed myself and I'm 296!! So nice to be out of the 300's!!!!

Just weighed myself and I'm 296!! So nice to be out of the 300's!!!!

Just weighed myself and I'm 296!! So nice to be out of the 300's!!!!

I was banded April 13, 2012 and I'm down just about 50 pounds!

I had my surgery about 2 months ago and am a regular smoker. Smoke on Hun!
Smoking helped me with the pain after surgery. As a matter of fact, that's all that helped.
And to the person who said you can't get the surgery with pot in your system I suggest you do more research cause I got my surgery and no drug test.

Your welcome.... One thing i always do is speak my mind... sometimes it's good...and ummm sometimes not so good. I have a few people on here that don't like me because of that reason... but i yam whos i yam... gagagaga

Yes your children do need you. And that's why you got the band...to make sure they their mama will be around and healthy for a very long time. When my 4 year old asked why I was getting this surgery I told her so that I can chase down het future boyfriends

I haven't been banded yet but there's one thing I can't get out of my head...nothing tastes as good as skinny feels...I can't wait to be down to a feeling of thin..I don't care what I have to go through to get it...I want to be healthy and have more energy and feel good standing next to my skinny hubby...lol..good luck everyone..can't wait till its my chance

Seems to me for every one person that says, "no way would I ever do this again", 25 more say, "absolutely, this was th best decision ever!!" I am one of the 25. Love my band. Love that food is becoming mundane! How many times have I prayed over the years to be able to lose my love of foods!?!?! Thank u band! U truly are my best friend!

I was on the fence for YEARS. Banded 3-21-12 . Slow loser because I can't exercise/disabled. I am so pleased. No problems yet. I was so scared and wasted time. I now have hope and have lost 20 lbs. Meds are being reduced. Bloodwork numbers better. Food cravings are gone and I never thought that was possible. I only choose healthy foods. I now eat to live...used to live to eat. All the foods I mourned that I could not ever eat again...I don t miss. When I read band friendly recipes I felt better about getting the band. There are so many ways to get the flovors and versions of foods you miss. I would do this again only years ago. Melvan

The day I had the surgery I would have said NO WAY! It was pretty painful afterward. But today, I would most definitely do it again. I'm very pleased with the results I've had so far. I know they're nothing like some people have had, but for me, it's pretty dang good.

Good luck and its nice to go through this journey with someone!!!

Congrats and good luck to you =0)

My doctor told me to make mine shakes with skim milk, it has protein also. Walmart has some for like $14.99 Body Fortress I think is the name. There's lots of places online that sell protein, I've bought lots from Unjury.com, Bariatricchoice.com, also Walmart or Kmart has Atkins ready drink protein drinks that are great for work or on the go. Hope this helps.

Hi all i am 2 days post op and feeling preaty good. haven't had any pain meds but for the day of surgery. yesterday just managed with liquid ibuprofin only a little sore just getting up and down is the only time i hurt. Have a little gas pain in my chest but its tolerable. Was told to take a dose of MOM as soon as i got home and it worked wonders helped move the gas right on out . Nauseated when i got home but they had given me a rx for liquid phenagren to rub on my rist stopped the nausea almost immediaetly. Now if i could just get rid of this sinus headach i would be almost 100%

I know what you guys are feeling. I had to cook for my family and all I wanted to do was stuff my face with the food. This is gonna be tougher than I thought

Just got my approval today! My surgery is on Friday at 10:30am but I have to get there two hours early

Banded and home! In a decent amount of pain tho. Hopefully I'll be able to fall asleep soon

Thanks for all the great advice! Heat pack and showers plus walking helped. Now I am day 5 post op and I am starting to feel pretty good.

Protein shakes are a must......clear liquids for the first day or two, then move to 'full liquids'. It has to be liquid, but doesnt have to be see thru, so yes, protein shakes, low fat/sugar yogurt drinks, low fat soups (completely blended to pure liquid form).......ask your doctor to give you a list of liquids that he deems acceptable.

BTW the doc said most likely due to dry air and recommended a humidifier and keeping the mucous membranes lubricated w/Vaseline:)

Walk, take gas x and use heating pad. It will pass and you will feel better.
Good luck!