Kimmie

burping is normal...my "overload" of it has went away lol

Congrats...welcome to bandland! The pain is minimal to what our futures are going to be! :waytogo:

I took the tylenol w/codeine the first night and that was it. I sleep pretty good now...just wish I could turn on my tummy! That's my favorite position to sleep in!

Nope...I'm still only a week out though....I'm sure I'll be tired eventually! LOL

I'm going on a cruise early next year...and am fearing the drinking part. I will just sip on my cranberry/OJ with/without vodka I guess. I assume that's ok for us to have

Woot...that's awesome girl! I hope to lose fast like that....or even slow, just as long as it comes off some how! As soon as I get the paper that states I can exercise again...I'll be at the gym the next day! I'm ready. I know I'm not ready for extremely strenuous exercises...but something other than walking sounds fun! Keep up the good work...you're almost there!! Woot woot!

Gas X for the win!!! LOL That stuff helped a lot during the first two days after surgery! Glad to see you're doing good! Just keep walking, and the pains will subside!

Hey....I started my journey with a BMI of 51 point something. I had to get it below 50 before my insurance company would approve me. I lost 15 pounds, and it was 49 point something. I'm continuing to work on it, and now have it down to about 46! I never saw this thread, and wish I would have seen it awhile ago when I needed some support in losing the initial weight! My pre-op diet was all SF liquids, protein shakes, and broth! I, for once, can honestly say that I didn't cheat!!!!! I stuck to it...and am still sticking to it! I've had some amazing SF popsicles that get me through the sweet tooth part...not to mention the calcium chocolate chews I'm taking! Woot!!

About a week!

The burping has went away...I'm not just gasssssy on the other end....LOL It's all good though...gotta come out somehow! I'm on liquids still, at least until next Friday/Saturday. I see my surgeon on Tuesday for a check up

*taking notes* lol

Congrats to all my fellow bandsters...and future bandsters!!! I was banded on the 14th of this month, and feel awesome! My port incision is still a little sore, but I'm doing okay! Still not doing any hectic activity or lifting anything heavy...per my doctor's orders! I go in on Tuesday for my first post-op check up! Will report what he says asap! I'm up for an October challenge...as I want to lose 45 pounds by the end of the year! I'm hoping to be released to exercise in early October...we'll see!!

When they say it gets easier.....it does!!! I was able to sit in a room, TWICE, with people eating pizza...LOL My mouth was watering, but I was a good girl...sippin' on my Crystal Light!

Woohoo!!! Congrats! That's a HUGE accomplishment!!

I need something different...Atkins shakes aren't doing it for me anymore. I want something that has like 30-40 grams of protein in ONE drink...LOL And of course, something I don't mind the taste of!

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Yeah, a friend of mine that was banded...munches on cheerios if she's hungry throughout the day. Dry cheerios at that! LOL

Tulip...you're rockin' girl!!

Almost my entire family knows...because we have many get together's through the years...and eventually they'd find out. I'd rather they get it from the horses mouth, than people make up stories. Only had one cousin and his wife who were unsupportive....but I really don't need their support anyways. I've got support everywhere else! :car: At work (I'm a teacher), the kids know I had surgery, just don't know what kind of surgery. It's hard, because when I laugh, cough, or do something with my stomach...I automatically move my hand over my port. LOL That incision is what hurts the most. A few of my fellow teachers and administration know what happened....and that's because they are my friends

Dang...wish I lived in Phoenix....LOL It'd be awesome to date a fellow bandster...exactly what Joyce said...they'd know exactly what we're going through!

i'm with ya...the sipping is annoying. but everything is going down better, so i'm happy!

Congrats! Make sure to come back and let us know how you're doing! Remember to walk, walk, walk to avoid the gas pains!!

I've never known the port to be so high...that's interesting! Glad everything is going well since your surgery! My incisions are MUCH better. I'm actually able to bend over...can't quite tie my shoes yet. I guess if I lifted my leg up on a seat I could do it...but I'd rather wear flip flops and sandals on these last few days before it gets cold out!

I love the jello's, specifically cherry and orange...so i stocked up! I don't mind having them later during the journey either.... That's right...Skinny Bitches For The Win!!

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