alexa_nj01

I put mine in a shot tiny cup with Apple juice and it goes down fine.

Things will get better after the 3rd day, just walk around the house for those gasses can come out.. Hope u feel better soon. My first three days were the worse.

I just want to know how is everybody who got banded on July 3rd doing? I was banded on July 3rd like around 5:20pm and the worst days for me was the first two post-op days; today I am feeling pretty good and gas pain free Thank God. Today I was curious to know what I was weighting after more than 15 hrs without eating and drinking and 3 days on liquids and I have lost almost 7 lbs. I couldn't believe it. But yes so far so good for me. How everybody else doing?

I'm in pain, hoping to get better soon! Thx

Hi everyone, Just a quick update, I got banded yesterday around 5:15pm it is finally over now. I don't want to scare you guys but this is not that easy at least for me it hasn't been. I am hopping to get better son. Where I have the port is where I feel more sore. I also have a lot of gases after having more than 24 hrs without eating and drinking. Besides that I am feeling pretty good. I got dressed myself and I'm waiting for hubby to take me home. I am wishing everyone the best of luck and a speedy recovery!

Awww thank you all for all your comments, I am so glad to have you all here.. Best of luck to everyone of you as well..

I am so excited, my waiting process has come to an end. I will be getting banded tomorrow if Gods willing. I called the hospital today since i wasnt sure if I was staying overnight or not and they told me I was. Any advice of what to expect will be greatly appreciated. I am feeling a little guilty right now, because I was suppose to start my pre-op diet a week ago of two protein shakes, two small snacks and one healthy rich in protein meal a day. I did all of that but I ate more than what I was supposed to. But I hope that will not be a problem tomorrow .. I put it on Gods heands.

Wow congrats to all, well my waiting has come to an end because I'll get banded tomorrow if gods willing. I have lost few pounds within the last month I really didnt do the pre-op diet how I was supposed to and I am feeling a little guilty abaout it but hey I needed to enjoy my last meals but in moderation. Tomorrow will start my real journey and I am so ready about. Last year around this time, I was weighting 250 that was about 5-6 months after I had my first baby which I gained 60lbs during my pregnancy; but thank God today I am weighting 229 and looking forward to reach my goal which is 160lbs. I am so thankful that I found this website because I really dont have much support people just dont understand that this is a sickness, it is not just being overweight its a mental problem. I am hoping for the best and praying God to give me enough strengh to go thru this process and have a wonderful accomplishment. We all can this this..

I have BCBS of NJ with BMI of 40 sleep apnea and history of high blood pressure. I was approved two days after submitting all paperwork.. Good luck

You are doing fine, just to to exercise more maybe that helps to loose faster.. Good luck

Yes, only seven days from today..

I am so happy, everything it is set up for July 3rd.. All paperwork was submitted to insurance on Friday June 22 and today June 26 received a call from the hospital that they received my approval. So excited and so ready to start my new life.. I have to say Thank You Jesus..

Wonderful, great Job... Looking greatttt... I hope to have the same good results..

Hi, try doing tricep at the gym, if you are not sure the correct way of doing them try searching on google or youtube. I do lots of tricep and bicep on my body sculpts classes and they have help a lot. My arms are very tight for my weight. I also bought Firming Butter from Palmers to use it on my arms and belly this helps also.. I hope it helps for you as well.. Good Luck..

Thanks DeAna, I have BCBS of NJ..

Hi everyone, so today is my last visit with surgeon after completing all others appoints. and test. I am so excited that the date is getting closer and closer. I am schedule for surgery on July 3rd, I have to start my pre-op diet on June 25th which will be one protein shake for breakfeast, one small snack mid morning, low carb lunch, mid afternoon snack and protein shake for dinner. I have been eating lighter for few weeks now so it shouldnt be that hard. I want to do a three day liquid diet prior to surgery, I am not required to but I still want to do it. Everything has come to the end but I am still waiting for insurance approval, so hopefully I get approved next week, otherwise my surgery date will changed which I am not stressing about it. It is what it is! So just updating everyone, hope everyone is on same track.. Best of wishes to all...

I went to a Gastroenterologist that was referred to me at the surgeon's office and the gastro order and scheduled me for an EGD.. It was a very easy process. Good Luck..

I decided to go back to the gym and watch out what I eat last year. I had a baby January 2011 which I gained 60 lbs with the pregnancy. When I had the baby I ended up on 242, then lost to 238 then I got very stressed with personal problems and gained to 250 that has been mu highest weight. This was when I realized that I needed to do something about it and decided to workout. Now 10 months later I have lost 21 pounds and still counting. I am currently at 229 and still have 2 weeks left till surgery which I want to lose about 5 or 6 more pounds. But yes yes I really want to get banded and be at 160 lbs which I really don't remember last time I was weighting that. Sooooooo excited...

How many pounds have u lost in two weeks? Btw I think u should wait a little more until it heals completely..

I agree, people will always say negative things to make you feel bad and not let you get better life. Just to whatever your hart and mind tells you to do. I am doing it all for my self, to be healthier, confident and to look prettier.. Lets go we can do this.. :)

I am looking forward to wear sexy shorts now in the summer Wear cute shirts and not worrying about the rolls Wear sexy underwear Play more often and longer with my baby Have more intimacy with my hubby Feel sexy And most of all be healthy I am so ready for this change- July hurry up lol

I haven't tried the broth, but I want to. I will get some the next order..

I bought Unjury from Unjury.com, I have the Vanilla, strawberry and unflavor to use with crystal light. I really like them a lot. I blend one scoop of power protein with 8oz of skim plus milk with some ice and it tasted yummy..

Wow, congrats!! Looking good..