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I'd like to be able to go to the hair salon and not worry about how the awful lighting and oversized mirror make me look while trying to avoid my reflection I'd like to be able to get up in the morning and not have to strategically try on numerous outfits until i find one that " doesn't make me look too big" I want to be in pictures again

Hi all, just wondering if any of you experienced banded folks have used the protein shakes from visalis? Are they ok to use?

Hi I have used the shakes every once in a while but honestly I prefer the EAS mioplex chocolate shakes since they have 20g of protein. The visalis shakes have been good for experimenting with various protein recipes I have found such as apple pie and pumpkin pie shakes

April, My guess is that the pain you are feeling is some after effects of the gas used during surgery. I have experienced similar discomfort. I also had shortness of breath due to discomfort taking deep breaths due to the gas pain. Much of that has started to subside with lots of walking and some gas x chewables. I am by no means an expert since I am new to this but if the pain worsens i would call the dr or go to the er. Better safe than sorry.

Luckily im in new england so while i am out of work , sweat pants and yoga pants have been getting the job done. Cant say i had too much pain, just overall discomfort and the rumbling of gas.

I too am 8 days out and the burping and gas have been in full force since day two, lessening now, however i do have that pain in my neck/ shoulder blade. Glad to know it takes a while to go away, i thought something was wrong. Any suggestions on how to shave your legs in the shower? Having some difficulty maneuvering around the port incision while bending over. Just throwing it out there

So I was just banded on Monday sept 17. The week prior to surgery was awful. I was in a fog of doubt and scared that I in fact would be one of the worst case scenarios. I was close to just saying forget it until I received a message in my LBT inbox from a " life saver". This person happened to see that my surgery was soon and that we had the same surgeon in common among other things. Her message and late night responses to my frantic texts the night before surgery got me to my "pre-op" status. She has been there to answer any question or problem that comes up, such as having too much watermelon whey Protein. I just wanted to say thank you to horsegirl she has been a life saver!

Wouldn't do it any other way!

I definitely will/would return the favor. As two youtz we got a good thing going

Wow not sure how you all are going back to work so soon after surgery. I had my surgery yesterday and to even think about going back to work in two weeks is scary never mond within the same week. Maybe having a small hernia stitched is causing more pain but my stomach just feels so loose and vulnerable, not to mention the gas pains. Im sure my dr will keep me out at least three weeks since i work with young children who have ASD

Getting the band on Monday. This whole past week has been very surreal. I'm excited to be finally getting the surgery but extremely nervous. I have never had a surgery before nor have I had to stay in the hospital. Hoping to be a future success story

Well here I am. Counting down the hours untill surgery and I have to say this has been one of the longest days of my life. Excited to begin this long awaited journey one minute and then totally freaking out the next, thinking "what am I doing?". Rethinking my reasons for being here and focusing on my goal is what gives me moments of clarity. I wouldn't be here if I didn't need the help. Having this site available has been a life saver. While some of the posts people write on here can scare the crap out of you (ie: not losing weight, being miserable, stuck episodes) I feel that I have also gained priceless knowledge of what not to do which makes me feel confident that I will be successful. So thank you to those that post encouraging and inspiring posts that keep me going on this journey.

Thank you so much! Its appreciated more than you know!

Thank you all so much! The past few hours have not been easy for me....emotional roller coaster for sure. I go back and forth from being excited about the prospect of a "new-old" me and "what the heck am I doing?". I am fully determined to get the band (hoping the hours before surgery will be the worst of what I encounter) Trying to stay positive! I'll be sure to post if I am able! Thank you all again for without this site I would not have come this far!

Awesome site for healthy food. May also be found under gina's skinny taste

I'll be staying overnight , which I dread, but I think I think it will be for the best since they wont me leave until i can succesfully swallow. Rather have it taken care of there then to get home and have issues I guess.

No pre-op diet here either. Just liquids the day before and nothing to eat or drink after midnight on night before.

Wow!!!! Amazing! Best wishes with your continued success!!!! When was your surgery if you don't mind me asking.

Thank you all for the shared support!!! I am definitly hoping to keep you posted after the big event. I wish you all the best of luck and quick recovery! I'll be thinking of you!

You all will do great!!!! Positive thoughts for all of you! Please let us know how you make out i'm getting banded on monday Congrats on the start of something GREAT!

Hi all, just needed to vent a bit. After going for two sleep studies ( mind you one of the my least favorite experiences thus far) and waiting to be contacted to get said cpap machine it was decided that i in fact didnt need a machine. Granted im not complaining about that aspect at ALL however it was such an emotional roller coaster. Im scheduled for surgery on monday and was told i COULD NOT have surgery with out having a cpap. So i anxiously waited and called offices all week knowing im running out of time to get this machine. As it turns out nothing was ever processed for the cpap since i didnt need it but i was never informed, all the while freaking out since its thursday and still no cpap. Anyway, all's well that ends well. Thanks for allowing the rant!

Have it and love it Best, Shannon

Keep your eye on the prize!!!! Love your profile pic! Best of luck to you

Hi! You are not alone. I have been going through the same roller coaster with my surgeryscheduled for mon sept 17th. I am just trying to stay positive and not over think things. One day at a time.

So finally after almost a year long process I am looking surgery straight in the eye and not going lie, I'm scared! After years of losing weight and putting it back on I am ready to put an end to it. I have never been in the hospital , unless you count the day I was born, nevermind had surgery of any kind so recently I have been thinking "i cant go through with it". I dont want to chicken out since I have been dreaming of this day. Any words of advice?