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sooo...just went shopping...went from a 26 to a 14/16-18/20shirt...from 26 to 22 pants ...I actually bought a few things from Old Navy!! Haven't shopped for myself in there in over 10 yrs!!

Gives me some hope cuz right now I'm about crying saying to myself why the hell did I do this!?!?

I would say day1 I was like this isn't bad( I was still at the hospital) and then the morhpine wore off DY2-3..I was like you have to be kidding me and I'm suppose to walk and drink it was the worse I was so swollen internally from the pocedure and externally from the gas and fluids. DY4 I was like Ok I just might make it and everyday has been better today I actually noticed the birds chirping and the sun shining(DY8) so I am wishing and praying you through to DY5(better safe than sorry..HAHA) just so you know I am so proud of you I know there are people that want to be right were we are but haven't gotten the nerve up to do this be WE DID IT our future is so bright I have to put on shades(so I'm a corny sap when I'm happy...

Hi Everyone! I am officially 7 days post op now (Banded on the 16th) and I must say that I feel about 90% back! It is a good feeling too! A few days ago I was teary because I just couldn't pick up my 17month old daughter who was crying for me, but I wiped the tears, listened to my husband tell me that she will never remember that moment and got back focused! Last night I slept on my side with a pillow in front of my belly giving it a little support and I slept like a rock!
For those of you only a few days out it does get better quickly! I had a hernia repair too so I feel your pain! I do have a growling belly alot, but I just keep drinking my Water and having a half of a cup of Soup periodically helps ease that up. I know at times I am hungry but not interested or craving anything. I mean don't get me wrong, things look good but I have been too sore and through too much to even be tempted! I honestly hope I remember the pain and discomfort for the rest of my life when I have days when I want to stray from my plan!
Good luck everyone, we all are just starting a journey this month and it is going to be one heck of a ride!!

So yesterday, I woke up at 4 to be at the hospital by 6... I live far from the hospital. My nurses and anesthesiologist were great! When game time came I felt so uncomfortable with the gas mask but then I was knocked out before I had time to complain. When I woke up the nurses said my surgery went really well and that I even had a hiatal hernia that the dr repaired at the same time so I got a 2 in 1 surgery. I wasn't in a lot of pain, but deep breathing is what hurts the most right now due to the gas. I'm debating in gettin the gas x strips like I've been hearing. Do they really work wonders? This gas is killin me!!! It's there.... It wants to come out.... But it won't. Any tips? Nonetheless it was nice to have broth for the first time yesterday!!!!

So yesterday, I woke up at 4 to be at the hospital by 6... I live far from the hospital. My nurses and anesthesiologist were great! When game time came I felt so uncomfortable with the gas mask but then I was knocked out before I had time to complain. When I woke up the nurses said my surgery went really well and that I even had a hiatal hernia that the dr repaired at the same time so I got a 2 in 1 surgery. I wasn't in a lot of pain, but deep breathing is what hurts the most right now due to the gas. I'm debating in gettin the gas x strips like I've been hearing. Do they really work wonders? This gas is killin me!!! It's there.... It wants to come out.... But it won't. Any tips? Nonetheless it was nice to have broth for the first time yesterday!!!!

So excited! Getting banded tomorrow morning!!! The only thing I'm nervous about is complications. Other than that I'm feeling pretty excited and I hope the healing phase is pretty quick!

So excited! Getting banded tomorrow morning!!! The only thing I'm nervous about is complications. Other than that I'm feeling pretty excited and I hope the healing phase is pretty quick!

So excited! Getting banded tomorrow morning!!! The only thing I'm nervous about is complications. Other than that I'm feeling pretty excited and I hope the healing phase is pretty quick!

So excited! Getting banded tomorrow morning!!! The only thing I'm nervous about is complications. Other than that I'm feeling pretty excited and I hope the healing phase is pretty quick!

So excited! Getting banded tomorrow morning!!! The only thing I'm nervous about is complications. Other than that I'm feeling pretty excited and I hope the healing phase is pretty quick!

Aug 20!!!!!

My surgery is 8/27. I was planning the 2 week preop to start on Monday the 13th. My surgeon called today and said I have to start tomorrow!!! I got a 12 hour warning. I need to lose 15 lbs and because I lose slowly they are worried an want me to start right away!!!! Guess its better that I have no time to dread it but I'm scared about temptation. How has everyone else been doing? Any tips ?

I'm on my third day pre-op, and I was told I can only drink the Meal Replacements 3 times a day and Water. Is everyone's pre-op different because I see people posting they are allowed more. Nonetheless the shakes have been filling me up as long as I drink a lot of water throughout the day. Does anyone else get the gurgles in their tummy?

I'm on my third day pre-op, and I was told I can only drink the Meal Replacements 3 times a day and Water. Is everyone's pre-op different because I see people posting they are allowed more. Nonetheless the shakes have been filling me up as long as I drink a lot of water throughout the day. Does anyone else get the gurgles in their tummy?

Bust!!! You can do this!!! Just think of everything you will be able I accomplish, how ppl won't look at you any different because of ur size... How much more confidence you will have. I'm scared too! I have the same fears as you but I have a kid to keep up with and the fact that diabetes runs in my family and I've already lost 3 family members because of that disease. I don't want to leave my kid motherless. That's my reasoning. Journal all ur struggles and go back and read ur goals and remind urself why u are doing this. Good luck bust! You can do this!!!

Bust!!! You can do this!!! Just think of everything you will be able I accomplish, how ppl won't look at you any different because of ur size... How much more confidence you will have. I'm scared too! I have the same fears as you but I have a kid to keep up with and the fact that diabetes runs in my family and I've already lost 3 family members because of that disease. I don't want to leave my kid motherless. That's my reasoning. Journal all ur struggles and go back and read ur goals and remind urself why u are doing this. Good luck bust! You can do this!!!

Bust!!! You can do this!!! Just think of everything you will be able I accomplish, how ppl won't look at you any different because of ur size... How much more confidence you will have. I'm scared too! I have the same fears as you but I have a kid to keep up with and the fact that diabetes runs in my family and I've already lost 3 family members because of that disease. I don't want to leave my kid motherless. That's my reasoning. Journal all ur struggles and go back and read ur goals and remind urself why u are doing this. Good luck bust! You can do this!!!

You need to call ur dr office every week and see where they are at with all your paperwork. Hound them!! They will get sick of it and want to put u first cuz u keep buggin hahah. That's what I did

I'll tell you my tricks. I lost 12 pounds in 1 month the healthy way. I've actually lost a total of 19 pounds from the beginning of my journey with this lap band approval waiting and all. If you have an iPhone, there is an app called Lose It. U enter in how much weight you want to lose and it gives you a timeline as to when u are going to lose that as well as a set caloric intake to maintain each day. U log in all the food you eat and it gives you the amount of calories u are ingesting. If you do any exercise that day you log it in as well and it reimburses you some calories. It really makes you se how much you are putting in your body. My second trick was downloading another app, Couch to 5K in 8 weeks... I love this app! I have a hard time doing excersize on my own but this app has a voice that tells you when to start running, stop, and start walking. I'm no runner, trust me! But I jog walk and it makes the difference! The more you exercise the longer the pounds stay off. Eating right is also another perk to keeping down the weight. Good luck!

I can totally relate! I've been a chubby bunny ever since I was little, and I am sooo looking forward to becoming a thin person for the first time in my life. Just be mentally prepared for the changes that are going to happen with your body. A lap band patient was talking at a support group and she was saying she got scared when she saw this skinny person in the mirror. So she started putting the weight back in cuz that's all she ever knew. Good luck to you, and we can do this!!