merika0821

I paint my nails. It's weird but it stops me from eating when I'm just bored.

What an inspiration. You look fabulous!

Thanks everyone. I've lost weight before and I had a bit of loose skin from where I was pregnant and my skin stretched and I'm afraid this time it's going to be way worse partly because I'm bigger and bad genes. But thanks for everyone's opinion.

I was just wondering if anyone prepped your skin for weight loss. I want to do something to prevent too much loose skin but not sure what.

This thread is hilarious! Y'all have awesome attitudes and sense of humors I love it! And yup gassy here too

Congrats!!!!

Not really. I've been up moving around and walking so I think I'm pretty good so far with that. Just keep waking up in pain when all I want is to pass out for a few hours lol

For me the gas isn't painful just so uncomfortable but yeah been trying to walk but I sure do love being pampered which is really why I haven't gotten up. Lol.

Yay congrats! I am having pain. Are you on any pain meds? They have me on Vicodin and it just doesn't seem to be cuttin it. I had my gallbladder out in June and I was on Percocet then which worked great. I think I will ask if I can switch...

Yes they prescribed me Vicodin as well and it's working fine for me. You should definitely ask your dr to switch everyone reacts different to meds differently and plus you need to be comfortable. Are you having the gas pains?

From everything I have read... It looks like you have to go on a 2 week liquid diet prior to getting band. Why is this? I feel that would be extremely tough. Not to be snarky but I feel that if I was capable of that' date=' I would not need the band.[/quote']

My Dr did require a 2 week liquid diet but I saw it more as a practice for after surgery. Imagine little restrictions then bam only liquids plus you just had surgery and miserable from that. The liquid diet made it easier for me when I was healing from surgery and plus you lose weight to jump start your new life!

You look sooooo good! Can't wait for my before and after photos! Congrats!

Oops meant focus on company

B52 as one of those newbies your story is inspirational to me. Sounds like your not missing out on anything and still being able to enjoy a dinner out is awesome. That was one of my fears: "what am I going to do when we go out to eat?" And now I know I can have my healthy meal and not focus on company and not stuff my face like I always do. Thanks!

Awesome!!!

Got banded today as well! Feeling super bloated I hate it but with little pain so far so can't complain. But overall I feel great. Can't wait to start working on the new me!

I was on my 2 week liquid diet (through the holidays I must add) when I was on my last day the Dr office called and said the ins denied me. After suffering missing Christmas dinner and Christmas parties I had to jump through red tape with the ins and do it all over again. Well I finally got the call yesterday I was approved and scheduled for next fri. Jan 18th. I understand about the frustration though but I guess we all have obstacles to overcome. Good luck to you.

Thank you everyone so much. All of the feedback just reassured my decision not to tell people because of my fears about the negativity people will have. It's so sad that people will just judge you and see this as an easy way out when it's definitely not! It's a tool to get healthy and live the life we want. Thanks again.

Water also helped me a lot. Cold flavored water and if your allowed sugar free Popsicles and jell-o also to give you a taste of something different. There's really only a few number of ways you can have grilled chicken and veggies but you'll get used to the portions. Good luck. Sounds like your on the right track.

Well I finally got the call my surgery has been set for January 18! I'm scared, excited, nervous, and ready all at the same time. The only thing I'm going back and forth with is telling people. My husband, mom, sis, mom-in-law know but really only because I need help taking care of my daughters (my Dr is out if town). But my husband thinks I should tell my friends. I trust my friends but I'm afraid of the judgment. We all have judgement and I don't want them saying things behind my back. Did y'all tell?

I am scheduled for surgery on January 18' date=' 2013. Nervous, scared, excited! Start my pre-op diet on the 4th!![/quote']

I'm scheduled for Jan 18th too. Just got the call this morning and starting my liquid diet tomorrow. Good luck to you!

I have to do a liquid diet for 2 weeks so one day is no big deal. You can do it and it actually gets you ready for your post-op diet as well as shrinking your liver for surgery.

Way to go!!!! Very inspirational.

I too didn't want to tell a lot of people only my immediate family and husband of course. But with my Dr being out of town people were wondering why I was all of the sudden going to San Antonio every month (I live 2 hrs away) so my husband started telling people which infuriated me. It was my choice who knew and he didn't understand why I would keep this a secret. He was like they're going to notice you're losing weight and what are you going to tell them? I told him that I didn't want all of the questions and judgement. It's a private issue and like everyone on here has said it's no ones business but our own. Just wish I could've controlled who knew more. Good luck to everyone!

Hey Everyone! I'm on my pre-op diet and after starting the liquid diet, which I've been on for one week, I have had massive headaches and felt really tired and weak. All I've had is my Protein Shakes, sugar-free Jello, sugar-free popsicles, and broth. My mom says its because of not eating. Anyone else felt this way?

Hi all. My Pre-op diet is strictly liquids for 2 weeks which is so hard. What was I thinking doing this at holiday season but you know everyday it gets easier. Just got to find the will and the strength to keep it up, plus next year holiday season will seem like a breeze!