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Oh I would love to do that! Congrats to you!

Wishing you a speedy recovery! Congrats!

You make me smile CG!

I work for a healthcare system and we require pre-payment for elective procedures. Does your doctor have someone in their office that handles surgery scheduling or billing that you could call?

Congrats! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Wow! Great job!

Happy for you guys!

This reminded me of a blog I follow www.mamalaughlin.com - lots of motivation and inspiration over there. Fun reading.

Hi Pinky- looks like we use the same doctor. I would say get back in there ASAP so they can help you. You've got a great team there. Best wishes to you!

It's not your fault- you're not making him eat the food. Maybe cook smaller portions?

All great questions....your surgical team should explain everything step-by-step until you're asleep. Feel free to ask them any questions- they are there for you. Typically the anesthesiologist will come in and speak with you before you go to the OR as well. Just relax and everything will be fine. Congratulations on starting your journey.

Welcome Sarah! Glad you're here.

The gurgling you are experiencing is totally normal. You will hear all sorts of noises from your tummy as you heal and after eating & drinking. If it becomes painful, you should contact your doctor but it sounds normal to me.

Amazing!!

Do they offer any classes such as Zumba, spinning or yoga? Maybe find a gym buddy or friend to go with you. I hate going by myself.

A small chili at Wendy's fills me up. Sometimes I get a half salad to go with it and I'm never able to finish it.

We always do the Middletown/Monroe Relay. My daughter is an 8 year survivor. Which one do you go to?

Way to go Eric!! I've spent many, many nights walking laps at Relay For Life. Congrats on your success.

Dr. Watkins did mine on 1/11. He's great!

Congrats!

Are you exercising? I would highly recommend tracking your food and exercise and taking the reports to your appointments- it really does help. Also, what are you drinking?

Hi Kristin- welcome!

I have gotten in the habit of looking at the restaurant's nutrition information before I go, which usually surprises the heck out of me. Things I would order before the band, I would never dream of ordering now because of the calorie content. Taco Bell is one of the first I looked at and WOW- I was amazed. It's just not worth it to me anymore. Good luck to you!

I would think it would be okay. Did your doctor advise what to eat post-op? Best wishes to you.