Rockstar_Jen

I just got banded this morning! I was so nervous, but all is well. I'm having so gas pains however not nearly as bad as I prepped myself for. Now the excitement is starting set in that this is real!
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I am officially banded!!! I am sore, but not as bad as I thought I would be. I knew I had a hernia, but the Dr said it was much bigger than he thought it would be, so it may take a little longer to heal...My ice pack has been my best friend! Gas pains haven't been too bad. I took a gas-x as soon as I got home & when my neck/back start to hurt I get up and start walking, it really does help!!!

Good luck, see you on the other side soon enough!
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I want to be able to keep up with my 9 & 10 year old little girls. I want to join them at the park instead of watch from the sidelines. I want to ride roller coasters and not wonder if the bar is going to lock into place. I just want to live again!
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I know exactly how you feel... I was banded yesterday and Monday I started freaking out. I'm usually a strong person, but I started thinking about my girls and family. I hugged them extra tight and told them how much I love them. I didn't want to freak them out but it needed to be said. I had to remind myself that they were a driving force for me to go through this. I was nervous until the doctor put me to sleep and now I already know I made the best decision!
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Thanks! To me gas pains just make you feel full and tight. I have pain around my shoulders and collar bone. The best way for to describe it is the feeling when you run too much and you get that pain on your side and find it hard to take deep breathes. I've been up and around walking, taking gas-x and using the spirometer they gave me. All of those things make it better.
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Congratulations Jen, my surgery is tomorrow morning & I can relate to the anxiety! I doubt I will get much sleep tonight.

Got banded this morning! Back home by 11am! So far so good. Congrats to the other who are done with the banding and good luck to everyone coming up!
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Got banded this morning! Back home by 11am! So far so good. Congrats to the other who are done with the banding and good luck to everyone coming up!
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Got banded this morning! Back home by 11am! So far so good. Congrats to the other who are done with the banding and good luck to everyone coming up!
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I hope you have a good night.

Got banded this morning! Back home by 11am! So far so good. Congrats to the other who are done with the banding and good luck to everyone coming up!
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So sleepy, pain in my left shoulder, sore throat from tube...other than that all is well. Looking forward to this new life!!

Thanks! To me gas pains just make you feel full and tight. I have pain around my shoulders and collar bone. The best way for to describe it is the feeling when you run too much and you get that pain on your side and find it hard to take deep breathes. I've been up and around walking, taking gas-x and using the spirometer they gave me. All of those things make it better.
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Thanks! To me gas pains just make you feel full and tight. I have pain around my shoulders and collar bone. The best way for to describe it is the feeling when you run too much and you get that pain on your side and find it hard to take deep breathes. I've been up and around walking, taking gas-x and using the spirometer they gave me. All of those things make it better.
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I just got banded this morning! I was so nervous, but all is well. I'm having so gas pains however not nearly as bad as I prepped myself for. Now the excitement is starting set in that this is real!
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I just got banded this morning! I was so nervous, but all is well. I'm having so gas pains however not nearly as bad as I prepped myself for. Now the excitement is starting set in that this is real!
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It's onwards and upwards from here! How would you describe the gas pains? Those are one of the things I am worried about

I just got banded this morning! I was so nervous, but all is well. I'm having so gas pains however not nearly as bad as I prepped myself for. Now the excitement is starting set in that this is real!
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My goal was/is 140. I'm still trying to accept that they doctor's office said I was only 5'3". I must have shrunk over the years! LOL! I was told yesterday at my first fill that their goal weight for me is 154. When I lost a significant amount of weight before (without the band) I struggled with Body Dysmorphic Disorder and was unhappy because couldn't get under 135 lbs even though I was a size 6 (I had never been a size 6 except for when I was a small child). I had health complications and looked unhealthy at one point. Now, I'm trying to be realistic and honestly since I am still at the beginning of my journey, my present goal is to get under 200 lbs and then figure it out from there. If at the end of all this I weigh 150 lbs, I will gladly accept it. My goal is to feel better both physically and emotionally, not to get to some size number that is acceptable to everyone. I realize I was not meant to be "willowy". There are many people who are healthy, fit and attractive that don't necessarily fall into the ideal slot on the weight chart/BMI scale.< /p>

Added our new members!!
The day before each surgery i'll be putting up cheerleader threads for our new bandsters

I got my approval letter and my surgery date has been set for 2/21!

I'm just finishing up day 2 of my 14 day pre-op diet. I'm surprised by all the different instructions we get. I think I like my diet better than some of the others, but I want to lose a bunch of weight during the 2 weeks. Probably won't happen since my diet isn't as restrictive. My doc just requires 10 pounds and the purpose is to shrink the liver. I get a Protein at each meal, fruit for Breakfast, veggies at lunch and supper. No Snacks. Just lots of Water when i get that hungry feeling. Today wasn't too bad, but I'm not up and about burning any calories either.
Kate, what is Orange-vanilla carrots? How do you make them?
Did you find a free sample offer somewhere? I'm thinking I better get to stocking up on my post surgery stuff soon. chocolate Splendor sounds tasty. Jen, that is wonderful that you have a hernia--wow that wording doesn't sound good. But for financial reasons, it is good. I have one too that my doc will repair.
can_do, I want your doctor! I do think that it is a good idea to start practicing lapband eating habits though. Good for you.
mg25, I'm glad I DON'T have your doctor! At least I can eat a few solids. My doctor's plan is to teach us how to eat during this pre-op and we are supposed to be chewing each bite 30 times, waiting 1 minute in between, no liquids for 30 minutes before and 45 minutes after each meal, etc. I'm happy for the practice. But more importantly, a total liquid diet would take way more determination I think.
Danielle, I hope you are doing well with your pre-op. Remember, we WILL get through this.
mg25, , jen, kate, danielle--keep working hard. I will too. This is the first part of our lapband experience, and when we make it through this pre-op, it will prove that we are all strong people. Then the other members of this group will read that we made it through, and they can too!
I feel like a dorky cheerleader with all these we can do its!
Cindy

I started my liquid diet last Tuesday and overall I've done ok. My doc did say if I need solid food to eat Protein and no carbs. I've cheated a little by eating solid food, but been good about not having any carbs. Today was pretty rough though. I have a endoscopy on Tuesday and sadly hoping for a least a small hiatal hernia. It's the only way the insurance will pay for any if it. If I don't have one at all, then I won't be able to self pay or the whole thing ATM. I find myself be apprehensive to get excited, but still determined to get through the pre-op procedures and diet.
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Mine is Feb 5th!!! I'm on my 2 week Protein diet too, but the doctor did say I could eat some chicken or fish if I need too. It's been tough, but not as tough as I anticipated. :-)