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Hi Wendy! I was banded on the same date you were in Rochester, NY. It is very hard- I agree. But we have to have will power. I have only lost 16 lbs. to date- so feel great about your 25!!!!!!!!! i feel very little restriction currently...I go back on 6/13 for a fil I hope...One day at a time Wendy- that's all we can do and to remember that our band is a tool and the rest is up to us!

i never needed much pain meds either- i was banded 4/11. pain was minimal and tolerable. :thumbup: He gave me a rx for hydrocodon- never even filled it. Got liquid tylenol and had one dose.

I am with you! I too was banded on Fri. and i am starved! Not in my head either. Have no idea how I will make it 10 more days on liquids! I hope I am validating at the very least!

3 days post op- 11 days to go...and i am starving. My family is eating lasagna as I type this...will I make it through this? I have had minimal gas and site pain- it is all going very well! Except- STARVING! Uggggggggh! Any advice? Thanks all! :biggrin:

i am 3 days post-op and sm still on effesor xr- 300mg! Never knew there was a problem and my doctor never said a thing...what is the prblem with it?

I had my surgery on Friday and pain has been minimal. Everyone is different. I haven't even had any of the shoulder pain that I heard so much about. Good luck to you! YOu will do great!

Hello all! i am being banded on 4/11 in Rochester NY! Would love a support group...No pre-op diet for me...unless they just haven't told me yet...I guess I'll call...That should pain stuff scares me. Oh well- everyone responds different. How soon after surgery do you get your first fill? How do I set up a cute little page with a little ticker on the bottom? Thank you for all you support! Les

you are my hero jfran! And your words mean the world to me! Thank you so much for spreading and sharing your positive experience! Les:thumbs_up:

I am determined to have a positive experience like jfran and Megan! Thank you girls so much! Cinnimae- i am right here with you girl! 3 days after you! Thanks so much for all the support! Was it worth it girls? :drool:

thank you so much! It will be hard to exercise everyday- 3 kids- full time working teacher- I really worry about the eat slow part too- but, I know I will follow my drs. orders. How was the pain? My surgery is on a Fri. I am hoping to be up and around a little bit by Tues. Will I be able to drive? thank you so much for all you positive words- you look amazing!

me too! April 11th for me! I am very excited, but scared too! Let's support eachother! :thumbup:

I am so nervous and excited! I thought it was meant to be that my insurance is covering it--- Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Words of advice? Things I should do, get, prepare myself....any insights would be so appreciated. Oh my tummy is doing flip flops!:redface::tongue::tongue::thumbup::biggrin:

My husband and I are meeting this Thurs. with our surgeon. The last step in a process that began last March. I have been cleared with each step- and after Thurs. will be waiting to hear from my insurance co. My question is : I lost the required 5% required by insurance. BUT since my Oct. appt. I have gained 2-3 lbs. I know I am not expected to lose anymore- BUT I am not supposed to gain. I can either lose or remain the same. I am so afraid my dr. is going to turn me away on Thurs. UGGGGGGGGGH! This is so hard. Any advice?

Hello all- I have one more appt. with my nutritionist--then my psych. consult. what can I expect from this? Also, I am a full time working teacher, mom of 3- biggest concern- time! Will I have the time to chew all my food to applesauce consistency?? Also, no drinking w/ meals? Isn't that hard? Camn I drink water (alot) when exercising? Thanks so much for being my experts and helping with these decisions!:help:

Is it hard? I am so worried I am going to do this and fail. I am having a hard time doing the 10lbs. pre-op diet I need to do prior to my surgery. I am so confused! I had a girlfriend that did gastric bypass...she never thought twice. Is it bad that I am second guessing myself??