SlimCia

I'll be there also just let me know the details.

Congrats!!! I think I'm at my green zone also. I had my 4th fill last Tuesday 6.4cc now. I've lost 8lbs I have been having a problem getting all my Protein in b/c I forget to eat but I'm setting a reminder on my phone so I make sure I eat. And getting all my Water is another story. But I'm very please that my tool and I are finally working together.

Happy Saturday!!! How is everyone feeling? Let us know how you are doing? I'm here to support because I know I need it... What's working what's not working?
I have to get my menus together to make sure I'm getting my Protein in. Thats one struggle. Pretty much keeping low carb some. But I'm working out everyday and loving it. For the last 2 days after my fill I noticed I was full and it lasted for like 4 hours. I'm on mushies today. I've been doing my fitness pal and staying under my 1000 calories especially with the exercise.
I would love for us to do a meet and greet for all of the Houston Bandsters. I would like for us to do something that we couldn't do before the band (hiking,zipling,swimming,shopping, etc) . Ideas are welcomed. Whose interested ?

Step 1: Take Orea out of box, Step 2: Take meat cleaver out of drawer, Step 3: Pound said orea w/ meat cleaver and scream "damn you orea, damn you" repeatedly

It's the countdown ! Day 1 of preop diet! Already a challenge , woke up and my husband brought all this good food home from this party ! Can't do it. My goal is to lose 7-10 lbs over the next 14 days ! Said my prayers this morning!

Good to hear from you ! ! I notice I am losing inches to. I can really tell when I look in the mirror and my husband and neighbors notice as well. Hey I will take that until the pounds start melting away like they should. I am not exercising yet and I know once I od that's going to help A LOT. I am going to start walking the track at Gene Green Park with friends on Mon and Thursdays and the other days hit my treadmill here at home. I was able to put on some pants today I had that had gotten to tight for my to even pull over my big butt and button. I put them on easy and button with no problem. Down 1 size

Y'all I've had some stuck episode already. I'm not sure how much restriction I have now but I get my first fill tomorrow. All I know is papaya emezynes are gonna be my best friend. Hope everyone is doing well.

I'm doing well kinda hungry or it might just be a mind thing. How about you?

Got my approval letter Today!!!!! Woo hoo! I'm so happy ... On a cloud. Still in amazement
And ready for this life change .

Surgery went great thank you all that prayed. I honestly can say I'm not in ANY pain. I almost walked laps around the nurse lol. I have a little bit of gas in my should but the gasx and heating pad seems to be the trick for me. I'm able to get the liquids down with no problem. Oh and he also had to fix a hernia that he found. Right know I'm so glad that God protected me and pray that he will continue to throughout my healing process and complete journey. And absolutely love everyone of y'all for your support, encouragement and guidance. Have a great weekend. ~Cia~

I was banded Monday 5/6. Everything seems to be heeling pretty well. My incisions (you can see a 48 hour after photo under thread "my incisions 48 hours post-op" thread if you like) seem to be healing fairly well. No drainage today. They are starting to itch so that means they must be starting to heal! I'm happy about that.
I am still very tender/sore in the stomach area. I can put my own socks on starting yesterday though! Lol The pain isn't horrible, just taking tylenol a couple times a day. Unlike some other I have been able to eat/drink within my guidelines without any issue. I have been getting feelings of hunger and thirst. No nausea to speak of at all.
My pain/soreness gets better everyday. My gas pains haven't been horrible. I do get it them and when they do they can be pretty uncomfortable but they haven't lasted long. Usually when I eat/drink I will get them. I have had no back pain to speak of.
I had my first BM today (sorry if its tmi but Constipation can be a problem for people after surgery) and I was happy that that waiting game was over.
I feel that I've been fairly lucky overall in my recovery. My energy is nowhere near 100% but I didn't expect it to be. I am very happy with my progress so far and figured done pre-op people would like to know! Ask ANY questions on here or via message if you would like. I'm an open book.

Day 3 post op... the pain is slowly subsiding. Mostly just gas pains & discomfort where the port is (Under my diaphragm hurts) still trying to sip Water & fruit/protein juice. Ive walked around the house to help move the gas but I'm going to start walking around my neighborhood. Lord I can't WAIT til there's no more pain...

Everything went well the entire process went so smoothly I just knew that this was meant for me. I had my 1st consult with TR on 3/1 which they said that my insurance would pay (not the approval) but I had to do a Psy eval and after that they would send to insurance to approve. Went for Psy eval the next week and the insurance approved within 3-5 days and at that point I had to wait for them to send my info over to Dr. Reillys office 2-3days. Then (Gwen) at Dr. R office called and scheduled my surgery date advised to start preop diet and scheduled my preop appt with Dr. R which was on a Tuesday and I had my surgery the following Friday. Dr.R is really nice and will answer any question you might have. If TR told you were "approved" I will call them and see if they have sent your info over to Dr. R. The earliest I think they will be able to do the surgery would be the 5/24 because they want you to do the 2 week preop diet unless they said you don't have to.
Also I wanted to let you know that he did my incision very nicely they are all right under my breast bone. By the grace of God I had little to no pain after surgery and as of now i'm 12lbs down. I've had some gas but none really anymore. I'm able to drink normally and i've had no nausea.
Marcia

I would love to have refried Beans right now! liquids only for 2 weeks for me. I think it's crazy how post op plans can be so different. I'm glad to hear you are doing well. I'm definitely feeling better today then I have been.

Surgery went great thank you all that prayed. I honestly can say I'm not in ANY pain. I almost walked laps around the nurse lol. I have a little bit of gas in my should but the gasx and heating pad seems to be the trick for me. I'm able to get the liquids down with no problem. Oh and he also had to fix a hernia that he found. Right know I'm so glad that God protected me and pray that he will continue to throughout my healing process and complete journey. And absolutely love everyone of y'all for your support, encouragement and guidance. Have a great weekend. ~Cia~

++ PrettyThick1 your right around the corner from me and I had my surgery with Dr Reilly last Friday at the West houston Hospital.

Hey ladies! Mom is still in the hospital ... Still praying. They rescheduled my last nutrition appt to tues. So I'm still excited ... I haven't been working out . I'm ready to set my surgery date !

Hey yall i'm getting so hype. I went to my pre-op visit today and registered with the hospital. Everything today became so real and something inside of me just woke up. It was almost like something was whispering in my ear saying it's time to take your life back...(Welcome back Cia) I'm so excited to be able to share this journey with you all and I hope to make some new friend in the process.

Surgery went great thank you all that prayed. I honestly can say I'm not in ANY pain. I almost walked laps around the nurse lol. I have a little bit of gas in my should but the gasx and heating pad seems to be the trick for me. I'm able to get the liquids down with no problem. Oh and he also had to fix a hernia that he found. Right know I'm so glad that God protected me and pray that he will continue to throughout my healing process and complete journey. I absolutely love everyone of y'all for your support, encouragement and guidance. Have a great weekend. ~Cia~

Surgery in the morning keep me in your prayer please.

How are u feeling?

I'm getting banded on May 29th & very excited.

Good luck!! You will be in my thoughts and prayers!

Surgery went great thank you all that prayed. I honestly can say I'm not in ANY pain. I almost walked laps around the nurse lol. I have a little bit of gas in my should but the gasx and heating pad seems to be the trick for me. I'm able to get the liquids down with no problem. Oh and he also had to fix a hernia that he found. Right know I'm so glad that God protected me and pray that he will continue to throughout my healing process and complete journey. And absolutely love everyone of y'all for your support, encouragement and guidance. Have a great weekend. ~Cia~