skinnyboundsky

Was banded September 6th and all I want to do is go to the gym! I'm down 15 lbs but I can't imagine what I would be down if I went to the gym. Right now I walk lightly but I want to run and do squats. My surgeon says he would wait 6 weeks but only I know my body. Thoughts ?

Thank you a all for your input ! My coffee got me through the day lol

Thank you all for your input ! I started drinking coffee again but cut it from 48oz a day ( before my band ) to about 20oz. I quit for a month and it was the hardest thing. Thank you all again ! It got me through my 15 hour work day lol

Lol it was my NUT who said it. Thank you for the research !!! I will be having coffee tomorrow

Thank you mis !!! I'm glad you responded you're such an inspiration just wanted to let you know. I'll be having coffee tomorrow lol

Just posted this in post op but I need as much feedback as possible ! : So I'm having the hardest time deciding this ... All I want is a cup of coffee. My doctors office told me it increases the risk of stomach cancer to have caffeine. But I know SO many banders that drink coffee ! Tomorrow I have to work from 7:30am to 10pm and I don't know how ill survive. Can 1 cup really hurt ? I was banded sept 6th so it's a little over 2 weeks. What do you guys think? Any coffee drinkers out there ?

So I'm having the hardest time deciding this ... All I want is a cup of coffee. My doctors office told me it increases the risk of stomach cancer to have caffeine. But I know SO many banders that drink coffee ! Tomorrow I have to work from 7:30am to 10pm and I don't know how ill survive. Can 1 cup really hurt ? I was banded sept 6th so it's a little over 2 weeks. What do you guys think? Any coffee drinkers out there ?

It says on the package do not use in liquid more than 140 degrees which is why you may have seen lumps. I got hot water to about 120 and put the chicken soup flavor in. For what it is I think it's OKAY but I also can't wait for the cheese.

I was a coffee addict. Drank 48 ounces of coffee a day, I quit about 4 weeks ago. I was banded 9/6 and my surgeon/nut told me to stop drinking caffeine because it can cause stomach cancer ? Anyone hear of that. I miss coffee very much but I don't want to cause any damage.

So glad to hear everything went well !

Good luck to all getting banded it seems like many of you are starting your journey tomorrow ! Tomorrow marks a week for me I have not really been hungry until today, can't wait for puréed tomorrow. I stopped taking pain meds on Tuesday instructed from my surgeon but my port has been more sore than anything. I'm glad I took off work until the 18th I needed it. I just wanna head back to the gym !! Not sure when I should, I guess ill know when my body feels right. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask of course !

Thanks so much for asking ! Surgery went well but I'm in a ton of pain. I keep trying to walk around I heard it helps. Today I showered for the first time and walked outside and felt like a new person. I'm still in a crazy amount of pain just trying to push through it I know it will be worth it. When is your procedure ?

Thank you for the advice !

Thank you !

This okay ?

I got banded on sept 6th and I'm in a ton of pain. Anyone else try a heating pad? I'm on Tylenol with codine 2 every 6 hours I can't get up on my own and I just wanna make sure I'm not the only one. Anyone else ?

On my way to the hospital ! I can't believe it's finally here it seems unreal. Im glad this thread was started it has helped me go through my experiences with company. Good luck to all.

Good luck tomorrow !!! Only a few more hours to a healthier you !

I am so sorry !! You'll get through this don't give up ! I know how you feel - Today I was denied because I was under 200 lbs in 2009! 5 years ago ! I need a note from a doctor saying I was over 200lbs in 2009 and signed and then ill be approved. But I'm not giving up ! Going to the doctor in the morning to see if they'll sign it ! Maybe you can have a few more weigh ins for them to approve it? Do what you can to start a new chapter in your life ! We are here for support

I start tomorrow too ! I'm so nervous/excited how you feeling ??

I'm so glad there's a big group of us as support ! I wish everyone luck on our new lives ! I'm getting so nervous because I was definitely " last supper" eating because I know I will not be able to after my pre op diet. I hope it doesn't interfere :/ besides that I can't wait to embark on this new journey with everyone. Good luck to all.