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I'm getting excited. Hubby (who is also a bandster from 2 years ago) took me out an got us each a new fitbit (logs your activity, sleep time, calories in and calories out. etc... and he got us the matching scale called the fitbit Aria and we have made a day of figiuring out our new toys, then going to a gym to work out, and out to eat for a cup of soup each. Then home in an effort to pull our house into the sanctuary we would like tot be when it gets close to our anniversary. I'm so happy. I love my life

6 days post op.. and, I swear on all that is holy.. the port pain is going to kill me. ugh!

I'm sending you a private message on this site. Let me know if you don't get it. If you DO get it.. just respond back with how to find you on facebook. If it's easier, you can just friend request me, on facebook. My name is Alice Waller-Dzurovcak and then shoot me a quick message letting me know who you are and that you want to be added to the group. It might be easier that way. Just copy and past my name into the search field.. I promise you.. I'm the only one on facebook with that name. LOL

Hey MaggieMay: Facebook will not allow me to send you another invite because I already sent you one a week or so ago, when I first created the page. Did you not get it in your email? If you cannot find the invitation I can make you a personal friend, on facebook, and then add you to the group that way. But, we have to be facebook friends first. I don't know what is wrong with the messaging system on this site. Lots of people have told me that they have sent me messages and I haven't gotten them. But, anyway.. you can try to private message me how to find you on facebook. OR.. you can friend me. If you copy and paste my name into the search, I will be easy to find. My name is Alice Waller-Dzurovcak. I promise you that I am the only one and won't be hard to find. LOL. So, yeah.. just find me.. send me a friend request along with a message telling me you want to be added to the lap band group. If you want, you can unfriend me as soon as I get you into the group. My feelings won't be hurt.

I just sent you a private message. Let me know if you got it or not.

I emailed you both an invite to the facebook group. I also sent you private messages, on this site, letting you know I had invited you. Let me know you got the invites.

Hey all! Just want to let those of you that may not have heard that we also have a very good and VERY private group going on, on facebook. It's not meant to replace this at all.. it's just another resource. Personally, I like it. I feel like we've got a little family going on over there. Anyway, you can't search it because of the privacy settings. the only way to get in is to message me with either your email address or your facebook name. If I have to find you using your facebook name, I will have to add you as a personal friend before I'm able to add you to the community. Just thought I'd put it out there!

It's called an Incentive Spirometer and it is supposed to help prevent pneumonia (which is a risk right after surgery.. we tend to not move around as much or breathe as deeply).

By the way.. for those of you that haven't seen my post, we have a COMPLETELY private facebook group going on, for all of us July bandsters. It is turning out to be an extremely supportive and helpful group and, I invite all of you to give it a try. Nobody can search our group, or see our news feed or comments unless they are members of the group. The only way to be a member is to be invited by me. If you are interested in joining us, shoot me your email in a private message. I'll be happy to send you an invite!

Maggie: I wouldn't worry about it just yet. Right now you're working on getting enough nutrition, protein, fluids. Since your menu choices are so limited, at the moment, seriously.. don't worry about it. Right now it's not about calories. It will be later.. but, for now, enjoy your tomato soup!

me too. please email me at alice.wright@gmail.com

sprinkle715: I sent you a private message on this site. Did you get it?

You have been invited

I'd like to be down by, at least, 30 lbs. by the new year. That's, roughly, 5 lbs. a month. I think that's doable. What do y'all think? I'm a displaced Texan living in the middle of nowhere Indiana. Ahhh.. The things we do for love! LOL

Thanks. I, definitely had a WTH moment there. LOL

Thank you, so much, everyone! I really appreciate the helpful advice!

"Port Pains"??? What are you speaking of woman? omg.. my husband didnt' mention this. I am scared...

Don't beat yourself up. But, be sure to inform your doctor. I think you'll be fine though.

The arm pain is, undoubtedly, what they call "referred gas pain". Basically, there is a nerve in your abdominal cavity that when gas puts pressure on it, the pain refers up to your arm. I'm a nurse, and I had a hysterectomy 3 weeks ago. The arm pain was worse than the incisions. ok.. Let me qualify that.. the caffeine headache I woke up with was the WORST.. the arm pain a VERY close 2nd. It took several days before the arm pain went away.. my right arm was pretty much useless...

Sorry if I offended. I thought that I answered the question you were asking.. just felt obligated to mention my professional knowledge about the meds as well. Again, pardon me. Just trying to be helpful.

I would say that is, most likely, exactly why they are not on the list. HIGH starch (read: High sugar). Little to no nutritional value. Trust me.. I'm not perfect, or else I wouldn't be here hanging with all of y'all. LOL. But, I do know nutrition. So.. yeah...

My husband had this surgery a year and a half ago. We have both had other major surgeries in the past, and he says it's not "that" bad. He was able to drive himself within about 3 or 4 days. I know you say you're not worried about the pain meds.. but, as a nurse, I feel responsible to tell you that if you HAVE taken pain meds then you should not drive within 12 hours of having taken them. (yes.. I know that sounds extreme. But, they do tend to linger in the system.) You may get to a point where you only have to take a pain pill to sleep, and would be fine to drive during the day (after at least 3 or 4 days). Follow your doctor's advice, and pay attention to how YOU feel. That is your best guide.

MaggieMay702: Yes.. but, also.. I don't know about you, but I check facebook WAY more often than I check this sight. I just thought that for those of us that spend a decent amount of time on facebook, it would be a good way for us July banders to stay in contact and encourage each other. My husband had this done almost 2 years ago, and is a member of this community and he says it's really common practice. I know it's easier for him to keep up on fb than it is to keep up here. But.. to each his own. Your invite has been sent.

sprinkle715: Yes, private message me your facebook name and we'll get it worked out.