Amy C

So tomorrow I start my 7 day preop liquid diet, I'm feeling all kinds of emotions. Excited, nervous, curious, impatient, but most just excited!! I can't believe its almost here. I just want to thank everyone thank has helped me get to where I am and to everyone that is going to be there after!! I look forward to continuing to make many more friends along my journey!!!

Today is my day; off to surgery.

So tomorrow I start my 7 day preop liquid diet, I'm feeling all kinds of emotions. Excited, nervous, curious, impatient, but most just excited!! I can't believe its almost here. I just want to thank everyone thank has helped me get to where I am and to everyone that is going to be there after!! I look forward to continuing to make many more friends along my journey!!!

Tomorrow will be a week since my surgery! So far, so good! Down 14 lbs since I started my pre-op diet! I believe I can do this!!

Just dropping back in to see how everyone's doing as our time is fast approaching. I had to take a little time out and get focused...on me...no one else but me! I'm now happy to say I'm 110% in this, no doubts no fears!! Can't wait for the 17th to get here :-)

Just dropping back in to see how everyone's doing as our time is fast approaching. I had to take a little time out and get focused...on me...no one else but me! I'm now happy to say I'm 110% in this, no doubts no fears!! Can't wait for the 17th to get here :-)

Hello!! I'm gonna be a February bandster!! Its official set for February 17th! I'm so excited to start this new chapter wish it was tomorrow.

this is 5 pounds of muscle and 5 pounds of fat......
in the picture..the 5 lbs. of fat is much bulkier than the 5 lbs. of muscle, but five pounds is still five pounds.
Muscle does not weigh more than fat.
Fat is bulky and lumpy so if you carry an extra five pounds of fat, you'll be lumpier than with five pounds more muscle.
A five pound pile of fat will take up more space (volume) than a five pound pile of muscle; but five pounds is still five pounds.


and your loss so far is amazing
a loss is a loss no matter how big or small....as long as you are losing.

I am on my way to the hospital!!

I'm also looking at the beginning of January. I don't have an exact date yet but doctor say as soon as they get the ok from insurance-any day now-we can book it.

I'm also looking at the beginning of January. I don't have an exact date yet but doctor say as soon as they get the ok from insurance-any day now-we can book it.

Welcome, I too am 31 with a bmi of 37....ok to be exact mine is 37.8...and am waiting for approval from my insurance company. Good luck to you, we are all here for each other so anytime you have questions or just wanna chat we are here!! Keep us posted!!!

I've lived here my whole life..I live a little south of STL now but I really like it!

I'm 31 and live in the St Louis MO area. I don't have any children but hope that this journey will help me in that area too.

I'm also looking at the beginning of January. I don't have an exact date yet but doctor say as soon as they get the ok from insurance-any day now-we can book it.

I'm also looking at the beginning of January. I don't have an exact date yet but doctor say as soon as they get the ok from insurance-any day now-we can book it.

You look great!! I like your hair too!! :-)

You look great!! I like your hair too!! :-)

Hazel, thank you for this post. I am not banded as of yet..hopefully next month...but I will keep this as a reminder! Very well said!!!! Thank you

Lauren, don't be terrified of what another experiences. We are all different. If you feel that this is the right thing for you and you are 100% committed to the change and effort it requires of you then it will go well for you.
Try not to go into surgery with anyone else expectations, or experiences on your mind. Have confidence in your own decisions, and go from there. The first day is the roughest, remember to walk walk walk, sip slowly medicine cup sizes when you are able to have fluids and to treat yourself with some gentleness and love after. If you are tired rest. If you are gassy walk and well...fart. (trust me the first one feels awesome!)
Warm liquids like Decaf tea helped me so much, as well sugar free ice pops. For the site pain, an ice pack at the port site and a hot Water bottle for the gassy belly are a God send.
Pick up some Gas-Ex strips, and your going to be golden.
The strongest pain killer my husband and I took was 2 Tylenol. That's it, we were banded at the same time and we made it through, and so will you!
Best wishes for a speedy recover to you!

YAY!!! Congrats, I can't wait till the day I feel the same, I know it will come. Rock it girl!!!

My sleep study is tomorrow night...ready to get this over with so maybe I can get a good nights sleep. Sweet dreams!