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I actually gained a whopping 12pds in the 3 months before surgery. Don't sweat it- Just try and take back a little control everyday. You can do it. Just keep it down to lets say one nite a week to pig out till your pre-op diet begins. Don't forget that the pre-op diet is very tuff so don't be so hard on your self now. You'll do very well & will recover faster than you think. I was so worried I just about talked myself out up untill the very last day. I am so happy I did it now- I don't know where I would be with my weight if I hadn't. Best of everything to you!!

someone told me not to too HOT liquids after only luke warm. Someting about the hot in not good for the stomach & the band while healing. I had no idea if this was true or not but after that suggeation I only had luke warm liquids or cold. Good luck looks like great ideas so far. I wore a smocky thing for about a week or two after & it made life easier. I also slepp down stairs for about 2 weeks & stayed mainly on the couch or side bed. Its tough to get in & out of bed. A good boulster pillow w/sides should help.

WHHHOOHOOO!! I just knew you be flyin high- LOL LOL I sure hope you recover quickly & smoothly. Take it easy- & NO DARN LIFTING Girly At ALL:0) Take care- I am so happy your home & healing! Still sending prayers of healing.

Alex- You are such a smart gal!! Really I love your logic & reasoning. I say you add to your list one great professional body massage every week for 1 month! You will be blown away & how much better you'll feel. You can even call around to local schools & the students in training are usually 2xs cheaper than going to a spa. Yes its a splurge but sometimes it can even be covered by your insurance. As to allergies - yes it can even help with those too. I wish you well !

Funny CHunk!!!! Love the name as well- is it short or changed for Chuck? thats my Fav name. Well I agree w/many that the band is fickel & don't give up on the meat deal just yet - its still way to early to tell. Salads can be very hard- you may just want to try some finely chopped chicken salad- no lettuce. Just mayo & onions(finely chopped) & s/p. I usually like adding diced green grapes with it- very filling & tasty. Steak - well yep thats a hard one for loads of bandster. Why not try a meatloaf( i love the one at Boston Chicken- if you have them) with some tomatoe sauce? Chew it very well & take very small bites & eat slowly & enjoy I wish you luck!! Great Story.

BEER - COKE-- Ok Girly girl time for a banster recheck! Not sure about this sudden restriction deal but PLEASE hold back on those carbination drinks. You really may be able to stretch out your stomach- its not proven but its not not proven either. I hope things settle down before your next Doctors appt. If your still losing 2 pds a week why not just postpone your fill for a few weeks out? Best of luck & be good to yourself. FYI- Some say that flying does funny things to the band as well- like makes it more full for a few days- who knows?

Congrats Seppi on your band!! AS for the gas i hope your solution works. But I was banded on June 3 rd & had very painful gas for 2 1/2 weekd total. Worst was the shoulder pain- holly COW! & I walked up a storm- it does pass & get better so don't worry about it to much. With myself & protein drinks - yes they do give me gas when I drink them but now(6 weeks out) Its easier to belch & it goes away in one or two burps. Best of luck & walk walk walk.

Did you save some in a cup???? LOL eeewww! -Well Congrats you pbing Bandster you- one time gets you into the club so no more for you!! 6 hour dye job- Lord Have Mercy! I hope they paid you in the end!

Your a Champ in my BOOK FOR SURE!!!!!!!!!

Austraila would be devine!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who in their right mind wouldn't want to go there?? But as for cost its Dr.Pleatman all the way from the great state of MICHIGAN! He is $12,500. Total for all cost- includes hospital & gas & everything. Plus he is two years of fills for free. He did me & i am looking better ever day. I even convinced him to post here under Dr.Pleatman & he did. Go check it out. Good luck to all & I think we should all have a HUGE Bandster reunion down under one day- How much fun would that be!!!!!!

HI everyone;0) Kim- what an amazing job- me too I am so jealous! I was banded June 3rd. My hematoma is 98% gone- Thank God. Besides a bit of bruising and the rare stomach jabby pain I feel great. I think I have been way over doing the food thing. Also the heaey lifting & bending thing- but heck things need to get done! Once I got past the liquid & pureed phase- I sped past the soft food into normal - what ever I want phase. I do stick with very healthy choices. Most are softer consistancy. But yesterday had my first salad & pita bread- no problems at all. Which is not really a good thing. I hope I am not stretching my pouch out. I have over eaten on 3 occasions & am ready for my fill but also a little nervous. I don't want any problems with the fill & am happy I have been problem free so far. I have lost & gained the same pound for the last two weeks. So I know I am ready for a fill. I have to wait 1 1/2 more weeks. Congrats to all of you June bandsters- keep focus & keep walking!

Thinking & praying for you VERA!! Wow- Congrats on your SUPER weight weigh in! That is soooo great!

GO Michelle GO GO Michelle GO GOOOOOO MICHELLE!!!!! There is a light at the end of the tunnel- I see it & it has your name written all over it!! You can Do It !!! WHOOOOHOOOO! I am so happy for you!!!! ONLY 7 POUNDS TO GO!!!

WOW_ Kathy!!! Not fun at all- huh :0( So I must say even though I know you can't compare fills to other bandster- it makes me not ever want one-LOL LOL I mean you have had a tough time with yours & they seem to have gone very statis quo. I am very curious as to how much he takes out & how well you feel right after & if you still have restriction & all that stuff. Post has soon as your able. Please get your protein in. God Bless Kathy!

I soo wish I culd help you out w/advice. I have yet to be filled though. I would think untill the Doctor comes back- try & stick with protein shakes that are cool & calming to your newly squeezed stomach. I sure hope your feeling better soon. Please let me know what your Doctor says.

I have never heard from any Doctor that certain sweetners should or shouldn't be used. Infact at one of our support meeting we were encouraged to use splenda. You may for the fun of it - call your own Doc & ask. But I truely think none will be a problem for a banded person. Hope that answers your concern.

Why not ry & go to a different Doc for a second opinion? Is that an option for you at all? I sure hope so. Or maybe talk with a partner of the Doc you currently see. I have no answers for you - BUT I do know that you should listen to your body & also on the flip side - that you can worry yourself to the point of being more ill than your were in the begining. So try & let your body heal & THINK THINK THINK Positively. I wish you luck & am sending prayers.

How Totally Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Can't Wait!!!! Thank You For The Post!

Sweet Vera- You are going to do just GREAT!! My sister who is five yrs older than me also had endometrios(spelling) But she did have success with the less invasive operation & was able to concieve her third boy. But that isn't what the doc think you have is it? Of course this was years ago & she was in her 30's. My best friend just had a hyster & is doing so great - she has never felt better! Ever!!! She is so happy she decieded to have it-of course it was for health reasons. My SILAW is a Doc & she is going in volunteraly for hers also- just better in the long run she has researched- no periods - less cancer & all that great stuff. Sh eactually has nothing wrong with her- but she & other Doc friends have been going in of their own free will & getting hysters recently. Strange but TRUE! You 'll feel so much better soon & I truely think it will be a freeing experience for you! You'll be in my prayers & I am so excited that you'll be happier & healthier really soon! Best of luck on your big day! Don't worry at all! I will say special prayers for your surgeons !!!

Great job ya'll- Nikki - Kelly - Sue - Darcey - Kat ---- WOW!! Banded & Tatooted- You can use a much smaller shirt now;0) Congrats on your new SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Try some OTC Chewable Gas-X They really help alot & the more you walk after eating 2 or 3 the better you'll feel. It took me 3 wks before I had a normal BM. So don't worry at all about that. I exactly 1 month out now & very normal & burp with the best of them (unfortunately ;0))

What A clever idea from an even cleverer man! If thats even a word-LOL

You SKINNY LITTLE THANG YOU!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Zoe! I am SOOOOOO Jealous;0)

So Sorry Teresa- I didn't read all the post- shame on me- its just that reading things about dogs lately is hard on me. So I simply glanced at them - I didn't know you had tried a trainer & they said it was a lost cause. So I wish you luck & know that if you do have to put your sweetie to sleep that you did ever thing possible to help her. I just know you'll make the right decision.

HOT DIGGITY DOG!!!!!!!!!!!! WHHOOOHOOOO & All that kinda stuff! Hope everything is as smooth as Butter;0) Or should we say low-fat I can't belivev its not Butter;0)