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Hi there, Mikee57. I am only 5 weeks out and have had no fills yet, but I can help you out on the exercise question. I recently tore my hamstring (a long and stupid story:) and so I have been doing chair aerobic videos by Paul Eugene. I found them on youtube! There are short ones of about 10 minutes, and I just did a longer 30 minute session. They are straightforward and do get the heart rate up!! Good luck!

Hi...Andy1, I have been in a battle with the BM since just after my surgery!!! Yes, the dietary changes have definitely upset that system! I started drinking Metamucil every morning:) I will be 3 weeks out this coming Wednesday. I'm feeling good again ( except for the digestive woes) and have very little pain. I am now able to sleep on my right side, but not the left where the port is. My jeans are loose, which feels AWESOME!!! I am down 23 pounds since starting my pre op diet. I'm still on soft foods but really enjoying some variety. I do get hungry every 3 or 4 hours. So, things are going pretty well. Nice to hear about how all the other February bandsters are doing:)

Hey Hon, hang in there. I'm glad you posted here by mistake..... Sounds like you need süpport. Try sipping a variety of liquids.... Milk, crystal lite, juices, whatever...just get in your liquids! Dehydration can also contribute to fatigue and depression. Post here any time....we'll be here for you, too.

Yes! I was surprised by this, but it happened lots right after surgery and still often now 9 days out!

Hi, Andy1.... That's funny, I was thinking exactly the same thing as I lay on the table all wired up!!! "What the heck am I doing?" But I'm not sorry I did it, just wish I was one of those folks who didn't HAVE to:) I'm taking vitamins every day-I've always been a big believer in quality supplementation. So I'm 9 days post op and down 6.5 lbs from surgery day...nearly 20 since starting pre op diet. Feel good about that! I still have some gas pains but it's so much better! Started walking for 20 minutes slowly on my treadmill again...which kind of tires me out, but I guess that's ok when surgery is so recent. Anyway, glad to see Andy1 and fattie2hottie on the banded side! Take care all! I'm so glad to have this forum for advice and support:)

Hi krps0930 Moody? Heck, ya. I spent a couple days looking at all the negative forums....being whiny, and wanting to cry when the kids didn't pick up dishes and toys. I'm day 7 post op and starting to feel better, but still kind of unmotivated. I teach a class at a local university and though I have the week off from work, I still should correct some assignments, but I'm not getting at it. It feels like my brain is tired!! So I'm putting it down to adjusting to the recovery from surgery and starting to feel like I need more food. Purée tomorrow!!

Hi tdiezme, I had quite a few stomach aches when I was on the liquid and veggie 14 day pre-op. I put it down to so much change going on in the stomach...."what is this new diet?Get real!!!" Hope it settles down...but let your doc know anyway, I would think. S/he would have better advice!

Hi everyone! Had my surgery this morning and back to hotel by noon. I have some shoulder pain, muscle tightness, and my incision sites are a little sore....but nothing horrendous. Everyone at the clinic was very nice. I've been napping off and on today...sipping lots of water. So grateful the surgery is over and now I enter the next stage!,

Oops, sorry....it was SweetGeorgiaT who asked that question about the pre op diet....take care, everyone.

Well, showingmyinsides, guess it's you and me tomorrow morning! I am booked for 830. I have sympathy for the cal mag problem...I just tried my liquid version and it's not great!! I am nervous, mainly just want it over and done with. So I will be sending prayers your way as I head off in the morning! Hope we feel well enough to post updates later tomorrow. Minimom, I did a two week slim fast and low glycemic veggie pre op diet. It was ok after the first couple days...the shakes are really good.

By the way, my surgeon is Chris Cobourne. I obviously mangled the typing so bad that autocorrect had to step in!!

Hi B4Tim and showingmyinside.....hope your surgeries went very well! Let us know how you are doing. I fly out tomorrow and get banded on Wednesday!!!

Hi all. Secret Bander, congrats and keep being good to yourself! Neggie, I am on day 7 of liquid and veggie diet and I can tell you I'm getting used to it! Days 4 and 5 were a b@$&? Because I was just feeling sorry for myself and getting all emotional about having the surgery. But as I've watched the scale go down (10pounds so far), I've been thinking, wow, I can actually do this... And maybe I really can lose weight with the band!! I think it's been hard to believe I can succeed at this losing weight thing. So, if you have bad days, come here... We'll listen and get you thru it!!

Hi Secret Bander! Please check in when you are done! I know we'll all be waiting to hear how you feel! Good luck! I am getting excited... But a little nervous too!

AnyCanadians in the group?

My date is Feb 12... Early Valentines day present to myself! I'm very nervous but also excited. Want to get this going! I started 2 week liquid diet today and I know it won't be easy(: