MsButterKup23

I haven't been banded yet, but that was exactly what my theory was on the differences in weight loss. Best of luck to everyone!

He is in my thoughts. Please keep us updated.

Sweetie, you are still full of fluids from surgery. The Iv's added a lot of Fluid to you. This stage is all about healing not losing weight. (((((HUGS)))))

Am I the only one that this scares?? I'm a whimp I know..

I'm on day one of liquids and starving. I have 2 weeks of this until surgery. I know how you feel. ((((HUGS))))

I already posted this over in the food section and was told about

Thanks I need to do something.. now all I have to do is smell it and I gag.

My doctor sold me Myocel (Vanilla). It smells like Playdough and tastes like cardboard. This is day 1 of my 2 week pre-op diet. Anyone else use this product and if so what is good to put in it? I'm starving, but I literally gag everytime I take a gulp. This is the stuff I am going to be on post-op so I have to get used to it. Thanks! -Carrie

Dr. Robert Powell in Richardson, TX.

I don't know what to say, I just want to wish you the best and tell you that you need to do what is right for you. I was in a similiar situation about 4 years ago with a guy that was a total loser. I ended up having to go to IRELAND to get away from him for a while because he was such a control freak. He had another girlfriend and was still calling me in Ireland (my mom gave him the #) and bugging me at 2 am. Robert (my ex) lost so many jobs during our "relationship" that I lost count. We only had his truck and he REFUSED to let me drive it even though I paid the insurance, gas and truck payment when he was between jobs. He refused to help mow the yard because he was "allergic to grass" so am I, but it had to be done!! He wasn't an alkie but that was bout his only positive. Try to look at this experience as a learning situation. I believe that God puts us through things for a reason. It may take a while for you to understand why you put up with him for so long, but if you walk away from this situation with the understanding that you learned from it then you didn't totally lose everything. Less than 3 months later I met my hubby. I will say that I learned from my experience. I value my relationship with my husband more and more everyday. We have 110% total trust. I can do anything I want because he knows that I am not going to cheat on him. Life is too short to be unhappy. I hope you find happiness soon!! (((((HUGS))))

Mine is August 9th. -Carrie

I'm sure you will be fine. Everyone gets nervous. (((((((HUGS)))))))

Hi, I've been a member here for a while, mostly lurking. I finally got my insurance approval and my surgery is going to be on August 9th. I start my 2 week pre-op diet on Tuesday. This is such a great place. I can't wait to meet everyone! -Carrie

Hello!! I have found a couple people who've had the Lap Band surgery with Dr. Powell. My hubby and I are both in the beginning stages of getting things sent off to our insurance company for approval. I would love to hear other's experiences with Dr. Powell. Thanks, Carrie