Skinny_Jill

The strips shouldn't be a problem but just call your Doc and ask.

Check with your doc but liquid phase included yogurt and pudding and protein drinks made with milk. You definitely need protein. Buy the protein powder because you will need it even after you heal. It is very important that we get in all of our protein.

It is so interesting how different the Dr's diets are. I did low-carb before surgery, liquids for 2 days after surgery and then mushies for 4 weeks. Mushies include baked fish and cooked veggies and anything the consistency of baby food. Then I will be on regular food.

My port area is still sore but it isn't too bad.

Tish, That is wonderful news! I am so happy for you. I'm so glad you are going to stick with us. We wouldn't have it any other way! :whoo:

I've only had one negative comment and that was from a friend that we call our "Drama Queen". She said "You know you could die from that surgery." I got one of those friend-of-a-friend stories where someone died on the operating table. Not true at all. It turns out the woman had LBS and died several years later from totally unrelated health issues. We are doing this for us and shouldn't matter what others say or think.

I've only lost about 2 pounds since surgery. I lost about 7 pounds on my pre-op diet and the rest I lost since my first visit to the surgeon 2 years when I was at my top weight.

1. To look good. 2. To feel good. 3. To find a man. 4. To be able to shop in the misses department. 5. To be able to enjoy the family vacation with my niece and nephew. 6. To ensure my health does not go down hill. Sadly, my health was at the bottom of my list. I have no health issues but I know if I don't lose weight that will change.

Ditto Kacee! Except for the date. DR. HADAR SPIVAK PARK PLAZA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS Banded 11-20-07 Self-Pay $12,900 (Outstanding!!!!!)<!-- google_ad_section_end --><!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

I am only 1 week post op and I would definitely do it again. I already feel like a new person. I've quite smoking and I am off caffeine. Even though I've only lost a couple of pounds I am already healthier.

Hi everyone, I'm Jill, 39 yrs old and I live in Sugar Land, TX, a suburb of Houston. I am a controller for a manufacturing company and I am back in school. I have a 7 month old Cockapoo named Callie and I think she has been my biggest hurdle since being banded. LOL She has a lot of energy so when I want to rest she wants to play. So far my band is great. Today is my 1st day back at work and school and so far so good. The pain isn't bad at all. I'm glad to be out of the house and keeping my mind busy so I can quit thinking about food. I look forward to getting to know all of you.

Hi everyone! It seems like everyone is doing well. I am so much better today. I still have a pain in my side and the port hurts but other than that I am doing great. I am hungry quite a bit but I eat or drink a little and I am full. My incisions are very itchy but that just means that they are healing. Ovahkummer - so sorry the surgery was cancelled. I'm just glad that you are okay.

Pennie, Your body is healing and you should not expect weight loss during this time. You are swollen and your body will retain Fluid during this time. Be patient and when the swelling goes down and body heals the weight will fall off. Just concentrate on taking care of yourself and the band.

I am doing well. I feel much better today. My port incision is still very sore but that is about it. I get a little bit of shoulder pain every once in a while but the heating pad really helps. Getting up and off the couch was the worst part. That really hurt. I hope everyone else is doing great!

Hi Everyone, I am doing pretty well after surgery on Tuesday. My port incision hurts worse than anything else. I have some pain in my shoulder but not to bad. The heating pad really helps with it. Getting up and down off the couch is very painful but is much better today. Have a happy Thanksgiving! We don't have to worry about gaining weight this year! Jill

Hi everyone! It is the morning of surgery. I am nervous but it will be ok. I will check in when I get home! Last post in my non-band life. Jill

Good luck everyone! I woke up at 3:30 but I had to get up at 4:15 anyway so that isn't too bad. I am nervous and I'm sure the rest of us are too. Everything will be fine and we are on our way to leading a healthier lifestyle. You are all in my prayers! Jill

Don't worry about it! I'm sure your body will adjust to the calories and the band and you will begin losing soon. Remember that you are in the healing stage. I can't sleep as my surgery is in a few hours. I have to leave for the hospital in an hour and 15 min. Yikes! Keep following the rules and the weight will come off!

I hope everything went well. I hope you are able to check in soon. I hope your recovery goes very smooth. It is my turn tomorrow.

Great job Longhorn. I love refried beans so I'm sure I'll be eating them quite often. I am anxious to get the surgery behind me and heal.

Hi everyone, I am also being banded tomorrow. I am nervous but calm at the moment. I haven't done any Christmas shopping yet but I don't think that will be a problem. I have to be at the hospital at 6am. I am glad it is early so I can get it over with. Good luck everyone!

Stephanie, I can totally relate. I am single and haven't been on a date in years. When I was thin men paid more attention to me and I dated quite a bit. I am also scared about my new life when I am thin. Dating is scary and a therapist once told me I was hiding behind my fat. I knew that I was but I didn't realize how many areas of my life it affected. The dating thing is a big one. I really want to meet the right guy and get married but I hate the dating process. Rejection is part of it as well. There are many issues to resolve during this new phase of our life but it will only make life better so it is worth it.

So far, only my mom, sister, brother, 2 friends, 2 co-workers and my boss know. I think my mom told my aunts and that is okay with me. My boss knew I was having surgery but I didn't tell him what it was until today and he was great. I knew he would be but I was still afraid to tell him. I feel much better now that he knows. I don't want others at work to know because I am afraid of the comments and my reaction. I am a very defensive person and it might get ugly.

Vanessa, You have a great attitude. Good for you for starting to work out. I agree that it will help considerably.

Congrats and Welcome! I see you are a Cowboys fan. I am also a Cowboys fan and I believe they will go to the Superbowl. I live in Houston though so I am a bigger Texans fan. I have season tickets to the Texans. I love football! Good luck on your journey! Go Texans!