BRENDAFRANCES

Congrats to wannabethin and Annie. I am down another pound so I am closing in on onderland!! bren

congrats Annie I hope to join you soon!!! Bren

It definitely gets better. A few more days and you will feel so much better. The heating pad is a great idea. Some peoples gas can settle in the upper chest shoulder area if you don't get up moving right away. Don't get discouraged you will feel better soon!!! I was banded on Jan. 15 and feel really good. I did get knocked down with a bad cough but otherwise feel great. Bren

Hope you get some relief from the unfill!!! brenda

I just had surgery on 1/15/08 and have lost 20.5 pounds so far. I hope this continues for another month. I go to see the doc on 2/12/08. I will get a fill when I stop losing. As long as I continue to lose some is there any reason to have a fill?? I don't mind taking it nice and slow. Congrats to everyone you are all doing so good!!! Bren

I am getting pretty excited to hit that 199 mark it has been 15 years since I have seen that number!!! Only 17.5 to go and I know I will be there in no time!! nice to meet you all Brenda

Patty what a great video. I am so happy I got to see it. You are so right. This is a tool and we need to use it the way it was intended. I was banded on 1/15/08 and am down 12 pounds so far and looking forward to a much healthier and longer life. So sorry for the loss of your friend Thanks Brenda

Mandy, I would say it is never too late. The lap band is only a tool if she is using correctly and getting her fills etc... she should do fine!! bren

Kel my doctor said wait 2 years because some skin will form back around your bones but not sure when you have that much weight to lose. I do know my gf got her surgery covered by insurance because of repeated yeast infections and a hernia that developed because of the weight/skin pulling on her stomach. I would try for that!! good luck keep me posted Bren

Kel omg!!! That is fantastic on how much weight you have lost. I know you must really be proud. I know this will be a life time journey and I am ready for it. Has it all been pretty positive for you?? Bren

I lost 12 lbs. right away and now nothing for 3 days but I am sure it will kick in again soon. I was banded on 1/15/08. Sometimes it is hard for me to read some of these boards with the people that hate their bands and some getting them removed etc..... I want to stay positive!! Bren

You Are Smart Gillian I Should Probably Stay Off The scales Myself!! Bren

I Am Down 12 Lbs. So Far And I Feel So Good. Congrats On Your 8 Lbs.!! Bren

I feel really good. Today we went to the movies and out to dinner. Our local restaurant let me bring in a vanilla yogurt and I ordered chicken noodle Soup broth only please. :-P I really enjoyed myself and it felt great to get out! Hope you are all doing good. Bren

gillie I had the rash too but I am pretty sure it is from where the ripped off the big bandages?? Hopefully you will get some relief from that soon! I have to step up my intake too the doc said yesterday. I was allowed to strain some minestrone soup and ate that and it was good. They also said I could put milk in cream of tomato and eat that but too much acid for me. Anyway I am so happy that I made this decision. We are going to do great!!!

I cannot figure out how to get my ticker on my signature any help??? Bren

omg what is up with the gurgling. It sounds so loud..... moaning and groaning LOL:ohmy: I had the runs too Jen for a few days. They said it could be from the liquid we drank too from the xray after our surgery. I think it is just change in diet. It is only 4:20 a.m. here just had to get up and get moving again.

Jen I still have the gas and bloating but thank goodness I am able to burp!!! I am not taking any tablets everything I am taking is in liquid form. I am so proud of all of us for the courage to do this!! Bren

I had my surgery on the 15th and I feel great how are you all doing???? Hope you had as easy a time as I have had so far. hugs to all Bren

Well I am 3 days banded and I feel great!!! I have been doing laundry and light house work and cooking I am not having any problems....Knock on wood!!! Hope all is well with all of you Bren

Well here I go I am so nervous. I get banded this morning at 7:30! See you all tomorrow. Bren

I get banded tomorrow morning 1-15 at 7:30 a.m. I did not have a pre-diet either and actually just came back from a trip to Aruba and ate too much!! I hope it doesn't affect my surgery. I am on clear liquids today. I also had to go through hoops for approval but I think my Gastroenterologist sealed the deal since I have Barrett's Esophagus. Good luck to all up and coming bandsters!!

I will be banded tomorrow too. We just got back from Aruba last night and I definitely was not dieting. Started my Clear liquids today but that was all that was required. I remember when I drank Optifast for 5 months and lost 57 pounds but gained it back. I am looking forward to this new life!!! Good luck Brenda

Good luck all of you getting banded tomorrow. I also will have my surgery in the morning! Excited but scared too. Brenda

Shoegirl just checking on you to see how are you doing. I am getting pretty excited for my surgery and wondered if you were still fairing well? Bren