Laurinda

The food bill may be less but how about those supplements? LOL

Hey Paulareegt! Florida here :tongue: How are you doing?

I had no driving restrictions BUT I can understand why (I haven't driven yet) I "feel" pretty good but I have gotten light headed and dizzy. I think it's because of lack of calories <shrug>

HEY Saleel22! I am tired alot and really thought I would be over it by now. I go back and see the surgeon Thursday for my one week check-up and I am gonna find out how dang long this should last! :tongue: I am a night owl too and went back to work today sooooo we shall see how I am tomorrow <laughing> Lordie one day at a time!

NORMAL!!!! I was ready then not every other hour it seemed before I went but things went smooth and I am SOOOOO glad I did it!!! Good-Luck to you! You will do awesome!!

Karen my dear you will do awesome! I too was nervous and scared etc but it was no where near as bad as I let myself work it up to be! One day at a time missy!

Howdy Teresa! I do live in Jax. I really,really like Dr. Chappano. He has such good bedside manner and wit! I go back and see him Thursday for my one week check -up. Gosh one week? Is that all? I went back to work today,half day. I feel pretty good but a little sore and still so tired. But One day at a time I reckon! Hope all is going well for you!

Hey Teresa! Dr. Chappano did my band too! I really like him!

So weird this was posted because I too was thinking along these lines!

Oh I am awesome ty! It sounded worse then what it was

<laughing> Surgery resident to funny. But my liver got in the way so maybe more would be better lol

Well Bless your heart you silly woman, it's a Southern thang not an age thang! <laughing>

I know it is very hard to wait! Keep the follow up calls going. I started my Journey Jan 2007,went through the six month diet, the paper work and all the other things insurance wanted me to do. I expected to get my band July-Sept 2007. Seems I was a big paper work shuffle! It was a YEAR later Jan. 2008 but I FINALLY got my band! Good-Luck to you! ~Laurinda~

nbkight hello! I too am in Jacksonville! How very cool! I know the waiting can be very hard! I started this journey Jan 2007 and had to do a six month diet per insurance and all the other lovely stuff they wanted me to do. I was expecting to get my band anywhere from July-Sept. 06 <cough> somehow I got lost in the system blah blah blah paper work and I was put off til Jan 2008. Hang in there! It was a year in the waiting but I am so glad I didn't give up! ~Laurinda~

Chrisann <pretty name> did you find yourself tired alot? I am having a hard time with that. It's like I do something small and need a break! I am glad I am going back to work half days the first two!!

Thank-You ma'am !

Bless your heart, hot and feeling the effects of surgery! How long do you have to be on the liquid diet? I have been on mushy like food since yesterday,not that I have eaten much but the calories sure did make me feel better! I sure hope you can sleep tonight! For me I spent a few nights in a recliner and that helped! Good -Luck to you! ~Laurinda~

I have four incisions, I was told I would have five so I was surprised when I woke up and there were only four!

I have seen the Special K water, do they come in packets also or just pre-bottled? Bariatic advantage sounds intetesting too! TY As for being hungry Monica, I am sure it is the protein that helps with that but I have yet to be hungry since having my band on. I am sure it's coming

I have found something very, very tasty and I have not seen it anywhere here on the board. Please don't get me wrong,it may be mentioned here, I just haven't seen it. "South Beach Living on the go" It's the little packets you add to water to flavor em. I really like these best because they are made to go in a 16.9 bottle, not 20 ( I buy water by the case and it always seems to be 16.9) It has an awesome taste (I am drinking Strawberry/Banana right now) and it has protein (this flavor has 3 gm) granted it's not a ton but it's a bonus when ya gotta get your water in daily! ~L~ :biggrin:

If you are looking for anti-nausea try Emitrol. It is over the counter and you can always get a store brand. It is a liquid and come in yummy flavors like cherry and lemon.(Ok I was only kidding when I said yummy,mind over matter!) I am sure this too is sugar based but if it helps ya not to be sick and hurt your band....just walk a little more when you feel better! :biggrin: ~L~

NO REGRETS!! Mind you I have only had the band on since Jan. 16th BUT I am down 21 pounds (including the pre diet) and I have a much better motivation since I have some lost already! I was very scared and almost canceled up to the day I had the surgery for TONS of different reasons.I have read some bad on the board also but I guess that in normal. I have read SOOOOO much more good and these stories are just incredible! I feel like for the first time in my life I have a chance! That is an AWESOME feeling! ~Peace~ L

This just keeps me so focused! I can't wait til I can post the same! How fun clothes shopping must be now! Keep up the GREAT work!!! ~L~

:biggrin: AWESOME <thumbs up> How very exciting!!!

Good morning all! I just stopped by this here 40's forum to say howdy and see how we are all doing? It is COLD here <north Florida> and kinda a hang in the house kinda day. I am feeling pretty dang good this morning (Got my band on the 16th) and I am so ready to start back to work tomorrow, I am kinda bored. I think I will move onto the food portion of this board and look for new and exciting things I can put in a blender! Last night I made black bean soup and it was VERY good! I made that and corn bread for my family and I blended some for me. It was perfect for the cool weather! Whatever ya'll do today remember to have a little fun! ~Peace~ Laurinda :biggrin: