DawnWhite

I'm feeling pretty good. I am however pretty sore where the port is,and no where else. I can lay pretty much anywher,exept close to the womb where the port is...hurtful:frown:. Other than that, i feel good! I ate today some broth, mixed with a jar of babby food. Turned the liquid into sweet potatoes w/chicken...yummie:smile:. It was not thick at ll,jst felt like i was getting more in my stomach. Pretty good idea i came up with. Well be back later..

Good luck, we both were banded yesterday...My experience was different from yours, but at any rate we both are here and it was a sucess. I posted my experience on teh blog i have created for daily planning...We should keep in touch for great support...talk to you later...

I am feeling fine. Thank you. I thought i would never get rid of the nausea feeling. I feel like i have been sliced up on my stomach but not much pain. It looks worse than it feels. I was drowsy alot because the pain meds and the nausea medicine make you sooo drowsy, so all i did yesterday was sleep. The surgery was so quick and I was home by 10am and i was the third paitent banded and the last. So that was really quick. It took me all day/night to drink or should i say sip 4 to 6 oz of water. Still not hungry but this morning i drunk half a glass of slim fast and then the other just a few minutes ago. I am actually going to the restroom losts,(i guess because of the IV)...I think i am doing pretty well. My mouth stays dry though because of the nausea patch behind my ear. Today is a really better day though. It's still kinda tender when sitting down and getting up and I walk like something is stuck in my butt..(smile)...Well i must lay down to get some more rest now...I am excited about my future and thanks for the prayers and comments...be back tomorrow.

Hello Everyone! Sorry i couldn't come on yesterday but all i did pretty much was sleep and sip water. I didn't have much gas but i was really nausea and it was a very uncomfortable thing, let me tell you. I seem to not be able to find a comfortale position in the bed either. I just basically placed two pillows high and one folder under me and then i could feel some comfort. I am feeling alot better this morning and no nausea feelings either. I have no regrets and I am not even hungry either! I did drink this morning something cold and nto warm and it was a good change from yesterday. I have a cup of tea sitting next to me and i will drink that too. I was told to only have room temperture until the nausea and then i could have hot/cold. This is clear liquids for the first two weeks. Not bad when looking at the list...Any way i think walking around in my house and going back/forth the the restroom has done me some good. Good luck to everyone and for reading my post. It's not that bad, but prepared to feel a little discomfort and a little pain, especially wearing those ted stocking.. Talk to you guys later, Gateyboo

Hello Everyone! Sorry i couldn't come on yesterday but all i did pretty much was sleep and sip water. I didn't have much gas but i was really nausea and it was a very uncomfortable thing, let me tell you. I seem to not be able to find a comfortale position in the bed either. I just basically placed two pillows high and one folder under me and then i could feel some comfort. I am feeling alot better this morning and no nausea feelings either. I have no regrets and I am not even hungry either! I did drink this morning something cold and nto warm and it was a good change from yesterday. I have a cup of tea sitting next to me and i will drink that too. I was told to only have room temperture until the nausea and then i could have hot/cold. This is clear liquids for the first two weeks. Not bad when looking at the list...Any way i think walking around in my house and going back/forth the the restroom has done me some good. Good luck to everyone and for reading my post. It's not that bad, but prepared to feel a little discomfort and a little pain, especially wearing those ted stocking..:redface: Talk to you guys later, Gateyboo

Good Luck Dazzle..

I was feeling really nausea yesterday but i feel alot better today. I even was able to drink some water and clear liquids. Don't really have much gas though. I do however seem to not get comfortable in the bed and those ted stockings are so uncomfortable...but i won't complain too much because i made it through..Thank God! I am really on my way. i can even tell that my hands are shrinking and i can even actually wear my wedding ring now! Yea...take care everyone

Thank you very much.

OMG!! I am getting ready to do it. I am so ready and so excited and mighty anxious! Everyone wish me luck and happiness filled with healthness!

OMG!! I am getting ready to do it. I am so ready and so excited and mighty anxious! Everyone wish me luck and happiness filled with healthness!

What store did you get that from? It sounds pretty awesome! I would love to try some?

Okay so I went to a football party on yesterday and couldn't resist some the the goodies they had there. I ate and paid for it early this morning. Now trust me I have'nt eaten anything fried or sweet or even carbonated in a long while, but my body couldn't take it at ALL! I hope i can say, I was on teh porcelain devil at 4 this morning until about 6 in the morning, off/on! My body is wrecking and upchucking and i know now i can't EVER eat that stuff EVER! I really paid for it, yes i did. I am done with that stuff! Thank God he gave me a small piece of what it will be like, If i try to eat that after being banded. I HAVE LEARNED MY LESSON... I STILL AM A GIANT FAN THOUGH...WHAT A GOOOOOOD GAME!

Okay so I went to a football party on yesterday and couldn't resist some the the goodies they had there. I ate and paid for it early this morning. Now trust me I have'nt eaten anything fried or sweet or even carbonated in a long while, but my body couldn't take it at ALL! I hope i can say, I was on teh porcelain devil at 4 this morning until about 6 in the morning, off/on! My body is wrecking and upchucking and i know now i can't EVER eat that stuff EVER! I really paid for it, yes i did. I am done with that stuff! Thank God he gave me a small piece of what it will be like, If i try to eat that after being banded. I HAVE LEARNED MY LESSON... I STILL AM A GIANT FAN THOUGH...WHAT A GOOOOOOD GAME!

This is true but I guess they base it on how they think your liver should be. I am two days away...yea!

Today i went for my pre-op testing and I had lost 11lbs since the 9th of Jan. I am so excited because I knew it was a huge hurdle for me. I mean I still have four days to go drinking these liquids, but atleast it's getting better and you can actually see some progress. I feel very good about myself and what i have achieved and it helps me stay motivated. I did however eat half an apple today along with my protein shake. It was sooooooo good and juicy:cool2:. My oldest daughter quickly reminded me that apples were a "no-no"! Whatever!! So my surgery is the 24th and I am not so scared anyone just anxious. I woke up three times this morning and was kind of nervous for the visit. I had no idea along with my insurance I would be paying for this band $950.00. Now some might say,(who self-paid), that way am I even bringing this up. Well I must because I want others to know that my hospital room is a $500 deposit and my co-pay for the surgery was $450....WOW be prepared for this fees...Well everyone i must go...talk later- gatey boo...I am on my waaayyyyyyy.

Today i went for my pre-op testing and I had lost 11lbs since the 9th of Jan. I am so excited because I knew it was a huge hurdle for me. I mean I still have four days to go drinking these liquids, but atleast it's getting better and you can actually see some progress. I feel very good about myself and what i have achieved and it helps me stay motivated. I did however eat half an apple today along with my protein shake. It was sooooooo good and juicy:cool2:. My oldest daughter quickly reminded me that apples were a "no-no"! Whatever!! So my surgery is the 24th and I am not so scared anyone just anxious. I woke up three times this morning and was kind of nervous for the visit. I had no idea along with my insurance I would be paying for this band $950.00. Now some might say,(who self-paid), that way am I even bringing this up. Well I must because I want others to know that my hospital room is a $500 deposit and my co-pay for the surgery was $450....WOW be prepared for this fees...Well everyone i must go...talk later- gatey boo...I am on my waaayyyyyyy.

well me too! I have drunk atleast four glasses of water today and without any sweetners in it! I am very proud of myself. Juice was always my problem, because I hate SODAS! I went for my pre-op testing and I am down 11 lbs...yea Hey beautiful little girl tyme4change, she looks very happy! Enjoy your little ones because they grow up pretty quick.

Feeling alot better today...skipped yesterday because was busy at home acting up with my kids and having a good time playing around. It really took my mind off of eating and yes i still cook lots of food because it's very healing and helping me, believe it or not. I know people might say i am crazy but i am not. Today is my youngest daughters 4th birthday. She is the avatar on my personal page. So i must run..... Going to the doctor's tomorrow to weigh in and then get ready to be banded on next wednesday....yea...

Feeling alot better today...skipped yesterday because was busy at home acting up with my kids and having a good time playing around. It really took my mind off of eating and yes i still cook lots of food because it's very healing and helping me, believe it or not. I know people might say i am crazy but i am not. Today is my youngest daughters 4th birthday. She is the avatar on my personal page. So i must run..... Going to the doctor's tomorrow to weigh in and then get ready to be banded on next wednesday....yea...

No I am not being sarcastic, i am for real about what i write on the blog. It's a healing experience.

Very good information about what else Water! I need to drink more plain Water instead of crystal light and stuff with sweetners in it! Interesting stuff.

It's Jan. 15 and I am at work sitting here wondering what kind of dressing i am going to place on my little garden salad tonight. The time is 2:41 pm i am at work. I just finished up my watered down slim fast, because i place it on ice to make it stretch for a lot longer, and wondering what i am going to eat! I know for a fact, I can't eat anything but it just slips my mind everytime you know what i mean? I will make it i know i will. I have been on this jacked-up diet since last week wednesday the 9th of Jan. I can't believe i have made it this far. Yes by all means, I have cheated but not big. I have eater a triscuit or wheat thin every now and then. I even tried to eat a veggie burger...(yeah right), felt really guilty and heaven forbid i taste another spoon full of the chicken florentine i made for my family. Thank Godness there weren't any leftovers!!! Oh so i keep telling myself i can do this, and i will. My husband says i will so surely I can..(lol) Talk to you guys later, Gatey-boo p.s. I am cooking alot more food and it's very therapeutic.

It's Jan. 15 and I am at work sitting here wondering what kind of dressing i am going to place on my little garden salad tonight. The time is 2:41 pm i am at work. I just finished up my watered down slim fast, because i place it on ice to make it stretch for a lot longer, and wondering what i am going to eat! I know for a fact, I can't eat anything but it just slips my mind everytime you know what i mean? I will make it i know i will. I have been on this jacked-up diet since last week wednesday the 9th of Jan. I can't believe i have made it this far. Yes by all means, I have cheated but not big. I have eater a triscuit or wheat thin every now and then. I even tried to eat a veggie burger...(yeah right), felt really guilty and heaven forbid i taste another spoon full of the chicken florentine i made for my family. Thank Godness there weren't any leftovers!!! Oh so i keep telling myself i can do this, and i will. My husband says i will so surely I can..(lol) Talk to you guys later, Gatey-boo p.s. I am cooking alot more food and it's very therapeutic.

Hi Hippmom, I love your username! Anyway the reason for writing you is to tell you it's good to see someone on here from the Texarkana side..and have used the same doctors as I am going to use. How are you doing?

Yes Chuckles I did my seminar at Wadley. It was so easy and smooth to do and talk with the doctors. They are a married couple that both do the lapband. It's very informative and the seiminars help with all the questions you might have as well. I meet alot of people who were interested, who finished already and were supporting the program. I didn't feel over-whelmed or pressured. It was great for me because after one session i knew that it was going to be right for me. Ofcourse, i had to do more home-work to make sure it was the BEST choice for me, but ultimately I feel comfortable. I will go after my surgery alot more.