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Did you get out? I'm curious where you live. I've only heard of it out patient before. Does Soup stay down for you? That is still the #1 thing I crave.
Good luck on your journey!

Hi everyone, I had my balloon on Friday, the 29th. First night was pretty bad, really bad headache, lots of vomiting,
I think I was drinking too much and too fast. I have found a good Protein Shake, but can only drink about 3 ounces in 2 hours. I have no hunger at all, but have been pretty nauseous still. I am hoping to go back to work on Monday, but it's just a desk job, so nothing strenuous. I pureed some beef and barley Soup but could only manage 3 teaspoons. That was 2 hours ago and I feel stuffed still. I love reading everyone's experiences, it helps a ton. Good luck everyone!!

Thank you for your advice. I have been exercising for a week now as weather permits (I live in the mountains of West Virginia, very rural) and doing my elliptical machine for very short intervals. I have spinal arthritis so I do it a few times a day. What is the 5BDR or something like that that I have been reading about? It sounds like it may be something that I could use to begin again. I have joined this support page to encourage and be encouraged. It's hard when no one around you understands what you are doing as a bander. ???????? Takes a will to change your lifestyle forever. I walk when it's 95 degrees and when it's 9 degrees. I have dance parties for one in my kitchen just to move my body! Lol Banding is not an easy fix, but worth the journey. Love to all! Missi. ????
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I'm so sorry about the tragic loss of your grandson. That you spiraled off track is completely understandable and maybe even expected. There is no need to be negative about yourself. It means something important that you now want to take control again.
There's also no need to fear going back to your surgery practice. Like you, I undid most of my good work and, as soon as I get a better handle on a few other, major things that need my attention, I will make an appointment. I've always told people who've lost their way that the surgery staff has seen and heard it all before. They want us to succeed and will always welcome us with encouragement. Make the appointment, see the dietitian, have an esophagram to be check that your band is in good shape and position, have an adjustment if indicated and build a support network. Track your food and start an exercise routine.
If your practice offers a monthly support group, start attending it. If not, check with other practices in your area. Most welcome patients from the competition to their meetings.
You can do this. The proof is that you've done it before.

My surgery is October 26th.
I had a complete hysterectomy in 2013, and three years of tamoxifen before that. I thought I was done with all my hormone issues, but with the beginning of my pre-op liquid diet, I'm starting to feel as though I'm experiencing a hormonal response. So I'm thinking, the body stores estrogen in fat. I'm losing fat now, with more to come. Could there still be enough residual estrogen in my system to cause me trouble? It's not going to stop me, but forewarned is fore-armed, and my husband and son will want to know if they should be prepared to duck and cover.

Yeah, the thigh and butt lift will be surgery #2 for me and I don't really have a timeline for the breast revision. I've discussed it a lot with my surgeon and we have a plan, but since we can't do it at the same time as the thigh/butt lift, I am thinking it might be another year our before I can get it done. The expense, the time off work, the recovery.... have to figure out how to make it work along with everything else going on in my real lift. The good news is, in a bra, my boobs still look great. So I can live with them like this a while longer.

Had my annual mammogram last night.
Just roll those puppies out there - how sad!!!!!!!!
Yup...implants. Here they come. I've had the consult all ready - that sealed the deal!
Now I really have to seriously research....any advice?

Celebrate Vitamins also has a sample pack of Protein powders etc for $3. As you start eating more healthy you will also "detox" from carbs etc and feel much better. It will be nicer for you after surgery! Good luck!!

I've never been so jealous of someone eating a Lean Cuisine.

You'll turn a corner after about day 4, but it's never going to be much fun. I was only allowed 3 Protein Shakes and one green salad with calorie-free dressing per day. It SUCKED. You just have to tough it out. It's only temporary. You'll prbably get bad headaches as you enter ketosis, but like I said, that gets better after Day 4 or so. Just make sure you don't cheat once you are in ketosis, because that'll knock you back out of ketosis and you will have to start all over again with the misery.

This is California. The OP is in a Managed Medi-Cal plan. She has to start with her PCP, that's how it works under these circumstances. It's no biggie, I've had several clients who were referred for WLS by their PCP's on their initial visit to them. I know Dr. Shadle's work and both the hospitals where he does surgery and all should be good there.