terri guilford

Hey Deanna, Good to hear your doing better. Im doing great but...I can eat pretty much anyhting I try but Im careful. Im staying away from the carbs and heavy Proteins. I will get my first fill on 3/17/08, I am a bit worried about gaining weight back but they did warn me since I took off 18 lbs in 10 days I would probably gain some back. So I guess Im off to the gym on Monday, hopefully that will level me out a bit. I am so excited about this weight loss, my feet & back are feeling better already, Im looking forward to doing alot of fun stuff this summer. Why dont you e-mail me directly at terrimarymartha@bellsouth.net cause I dont check the forum everyday. Take Care. Terri

3/17/08 for me. Dr Baptista did my band

Hey Deana, Today is post op day 9. Im feelin a lot better now. I have just a little pain in the port area and some shoulder gas pain but thats about it. Ive been working on getting some protein waters in me and Im started on regular foods. (eggs, small bites of ham, fresh tomatoes minus skin) I also still drink a meal replacement a day. I dont know about you but I cant beleive that everything is going so fast, I mean that we have band in us healing, and starting on foods and then in a couple of weeks we will have our first fill and then the process of the band will really take effect. Do you have a local Dr and support system? I have a great group of professionals that I feel very confident in. I hope everything is going well for you. Take Care. Terri

Hey Deana, I was also banded on 2/15 here in Jacksonville, FL. I also have problems with deep breaths and a little muscle pain. Im sticking with the meal replacement shakes now but...I just do not have any energy. I feel like a sombie. I have my first post op visit on friday, I am planning on stickin with the meal replacements until then but Im hoping the Dr will let me get on some soft foods. Its kinda cool though, I have lost 25 lbs in the last month. I hope everyhting is going well with you and look forward to sharing some of the good and bad experiences with someone in the same boat.