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Rowshan, The Jeans don't matter, in a few months they will be way to big. Think of it that way. Also, make sure you have gas-x at home for post op it helps alot. Always look at the bright side. Carol

Hey, we've all been there, that's why we chose to be banded. It's a tool you will have for the rest of your life. Always remember, pick yourself up and brush yourself off, Don't beat yourself up. Plus, you got to see your daughter first parade and with this tool you will be around to see her daughters first parade. We are all here to help each other thru this, no one said it was going to be easy, that's why this is a great place to vent. Good luck on your surgery. My prayers are with you. [quote=rowshan;819190]Hi, I just need to vent. I am getting my band Wednesday, April 30th and am on day 5 of my pre-op diet. My day started out great with watching my daughter in her first parade for tee-ball. When we got home, it was so beautiful with a nice strong breeze, I threw her in the car and drove to the park to go kite flying. We were trying to get it going and I took some steps back, lost my balance and fell. My worst nightmare. I have rhumetoid arthritis and have not been able to take my enbrel injections for it since April 1, it needs to be out of my system for the surgery. It (the fall) was awful and so painful!! I fell right on my knees, my most affected joints. I could not stop myself. My daughter was crying (she is 5 and was sooo worried about mommy), I was crying. It was just plain scary. So, of course feeling sorry for myself, I just added some more to it. I just ate 3 slices of thin crust pizza with veggies and 1 cheese stick. I suck. I was doing so well, actually felt like my jeans were a tad loose today for the 1st time in a long time. Now I feel full, bloated and disgusting (and still in pain from the fall). Angry at me for blowing it so badly, and afraid the doctor will know what I have done when he opens me up. What is wrong with me?? Why do I need food to soothe me? Thanks for listening.

WELCOME TO APRIL AVENGERS, I was banded April 21st and doing fine. You will get alot of information here. I'm full liquids for 3weeks then regular food. The first few days are a little uncomfortable but the pain is not to bad. Just make sure you get gas-x it helps alot with the gas which causes most of the discomfort. Every day I am feeling better and don't regret doing it for a minute. Plus I'm off all but 1 diebetic med which is great. Hang in there it is so worth it.

Four days post op and I feel great. Well, alittle uncomfortable but in a good way. Little pain, alot of gas, port side sore,but other then that I feel I've done the right thing. Had to stay over night due to my insurance, but that was good cause I had a hard time breathing, so they gave me a few breathing treatments. Doc has me on full liquids for 3 weeks(pudding,cream of wheat, soup, broth,ect.) not to bad then on to reqular food. Still not sleeping thru the nite, but each day gets better. I'll check back later.

Hi Terry, I'm doing good. Had surgery Monday and had to stay over night due to my insurance, glad I did cause my breathing was a little heavy so they gave me a few breathing treatments. But, 4:30am Tues I was up and walking around and they let me go at 9am. I've been a little uncomfrortable, exausted so it's hard to sleep thru the night. No pain unless I turn the wrong way, doing ok on just tylenol and motrin. And I can't forget the gas-x. The gas and the port area is the worst. I have post op appt. Monday. So 3 weeks of full liquids(pudding-cream of wheat-jello-apple sauce-broth ect.) then on to regular food. How are you doing, how was your trip? Keep me posted.

Way to go, congrats to all you april banders. I was banded 4/21 and each day get a little better. No problems with eating, not really hungary. I am on full liquids for the first 3 weeks. (anything you can get thru a straw) After that I'm on to regular food. I've been sticking with jello, apple sauce, broth, yogart and cream of wheat. Not to bad. So far the only problem is the discomfort from the gas (gas-x great stuff) and the first night I had a hard time beathing. Well I'm now on my way to a new healthy and more active life. Best of luck to all still waiting. Would I do it again? Yes (Of course if you asked me the right after surgery I would have said "omg"what did I do) The next morning I was up and walking at 4:30am and glad I did it and it was over. Because of insurance I had to stay over night and I'm glad I did. I'll check back later and keep you all posted.

Wendy, best of luck tomorrow. My prayers are with you.

Congrats to all you new banders, hope all is well. And Bob, good luck, I know how you feel, I have surgery tomorrow to and have to be at the hospital by 6am. Good luck to the rest of us. Keep me posted. Prayers to all.

Well, I have one more day and getting alittle nervous at the same time anxious and excited, it's been a long time coming. I started this in December and finally one more day and my new life will begin. I'll keep you posted.

Thanks Little Debbie, your prayers are much appriciated. I will keep you posted. I'm getting a little nervous, it's not the surgery itself but going under. And in the same breath I can't wait to start my living again. Carol

Thanks Janet, I'm with you, never liked the meat or the veg., but the pears, peachs and apple sauce I liked, of course that was 33 yrs ago.

You guys are great, Actually the first 3 weeks I am on full liquids(anything you can get thru a straw) Cream of wheat, oat meal, apple sauce, as long as it's something I don't have to chew.(puree) So I'm looking for some tastey suggestions. After that I'm on regular food. 4oz 3x aday.Has anyone tryed baby food???? Well, I'm to 2 days. I'll keep you posted.

Well, three more days. Going food shopping today for the next 3 weeks. Any advise would be appriciated. I can't believe it is actually going to happen, now I am getting really nervous.

Good Luck JohnC, Keep us posted. I go in Monday and know how you feel.

Had to register at the hospital today and met the people in out patient surgery, what a great crew. I'm actually more excited now and less nervous. Well maybe only a little less. Any suggestions on food shopping for the next 3 weeks . April 21,2008

Good luck Jersey Girl. I have 5 more days. My prayer are with you. Carol

Hey, I just saw all your photo's "wow" you guys are hot. I can only hope to do as good as all of you. What an inspiration. Congratulation to all of you. Five more days.

[/url] Hi April Avengers, My pre-op is tomorrow and surgery Monday April 21st. Hope you don't mind me jumping aboard.

Penny, what a great idea the forks I'm gona have to try that. The chop sticks, unfortunately I know how to use them so it wouldn't help. One more week, I'll keep you posted.

Hey Jersey Girl, just remember your not alone. I have my surgery on the 21st and feel the same way. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep me posted.Actually I will be in South Jersey both the end of June and again in August. My daughter and the rest of my family are still there. I go back alot. I miss home.

Hi Michelle. "Mo" I called today and yes I do have to stay over night. What hospital did you have your surgery and how was it. Just a little nervous. Not thrilled to stay over nitewish me luck. I'll keep you posted.

Oops, sorry guys, I just notice this thread was for 7/07 bandsters. Guess it helps to read the whole line. You must be thinking who is this broad.

Hi Denise, that's Harley my 3yr old Bichon who is spoiled rotten. And my kids remind me all the time how he is more spoiled the them. Of course I never have to stay up all night waiting for him to come home. My grandaughter is 12 going on 4o and you know what they say what goes around, comes around. Ain't being a grandmother grand. :smile2: Carol

Thanks Jackie for the warm welcome..It's good to know there is a place to go when you need the support, for what ever. It's taking me a little time to navigate the site, but I'm getting the hang of it. I will keep you posted. Thanks again, I'm sure I will have lots of questions.

Hi all, I'm alittle new at all of this, took me a while to find this thread, thanks to Janet, Terry and all who have responded to my post. This site is going to be an important tool for my journey, just as much as the band itself. I'm now 8 days out, surgery is 4/21 and each day I have a differant emotion. I can use all the support I can get. My family is behind me 100%, but it's nice to have support from those who are on the same journey. Carol