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About a week postop it really hit me, which was only a couple weeks ago! I didn't think I would really have the courage to carry through with it. I'm happy I did. Kelli

This is good stuff! I'm going to print that out and carry it around. Thanks for sharing it with us! Kelli

Ray, THAT IS SO COOL! Good for you!!! I'm in awe. You must be feeling GREAT and you deserve to feel great!!!! :clap2: Kelli

Nykee, You're an inspiration!!! Congratulations! That is so much weight you got rid of; good for you!! Kelli

Good for them! Thanks for sharing! Kelli

That stuff tends to make me jittery and nervous and I know most of it is not good for the heart. I was into it when I was younger, but not now. It seems the weight will come off, but come back on again in full force! Kelli

Leatha, Thank you! I didn't know what the average weight loss is. That is good to know, it is encouraging! :hungry: Kelli

Pap, I live out in Lockeford and had the same surgeons (Dr. Feng) as you! If you're interested in comparing notes, feel free to email me at kellib1@comcast.net. Take care, Kelli

Sunta, I've been thinking and praying for you and am pleased your home and doing well!! My doctor prescribed gallbladder medication for me, too. Your surgeon must be taking precaution against any blood clotting which is a good measure in my opinion! Kelli

Wow! You are truly an inspiration! GOOD FOR YOU!!! Kelli

Aw...y'all are so sweet!!! Thank you!! My surgeon and I do not have what I would call a rapport, but he is available and direct which I happen to like. I also think he would prefer patients to get the bypass as that has (initially) better results. I tend to giggle when someone states the obvious (I mean if it weren't in my brain, I wouldn't be having surgery!). LOL. Kelli

Hi Roger, Not sure what type of help your asking for, but I am also 3 weeks postop. I am just now moving into mushies foods. My doctor wanted me on thin liquids for the first 3 weeks. What type of foods are you eating? Are you having difficulty or something? Kelli

Because that is what my surgeon told me yesterday at my 3-week postop visit. I did tell him that I'm a bit hungry (I'm on thin liquids for the first 3 weeks) and have occasionally indulged in fat free, but sugar loaded yogurt, he said that was not good. Then, when he told me that if I didn't lose weight I would perpetutate my fatty liver disease and need a liver transplant (!) he looked at me and said: "But you really need a brain transplant." Listen, I almost fell off the chair laughing...he is so right! But, did he really have to say it? I have lose 8 pounds (banded 2/2), but he said I should have lost much more than that. :omg: Live and learn and I guess. I so appreciate this forum, though, I mean, he's thin after all. And, er...it's approaching that time of month. Can't a girl keep SOME excuses?? :biggrin1: Kelli

Hi Daisy, I'm sorry about your loss. Sometimes we need what we need to cope. Kelli

Just thought I'd say hello here from around Lodi! I was banded by Dr. John Feng on 2/2/06 and am doing well so far...a bit hungry though! Kelli

I'm obviously not very creative. LOL. We have 4 pugs, Arthur, Annie, Junior, and Bobbi Beans. My babies. :welldone2: Kelli

OH, Sunta, I can so relate. I was banded on 2/2 and almost backed out ON THE OPERATING ROOM TABLE. I think it is a big deal, this surgery, and I respect your fear. If it helps at all, I went through it, and am grateful to be banded now. I SO HOPE it works out for you. I'll keep you in my prayers. Kelli

Anthony, Please let us know how you are fairing with the VG. Hope all goes well! Kelli

Is someone in charge of the penpal situation? I was wondering if we are still supposed to PM someone or we are being matched up? :confused: kelli

Wow, that's awesome that your feely wobbly and jiggly! LOL Geez, what an accomplishment!! Your brain will catch up. Like you said, who trusts your (or mine for that matter) brain anyway! Congrats to you! Kelli

I think the poster is looking for an outside answer to something only one can only answer for themselve, inside. No-one LIKES rules and I often become angry and frustrated when I realize that following the rules really is the only way to achieve certain goals. It's my own immaturity, if you will. Not getting my own way. Sometimes we make issues really really complex because we do not want to face the easiest answer of all which is surrendering and actually making behavior changes. I mean, who is possibly going to come here and say that by doing anything other than calorie in/calorie out control, they have lost weight? No-one because they would be on Oprah making zillions of dollars. Lap band a miracle cure?? I find it difficult to believe that lifelong dieters would believe for a minute in a miracle cure. We generally know better than that. Kelli

Rica, Your story inspires me. Thank you! Kelli

Hi, I was banded on 2/2 and I'm still a bit sore. That first week I was very sore and took life very easy. It is surgery after all! I do not think you will be regreting it in a couple of weeks. Have you ever awoke from a bad dream and been really really happy you are not still in the bad dream? Well, the first couple of weeks after surgery, I FELT THAT WAY. It was beginning to freak me out. Then, one day, I was grateful and very happy I had done this. It just happened. Kelli

I do not believe one can ever have too much information (especially regarding your health), but with that typed, the whole experience of being banded is not going to happen unless you are banded. So, if you're trying to create (by what you say is "over thinking) the band experience, you're right, it will not happen. Otherwise, by knowing as much as possible, you will be able to proceed on a green light. :confused: Kelli

Jenn, That is awesome!!! I went for a mile today, working back into things after surgery, but I love reading about others exercising, it is really encouraging to me because it's so easy not to do it! Kelli