cleanteeth

Wow.. I'm so sorry I didn't respond to you. I didn't realize this was on here. Yes I'm a dental hygienist. I came into the profession late in life, so I've only been practicing for 15 years. I landed a plum job with the health department 7 years ago, and LOVE it! I just got banded Dec 17th, so I'm in the new stage. I just had my first shower (that made me feel much better) and some scrambled eggs for breakfast. I'm very fearful of eating, so I'm taking it slow. Luckly I'm not really very hungry. Thanks for the post, and I'm sorry it's so late. Molly

HI there! you are on liquid diet day, I had dreaded it, but honestly it wasn't that bad. I stayed home from work, kept busy and did OK.

Now on to the surgery. It was just fine. I wish I could make you not nervous, but I was almost paniced! It all went so well! I had a bit of shoulder and neck pain yesterday. I did deep breathing and walking as much as I could (even just up and down the halls at home) I went in at 10:00and was in my house at 4. Today I'm sore..kinda like a did WAY too many situps. The shoulder and neck thing are gone. I didn't sleep well last night, mainly catnaps. But it's done, and I'OK. Taking it easy for a day or so on the couch with some movies.

Good luck to you and let me know how you are!

Molly

Hi there. I'm having the same problem. I hope that makes you feel a bit better. I'm questioning my basic sanity right now, (even though the psch eval said I wasn't crazy). I've lost almost 10 pounds in the last 2 months, and am wondering if I can do it on my own. But...

I don't know about you, but I've been dieting most of my life, and gaining weight most of my life. In the last year I've had health problems. My body is getting sick . I have to stop the sickness, and the way to do that is to have this as a tool to help me lose weight. I hate the way I look, I hate that I cant play the dance game on the WII with my granddaughters because I'm too fat to keep up. I hate clothes..the big fat ones I have to wear.

I'm totally scared to death. I've talked to people who have had this done and they are absolutely loving life.

So..I'm with you!!! just remember why you went to the seminar, why you made the decision and focus on the skinny you a year from now!!!

Hope this helped!

Molly

Hi everyone. I'm very, very new. I'm going to a new patient seminar tomorrow night. I'm very nervous, and scared. All the things I've read about the liquid diet (I was starving after 24 hours of liquids for my colonoscopy). It really has helped to read all the enteries. I have also realized just how bad my food addiction is when I'm freaking out about what I can't eat! I really do need help. This is a great place to read what is going to happen. If you have any suggestions or help lessons for me please feel free! Like I said.. i need help. I actually broke down and cried today. But that is over and I'm feeling better.

I'm just like everyone else (that makes me feel better.. i'm not alone). I've been "dieting" since I was a teen. I've tried weight watchers and the latest was LA weight loss. Lost 20 pounds and gained 14 back. I have sleep apnea and i know I'm on the road to diabetis. So.. tomorrow is the first step.