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Hey Everyone! Glad I found you guys on this new thread! Hope everyone is doing great! I'm back to work today and feeling pretty good! I've got a little squeezy pink pillow in my lap to support my tummy! I go back to my surgeon tomorrow for a one-week check up. I'm doing pretty well on the mushies, just trying to remember to eat slowly!! I burp a lot still! I get a pressure in my chest when eating that tells me to stop.. it so weird! This is what I ate yesterday... 1 carnation instant breakfast (1/2 at a time), 1/2 cup thin grits, 1/2 cup re-fried beans (thinned), 1/2 cup mashed pototos and gravy and 1/4 cup apple sauce. Does this sound like too much? Too little? I'm trying to drink my liquids too! EEK!! I'm going to start adding calories up and double-check with my surgeon tomorrow on what range I should be in! Thanks for starting this thread 3loves!

Good Luck June Bandsters! I got my band on May 26th and am doing well! Hope you guys have a safe, successful surgery and journey to thin-ville! The surgery only lasts about an hour and ten minutes.. I did end up having to stay in the hospital because my surgeon had some emergencies that got put ahead of me and because I had an un-pleasant re-action to the anesthesia. Note: If you are easily nausiated ask the anesthesiologist about giving something to you before surgery to prevent nauseia after surgery! Still a little sore, but the whole process has been good so far! Good Luck again!

Thanks guys! Sorry to worry you! I'm doing good now.. just trying to figure this whole eating mushies thing out! This is definitely a learning experience! I'm down 10.5 lbs since surgery, I'm sure that will slow way down now that I'm eating mushies! I've lost like 27 pounds since beginning this journey! YAA HOO!! Back at work today... everyone has been soo nice... I'm one of those big-mouths who has told everyone within earshot about the surgery so all of my co-workers and bosses and family and friends have been super - supportive! Hope you guys are doing well! Missed you! Sorry again to have caused concern. Kat - I got my name for the exchange and am ready to hit the mall!

Hey Ladies! I can definitley relate.. I was eating mashed potatos and apple sauce last night.. I either ate too fast or too much.. a whole lot of burping and pressure in my chest. Scared the heck out of me! I will eat slower now.. Is the light pressure between my breasts the indicator saying that I'm full? Hmmm... Also.. 11 days out and I'm burping alot.. are you guys? Does burping indicate eating or drinking too fast?

3loves - I'm still experiencing pain in the mornings.. seems like it takes have the day to get over it... I quit taking my pain medication on Sunday.. Maybe too soon? Just taking tylenol sometimes! Later everyone!

Hey everyone! I'm alive and well after banfing last friday! I ended up spending the night in the hosptal because I had a bad reaction to the anesthesia. Dry heaving is not fun when you've been cut open! The gave me phenagrin which knocked me out.. but every time I awoke I was dry heaving... eventually got it under control and came home on Saturday.. Hope everyone is doing well! Been spending time wiht my grandmother who is in the hospital, so I haven't been on here!

Hey everyone! Thanks for all the well-wishes for tomorrow's surgery! I want to say good luck and thoughts and prayers going out to all May Bandsters!:clap2: Congrats to those of you already experiencing Scale Victories and Non-Scale Victories! Can't wait to join you guys in band-land!:clap2: Good Luck tomorrow... 3LOVES CLOE GreatDame sisterfunkhaus lady29bug CATCHUP Kelly Girl ME

Keith Urban.. yummy!

He He!! Wheetsin

Yep... That's Mr. Urban.... He's Super-Hot too!

Well... just too chime in here.. I think there are plenty of us adoring females to admire each of you... I personally always love the input from our banded stud-muffins! Jack Rocks... :rockon:.. Paul is Perfection.... SuperDaddy is Super-hot..:wow2:!

I agree with Asphalt Angel... I want to thank Alex for providing us with this forum as well! Also, great post Wheetsin!

I agree with Asphalt Angel... I want to thank Alex for providing us with this forum as well! Also, great post Wheetsin!

Congrats Diane! Best Wishes for a speedy recovery and success!

Hey! I've lost 11 lbs on mine in about 11 days! I think you are doing great!:clap2: I told my mom that my surgeon had better be very complimentary of my liver after going through two weeks of this liquid diet thing! Can't wait til' Friday! ITS BAND TIME!!! Good Luck sister!

:welcomeB: Welcome Jill! :clap2: Congrats on being banded tomorrow!:clap2: Please do keep us posted! Sounds like you are doing great on your pre-op diet! Here's a link to a thread on how to create a ticker! http://lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=16218 Again congrats! Thogughts and Prayers going out to you for a successful journey!

I am finishing up a two week high protein liquids diet(surgery on Friday!!) that consists mainly of Glucerna Shakes(diabetic weight-loss stuff), broths and jello, etc. I know the first couple of days my stomarch ached a little and gas pains were a problem.. I used some phazyme and gas-x, that helped a lot. After the first couple of days may system adjusted to the change in diet and I've been pretty satisfied after "eating". Hang in there! BTW, I've lost 11lbs in just under two weeks! You can do it!!

:welcomeB: Hello! Kelly_girl! Welcome to LBT and congrats on getting your band.. There are a bunch of us here! Jump on in!

3loves--- You Inspire me and make me think! You go girl! Thanks for sharing!

3loves - you gotta get hooked up upstairs.. we can commiserate and compare notes when we get home from surgery! I love that "addiction is managed not cured" statement as well... I never realized I had a food addiction until as of late... (just thought I was born to be fat or something).. Now I realize that my behavior is why I'm fat (maybe with a little genetics thrown in for good measure?)...:eek: I thank LBT for helping me with this realization as well!

Mabtest.. for a brand new user, you've stumbled into a very heated thread.. didn't take you long to jump right in! Me, I'm scared to get in the middle of anything.. I'm glad to be getting my band on Friday too 3loves!

Kim - You are beautiful! Congrats! You and hubby are adorable!

Hey! I saw that soup mix in the store the other day and wondered if it was good... now I'll have to try it! I've got one of those shakers too! great Idea!

Sorry 3loves, :eek: I'm already having to share Mr. Urban with that skinny goddess Nicole Kidman.... I couldn't handle having to share him with more of you gorgeous women! He and I need our quality time together you know...:faint: _________________________________________________ :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Good Luck to those of you being banded on Wednesday and Thursday!:gluck: Prayers and Best Wishes going out to.... dascjp1 & Sister,junglejim,FREE-TO-BE,Murphles &Tracyd!! :pray: :pray: :pray: Looks like those of you already banded are moving right along.. Congrats on the weight loss!:whoo: :whoo: 3loves - did you get the BB yogurt at Walmart? I'll have to give it a try! Thanks!

EEK! I'm glad you are getting the sore throat thing taken care off! Don't wanna be sick on surgery day! I'll bet those boys keep you hopping! Its great that your parents can help you out with them and they get to spend quality time with them to boot! The pre-surgery diet is Glucerna (diabetic weight loss shakes), sugar free jello, sugar/fat free pudding and yogurt and broths.. I bought several flavors of the Isopure Zero Carb drinks for after surgery. Haven't tasted them yet, have you? I also ordered some of the Unjury Protein online. I tasted the chocolate.. its pretty good...