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Hi just want you to know as a mom I have been in your shoes. I will also be in your shoes again the end of the year. :ohmy: My daughter her first deployment stateside at 19. She turned 21 second deployment in the desert. And went back a second time 3 months later. I am already dreading her next deployment to Iraq, the first time mourned her like death. I was"nt banded at the time. And as always food was a comfort at the time eating that breif moment. So I gained weight with my emotional eating. But I have been banded since september. I am slow have lost 30lbs. But had some trouble with my incision so didnt get my first fill until December. I have lost 30 lbs this is including preop. I am trying to prepare myself for this deployment. Eating will not do my daughter any good while she is away. My husband is a great support of my weight loss. I had to pay for this my self and am doing this for my health. So with lots of prayers and support of people like you and me being here for each other we are going to make it. If you ever need to talk please do. I will keep you in my prayers and your daughter. They make us proud. My daughter took all the dance and color guard things growing up. Never dreamed she would be a soldier. proud mother of a soldier Renea:Angel_anim:

I was starting to feel like you until I had my fill. Not wonderful with restriction yet but better than before. I do feel fuller longer. I am still learning. I ate a peice of pork chop yesterday not paying attention and got stuck. Even though it hurt in my chest and was painful til i got it up it made me realize yes I am a bandster now. But i have lost 23 lbs but feel like i should of lost more by now. but someone said not sure who. this is not at race or marathon. Take it slow and we will get there at the end. So I am trying to be mindful but before my fill I coudl eat anything and like you was wondering if I had wasted my money. But now I see i need to work with my band and pay attention. Slow and steady win the race, hope this helps. we will take this journey together. Renea

:thumbup:I went for my first fill last friday its been a litte over week. I stay full longer but not sure what real restriction feels like. I go Dec 30 for my second fill. So I now feel like I am in the club now. Renea:wink_smile:

:sad:Hi everyone I haven't posted in a long time. Partly because I just didnt know what to say. I am a little backwards when it comes to things. But I am am feeling blue and I could use a little encouragement. I was banded on Sept 18th and have lost 21 lbs which I am saying I have maintained.I havent had a fill yet because........ I had a little trouble with my incision opening partly aftter the steri stips were removed after surgery. I have been doing daily dressing changes and thankfully it is healing nicely and hasnt gotten infected. It was only a small opening. I also developed a seroma and was very sore for a few weeks around my incision. But one day doing my dressing when cleaning my wound the fluid aspirated on its own it was really weird. But anyway it took care of itself. So if all goes well I will get a fill Dec 5th.n I go nov 18th for one more incision check. I know 21lbs is alot and am proud of that and to have kept it off when it is easy to eat with nothing to keep from eating but willpower. But for some reason I feel blue, could be the economy, or the time change, or the stomach virus I had the weekend or oh yeah I tripped over a rug and my right big toe is purple and swollen.My clothes are baggy and people think I have lost a lot more weight than I have. doc says I have probally have lost inches. thanks for listening. Renea

1 Worrying if I am will fit in a chair or seat. I am going to an event this weekend at a collisem and I am already afraid I won't fit. 2. Being embarrassed to undress in front of my husband.:teeth_smile: 3. The stares from people when I go out to eat. Makes me feel the fat lady dont deserve to eat. :frown: 3, Not going to amusement parks. 4. Not going to the altar at church to pray. Afraid i cant get up from my knees when I am trying to get up without causing a ruckus. 5. Everyday aches and pains, knees and feet. 6. Taking diab meds and bp pills. :thumbup:

Hi from N.C. Hope you are completely pain free soon. I have been banded since Sept 18 and myself have tried many diets. It awesome to have supportive families. My husband and daughter are my biggest cheerleaders. Congrats on being halfway to your goal. I have quite a way to go but am up for the challenge. I will keep you in my prayers. Renea

It does get better I promise. I was banded on the 18th of this month. I remember standing against the wall in my living room saying this is what I wanted over and over trying to get the gas to move out of my left shoulder. I was thankful we were warned about the shoulder gas pain or I would have surely thought I was having a heart attack. Do the best you can with the liquids. Walk and take your pain meds. This too shall pass. Renea

I had my surgery on the 18th, and I was nervous and excited all rolled up in one. But the morning of surgery after they get you settled and give you the little something to make you less nervous going in to surgery. It is over before you know it. It took me about a week to feel almost like my self but I know it will be worth it. It took me a few months to get a date so it out weighed being nervous. I am pulling for you. Renea

it was a little over 2 months. Since your insurance is paying your circimstances are probally different. My insurance sucked and wouldnt pay at all for wls so I took out loan to pay for mine. But at the seminar you will be given a packet unless you already have it. They do expect you to pay a $200 fee on your appointment on prior to. All other fees and money they work out with you at your appointment. Renea

:smile:Just thought I would report in I had surgery on thursday surgery at 730 and home by 1130am. i did well. Saturday was my worst day yet /of course i am sore, and ran fever on Sat but the soreness is getting better by the day. So heres looking at a new me. Renea

HI Darion, I just had surgery thursday with Dr V. I had to have everything paid before my surgery. I was self pay so they may do different with insurance patients. So your next appointment just ask or call if you dont want to ask in person. Good luck Might run into you at the office. Renea

Tomorrow at 730am I am getting my band. I am so excited.....not nervous yet. But if you want I am open 2 prayers. I will try to come on tomorrow and let you know how I am doing. thanks for the support. Renea:eek:

I am on day 12 of my preop diet. I was by myself in the car yesterday and out of no where I wanted a big mac and fries. I was on a hunt for some gas went to 3 stations before I found gas. But anyway I came home after getting gas and drank a protein shake and pretended it was big mac and fry. Of course my imagination is not quite that good. Then I went to church last night, my husband was ordained as a minister. I am so proud of him. But of course they had food afterwards. These women in my church can really cook. But someone made some dip the rotel and hamburger and cheese dip I really, really {did I say really} wanted some. It was more like a finger foods type of things to eat man I really wanted it bad. But I drank me some tomato soup and drank water. I feel so good that I was able to stay on track. My poor dh is having a hard time. He doesnt want to eat because I cant but I keep reminding him this is not forever. The girl who made the dip promised to make it again sometime when I can have a little. How many other preop dieters are having some victories of there own? sorry this is so long but felt good to get this out. Renea

Hi, i am being banded a day after you and I am a nurse and I took 2 weeks off just in case. Just wanted a extra week to give me some time before I go back taking care of sick people since have a 2 week lifting restriction. It will be up by then also. Renea

Hi, My name is Renea and I am having surgery the same day as you! Glad to finally know someone on myday. I am a few hours before you I have to be there at 6am and my actual surgery is around 7am. Maybe we can be band buddies so we can keep up with each other. If you want we can add each other as freinds if you want. I dont have any freinds do you. I am 47 and weigh alot more than you. as of thursday I have lost 9 pounds i weighed at the surgeons office. but anyway. Happy birthday to us. Renea

When i make a post a red box comes and tells me I havent updated in so many days. What I am I suppos to update and how do I do it. Thanks Renea

Hi everyone well today will be day 7 of my preop diet. I am doing okay. It is pretty bad when you open a can of fancy feast cat food for the diva kitty. And think it smells good. But anyway, I go today for a two hour preop class. I will weigh then. I hope I have lost some weight. :smile: I have even cooked for husband and not been tempted because I dont want to go to surgery and he not be able to do it because my liver is to fat. My surgery is next thursday. I am getting excited and nervous. But know I will be happy when I get there. I think my dh is more nervous than I am. But he doesnt want anything to happen to his honeylamb. Keep me in your prayers, as I will you as we go this journey together. I will admit it is getting tough. But I am halfway there 7 more days to go.:thumbup: Renea

when i post something i get a messaage i havent updated in 80 days. What do I need to do, How do i an what am I suppose to update, Thanks Renea

Hi Maranda, Congrats on getting a date. As of today the 6th I am on day three of the Liquids. MY date is sept 18. I am excited for me and glad to have all the bandsters for support. I know it is neve wracking about your TOM. I used to skip or be late when I was stressed. But at 47 going through menopause. Last night at work I was having cramps. I thought surely it has something to do with this liquids and going to start its been 8 months without. but my luck it will happen before at the day of surgery. What do you do for a living just curious. Well got to go. Good luck and talk to you later. We wil do this together Renea kno

Hi Sept Bandsters, started my liquid diet today. I worked last night and they had a party for a coworker who is newly married. I brought my food to the party but didnt eat. IT was hard but I did it. Well I am off to bed. So day one today the start of a new life. Renea

Thanks for your post. I have my surgery on sept 18, go on liquids next thursday. Still havent picked out my protein shake to use yet. But thanks so much and hope tomorrow you will be just as blessed. Renea

Good luck to you. I feel exactlly how you feel. I prayed hard before I did this because of being self pay what I would have to do to get financed. But I feel my health needs to get better or I wont have a future. But still what to buy I have a list of approved shakes do i want to buy and hope I like the tast etc But my date is sept 18th i have to be there at 530 in the morning and surgery at 730 yikes!!!! anyway good luck to us I am so excited. Renea

My date is sept 18th just found out today! I am so excited! Renea

I received my date today. It is Sept 18th. I go on liquids Sept 4th. Sorry I havent been around. We thought my dh had apendicitis but ended up being a muscle pull. Then my aunt was diagnoised with liver and colon cancer. She went home with hospice and died within a week. She was buried Monday. But anyway, I am excited. I thought my date would never get here. Renea

american general finance. We had a home equity loan with them so thats why i tried them first. When i went to the surgeon they gave me some pamplets from loan companies. One was with each of the bands i called the realize band people but they could only give me around 8000 and that was with 2 cars with as collateral{sp} So i decided to go with someone i had done business with ieven though my house payments will now be alot highter. but i think my heath isworth it. Thanks for replying to my post. I hope things work out for you it is nerve wracking. I will feel completely secure when I have the check in my hand. Renea