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I haven't been banded yet - but if you don't get an answer to your question, try the chat room - there is usually someone on-line and they are always there with an answer!!! Try it! Terri

GOOD LUCK YOU TWO!!! I'm being banded on Thursday - Yipee!!! :scared2: Terri

Hi Teri, I'm Terri - and you are definitely NOT alone!!! I have found this website to be nothing short of amazing! Everyone in here is caring and exudes love and understanding! We can all do this together! From one Terri to another - yeah for us!!! Terri (with 2rs!) :biggrin:

Wow - you guys are doing great!!! :biggrin: I am getting banded on the 22nd and only hope my recovery will be as good as all of yours -(except for the hiccups!) Terri

Me too Jules!!! May 22nd - AAAHHHHH!!!! Will it ever get here?!:biggrin: Terri

Hey Jessica - still thinking about you and wishing you well. I went to a seminar by my doctor, and he said that sometimes when he comes across patients with a lot of scarring he has to do an "open" surgery. I don't know if this is only for gastric bypass or if it is also for lap banding, but I'm sure you are not the only person who has this problem. Hopefully, he will offer you an alternative and your journey will just be a little delayed!! Better safe than sorry. Keep us posted. :biggrin: xxoo Terri

Congrats Thininside!! Sounds like you are doing great!!! :biggrin: Keep us pre-bandsters posted! Terri

ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! :thumbup: Terri

Hey Gwenn - glad to hear that your problem was fixed with a bandaid!!! LOL! I am having my surgery in West Hills with Dr. Paya. Went to a seminar tonight - he spoke and I like him a lot. Where is your port located? Did you have to worry about the port being near your bra? Keep up the good work with the pound loss! Terri

Congratulations on your 23 lbs Gwenn!!! :smile2: Terri

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYBODY GOING TOMORROW!!! Can't wait to hear all the stories! Terri :thumbup:

GOOD LUCK ALL YOU MAY 14TH BANDSTERS!!! We will be thinking about you! Terri

Jessica - I am SOOO sorry to hear about your medical set back. :thumbup: Since you just were in this morning, maybe there are other alternatives that the doctors will come up with. Keep trying! What about gastric bypass? Maybe since that is a surgery in itself, the scar tissue can be removed at the same time? I'm sure that you and your doctors will come up with a solution. Don't give up! Our thoughts are with you! Terri Keep us posted.

I am right there with you guys!! I'm beginning to freak out a bit and starting with the usual worries. I'm not worried about the actual surgery, as I have had quite a few these past few years, but I am more worried about my ability to stick with this for the rest of my life!! I worry that I will take too big of bites and throw-up, worried that even with the band in place, I still won't be able to loose weight. I don't want to be heavy the rest of my life. I don't want to be a failure anymore. I just want to get this over with - the waiting is driving me crazy!! (can you tell?!) But - on the positive side - this site has been a godsend! All of the great posts on this website and in the chatroom have been so supportive and caring, and that makes it seem possible. It also doesn't help that my rock (my husband) has been traveling these past three weeks (he's in London now) and even will be traveling up until surgery next week. NEXT WEEK!!! :eek: the 22nd is getting here faster and faster! sorry for the rambling. Thanks for listening!!! :thumbup: Terri

Hi Seattlelight! Sounds horrible! I had a similar problem earlier this year, except I was getting hives all over my body. Went to a dermatologist and was treated for a few months first with prednisone (sp?) and then with different types of antihystamines. He also suggested a WONDERFUL anti-itch cream called Sarna. You get it at the drug store. What is wonderful is that it offered me relief from the itching. Trust me - run right out NOW and buy it!!! The relief was almost immediate! Good luck and let us know how you are feeling! Terri :thumbup:

Good luck to all you having surgery tomorrow! Can't wait to hear your stories! It will be over before you know it! Terri

Good luck Holli11 and Disney Freak - can't wait to hear your stories! I'm May 22 - not too long after you! Terri

Dear blkshadow, Your post brought tears to my eyes. I am glad to see that you are getting help and starting antidepressants. Remember that just because one antidepressant works on one person doesn't mean it will work on others. If you feel that you are still depressed, talk to your doctor and try another. It may take trying a few different meds to find the right one. It also takes a few weeks for them to "kick in". Don't give up on them!!! I am glad that you have found this site, because you will definitely get support and encouragement from us! We are all in the same boat as you are! Once you get your depression under control, life won't seem as bleak! We are here for you!! Terri

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! You did it!!!! :thumbup::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin: Terri

I too have decided not to tell many people. This is pretty easy for me because my family all lives in Florida and I live in California. My husband is supportive of anything that will make me feel better about myself and my children don't know yet. They are 17 and 20 and I don't want all of their friends to know!! My mom thinks that if I stop eating dessert I will lose all the weight I want! So the next time I see her I will tell her that I took her advise and just stop having desserts!! I have very supportive friends, but I'm not sure if I am going to tell them - maybe after surgery. This site has been such an inspiration for me and has truly helped with my fears! Thanks all! :thumbup: Terri

Nicole - thanks for the great blow-by-blow of the procedure! I am being banded on the 22nd, so it is great to hear all of the stories! Take care and happy recovery! :thumbup: Terri

LOL Auburn girl!! I have never heard of Protein Jello??!! :confused2: Where do you get it? Had my visit with the nutritionist yesterday, only have to do one day of Clear liquids before the 22nd - yeah! Terri