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You mean that she is putting it down? Why is that?

My Dr said that they really aren't doing the RNY anymore. He said that they haven't done one since they began doing the band...must be the going trend. Much safer also.

Amen Janine!! lol I was tired of sweet, chocolaty stuff by Thurs. I have one heck of a time stomaching the protein powder. I am sticking with my low carb slim fast for now. I ordered some protein bullets that have I think 42g protein for 3oz...the flavors are grape, fruit punch and so on. I can't wait until they come in. I did read the same thing Teri about nit absorbing more than 30g of protein at one time. So I am thinking that I am going to have to slit up the 3oz...even easier! :rolleyes2: I will let you guys know how they are once I get them.

I agree with Steph co, I went to curves (pre-band) and the harder you work it the better you are. When I was really dedicated to it I lost around 12 inches all over and went down a pants size. It is like anything else it works well if you work it! I didn't loose much weight at all, but did loose a ton of inches. I did try to stay on the machines a little longer (1 minute) if there weren't alot of people that were behind me. I can't wait to get back to it with my new band. Hope this helps. For anyone else that has done Curves how long after surgery did you wait to get back to it?

Hey Amanda! We were there at the same time!! lol I was also banded Sept 16th at Holzer by Dr Canaday! ha My husband thought that was pretty ironic. How are you doing? When do you go for your post op appt? -Amber

I finally had a BM this morning, I was starting to worry a bit. I am feeling pretty good today. Almost back to normal, except for the occasional discomfort from the port site. I am pretty sure that most of the gas has passed. I think alot of the edema is going down, I was able to meet my fluid requirements yesterday. Didn't meet the protein yesterday, but aiming for it today. Brenna's Mama - I am allowed to have "full liquids" pretty much anything that you can sip through a straw (with no straw of course) I can have strained cream soups, pudding, thinned mashed potatoes, protein shakes...I then move on to mushies after two weeks and then onto soft foods. Hope this helps.

Congrats, that is wonderful! You should be so proud!

Hey guys, I was just wondering how much you guys are taking in each day so far protein, liquids and such. I know I am not getting all that they wanted me to, but I am having a hard time getting much down at all. I am getting really full quickly and full even with water. I suppose it is still the edema, I just don't want to harm myself from not having enough. Any thoughts, or ideas...

Hello, feeling much better today. I think alot of my trouble eating yesterday was a mix of the edema and gas. The gas finally started moving last night, and is still rumbling today. But much more comfortable today. I was actually able to get down some pudding this morning. I had trouble getting the high protein stuff down yesterday. Gonna try some more today. Got up this morning at 4am starving and had a couple oz of sugar free JELLO. So I knew then that I was feeling better. This afternoon is 48 hours and I will be allowed to take off my bandages and shower! Ahh, that will be wonderful! Hope everyone has a good day! Amber

I got home yesterday around 3:30 pm, arrived around 7:00am. Surgery went well, my O2 SAT's kept staying fairly low so they had me on O2 for a bit after. With some deep breathing though they went right up. I had a hard time staying awake after they brought me back in to the recovery room. I slept pretty much the whole way home. Not alot of pain, most of course around the port site. My most trouble is scooting up on the couch and standing up from it. I had some yogert this morning, did ok with that. Tried my protein shake a bit ago, had a few ounces but got full very quickly and honestly really didn't want anything to do with it. I am going to try a bit more after I get off here. Hope the eating gets a bit easier, I am afraid I am going to have a hard time getting in all of my protein and fluids for the day otherwise. Glad to hear that everyone is doing ok.

My arrival time for surgery is 7am. We live about an hour away so we are going to a nearby hotel tonight so we don't have to get up so early. I will give an update as soon as I get back and no longer feel like a zombie! lol Good luck tomorrow everyone!

Good luck everyone! Hope all goes well today!

Getting ready for Tues also. I will get the call tomorrow about what time my surgery is...I took Mon off work to get things done around the house and get my food ready for the first few days. I hope everyone does well. Good luck everyone. Many prayers sent your way! :smile:

I am getting banded next Tuesday, September 16th.

Good luck everyone, hope you all did well today!

Sept 16th for me at Holzer Dr Canaday. Next week! :thumbdown:

Debbie Thanks for the good thoughts. I had my second EKG today and everything is ok. I have the ok from the cardiologist for surgery the 16th. I hope that everything ends up ok with you! Keep me posted on how you are doing. -Amber

Hi guys, I am scheduled for banding on the 16th. I am a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, so the nurse suggested I take 3-4 weeks off since I do alot of driving and lifting. Just found out today that my EKG was abnormal, I see the cardiologist tomorrow. I hope that it is false and everything is ok, makes me want the band even more for my health.

Here we go again...

Checking to see if mine is working...

Mine is the 16th, starting to get nervous...and excited.

Thanks guys, good luck to you all as well! :crying:

Yea!! Got my surgery date today. I am so excited! My date is Sept 16 and I have my pre-op appoint on Sept 5. I am on the road to a healthier me! :smile2:

Hi, I am Amber. I am impatiently awaiting my first consult appointment with the surgeon on 8-8-08. The weight loss clinic says my insurance is pretty good about covering as long as the psyc. eval goes alright. I have been waiting to be on Hubbys insurance before posting...my insurance pays nothing on banding. Should be getting my info packet from weight loss center soon. Hope to be having surgery by sometime in Sept. Thanks for all the great info that everyone has posted...it has been a great help to me in deciding on surgery as my option. :thumbup: