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Hi All!! The Surgery went fine yesterday. First of all they had us go to the boonies to have the surgery; it was about an hour away from Dallas. This was the only hospital that Dr. Benavides could bring his own staff around the Dallas area. I went into prep around 11:45a, and some on the last things I remember was the anesthesiologist putting the feel good meds in my IV and them telling me to move other to the operating table. The next thing I know I was in recovery. Right now I’m dealing with bad gas pains, but I know it will pass. Really the only discomfort I feel from the surgery is where the port is. Again..thank you for the prayers and support!! I appreciate it all.

Tomorrow is the big day for me too!! I have to be at the hosiptal at 9:30am and my surgery is at 11:30am. I'm excited!

Congrats!! I know that you are very excited!

Hi Ladies, Well tomorrow is the big day. I'm scheduled to be at the hospital at 9:30a and my surgery will start at 11:30a. I'm actually not as nervous as I was before; I’m just anxious and excited to get the procedure done. I went to my pre-op appointment Friday and there are six other people that are having surgery the same day with Dr. Benavides, I guess we are all back to back from each other. Well wish me luck and thanks for the support ya'll have gave me so far, I'll follow up with you guys afterward.

Hello all, Well tomorrow is the big day for me. I go in at 9:30a and my surgery is scheduled at 11:30a. I'm actually not as nervous as I was before, i guess I'm more excited now. Wish me luck, i'll follow up with you guys afterwards.

I think that Chris Brown is soo fine:biggrin:. I usually like guys older than me but if Chris came my way he betta start running...lol. Well not really run because, Kalika and run don't go together in the same sentence...lol..not now at least

So glad to hear that you are doing well!!! I'm starting to get a lil nervous since mine is on Monday, but I know it will all be fine. Thanks for updating us.

Good luck on your surgery tomorrow. My surgery is Monday and the way I'm feeling right now, I think Aunt Flo is going to pay me a little visit then...lol

Surgery4me - Good luck on your surgery tomorrow! My surgery is on Monday and I'm getting a little nervous.

Best of luck with your journey!

First and foremost, I'm doing it to be healthier. I would like to be at my ideal size before I have kids (I have plenty of time for that cuz I'm not in a serious relationship and I'm waiting till my 30's to have kids) Then also I would love to wear the "cute" clothes also. Don't get me wrong, I'm going to miss Lane Bryant, but I would love to shop at stores like The Limited and Forever 21. Also to wear stilettos and not feel like I'm bout to break the heel..lol I've never really been able to cross my legs, so that's something to look forward to And I want to be SEXIER than I already am.

Congrats!! One week was fast! I think my approval took like 2-3 weeks.

Hi all, I was wondering if anybody else has used or is using this mix. If so, does anybody have any good recipes that can mask the horrible taste? I've found that blending up strawberries or just mixing a little cinnamon with it masks the flavor somewhat but I’m open to other ideas. Also is it just me or does this mix make you feel bloated and having you goinng to the bathroom. I'm going on my second week of my pre-op diet and today I felt soo weak. I'm wondering if this is from eliminating the carbs from my diet. (or it could be the 104 heat we have here in Dallas) Has any one else felt this way during their pre-op diet?

Ditto on the Perfect Fit jeans at LB. They are like some of the only jeans that I wear that don't stick out in the back. I have a big butt so I wear the Blue Perfect Fit Jeans. Ashley Stewart Jeans are pretty cool too. They are reasonably priced and they fit well too.

I actually started my 2 week pre-op diet today. I am able to eat 1-2 healthy meals which can include any lean meats, and all the vegetables I want besides potatoes and carrots. I have to drink at least two 10oz servings of the Myocel Protein shake (OMG that mess is nasty:eek:) And they want me to drink a lot of Water...I mix Crystal Light with mine. I can't have any sugar, carbs, carbonated drinks, fried foods, any fats like butter and so forth. So far today this is what I had: -10oz vanilla Myocel shake...EWW!!! -20oz of water with grape crystal light -Big salad with just lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, radishes, and purple cabbage for lunch -10oz vanilla Myocel shake again...Double EWW!!! -20oz of water with raspberry lemonade crystal light. -10oz water -cheese stick for a snack -Grill chicken with broccoli for dinner But ohh I'm craving a taco from Taco Bell:drool:

Congrats!! Glad to hear that you are doing well.

Good Evening Ladies! My name is Kalika I'm 24 years old, currently single with no kids. I live in Dallas, TX on the north side. I'm a Computer Applications Admin for a restaurant company here in Dallas. I graduated from Howard University in 2006 (Awww HU!!! :thumbup:) I have a cocker spaniel named Sandy I'm kinda reserved until I get to know people better. I have a cool laid back type of personality and I'm also goofy. I'm very glad to have found this group and I wish all of you ladies the best of luck on your journey.

I also had to do the 6 months weight loss program for my insurance company. It did go by fast. But we do have it pretty good because I heard that some insurance companies make people wait a year.

I'm going through Lapband Solutions. here's the website: Lap Band Surgery Dallas, Texas | Weight Loss Surgery Specialists Their office in Dallas is off of Coit and Beltline. They have been really good with me. Let me know if you need more info.

Hi All!! I'm getting banded on Aug. 11th. I'm so excited. It's been a long journey for me, I started this process last year. I probably could have had the surgery earlier, but who would have though it would have been so hard to get my medical records from the last 5 years.:smile2: I'm from Dallas, TX but my insurance company wants me to go to Decatur, TX for the surgery (An hour away from Dallas). I have my pre-op appointment on the 8th of Aug. I will be banded by either Dr. Benavides or Dr. Felts. Good Luck to everyone this month!!!

Congrats!!! I wish you the best of luck with everything!!

I stay in north Dallas close to 635 and I-35. How are things going with being banded? I hear that some people get sick alot and some don't. How was your experience the first few weeks after?

I'm getting banded on the 11th of Aug. I start my pre-op diet next week so this weekend, I'm going to make sure that I get some good soul food:biggrin:

Hello Everybody!! I was born and raised in Dallas, and I'm still here!! I left and went to DC for college, but I was running to get back home to the south. I'm also glad that I found this group. I just joined the site yesterday and I am happy to see so many people that have something in common with me. :thumbup: