Nana Mary Beth

Since you are interested in help, that is a big step forward! Pat yourself on the back! Is there a dietician available through your surgeon's practice? If not, ask for a referal to one. I think that would be a good first step. THen, pehaps you need to see the Dr. and check into a band-fill. If you can get it filled, armed with new help from the dietician, you would face a much brighter future and have the tools needed to get back on track. Good luck to you!

I don't know how it feels to have a fill. I am 5 weeks post up. I have had temptations to try other foods. I just keep thinking about all I have gone through to get here and not wanting to mess things up! I know that you can recoup from this! You must have the desire deep inside you or you wouldn't have gotten this far. Get back to the right kind of thinking and self talk - and you can do this! Hang in there.

I am 4 weeks post-op. I had my surgery at Creighton Medical Center in Omaha, Ne. My surgeon, Dr. R. Sudan, is reputed to be the best in town. Unfortunately, he is leaving Omaha this month and moving to Rahleigh, NC area. I have a very stubborn case of Fibromyalgia and have suffered with problem from it since 1994. However, my pain level is very manageable since my surgery. I went from 7-9 pain levels daily, to a 2-3 on most days. I am amazed - as are my family and friends. Several friends have commented that "Mary's back!" I am only weighing myself every Tuesday. My first goal is 30 pounds and I will get my ears double pierced! Last Tuesday (July 29) I had lost 24 pounds! I would like to get information from anyone who is or has knowledge of raw fruit/vegetable juicing, post-op. I was just reading about the benefits and learning from my niece how juicing could really change how I felt. She uses Protein powder in her juicing - so I thought it might work for me post-op, too. If anyone has that type of experience, please email me at: mary.jirsak@gmail.com. I have had no problems. Everyday I feel better and notice physical changes in my ability to tolerate different activities. My depression is improving, also. I am so elated and feel so good about having made the decision for a Lap-band procedure. I would be interested in other Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome individuals and their progress. I am glad I stumbled upon this website and look forward to reading and hearing from others. I am very inexperienced in blogs, chats, etc. So, please let me know if I make any mistakes! Nana Mary:thumbup: