penguin02

Good morning! I am down 13 pounds with surgery on 9/8. Feeling good today and made it through my birthday yesterday with new habits. It felt wierd not having cake but went to a movie instead. While at the movie, I didn't know what to do with my hands without a huge bag of popcorn or pop but actually focused on the movie. I think it will take a couple more movies to break that habit. Trying to forget the what I can't have but focusing on what I can have (like climbing the stairs without stopping for breath!) For those of you having the band soon, have heating pad ready...that was my best friend! Good luck! I am so glad I did this! :thumbup:

Wow! I am glad I popped in and read this. I just had a piece of gum yesterday and never even thought should I or shouldn't I ! I wondered why I was so "burpy" last night. I have also been using straws and will stop that now too. Good grief! To go through surgery, etc. and then blow it with straws or gum. Thanks!!!!!! :thumbup:

Nope. Did not work. Oh well, another day.

I think I figured out how to put that ticker on. This is a test.

Hi Jen in Buffola, This is Molly. I am on day 4 postop and having some pain in the port site, but only intermittently like when I am reaching for tv remote. Still very tender for me. How long did it take you? I still wish I had some Lortab left but have been taking Liquid Tylenol XS. Have good night!

I had my surgery on 9/8 too and I am still on Lortab and trying not to drink too much before nap/bedtime. Heating pad too seems to help me. Good luck!

Congratulations on your banding....I had mine on Monday the 8th also. Sleeping is difficult for me too....I have been using a heating pad and still on Lortab. Reading everyone's responses is helpful and thanks! I try not to drink too much before resting/bedtime. So far, so good. Good luck! :sad:

Hi there, I just had my surgery this past Monday, 9/8. Been a slow week but am feeling okay. Nice to read other people's replies and how they are doing. Mine is on the left side too....the sorest spot. I have 1 day left on clear liquid diet and to start full liquids on Saturday. Molly:blink:

Hi Cheesecake, I am new to this website also. I just had to write to you and let you know that I was concerned about telling my kids that I was having this (9/8) but their responses to me really helped. I am sure it means a lot to your mom that she has your support! Good luck with your search for doctor!

Hi there, I am also getting banded on September 8th in Wisconsin! This sounds like a nice group! Can anyone tell me how to get the ticker countdown? Thanks!

Hi there, We have the same date--September 8th. Dr. Blumofe in Wisconsin. My name is Molly.