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I am on full liquids for 3 weeks then start to purreed foods as tolerated. I have to drink my protein drinks 2 times a day. I have a post op appt next wednesday. Keri

I have dermabond too.... took a shower last night. It was fine.... Now go get a shower. Keri

I was banded on the 20th with the realize band. I don't have any hunger right now.......I have been drink water and protein shakes, and also creamed soup. The hardest part is to eat. I am so scared about what I have done. I am tired. I am still in the recovery mode. I plan on going for a walk later. My port site is very uncomfortable... is that normal. Keri

Wow.... Ok so I am dreaming last night. It was totally amazing and so real. But I ate everything that I wasn't supposed to. doritios......cookies, and drinking soda. I was talking to my mom and she said it was normal, and the fact that she had the same dreams when she was quitting smoking she had the same dreams. So with that said do the dreams go away........ oh and the pain last night was a little over whelming. Thank god for the lortab! It is where the port is..... does that go away>> Thanks Keri

I'm home..... have some gas issues....but ok. I don't seem to be hungry at all. I am very happy to be home. I am on full liquids for the next 3 weeks. I do have some pain at the incision sites, but not to bad. Going to grab a shower soon and work on eating. Hope all is well with the banders!! Keri

update for me day of surgery weight - 247.5 thanks Keri

Hello all, Just wanted to let you all know I am banded. It went well. I have already walked around, and experienceing a little nausea. But not to bad. I was given a med pump, but I really don't feel I need morphine. I still have the IV.... So hope all the banded people are doing well! Congrats all who were banded today.... a new chapter in our life! Ker

I am taking my jewerly off tonight and giving my rings to hubby to hold on to. My earrings are out and I will take my tongue ring out on the way. That is the one thing I am afraid that will close. But has been in for over 2 years now......... My laptop and ipod are ready. I plan on using my music to walk to! I am excited! A little nervous about the pain afterwards. But all in all........ready! We can do it! Ker

Hows everyone doing...?? I am about ready to throw this broth out the window.... I am so tired of clear liquid diets. Hope you all are doing well keri

I am right there with you....... However my day is the following day! I know what you are feeling.... Keri

I guess I too will remove mine and make my own... goodness gracious. I didn't know that! I will remove mine......... Keri

So today was my pre op appt. I got there at 9:35am and was called in to do the rest of my paperwork for the hospital paper work, and sign in blood and fork over my first born...... Then I was called back in to the room where they ask you about past present and future issues...... Meds I am on, and how much I take. The "God" who puts me to sleep rushed in and talked about things, and then said see you thursday morning...... ! The vampire.... hee hee..... took 8 vials first and then came back in and forgot to do a type and screen. 4 more vials sucked from my being. So, that was my day in a nutshell. Drove 2 hours up and 2 hours back. I should be all set for thursday. I can't wait to be there and set for surgery! I am tired from all the driving. Keri:w00t:

I am going to start my clear liquid diet tomorrow.... due to my chronic constipation. I am hoping that will help me... Tonight I am having Spegetti, sausage and peppers, and a good salad. I leave in the am for my pre op appt. and then It is 2 days till the surgery! I am excited and very ready for this week to be over!

Should I begin my clear liquid diet tomorrow.........?? I don't have to start it till tuesday! But thought no harm in starting it tomorrow... What do you think? Keri

COngrats !! So glad to hear about your surgery and how well you are doing. I hope that I get such a great recovery! like 5 more days for me! Keri

We have off the same days........ I am excited last weekend~ Keri

Are you ready... ? 1 week out and we will be banded or getting it.... I am excited, scared, nervous but ready! I packed my overnight bag... What are you all doing?? keri

I agree lets get this thing started.... I am available on weekends. I will be banded on the 20th of nov. I can't wait!! Keri

I have been watching what I am eating. Protein, and regular food..... I don't start my pre op prep till the 18th. I have all my stuff ready to go. I go in on the 17th for my blood work. We are with in 9 days!! Woo hoooo :laugh:

Reading your story was inspiring... Thank you for sharing. I am dealing with so many emotions right now myself. My surgery is set for 20 nov. I am excited,scared, nervous, and ready. Again thank you for sharing for story! keri

I don't know why but your post brought me to tears. I think what you are doing is awesome........and I hope you know he is looking down on you........ I haven't lost a child, but I worked with a awesome woman, and i got to be close with her. Well Sadly her Daughter passed away after a short battle with a brain cancer. Her name was Lara, well My daughters name, is Lara and it was after her daughter. I don't know why I felt compelled to share this, but I wanted you to know that you are not alone in your weight loss battle. I am so glad to have found this place, and so happy that we all have this bond over our special week! We are all being rebirthed......... We have a smaller person who wants to be on the outside, and they will! Keri

Army wife here.... Ft Drum 05-07 Ft Benning 07- current Mom of 2 sets of twins, and married to my hubby for almost 10 years. Nice to meet ya all! Keri

Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime”—Author unknowGive a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime”—Author unknown I just think that we are going to have more people worse off than we do now.....if we don't follow the above !

YES but I don't feel the need to work as hard as I do, and WE just get by...... he is a US soldier... and now I am bracing my self that my husband will not get the funding he needs for future issues.....as well as a job! We are in one of the POSTS that train other countries.... yes we help others. You lovely new elected man, wants to close them... where does that leave my family and my husbands JOB. So why do I need to work hard to just freely give that money back......hell no. My kids need shelter, food, clothes, and since we are just getting by........... I need MY MONEY THAT I WORK for!! I will be Damned to Share the little wealth I have

My husband made an interesting point about " share the wealth" Imagine you are in a college class. You work you butt off and pull off an A. But there are a few who don't work as hard........ The teacher says....... I know that some of you are hard workers, but I have decided to give you all a c+ So does that make sence....... Just wondering....