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I have some protein shakes (soy) but did not think i was allowed to have those until next week? thanks, tina

:notagree Banded on Thursday morning today is Sunday. Very weak and tired. Can't seem to sleep enough and have absolutely no energy. I am wondering if I have made the world's biggest mistake. Feel depressed.:help:

:notagree Banded on Thursday morning today is Sunday. Very weak and tired. Can't seem to sleep enough and have absolutely no energy. I am wondering if I have made the world's biggest mistake. Feel depressed.:help:

hi was banded on the 27th and am so tired and weak!! did anyone else go through this. I have absolutely no energy. I am vegetarian and am not sure how I am suppose to get any protein during this clear liquids stage. i am on jello, vegetable broth, and drinks? any ideas I am really wondering what the hell have i done to myself?

Okay, I am off to Mexico tomorrow night! Getting more nervous and have enough questions to post 10 new threads. I wish more people hung out in the chat room. anyway, I need some encouragement. For those of you who are nearing their goal weight, what has been the best thing. Better health? cute clothes? A kinder world?? Feel free to be specific I think this can be tremendously encouraging. I have been off foods for two days and am realizing how much I love love did i say love food. Smelling, chewing, socializing, feeling in my stomach, really I'm going crazy. I love eating I just hate being fat!!!! thanks, tina

Okay, I just got home from the grocery store. bought lots of flavored Water, soy Protein shakes, smoothies, gas x, multi Vitamin. Do I need anything else? Also, my surgery was just scheduled and I have still been on foods, is this going to be a problem. I plan on all liquids tomorrow and from now on. I was just wondering if anyone else didn't get on liquids for one full week prior to their surgery. My weight is 225. I am guessin if it were too signif they wouldn't have scheduled it so soon????? I am thrilled I got it scheduled so fast but I won't get to talk to anyone until tomorrow, I think I am suppose to call the dietician I have to read through the paperwork again. I am being banded by ortiz in Mexico. Any tips for my trip? For new bandsters am looking for any advice? I have also had laproscopic surgery (gall bladder 18 years ago) and a c section do you think this will be a problem?? thanks, t

wow, this is all so wonderful. I've been thin/fit before many years ago and it's nice reminding me of some of the reasons it is/was so great. Alexandra yours really hits home from me. "not fitting in the world" more effective parent. I REALLY HOPE THIS THING WORKS FOR ME!!

I've never wanted to get my boobs done but you have changed my mind. you look awesome

hi, I am going through the same thing right now. I am on day 2 of my pre-op diet and it has definitely brought out all of my issues. I think the first day was the hardest but I am struggling with the fact that I see no end. I have at least several weeks of this maybe a month before food. It terrifies me. I get banded on Thursday and like everyone said I am just trying to stay focused one day at a time. tomorrow i will be very busy and I am hoping that helps. Honestly, I am surprised I've made it this far. It is such a mental thing. I too, just thought I loved to eat but I now know just after two days that I really am an addict. food is my drug.I know this isn't helping you but I just wanted you to know that you are alone. When you get to that pre-op stage email me and I will try to help. I don't think I will forget how hard this has been!!! tina

Wow!!! YOu should do a commerical for the band!!! I am so happy that you are feeling so great, thanks!!!!!

:help: i currently weigh 225 and am being banded on thursday. My husband and I are self employed and I am on a ridiculous insurance plan with a ridiculous deductible. I could not get on my families health insurance plan because of my weight. I am hoping when I lose some weight to change over. here is my question. has anyone had any difficulty getting coverage due to having this procedure?? wouldn't that be my luck ...turned down because i am too heavy and then turned down because i tried something to reduce it? :angry I am concerned and need some input because my husband is worried, as well. we are paying for the band privately but as you know on insurance forms you have to list surgeries. thanks, tina

Hi, I am scheduled to be banded next Thursday in Mexico Dr. Ortiz I am so nervous. What if after all of this money it doesn't work? Is that possible? Are there people who get banded and it doesnt work? For those of you who just had it done, what say you? Any words of widsom, advice, tips etc... I weigh 225 and am nervous. Good luck to all of you and thanks. tina

Danielle, thanks that was great. the more info i have the better i feel. any problems whe you told border control you had meds? thanks again, and stay well, tina

ellen vick, I am from gilbert! what a small world! I am 225 and am starting liquids tomorrow, feeling very nervous!!. I fly in Wednesday night, surgery, thursday night, fly home saturday, we should look each other up. Are you going with family. I'm wingin it. Thanks for the advice on the liquid nausea rx, is nausea a common side effect? I got some of the liquid multi Vitamins, haven't tried them yet.

melanie and liana, thanks for your words they are definitely inspirational. How do I feel about my surgery coming up? I am getting apprehensive, not about the procedure but about making this work. I start my pre liquid diet tomorrow and I am nervous about that? I know I have to do it but when I think of no food for a month it is definitely overwhelming. What made you pick May??? I will let you know how i do

thanks, what is liquid gravol for? I have never heard of it. How are you feeling? How long since you've eaten food? I am getting nervous and terrified that I won't be able to stop eating. What a waste of money that would be!

i would immediately contact our band dr. many md's are not familiar with the bands and possible side effects. many primary's aren't even sure what they are seeing. good luck

congrats on your banding, i think you and i will need patientce... patience.. patience. good wishes on your continued journey, t

Thanks for the replies, I have checked out the links. I am sure I will be a turtle. the only thing i do fast is eat!!

hi, I am getting banded by dr. ortiz this coming thursday!!! I am starting off at 225 seems like were pretty close in that department. How tall are you I am 5 4. I hope you get to feeling better!!! tina

Diane, I am sure he was hitting on you. Ten years later I can still remember sitting in a bar and I smiled at this "okay looking guy" and he smiled back and sent me a drink or something. My friend "who has always been model beautiful" very casually said "tina you have to be careful you just can't look at every guy you are beautiful and they are going to come on to you" that was one of those moments for me not because she said it but for two reasons 1. i wasn't use to being the pretty girl in the room and two she was right! My sister has never been thin and I have said to her I hope at some point if only for a moment you get to live as a thin person. The world is a very different place. Diane, start seeing yourself as the pretty person in the room because others aalready are and you are going to have to learn how to enjoy it/embrace itand handle it. Especially, since your married! It is fun though. Fun Fun Fun but sad that we and society only value ourselves when we look a certain way. tina

Diane, You do look like a new person and you have beautiful children. I know years ago when I lost all of my weight I really did have to spend some time in therapy as much as I thought I was the same person I just wasn't. Society saw and treated me differently and I had to learn to treat myself differently. Even though I too thought I was pretty self confident I had body image issues that just weren't adjusting quick enough to my weight loss and society. (Life really is easier for the beautiful). It is unfair but true and I have been both. Good luck and I think just sharing your feelings will give you some insight (i hope). tina

hi guys, thanks for responding. I am very apprehensive but optimistic.. I am just thinking what if it doesn't work for me? what if it does and then it erodes? What if i can't control my eating (that's the big one). I am sure this is all typical. I am 39 live in gilbert and weigh 225 (in my mind I am 150). I am glad to know there are others close by who have been through this. thanks and good luck on your continued journey. ps. any regrets??

Wow! Congrats you look wonderful? I just sent you an email. I am new and live in same area. I am also using same doc. would love to talk with you. Your pics are extremely encouraging. You must feel so good! You look great. tina

Hi, I am going to Mexico on Wednesday April 26th getting banded on Thursday. I just got this scheduled so have not started my liquids. Did anyone else not have to diet much prior to their surgery? Do you think this is a problem? Any tips? Did ayone else see/seeing Dr. Ortiz Thanks and good luck. tina