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Hey guys(ladies included), I finally got a decent night's rest. Able to sleep on both sides but less on the port side. I also notice that my stomach is not creating the music it once was. It was so loud one night, my husband that it was his stomach. Not as much gas as early last week(wow)! I've driven a couple of times with no problem. My only instructions were to make sure I was no longer taking pain medicine. Have a great Tuesday everyone! YT

Hey Summertime! Welcome to the group!

Hi, Congratulations on your approval!! Doesn't just knowing that things are going to change make a difference? I was on Monday 1/26/09. I know it sounds corny but I'm so proud of ME. I'd love to chat with you and you move through the process. Have a great weekend!

Hi Tiare, Congrats on your banding. I was banded on 1/26. I already know that it's one of the best choices I've ever made. I'm having problems with gas too althugh today is much better. When I lay in bed my stomach provides the sound effects. My doc suggested Gas-X strips. They seemed to help. Good luck.

Trock, This is almost like starting from scratch, isn't it? I get to have mashed potatoes on Monday and you'd think I'd been invited out for fine dining!

Thanks Christy. I'll check it out. I'm going to work on my ticker this weekend.

Hey everybody, I need some suggestions on shake mixes. i'm currenting using CHIKE but wanted to try some others before I invest in the lifesize jug(lol). For sure I'll appreciate whatever you guys offer. Have a great weekend everyone!!!

Morning ChristiMarie, How's it going this morning? Hope you're feeling better.

Morning Down, Thanks for the tip about walking and the heating pad. Today I feel much better. Whew! The gas is definitely subsiding. How are you today>

Hi Christymarie, I'm doing okay so far. The gas was pretty serious last evening but my doctor suggested the Gas-X strips so I tried those. It helped some. Take care.

I was banded on January 26th also here in New Orleans.

2nd day of full liquid diet. So far so good!!Had vegetable soup liquid and will have a CHIKE strawberry protein shake later. Yum!

2nd day of full liquid diet. So far so good!!Had vegetable soup liquid and will have a CHIKE strawberry protein shake later. Yum!

Hey Jazzly, Do you think the nurse at your doctor's office would be more willing than he is to help you? Might be worth a try. I'm getting banded on Monday, 1/26.

Hi, The nurse at my doctor's office suggested "New Whey, Liquid Protein, 42g. 0 sugar and 0 fat. I start my liquid diet on Thursday and I bought several from Smoothie King. I bought the grape and orange flavor. If you can find these they'll satisfy most of your daily protein.

Hi Liz, Think positive and do your part. You'll be successful.

Best of luck to you Ms. Kelley. Within only a day separating us, it'll be cool to compare notes. You hang in there. The 27th isn't far away and you can do it.

Hi, I've completed all the pre-op testing requirements. My doctor requires 4 days of liquids. 2 days full liquids and 2 days clear liquids. I start that on Thursday. I'm so pleased to have this surgery that the liquid diet is a small thing when compared to how much better my life will be.

Hello all, I live in New Orleans, LA. I will be banded on January 26th, 2009. Looking forward to talking to some of you guys. Much success to all of us!!!