pvtash61

thnks for your imput, I am getting very excited. I hope my procedure goes as well as yours. I live in Fresno, CA my doctor has a good reputation for the LapBando I hope to be very successful, I will try my best to follow all the rules! I would be very happy if I could make the same progress as you! Good for YOU! what are you eating now and how is the quanity? I will drop you a email at the address you left, thanks so much for the support. God bless

hi there, Jan. 21st here! it's getting a bit harder now, hunger is a comin:crying:

Jamie, sorry to read about your loss. May God keep you ever so close to his heart. May you always know that your sweet little baby is his most special little angel. Will keep you in my prayers. Take good care of yourself. Patti with a hug for YOU

that is what i thought, you can get the news or weather. I didnt know about the fit prog. How are you doing? I had the first fill, first week was good, now have to work the hunger again. I hope you are well and can give me some good news on weight loss. love Patti

well, I left my response on my site!!! I am so not with it! I hope you are well, and that you can give me some good news on your weight loss, excerise routinue. I have stalled, first fill was good about a week ago, might have to call again, get tweeked. take good care.....love Patti

good morning, I came across one of your posts on gas relief and thought I would try to maybe have yu give me some input on the procedure. I get banded on the 21st, Wed. I am excited, alittle nervous....my tummy is feeling better now! I think I have most of what I need at home to start the post-op. Can you help with what you did to get ready and tell me how you did the first few days. thanks so much, anything would be great! I just turned 48 yrs, that was another reason I would like to keep friends with you, we are close in age. Not sure what your other stats are, but you can read mine. again, thanks, hope we can be friends through this journey

I think you have good advise for us, new banders. I hope you would help me if I have questions. I read one of your posts, great info.

email me at pvtashjian@hotmail.com I have tried to type on the laptop and keep loosing you! hope to hear from, would love to exchg emails with you. God bless

thanks for the support, I am trying to stay on track. Last nite was good, but like my husband was worried, he sat at the table by himself. I just was not ready to sit and watch him have that big steak!!LOL

hi there, just had my band on the 21st, with Dr. Swartz too! really like him, go to my post tomorrow. Good luck, keep in touch

Protein shakes I got were the highest Slimfast, and Aktins, Protein water, Kelloggs and broth cans. The office will probably give you some samples, mine did, so ask. Drink sips of water often. I brought a sippy cup, make sure you do not glup the water or drinks. No straws.

Pain med they prescribed was enough, just take it as you are supposed to every 4-6 hours,ahead of any discomfort to set in. If there is anything else I can help with you can call me 360-5348 cell or email pvtashjian@hotmail.com again mybest, I am so happy with my band, going to do this!!!

thanks for your wishes, we are in this together, and I cant think of a better place to be.....people who understand

I left my reply at my blog, I just cant get the hang of this, sorry. I explained PBing

hey, from fresno too Dr. Swartz will be doing my procedure on the 21st of Jan. very soon, excited. How did yours go?? any info would be appreciated

I explained that PBing is like burping with a small amt of vomit.....like what you ate wants to come up, but there is burping that continues and continues until it finally passes. Productive burping.....it is not fun. this last fill has proven to be a good one...a bit tight still, but getting some liquids down much better than the last couple of days. I think I will not call the doctor. As for working out, well, my son and I dance nearly everyday. It is so much fun. I wish I had a walking buddy. The folks in my neighborhood are all much older, so that isnt going to work out. I need that extra push.

Good that you are trying to get the walk in, how ya doing on the Wii? take care keep me post on you finding a new walking buddy. Where are you located??

sorry I think I did it again, I answer on my site. I am so dumb! I replied on my blog. then on my profile i think. Hope you find it. I have tried to explain it 3 times now! hope you find it. If not I will write it again.

hi there! I had a tough time figuring out how to use/post...shortcuts on this. I am now alittle better. I am in CA Fresno, central valley. I am a stay a home mom, and love it! I have added you to my friends list, hopefully it will be easier to send a note. How are you doing??

hey, how are you doing? any progress with the doctors? I left a message on my blog, the entry where you made a comment. Wishing the best...Patti

Glad you found it! Well last nite must of been our nite off! We didnt dance either, although my son kept asking if we were! It was my husband's fault! He loves tennis on the cable ! Anyway, today is another day, so we can start all over! YOU say LA, were you at the blunt of Katrina?, I hope not, that was so sad, and reconstruction has been slow. My heart as many did went to all who lost their homes and loved ones. I can only hope that we never had such a horrible repeat. Take good care, and keep the faith my dear!

Patti with a smile for YOU

Thanks, summertime, I was hoping someone close by would respond. I am having my band done by Dr. Scwartz/ Dr. Felix in Jan. the 21st, at the

clovis hospital early 7:30 am and home same day. Tell me about your experience, same day home?? much pain? did you walking to lessen the gas pain? and what did you prepare to have at home to drink/eat? Any info would be appreciated the date is soon coming, and I am very excited. thanks again

wow! you are looking so good! congrats on the size 12!! I am dong good, slow, but doing good. I finally saw 199 on the scale, but I tend to go up a pound then down, but I can make it. looking forward to seeing 175 by my annv date Jan 2010, I am hopeful! Keep up the good work, you look great! love the new pic. Patti with a smile for YOU

lady, you look great! how much weight loss??? Havent been posting in a bit, what a wonderful surprise to see your pic. How are ya, and the family??

I there, new at this, going to get banded on the 21st of this month, excited. YOu and I share the age, I am at 227 presently.....where did you start at? and how is it going? what to expect..whatever you can help with would be appreciated... thanks

well I have been doing little exercise, i JUST cant seem to keep up a routinue. got the dance with the stars, Wii game, lots of fun and gets you moving. My son loved it too! How are you doing? weight coming off, exercise? and are you managing the diet, hunger if any?? I go for another fill, second one this coming week, I hope the fill will help out, i am having trouble with the hunger. weight has stalled, but not gaining, so happy. drop me a note, let me know how you are doing, and thnks for thinking of me. Patti

Hi, how did your day go today, more comfortable?? I am still having trouble with the soft foods, liquids are a bit better, but still have to sip super slow. I thought it would be better today, I filled on Monday, but maybe I should of call the doc. Weight is about the same, first 1 1/2 day weight of 3 lbs to almost 5 has csme off, but not more from day 3. I am not hungry, but I am getting thirsty, but have to be so careful. I hope you are not the same place I am at, suffering, if you are,.... what are you going to do? wait? Any advice appreciated. good luck

Patti