breny

The clear liquids was the hardest! You can get through it, just drink more! Just remember why you are doing it!

Hi Ann, I just had the band placed on March 9, 2009. I went through many of the things you are going through right now. I was scared to death, but I was more scared to die. I was put on blood pressure recently, and I recently found out that my throid has burned out, so that made me gain more weight. I was told that I have sleep apnea, and was told to sleep with a bipap machine. I was staring death in the face, and I didn't like it. This work week has been the hardest, so hard in fact, that I had almost talked myself into going to my Doctor to tell him I wanted it reversed. However, with prayer, the help of my kids and family, and keeping a journal, I have gone over the hump. I am still on clear liquids, and when I get the cravings, I just remind myself that I don't want to hurt myself, or make myself sick. I only have to look at my kids, and that keeps me on track. I will see my doctor for my one week check up on Wednesday, and I can't wait to start on full liquids. They also gave us a bariatric cookbook when we left the hospital (there were 6 of us who had surgery on the same day, by the same doctor). Some of the receipes sound really good, and I am looking forward to trying them. They even have deserts in there!!!! Good luck to you, and keep in touch. Bren

There is an html code on the ticker page. Copy and paste it into your signature! The zoo, that sounds like fun. Have a good time. Journaling has been a lifesaver for me. I wish I had started before the process, but I started late night after surgery. It really has helped.

Hi! I'm Bren from San Antonio! We're neighbors! I just had the band placed on March 9. The first week is bad, but I am almost over the hump and can see light at the end of the tunnel. I understand it gets better after the first week. I found that keeping a journal about the whole experience has helped me a lot! Journaling has allowed me to get all my emotions out without taking them out on everyone else! Good luck!

I had surgery on March 9. The day of surgery (after the surgery) I actually felt great! Was up walking and in no pain. The day after surgery I was tired, and still I didn't have much pain. The real struggle began after I was released from the hospital. I went through so many emotions! I found that keeping a journal about the entire process helped me a great deal. from the surgery, through to now. I don't sugar coat anything in my journal, I tell exactly what I am feeling, and I let all the feelings show. it has helped me a great deal! Just getting through this first week is hard, but I know that I can do it. Good luck, and keep in touch.

Thanks for the encouragement! I am making home made chicken noodles for my kids. I can't have the noodles or chicken, but I can have the soup, which has to be much better than the broth. I can't wait till next week. I can think of a lot of things to do with full liquids, it is just the clear liquids that is a problem.

I had my lapband on March 9, 2009! This first week has been a nightmare! It is getting better, a little each day. Just looking forward to graduating to FULL Liquids, instead of clear. The hunger is the worse! However, i will survive. I go in for my 1 week check up on Wednesday, and Dr. Cavazos will hopefully increase my diet then. I am a single mother of two teenage boys, and have been fighting my weight for the last 19 years or so. With high blood pressure, DJD, sleep apnea and now a thyroid problem I decided I had to do something for me, if I wanted to live long enough to watch my kids graduate high school, and watch them get married and have their own families, and I want a whole new life that is all for me. A healthy new me. I am glad I found this site, because all of you have been there and know what I am going through now. Maybe I can gain some insight from you.