lauraq

Well said, mrsyellis. Well said.

Give it some time and this will all just be a distant memory. It gets easier. Congratulations - you are on the raod to a healthy life, and you'll be so happy.

One month to go - just start counting down the days. It'll be worth it.

You can do it. You'll soon be feeling like a new woman!

Ben...where shall we send flowers????

Just a few thoughts on a Monday: It is hotter than hell in Texas. I haven't seen rain in months. My sister in law got married Saturday at the beach with a poolside reception. Her cake melted. I don't do well with mimosas. I don't do well with shrimp. My Aloe Vera plant helps my sunburn. Unlike BG, I still weigh more than my husband, but not for long. My mom has one more week of brain radiation and then we'll go from there. Cancer sucks. Sometimes coming to work is a relief when your everyday life is hectic. I hate back to school clothes shopping for my 16 year old daughter. If anyone is looking for a great charity, consider the Make A Wish Foundation. Milky Way bars (the small bite-size ones) go down just fine. I don't miss Diet Coke anymore. It doesn't taste as good as it once did. I can take my pants off without unbuttoning them.:thumbup: I want to win the lottery soon. Has Bashful had a date yet with "Hot Eric"?:cursing: I need another fill soon. I have a great family. DD1 left her kitty with me to babysit while she went to Tennessee and now I won't give her back. We've bonded. Have a great week everyone. Lauraq

Just a few thoughts on a Monday: It is hotter than hell in Texas. I haven't seen rain in months. My sister in law got married Saturday at the beach with a poolside reception. Her cake melted. I don't do well with mimosas. I don't do well with shrimp. My Aloe Vera plant helps my sunburn. Unlike BG, I still weigh more than my husband, but not for long. My mom has one more week of brain radiation and then we'll go from there. Cancer sucks. Sometimes coming to work is a relief when your everyday life is hectic. I hate back to school clothes shopping for my 16 year old daughter. If anyone is looking for a great charity, consider the Make A Wish Foundation. Milky Way bars (the small bite-size ones) go down just fine. I don't miss Diet Coke anymore. It doesn't taste as good as it once did. I can take my pants off without unbuttoning them. I want to win the lottery soon. Has Bashful had a date yet with "Hot Eric"?:wub: I need another fill soon. I have a great family. DD1 left her kitty with me to babysit while she went to Tennessee and now I won't give her back. We've bonded. Have a great week everyone. Lauraq

Jen - I'm so sorry to haer about your mom. I'm going through this with my mom now as well. It absolutely SUCKS. You seem to have much more than one person should have to go through. I am here if you need to vent. My mom lives in the same town as I do so I can check on her several times a day. It must be so hard for you. My prayers are with you and your mom. lauraq

Great job, band buddy. You sound so happy. I am happy for you. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream. (Can't stop!). lauraq

Great post BG. I was like you with the tacos - unbelievable. I rarely think about food now which is a major milestone for me. Isn't it weird?

Welcome Kam! Congratulations on getting a surgery date. Keep us all posted. I was banded 6/29 and I am so happy I did it. Best of luck to you. Lauraq

OK Bashful, my friend. You've caught Hot Greg's eye with your awesome accounting skills. Now you've got to reel him in. Ask him out already!!!! Don't make me call him and ask him for you, because I will. I will hunt him down for you!

I had my first fill this morning - 2cc. I 'm not sure how much my band holds but it was completly empty. She said she takes all the fluid out after priming during surgery. She had me lift my legs off the stretcher about 2 inches and put my arms above my head, and my little port just stuck right out like it knew it was supposed to. She prepped me with Betadine, stuck the needle in, pulled out the air and injected 2cc of saline. I only felt a small stick and didn't even know she was through. she is great! She doesn't do the flouroscopy in the office, so we made sure I could swallow water, which I could. Now back at work and just ate some broth off a can of Campbell's Chicken Noodle SOup and it went down fine. So, now liquids for 2 days. I really needed to have a fill because I've been hungry - not just head hunger. I could eat almost anything (except bread and dry meat). So, hopefully, this will jump start some real weight loss. Although I've lost 32 total since June 3 when starting the preop diet, I've only lost 12 since surgery on June 29. Nothing new with my mom. Getting the brain radiation. Today was Day 8 of 19. Thanks to all for caring. Have a great day. Lunch break's over - back to work. Schedule your mammograms if you haven't already done so.

I had my first fill this morning - 2cc. I 'm not sure how much my band holds but it was completly empty. She said she takes all the fluid out after priming during surgery. She had me lift my legs off the stretcher about 2 inches and put my arms above my head, and my little port just stuck right out like it knew it was supposed to. She prepped me with Betadine, stuck the needle in, pulled out the air and injected 2cc of saline. I only felt a small stick and didn't even know she was through. she is great! She doesn't do the flouroscopy in the office, so we made sure I could swallow water, which I could. Now back at work and just ate some broth off a can of Campbell's Chicken Noodle SOup and it went down fine. So, now liquids for 2 days. I really needed to have a fill because I've been hungry - not just head hunger. I could eat almost anything (except bread and dry meat). So, hopefully, this will jump start some real weight loss. Although I've lost 32 total since June 3 when starting the preop diet, I've only lost 12 since surgery on June 29. Nothing new with my mom. Getting the brain radiation. Today was Day 8 of 19. Thanks to all for caring. Have a great day. Lunch break's over - back to work. Schedule your mammograms if you haven't already done so.

100 pounds is a dream come true. Congratulations on your success.

By the time you read this, you will probably be out of surgery and starting your new journey. We were all nervous. It's time to think positive. You can absolutely do this! If I can, anyone can. Trust me. Congratulations, and I'm thinking about you.

Could it be that the "dog days" of summer are getting you down? I know when the new school year starts (but I'm not a teacher), it has always felt like a fresh start to the year for me. Maybe that will be your motivation - make the school year your fresh start. Plan your menus and your snacks; research lower calorie sweets for your sweet tooth - I have those cravings too. I think we have all had a major lifestyle change and it's hard to adjust and find that mojo. And for me, it's harder at 50 than it would have been when I was younger. Keep smiling on the outside and you'll feel it on the inside.

That is the best story ever. Wish I could have seen your brother.

I've been getting the "McGurgles" since about the time I woke up from surgery. Sometimes it can get very embarrassing, can't it?

That's the way it should work. Way to stand up for yourself and be your own advocate. Hope everything goes well for you onthe 21st. Keep us posted.

Hey Bashful - Share your soft foods with "Hot Greg". He'll worship you!

I have NO DOUBT that you are NOT the bashful type. I'll be keeping my eye on you.

Good to know. I've been a little scared to try alcohol. I have a friend who was banded several years ago. Let's just say the first time she drank, it involved the police. Anyone have any problems with the band and alcohol?

WooHoo for the loose pants. Just don't let them get too loose around "Hot Greg". Have to look out for you bashful, and keep you in line. I was tired too when I went back to work - it'll get better fast.

Sounds like you are ready. The mental preparedness is very important to your success and it sounds like you're there. We all wish you well - the pre-op phase is all a distant memory for me now as it will be for you. I am 5 weeks post-op today. Keep up the good work, and I'll look forward to your blogs.