Marine mom

Paperwork, evaluation, and testing. Mine didn't take 4 hours, but at least 3 beginning to end.

been there. My 6 month process took 9, and I was looking at this vacation scheduled. If it had been another week, I would have postponed my surgery until after my trip to WDW. Hope all comes together for you. In the end, in my case, I am just glad it did come together, that I survived it all, and that I am on the other side of the surgery. At the time i was so frustrated and angry, and thought the world was coming to an end.

I would think that part of that is the body readjusting fluid wise. Just like the first pounds lost are fluid, the first gained usually are too.

i'm 46 years old, so i figure that i have been exposed to most of the bugs out there!

for shame on the hubby! So far I'm ok. Another kid (the one who helped me get through the chores yesterday) was up sick last night. Husband only had nausea and diarrhea (i'm sure he'd love me sharing that!) so i could deal with that. thanks for asking.

enjoy your mushies!

lol, you are a brave girl going back to teaching!

i don't have any fill, so that won't work against me.

thanks. i appreciate it.

well, i called my doc, and he says that sucker is sewed in well. not to worry. i guess i need to just relax.

thank you. i needed someone to tell me this isn't life and death!!! i don't know how you dealt with a bug post surgery. you are a hero...

bellyfatgone, I hope your appt. goes well. don't forget to check back in. I posted in a separate thread that we have a stomach bug in the house. I am terrified that I will get it and my band will slip. There is nothing in this world that makes me want to have another surgery. The last one scared the crap out of me.

I am really worried. 2 of my guy are vomiting. I was banded on the 28th and am scared my band will slip if I get it. Anyone dealt with this?

lose it, here, too.

just purged my closet of 28's. I am not going back. Wish i was at 100%, though. i had to borrow my sons to help with the lifting!

kimmi, are you lactose intolerant? my shakes started causing problems such as cramping and diarrhea, but the lactaid supplements are helping. hope you get some answers. i'm not suggesting not calling your doc!

thanks! lol, did you know a msg. has to be 10 letters to post?

lol,these wicked bicycle type things. they go faster than normal. the first time i went, my legs hurt for 5 days! but my gf went with me, and it has become fun.

I haven't hit a wall yet, but i've lived my life long enough to know it will happen. can i suggest that you just cut yourself some slack, do whatever helps you to relax, reading, walking, journaling, whatever, and just not worry for a few days. Eat what works for you, and figure out the best direction for regrouping. maybe find a support group, an exercise group or class (i took a spinning class, that has grown on me), maybe even talk with a professional. you've been through a lot. peace to you. i hope i'm not preaching!!!!! not meaning to at all.

12/28...my incisions feel pretty good. my stomach skin still feels loose, when i turn over. i am thrilled to be able to sleep on my side, though. my port is above my belly button, and feels like a piece of plastic stuck in my belly...hmmm. does someone have a link to the other thread? i couldn't find it, by am a techno failure!

i'm so glad you are feeling better!

banded on the 28th, and the balloon in my belly is decreasing. i swear it left new stretch marks, though!

i was banded monday, and feel a lot better today. down to 2 doses of pain med. hope you follow suit.

as long as it is light colored/not concentrated and dark, i am good. so, i keep sipping away all day. so far, so good. not a conversation i have with many people, lol!

a 5 hour energy cured the headache. my doc doesn't care if i have caffeine, as long as my pee looks good. i love my surgeon...