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Hi BG, I am back from vacation. Went on a Six day, five night magical Walt Disney World trip with my daughter. I was ok with food, I found I did much better when I had sea food, the steak and meat got stuck even when I took slow, small bites. I am back home now so I have survived and feel good. I am 3 weeks post LB. I sorta have been running around as well. I was surprised that a park could stay open until 3 am. At 2:30 I had to call it quits. Have a Happy Graduation Party sure does sound like fun. Kathy imaluckydog

Hi Band Buddy, I do not own a scale for this reason!! I have to wait until July 29, to find out. If I had a scale I would sleep on it. LOL Have a great day I am off to work this morning as well. TTFN Your band buddy. Kathy imaluckydog

GNC has protein drinks plenty of them and if you do not like how they taste they have a 100% money back so keep your slip. I found some i can handle. I only had to do liquid after surgery for two weeks. Make sure you walk and get up and about that will help with shoulder gas and pains.

Good Luck and Best wishes. We all will be thinking about you. Keep us posted and a speedy recovery. imaluckydog

Do not question yourself. Laura is well spoken. It is all in your attitude. The LB is life changing. Best wishes and keep blogging we are all friends here. Thanks for sharing. imaluckydog Kathy

I had a hard time getting that much in. Drink slow listen to your body do not force more in or it will come up. It did for me. Sip SLOWLY. Drink protein slow. I ran back to Dr. after two days and they wanted to take the primer fill out I said no. They offered me another type of protein and said if I can keep it down they will not take any out. I have 10cc band with a prime of 2cc Everyone is different. If you are not able to keep any liquids down at all GO or CALL DR. that is very important. I went and that is what happened to me. Just wanted to share. I am 2 weeks post op. imaluckydog

I was approved and will have it done in Burlington Ma. I do not have a date yet. I just want to know if you were happy with the Lahey Burlington Ma.? The Doctor may be Napomashay sp? The more I read the more I do not want to wait any longer. :smile2: Thanks for any reply

Thank you Lahey I am very happy. "Do not question yourself!!!" I said this morning as I was telling someone my story about "My first surgery date that was to be July 20 and how very excited I was. Then it was moved up to June 29 my surgery date, because I had met all the requirements!!! OMG Holy COW have a cow!!!!" I was shocked, I did not think I was ready, I was worried about the insurance, the surgery, I was worried about the pain, about not eating and only fluids, worried about drugs, you know yata, yata yata, everything you read about was going thru my mind non stop in a loop, Over and over again. Well, let me tell you I hugged my DR. Yesterday! I never thought I would do that!! But I DID.... I just jumped up and said "can I hug you." He gave me a HUGE hug back, I felt so GOOD!! I said to him I have the power to change my life now. This tool is helping me change, and I have found confidence as well. I find support here on this web site, I have not told many of my family, they do not get it. That is OK for me. It is for me to figure this journey out, it is MINE. I am two weeks Post Op and have never felt better in my life. It is eleven days from surgery exactly!! What a load lifted....... I have not really suffered. I was uncomfortable for two days after surgery. Drugs helped. Drinking Water has never been my thing, I drink lots of water now. The liquid post op is hard, I must say, and/but worth it. Eating slow is even harder, putting the fork down and not picking it up is starting to be funny. I just stare at it. The amount of food is so small. I want to be small. The saying is you are what you eat. Thanks to everyone who has shared with me their secrets especially Band Groupie. I want to play in your BAND!! imaluckydog who is helping to create my own destiny. Yipppeeeee I am down 37 pounds in four weeks, wonderland/onederland is just around the corner. Oh happy day

Hi, Funny I was banded two weeks ago and I NEVER had any GAS at all. I read so much about it and I feared the worst and I keep saying to myself when is the gas going to come???? I have had normal bowel and voiding. Maybe this time you will not have any. Best wishes to you POWER of POSITIVE THINKING!!!!! imaluckydog Kathy

Hi Arb, Just keep trying something will work!! You will feel better, just tell yourself you are going to feel better NOW!!! Ok, well it may take a few days, it did for me. I just wake up and say I am feeling better today. I kinda act as if I do and then a sorta do. Find something you are happy about with yourself, hey like you blog really well. I never thought of myself as a blogger but it helps in these times. I find myself alone a lot these days it is very hard to keep my paws out of the cookie jar. I have never been to sparkpeople.com I will have to see what is up there. It also helps me to read other peoples blogs. I have learned so much for others and have made some helpful friends. Have a GREAT day. imaluckydog Kathy

Hi thanks for sharing. I could not get on either I just thought it was my computer. Anyway i love what you said "I'm making progress so it's a small price to pay. I just drink water to help combat it." This is wonderful. I am going to try this. Thanks imaluckydog Kathy

That is such good NEWS!!! That happened to me I was moved up!! We had the same original first date how cool. I am now two weeks Post Op. I feel great today. Very exciting, and best wishes this is the best decision I have ever made. Good Luck imaluckydog Kathy

Thanks so much everyone it has helped me so much to be able to share honesty I said "HONESTLY" with all of you. I am now being honest and that is something I never did with myself, I was always making excuses. Huh no more excuses this is my life and I want it back from the sleep apnea machine, the high blood pressure drugs and the bad knee Dr. just to mention a few!! imaluckydog to able to take control.

"Do not question yourself!!!" I said this morning as I was telling someone my story about "My first surgery date that was to be July 20 and how very excited I was. Then it was moved up to June 29 my surgery date, because I had met all the requirements!!! OMG Holy COW have a cow!!!!" I was shocked, I did not think I was ready, I was worried about the insurance, the surgery, I was worried about the pain, about not eating and only fluids, worried about drugs, you know yata, yata yata, everything you read about was going thru my mind non stop in a loop, Over and over again. Well, let me tell you I hugged my DR. Yesterday! I never thought I would do that!! But I DID.... I just jumped up and said "can I hug you." He gave me a HUGE hug back, I felt so GOOD!! I said to him I have the power to change my life now. This tool is helping me change, and I have found confidence as well. I find support here on this web site, I have not told many of my family, they do not get it. That is OK for me. It is for me to figure this journey out, it is MINE. I am two weeks Post Op and have never felt better in my life. It is eleven days from surgery exactly!! What a load lifted....... I have not really suffered. I was uncomfortable for two days after surgery. Drugs helped. Drinking water has never been my thing, I drink lots of water now. The liquid post op is hard, I must say, and/but worth it. Eating slow is even harder, putting the fork down and not picking it up is starting to be funny. I just stare at it. The amount of food is so small. I want to be small. The saying is you are what you eat. Thanks to everyone who has shared with me their secrets especially Band Groupie. I want to play in your BAND!! imaluckydog who is helping to create my own destiny. Yipppeeeee I am down 37 pounds in four weeks, wonderland/onederland is just around the corner. Oh happy day

Hello Lena, I have missed reading posts from you. But you have been busy it is clear. Thanks for the very helpful healthy eating tips. I just dislike the word "diet" it should be classified with all those other four letter words we could never use as children. As an adult with a healthy mind set I still dislike the word and no longer use it. I have copied the seven tips and posted them I love these little reminders. Do you have a slow or long cook pork recipe with a BBQ sauce you could share with me? Maybe something pulled, round? or brisket???? Not sure what cut to use? I do not know what to use all I know is I was asked to bring something and this was on the list. I was psyched because I see most of us can eat soft pork. I wanted to bring something I can eat. I am only two weeks post opt. Thanks Kathy imaluckydog

"Do not question yourself!!!" I said this morning as I was telling someone my story about "My first surgery date that was to be July 20 and how very excited I was. Then it was moved up to June 29 my surgery date, because I had met all the requirements!!! OMG Holy COW have a cow!!!!" I was shocked, I did not think I was ready, I was worried about the insurance, the surgery, I was worried about the pain, about not eating and only fluids, worried about drugs, you know yata, yata yata, everything you read about was going thru my mind non stop in a loop, Over and over again. Well, let me tell you I hugged my DR. Yesterday! I never thought I would do that!! But I DID.... I just jumped up and said "can I hug you." He gave me a HUGE hug back, I felt so GOOD!! I said to him I have the power to change my life now. This tool is helping me change, and I have found confidence as well. I find support here on this web site, I have not told many of my family, they do not get it. That is OK for me. It is for me to figure this journey out, it is MINE. I am two weeks Post Op and have never felt better in my life. It is eleven days from surgery exactly!! What a load lifted....... I have not really suffered. I was uncomfortable for two days after surgery. Drugs helped. Drinking water has never been my thing, I drink lots of water now. The liquid post op is hard, I must say, and/but worth it. Eating slow is even harder, putting the fork down and not picking it up is starting to be funny. I just stare at it. The amount of food is so small. I want to be small. The saying is you are what you eat. Thanks to everyone who has shared with me their secrets especially Band Groupie. I want to play in your BAND!! imaluckydog who is helping to create my own destiny. Yipppeeeee I am down 37 pounds in four weeks, wonderland/onederland is just around the corner. Oh happy day

Bravo, imaluckydog

Do not question yourself. My first LB date was July 20 I was so excited. Then I was moved up to June 29!!! I was shocked, did not think I was ready, worried about surgery, about pain, about drugs, you know yata, yata yata, Well let me tell you I hugged my DR. yesterday. I never thought I would do that!! But I DID.... and I just jumped up and said can I hug you? He gave me a huge hug back I felt so GOOD. You have the power to change your life. This tool has helped me change mine. You will find support here, I have not told many of my family, they do not get it. It is for me to figure out. I am two weeks post op and have never felt better in my life. Thanks for sharing. imaluckydog who helped create my own destiny. Yipppeeeee

You deserve these feelings and more. You are unique and the world is at your finger tips. It is so cool. I love being on my new journey I feel GREAT. Thanks for sharing. imaluckydog

This is why I read these blog's thanks you so much. You all make my day so special. Love Kathy imaluckydog

HI My Little LB Buddy, I was up with you this morning at 5:00 am. I had to drive my son's friend to the Train in Boston. I love getting up early the air is cool and brisk. You have a tremendous amount of stress on your mind. Take it easy. Be kind to yourself answers will come. I had an entire day of soft food yesterday. It tasted so good. I went real slow fork down after every bite. It takes so long to eat anything that way. I am hoping to have as good a day today as I did yesterday. Sun is up and it is going to be a GOOD one. I have you and your MOM in my prayers. Thinking of you. Kathy imaluckydog

WOW, I had an all food day yesterday. I was amazed everything went so well. I am taking it slow. With the head ache are you getting all the water. Yes, that's a dumb question, you probably are. I get head aches when I do not drink enough. I had a 37 pound loss but that is from first weigh in at Pre op to post op first visit. I am Happy. Ok BG what is TMI? Have a nice day. Kathy imaluckydog

I needed a week too. I was up and around in 3 days. I was sore but happy. I am 2 weeks post op on Monday and I feel GREAT. I am happy and FULL in all respects! I love my friends I have made at this site. Keep in touch. Best wishes. imaluckydog Kathy

You will be on my thoughts. Best wishes and a speedy recovery. Stay positive. imaluckydog Kathy