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I like the protein shakes, but I can only drink about 1/2 cup of it now before im full.

Amanda, you were one of first to get banded, I was just wondering, how is the swelling of your tummy? I look pregnant, are you still swollen? how long did it take to start getting back to normal belly?:thumbup:

I moved to Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina, my whole family lost our homes. I slept on the floor of a church for 2 1/2 months, it was a very humbling experience, my faith in God helped me through it. I have now come to like Mississippi but New Orleans will always be my home :smile2: I know alot of people gave suggestions on what to bring with you. I had to drive 90 minutes to get home and I brought GasX with me, the strips that melt on your tongue. I started taking them the moment I got in my car.:thumbup:

I just had mine 3 days ago, and the hernia repaired at same time, I took gas X and it really kept the the gas pains in my tummy under control, but was no help at all with the shoulder pains, they are absolutely terrible!

I can have a protein shake today, I am sooo glad to get pass that clear liquids, that was very difficult. OMG what gives with pain in my left shoulder? anyone else experience this?

Ok guys, What gives with the awful shoulder pain I'm getting after being banded tuesday. Is it gas in my shoulder? I am taking gasX , it helps the gas pain in my tummy but does nothing for my shoulder. I'm trying not to take the liquid pain killer, I'm afraid it will make me constipation I am working three times a day. Not very far but it is helping me with all the gas pains. I think the gas is worse than the incisions. Any suggestions from those already banded?

I was banded yesterday also. My liquid pain killer isn't doing much either, no planning on taking anymore after today. I don't want to have the constipation that comes from taking pain meds. I wont be on oatmeal etc until my next doctor appt on wednesay..I been walking, walking walking and it helps way more than the meds.

Seems every surgeon has their own preferences on pre op and post op diets. I had surgery yesterday and on clear liquids today, add protein shakes tomorrow up till I see my doctor next weekl. Then i can add mushies and then protein and veggies Mine has forbidden carbs until my fill. But thats ok with me, i always lose weight faster when i do not eat carbs :tt1:

Amanda, I like your new picture, you glasses are very stylish! Congrats, your weight loss is going nicely

John did your surgeon leave two small tubes attached to a little external pouch with anesthetic in it? They are telling me that I have to pull them out myself one the pouch is full.. its wierd.

Eva did you have your surgery in Mexico? Just curious.

Well i had my surgery today, but don't remember much lol..woke up in recovery they gave me lots of pain meds and i had no trouble sipping water so they sent me home. My surgery was @ 11a and i was out by 230p. I had a hernia too that was repaired. Isn't it weird that so many of us had hernia and not know about it? I guess doctors don't check for it. Anyway I am having trouble sleeping now, due to gas in my shoulder and the pain meds keep me awake. They always did. but i'd rather be kept awake than in pain. Good luck to everyone who is scheduled for tomorrow!

Gen, I think you will keep your 15 lb loss as long as you continue to make good choices. You are very lucky to be getting a fill end of Sept. My surgeon is very strict ...no fills before 6 wks, plus I will be out of town on my sixth week so I will actually be 7 wks before a fill..uuughh DID EVERYONE VOTE ON OUR GROUP NAME? WHICH ONE WAS THE WINNER?

BrentinLA 9/14/09 Queen Bee 9/14/09 amwash23 9/14/09 romain123 9/14/09 Good Luck to all surgeries today!

My surgeon does not require the Magnesium Citrate and OMG I am sooo glad, i hate that stuff! Besides, I have been on liquids for 2 wks, not sure it would do much of anything :tongue2:

Welcome & Congrats on the 12 pounds! Are you on regular foods yet? Have you had your first post-op doc appt?

Welcome to our group! Your surgery is day before mine, I started weighing myself everyday and it just gets me frustrated with the ups and downs so I changed to once a week. I will weigh before going into surgery and then my first post op appt and then once a week afterwards. Gem and Pam, I am sooo happy for you, You both seem to have done really well. I hope my own surgery goes as smoothly! Keep us posted on how you do, it is so wonderful to share our experiences.

Soco? I have never heard anything about drinking through a straw, why? Just curious

Soco, What is your doctors recommendation on exercise? Did he give you any do's and dont's or when's? What about earlier banders?

Thanks Brandy, congrats on starting your running! I am definately going to have to go into running differently this time. Last time I would run the organized races so i could drink the beer at the end. Now with the banding, I will have to find another way to congratulate myself at the end :w00t:

Did you have prior surgeries? My doctors says sometimes he has to do the single incision to get around scar tissue from prior surgeries. I had 2 surgeries so he told me not to be surprised if i wake up with the single incision.

Hi everyone, I'm Dee and I used to run 5k/10k even did a 1/2 marathon and then.......i stopped......bad move, gain all sorts of weight. I'm getting banded next week and then I plan to get back to my running. Right now I have been walking 60-90 mins a day. Reading your posts really inspire me! I plan continue reading your posts until I'm healed and ready to run! lol

Ready, add yourself to our list! Congrats!

Good Luck, we will be cheering for you!