pjoy2009

To answer your question about starting over, I would say: get to your doctor and don't be ashamed at all, because there are lots of people in the same situation. I am sort of in the same boat, banded October 26 '09, I have lost only 15# and am read to start being more accountable. I want a buddy!!!! I just got a fill last week, but do not feel any more restriction than before the fill. I need to get off sugar, because I eat candy & can't stop the revolving problem w/ sweets & need to just get back on a low-glycemic, sugar busters type of eating. Today I started to log food on fitday.com. I would like a fitday.com buddy, maybe to exchange calories eaten during the day, and to be accountable for 30 minutes of exercise a day. I live in Illinois, would like buddy and/or buddies. That is where I am starting.

This is why I came here tonight. I am having my first fill in two days. Looking forward to having better restriction. It will be 4 weeks on Monday since surgery, I've only lost about 6 pounds, about 9 before surgery---totaling 15#. I am not complaining, I feel pretty good... but at this point I can eat too much, and I don't want too! Yesterday we made turkey dinner for DH mom & I ate a little platefull, then went back for a 2nd helping of turkey & got stuck & had to throw up! It was the first time that happened. I have been stuck & it's gone down, this was the first time it actually came up! Yikes. For turkey-day I am planning on being fully restricted (hopefully) & not being able to eat anything substantial.

Congratulations on your 30# loss. That is 2# a week, sounds great to me.

You guys will be happy to know I finally took a shower quite a few days ago. There are bandages on top of steri-strips and I have left the steri-strips on. Tomorrow is my first week follow up appointment, I think he will re-dress the incisions.

I had surgery on Monday, and have given myself hooker baths since then, but haven't taken a shower :sad: I am afraid to take my bandages off, and am afraid to really even look at them - I am such a wuss. The pain has gotten better every day, I am still a bit gassy, I've got the shoulder gas pains... From what I can tell there is quite a bit of bruising around my incisions. How long did it take for you to take your bandages off?

This is very brave to put yourself out there, yes you need to refocus. I can see myself doing the same thing as you, I am only 4 days out & I am very hungry for some real food. You are at the point that everyone refers to as "bandster hell" - right around 6 weeks. Your healing up nicely, and you haven't had your first fill, you have no restriction, so you are able to eat what you want & everyone that goes thru this asks themselves "what did I do this for?" Just be easy on yourself. Eat a all of the Protein (high Protein shakes & lean meat) you are supposed to, that often keeps hunger at bay. Good luck!

I have the liquid vicodin too, I have been sleeping for the past 2 days, surgery was on Monday. I still feel like crapola. My stomach is so sore. I wish there was some better pain meds.... like something that would numb my incisions - I would rather be up, even going to work - only if the cuts in my gullet weren't so sore.

GOOD LUCK!!! My surgery is tomorrow also, I have to be there at 6:00 am. I am feeling the same things as you right now. It has been months and months of research, and now it is finally here!!! I wish you all the best!! Cindy & CrazyChica - How are you guys feeling? I slept most of the day yesterday (I was outpatient, came home in a few hours). Woke up today, my belly is pretty sore, but I just took more liquid vicodin & am hoping it kicks in quickly. I am a wuss about pain! It hurts when I cough! But it's all good. Hope you all recovery quickly

How are you feeling? are you in any pain after 3 days? Nauseous? Hungry? You sound happy... congratulations! Thanks everyone... I feel the good vibes my way already.

HEY good luck tomorrow, hope everything goes smoothly. You too Cindy. I too am having my surgery 6AM tomorrow morning!!!! I will keep you in my prayers!

Tomorrow in about 12 hours, the surgeons office will be beginning my surgery. I can't believe I have been waiting for YEARS to do this, and the day is finally here. UGGH I am really nervous and I have to get on the road at 4:45AM tomorrow to get there by 6AM. It's going to be a sleepless night. I keep on thinking how this will change so much of my life, yet I am scared that it will change my life TOO much. Me? Skinny? Will it really happen? Pray for me guys! xoxo Pam

I love these yogurt ideas! I will defiantly be trying yogurt & Peanut Butter. I was on Body for Life in one of my loosing phases in the past and was introduced to yogurt & cottage cheese. It sounds gross but it's really good, and it makes a perfect breakfast. How does everyone do with cottage cheese????? It's high in Protein too (11g 1/2 cup)?????????????? I will try: a little Greek yogurt, splenda, cottage cheese & maybe some fruit (after I get to eat again...)

Jamie - I will be banded the same day 10/26 - less than a week away. The liquid diet is SOOOOO hard, my stomach is constantly all gurggly ughh. I am freaking out a bit about being put under anesthesia - and not waking up ever again.... those are my most irrational fears. But can't wait to start this journey and know that it's a permanent not temporary solution. Good luck next week... Keep me posted on how you are doing! Pam

Congratulations on the weight loss you achieved already and Good Luck tomorrow. My surgery is this coming Monday at 6:00 am - and have lost 8 pounds so far on the liquid diet. May you lose many more lbs!

I tend to think these sleep studies are a load of crap. The surgeon that I let go of (not my current surgeon) - was insisting that I have one done for an additional $1500 on top of my self pay, AND the office had me sign a document stating that I was aware that the surgeon's group had a financial interest in the sleep study group. I understand that they want to make sure you breath correctly so that when you have the surgery - when you are sleeping on your back, while breathing - you favor your stitches, you are on pain pills, so you may have shallow breathing. OK, I understand some people have sleep apnea - but to make it mandatory for everyone having the Lab Band is overkill.