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Great news, my band is in place. What a scare. Changed antiacids, taking tiny bites and chewing and chewing my food and didn't have any coffee today. Thanks everyone for the good wishes. Terri

Went for my first fill today and they said they couldn't do it, have to much heartburn. They still gave me a Novacaine and inserted the syringe into the Port to make sure it was empty. It was, so tomorrow have to have the Upper GI test. Worst case scenario the band has slipped and will have to repeat the surgery. Oh please no. Terri

Have my first fill Monday also. Hope my doctors office is generous with their fills. Terri

I went to work today was a little tired but overall felt pretty darn good. Go in for my one week checkup tomorrow and should be able to start full liquids. But at this point any kind of food turns my stomach. Terri

Good luck for those getting banded tomorrow and Tuesday Terri

I was banded on the first and today showered, dressed and went Christmas shopping with dh. My stomach is making great rumbling sounds but way to much pressure to drink much of anything. I have also found that I can tolerate warm beverages much better then cold. Also gave in and took something for the horrible acid reflux pains and feel so much better. It's been 7 days of clear liquids now so not a lot of energy. Can't wait for Tuesday when I see the doc and hopefully get the ok for tomato soup and cream of wheat cereal. We are strong we can do this. Terri

Kayrna, are you having a lot of pressure, like sever reflux? Are you able to drink alll the liquids you need? Terri

Called clinic because I felt so crappy, they had me go in and removed a little bit of fluid from the band and I am back to drinking liquids. Hurrah Terri

I have had a hot water bottle on my tummy and haven't drank much today since I slept in, sippin non stop when I am a awake Terri

Larry, the meals they served me wwre all the same, jello, consume and apple juice Terri

Kayrna the no gell or hairsapray is so you don't cause a fire, anthesias can sart your gell on fire Terri

Last night and this morning have been rough, very nauseous and shaky and port site really throbs, Just tok some pain medication, should feel better soon. Terri

I am home from surgery, stayed one night in the hospital, have 6 incision spots, 5 are about an inch long and the 6th where the port is is about 3 to 4 inches long. No stitches they used super glue. Really feeling pretty darn good in fact much better then anticipated. Pain medication is a combo of Tylenol and Oxic.. something or another. Will remain on clear liquid till next Tuesday when I go in for check up. Terri

I had my ultra sound today and it was fine, what a scare. So my lap band surgery is still on for tomorrow. Can't wait to hear how electrawoman did. Terri

Where did you buy your nectar if you don't mind me asking. The couple sites with nectar I found were sold out. Thanks Terri

I'm on day 8 of liquid and have lost 12 pounds. Day 3 was the worst but yesterday and today seem to be pretty hard also. I have been non stop hungry. Terri

hi, sorry you are going through this also, very scarey and the last thing we both need. Clinic did get me in for a u.s. Monday morning at 7:30 AM. Will know the result b4 I leave. Praying for both of us. Keep us posted. Terri 14 pounds down 97 to go surgery Date Dec. 1

:thumbup: My surgery date is Tuesday and have been so excited. Tonight there was a letter from the clinic and I flunked my mamo. So concerned about this I don't know if I can face LAP-BAND® surgery without taking care of this first. Terri 14 pounds down 95 to go

I am on day 4 of my liquid diet, today was much easier then yesterday. The night before I started the diet hubby took me out for a last dinner and a couple of Mragaritas. Probably not a smart move to over eat then go on a steic diet the next day

I am almost at the end of Day 2 liquid diet, I am so hungry, light headed and shaky. Hard to think there are 8 more days to go. Terri

Congratulations and hope your pain goes away quickly. With my surgeon we spend the first night in the hospital but will ask about getting the pain pills b4 the surgery. My date isn't tille Dec. 1st.

Su59, I'm 59. Surgeon told me my furnace was more worn out then a younger person and it would be a long uphill battle. My family doesn't want me to have the lap band and this just fueled their fire but like others I'm apprehensive about the surgery but not the lap band. I'm going through with it. Tried a protein powder from Trader Joe's, it was horrible.

My surgery date is December 1, start liquid diet next Sunday. Should be interesting while helping to prepare Thanksgving dinner Terri

Thanks BigMama, excited, nervous and scared. My family isn't thrilled with my choice but will support me.

I can also relate to the hassle. After waiting to hear back from the insurance company I called the doctors office and they hadn't submitted my papers. Dietican didn't check that my insurance didn't need follow up visits with her and unbeknown to me had scheduled another appointment. So I had to start the wait all over. Got the good news today, insurance said yes.:Yawn: