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Don't feel bad... I lost one too yesterday. I had got to work and wrote this nice long absolutley fabulous blog about how I didn't get filled and then I hit save so I could edit it after I got some work done and poof it was gone. so my masterpiece became a tired 1/2 as good as the original one, but I got it done. I get my first fill tomorrow under flouro. I'm praying that it works this time!!! I haven't gained as I am policing myself quit strictly however, I think today I felt the "comfort" of food at a "party" at work. I know I ate way to much but I am ready to get back on track tomorrow with the liquids! P.S. Follow me on Blogspot at: 2010's New Life 4 Me!!!

Sorry guys for the incorrect link to my "blogspot" blog. The real link for it is below. Thanks to BG. Please forgive me I'm as technically challenged as a 2 year old sometimes. :tongue_smilie: I am scheduled for my first fill tomorrow at 10:30am. I will be blogging to tell all about it as soon as I get home... so look for me (and please follow. And if you have a blog let me know the link. I will return the following of course) Thanks! Here's my real blog link: 2010's New Life 4 Me!!!

Thanks for bailing me out on this one BG! Sorry Guys, but now you can go read about my episode... and please, keep me in our prayers that tomorrow goes better

I was supposed to get my first fill today however it didn't happen... I posted the whole story on my blog at http://2010snewlife4me.blogspot.com/ Please go check it out and follow me for future escapades on my new life!!!

I was supposed to get my first fill today however it didn't happen... I posted the whole story on my blog at http://2010snewlife4me.blogspot.com/ Please go check it out and follow me for future escapades on my new life!!!

Hi All, I have to ask some questions... I am scheduled for my first fill on 2/22. My band is 4 weeks old now and I know I need this fill more than anything right now. Even tho I am not able to eat as much as I did before surgery I still know in my heart that I am able to eat way more than I should right now! I want my fill but am so very nervous about it! I hear that some get numbing medication for their fills and some do not. At this point I really don't even know if my surgeon does or does not offer anything to numb. My port is right above my belly button. Anyone else got that? I also, am getting nervous about having the gas pains after eating again. I seem to have developed a major burping and farting syndrome since getting my band. Ok youcan tell me to shut the heck up... just get the fill and don't worry so much. But could you please tell me some of your experiences too! Do you or don't you get numb? Help?! I'm starting to worry

My surgeon told me where mine was but I knew he wanted to put it above my belly button and that is where it is. I knew it was there but didn't "feel" it till the surgeon told me to at my post op appt! I have my first fill on Monday 2/22 and am getting a little nervous. yet excited!!!:thumbdown:

That is wonderful news... I am starting to see the "baggy" in my Lane Bryant jeans so I can't wait to be able to go down a size ...or 2? LOL!

Hi All, I have to ask some questions... I am scheduled for my first fill on 2/22. My band is 4 weeks old now and I know I need this fill more than anything right now. Even tho I am not able to eat as much as I did before surgery I still know in my heart that I am able to eat way more than I should right now! I want my fill but am so very nervous about it! I hear that some get numbing medication for their fills and some do not. At this point I really don't even know if my surgeon does or does not offer anything to numb. My port is right above my belly button. Anyone else got that? I also, am getting nervous about having the gas pains after eating again. I seem to have developed a major burping and farting syndrome since getting my band. Ok youcan tell me to shut the heck up... just get the fill and don't worry so much. But could you please tell me some of your experiences too! Do you or don't you get numb? Help?! I'm starting to worry

I told my husband and 3 close friends up until the surgery was scheduled then I told my boss and 1 co-worker. then the day of surgery I HAD to tell my brother because my dad was in the same hospital having Angioplasty! (What were the chances of THAT happening!) I will tell no one else just because it is none of thier business. I did this for me. It is a tool for me to do something that I have not been able to do all of my adult life! Be Healthy! Your storys here just reinforce my decision. :rolleyes2:

I too would love to be part of a Facebook group! I am on there all the time however, I have only told 5 people in my life about my band... NOT a single family member knows and I want to keep it that way so if you all will "pinky band swear" that you won't post anything at all about it, I will add you as soon as I get home from work tonight!!! I can't risk some of my friends (and I have almost 300) knowing about this surgery.

Yes, My Band is 17 days old today! I need to tellyou that I will be posting strictly LB stuff on here because of my decision to keep my band a secret from like everyone in the world! But once I get the hang of it there will be more posts on my other new blog: visit me there at: http://2010snewlife4me.blogspot.com/ Now, yesterday I had my first post op appointment with my surgeon... I thought he was going to kiss me! He is so happy with my progress and 26 pound loss that he said ok... Lets give it a few more weeks and then we will start your fills. Yahoo! This is a man of very few words. and yesterday I think he said more to me than he has said in 6 months of consultations. My DH said it was because he wasn't there! Yeah ok, you keep thinking that DH!!! I think this is a good thing that I will be starting my fills on 2/22/10, because I feel like I have been eating more the last 2 days than I should... Altho, today I had very little for lunch and I am very very full. I cannot stress how glad I am that I made this decision and stuck with it. I know I will be a better person in no time.

Yes, My Band is 17 days old today! I need to tellyou that I will be posting strictly LB stuff on here because of my decision to keep my band a secret from like everyone in the world! But once I get the hang of it there will be more posts on my other new blog: visit me there at: http://2010snewlife4me.blogspot.com/ Now, yesterday I had my first post op appointment with my surgeon... I thought he was going to kiss me! He is so happy with my progress and 26 pound loss that he said ok... Lets give it a few more weeks and then we will start your fills. Yahoo! This is a man of very few words. and yesterday I think he said more to me than he has said in 6 months of consultations. My DH said it was because he wasn't there! Yeah ok, you keep thinking that DH!!! I think this is a good thing that I will be starting my fills on 2/22/10, because I feel like I have been eating more the last 2 days than I should... Altho, today I had very little for lunch and I am very very full. I cannot stress how glad I am that I made this decision and stuck with it. I know I will be a better person in no time.

Chele, For me it was 5 days, and then that first one after surgery was like having a freaking baby out my butt. :smile2: You need to remember you are drinking all your "food" right now so it may be awhile. It's ok. :w00t: Get some dulcolax or mylanta. It'll help. I'm on day 16 post op and I think I've only had 3 "movements" since my band was put in place. I was as regular as the clock on the wall before surgery but now??? :tongue: I guess this is what skinny peoples "regular" is like. I am on my way to my surgeons office right now for my first post op visit.:tongue:

Yes, I am banded folks. I am officially one step closer to a healthier and happier me!:ohmy: It has not been bad, so far at least. I am on day 2 of the clear liquids - post op and have not had to much pain, or to much gas. I haven't really been all that hungry yet. I can't believe that it has been this "easy". :sad: I must repeat to anyone that is getting banded soon, or even just getting on the schedule... Remember immediatley post op... walk, waLK, WALK and sip, siP, SIP!!! This advise was given to me and it has been the best advise I could have received to make this time easier for me... (Thanks so much "BG") :cursing: I really just wanted to say hi to my band land friends out there and let you know I am doing well... Pre-op diet took me to a total of 21 lbs lost since the beginning... :laugh:I just have 70 to goal now! And I cannot wait for my friends and family to see the new, happy & healthy me!

In what seems like Bander fashion... I have created a blog that is separate from the blog on here... I have far from finished the creation... however, for now am going to call it my work in progress just like my newly banded body! Join me. oh wait it's called "follow", so Follow me on my new blog at: http://2010snewlife4me.blogspot.com/

In what seems like Bander fashion... I have created a blog that is separate from the blog on here... I have far from finished the creation... however, for now am going to call it my work in progress just like my newly banded body! Join me. oh wait it's called "follow", so Follow me on my new blog at: http://2010snewlife4me.blogspot.com/

I have shoulder pain every afternoon/evening... so much so that one day I thought I was literally having a heart attack. When I asked the nurse about it she said I may just be drinking in to much air when I drink my water... OMG I don't know how to take a smaller sips... Any advise from anyone out there? I don't want to live on or have to take stock in gas ex!

I'm in Elmira too!!! I was banded on 1/12/10... I'm not regretting my decision at all. anyone (MedRN Cathy?? Healthy Grandma?? Karen S?) want to chat, send me a note!!! I love hearing others experiences, and am always willing to share mine! Hope to hear from you!!!

I too am 12 days post op... and am on the mush but told to start carefully reintroducing regular foods like chicken, fish, veggies, etc. Last night I had 3 oz of fish and 1/4 cup macaroni & cheese, technically I was supposed to have 1/4 cup of mashed potato with it but I am glad I didn't. I was SSSOOO full and still today I feel like I ate way to much! I think it may have been the pasta! Night time snacking is my problem too! I need help when the DH comes into the room with a bowl full of popcorn or chips and I know I can't have them! Help! advice please???? :cursing:

Congrats!!! I am also 1 week and 1 day out! I've dropped 12 lbs, but I am cautious that I will either out a pound or two back on or not drop as fast once I fet back into full foods... Good Luck! and again Congrats!!!

Hey folks, Happy MLK Day to those of you who may have had a long weekend as I did! Actually I have been off work since last Tuesday when I was banded but today was a freebie day off. I got on our scale here this morning and I find it so hard to believe that it read 31 lbs lower than when I stepped on it 5 months ago. I am really, really excited to go to my nutritionist app't on Thursday and see if it really is true! Is it really possible to drop this much so quickly? I started eating mush today... yogurt for breakfast, mashed taters and gravy for lunch and will probably have pudding or jello for dinner. I've been very, very "full" all afternoon so I may not eat dinner at all if the full feeling doesn't go away? Tomorrow I head back to work... I am planning my meals now to see what/how I can do this till I get back on regular foods!

Hey folks, Happy MLK Day to those of you who may have had a long weekend as I did! Actually I have been off work since last Tuesday when I was banded but today was a freebie day off. I got on our scale here this morning and I find it so hard to believe that it read 31 lbs lower than when I stepped on it 5 months ago. I am really, really excited to go to my nutritionist app't on Thursday and see if it really is true! Is it really possible to drop this much so quickly? I started eating mush today... yogurt for breakfast, mashed taters and gravy for lunch and will probably have pudding or jello for dinner. I've been very, very "full" all afternoon so I may not eat dinner at all if the full feeling doesn't go away? Tomorrow I head back to work... I am planning my meals now to see what/how I can do this till I get back on regular foods!

OMG, OMG, OMG, I am ROFLMAO! YESTERDAY I had the first "movement" since Surgery 6 days ago! And my DH said to me... "R U ok?", to which I answered OMG, I feel like I just had a baby out my butt! Why is it that the Dr's and all the social workers and nutritionists DON'T tell you about this. And suggest a laxative? Really? I mean seriously? I'm with you on this "tracking"... what do we need to do first?