autkel

I do not like nor do I ever use the "N" word. I have a biracial child and her dad says it all the time...I would always get on him as well. I don't care what color you are, the word is horrible. I can't believe that people think that its okay to say. I better not EVER hear my daughter use it or she will be missing some teeth.

Congrats! I was banded on 12/24/09, so I'm pretty new as well. I'm in Round Rock, not too far from you :cursing:. My doctor told me to use a heating pad to help relieve those pains and it worked, give it a shot, hopefully it will work for you as well.

I have found a lot of recipes online. I have a recipe for baked potato soup that is AWESOME...its low fat, low calorie but kinda high in carbs. If you are interested, I can email you the recipe. I was banded 12/24/09. My email is autkel75@yahoo.com

I have BCBS Anthem and was approved in 4 days.

I had pretty much the same experience that you did...no pain first day, second day, I was asking myself what the hell did I do to myself? I was banded on 12/24/09, so its all still very fresh in my mind. I still find that I am tired, but the soreness and pain are gone. Good luck with your journey!

Congrats! Everyone's wait time varies depending on your insurance and such. I started my process on 12/4/09 and had my surgery on 12/24/09. I go back to the doctor for my first fill on 1/28 and I think I've lost about 35 lbs. Good luck!

I too drank Diet Cokes from the time I woke up until I went to bed. I thought it was going to be really hard to quit, but believe it or not, it hasn't been that hard. I do want one from time to time but I'm too scared of what will happen, so I stay away from them. The headaches will get better....I have only been banded for 1 month.

I am one week out from having lap band and just wondering if there is any advice that I should have before doing the surgery. Autumn