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So, my husband confesses to me today that his parents know about my surgery. I didn't want them to know because in the past they have made nasty comments about my weight and they're the type that would watch everything I eat and make snarky comments. He also has a sister that revels in showing how thin she is compared to me. (I could go on and on about the comments but won't because then I will start crying) Turns out my mom slipped and mentioned something about my procedure to them. She just said "Yea they found a hernia too". Well, I told them I was having hernia surgery. So, his dad asks him why he's lying to him and to fess up. So, he does. He tells them. And he doesn't understand why I'm upset. I've cried since he told me. (About 2 hours ago) These were people I did NOT want to know. So I asked him "Well, will they tell your sister" and he's like "I don't know". And now he's mad at me for being upset about it. I just had to come here and vent for a second. I'm hurt, upset and distraught. Now, they'll be watching every single thing I eat. Has anyone else dealt with this type of situation? I just want to put my head under the blankets and sob right now. I feel like he betrayed me. And to make matters worse, this was TUESDAY and he's just telling me TODAY. :w00t: Heartbroken...

You know - I'm waiting for that to happen. I mean, I was just banded but I'm not telling my husband's family because I've heard enough of their fat insults - I don't need to give them any more ammunition. But, I'm sure that once I start losing weight where it's noticeable, the questions will start to surface. That's a good question. Not sure how to handle it. What did you do? I think on that one, I'd have to come back with something pretty snarky. Hmmm....

Congrats Ruthie! Hope you get to feeling better soon! For me, I'm 4 days out and getting around pretty well. The gas is still a pain. But, other than that - it's all good. Today was the first day that I can honestly say I was hungry. But, I ate some (my doc has pureed foods for the next two weeks) and I am fine and full. I'm trying to not drink anything - that's been the big change. I have to go eat without anything to drink near me. And a big on the liver. How funny is it that I was all asking about my liver, too. It was like we wanted a liver report card. For all that hard work of the pre-op diet, we should all get A's! Better Life - right now I can say that I'm very happy with my decision. I haven't had the first fill, yet but I am glad to have the initial surgery behind me.

I agree! I mean, you have lost 45+ pounds. That is awesome!!! So, don't beat yourself up over it. The one thing that I would think might be holding you up is that you probably need to get something in the mornings - skipping meals just slows down your metabolism. I bet if you keep adding those Protein shakes in each day, you'll see the weight come off because your body won't go into starvation mode. Especially if you're working out. I have read SO many nutritionists articles, etc., and the early morning is the most important time to fuel your body because it jumpstarts your metabolism for the day. You'll hit that 10 lbs soon and then blow past it! Look how far you've already come! I hope to see that someday soon! (in the next few months)

I had my surgery on March 22nd and I went back to work yesterday. My incisions are a bit tender but not too unbearable. It's the darn GAS that is killing me. I keep feeling like I need to burp but I physically CAN'T. So, Gas-X and I are best friends right now. My doctor only had me do Clear Liquids 1 day and then on to mushies/pureed foods. So, I've been on those for a few days. I've been adding Protein powder to everything I can get my hands on. Right now, I'm about 2 lbs down from my surgery day weight, but I also just got a visit from Mother Nature, so I'm hoping maybe she brought 2 - 3 lbs with her that will go bye bye when she leaves. Yesterday I went for a good walk during lunch at work. Might do it today, too. I'm still trying to get that gas bubble out. It's so good to hear about everyone's successes! It's so inspirational to me!

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Whoo hoo a Gator! I'm from Cincinnati but my husband and I are BIG gator fans! I LOVE Tim Tebow. He's been a gator fan since he was 5 years old. We're actually planning a trip down to Gainesville in September for him to see the Gators play at the Swamp! And like you, I'm having hiccups and they HURT LIKE ALL GET OUT! But, the gas pain is the worst. I told one of my co-workers that I keep considering stabbing myself in the shoulder to release the gas pain. LOL!

Congrats on your band! Sounds like you're doing well. I was banded on 3/22 and today was my first day back to work! OK - gas pains are KILLING me. My shoulder is SO sore and I feel like I keep getting gas in and out of my stomach. It hurts. I've been walking and I still have that pain.

I weigh excessively because it helps to keep me on track. I've always been that way. If I quit doing it, then I'll go back to old habits or just say "oh my pants aren't tight - they shrunk" when in reality, they didn't. My waist expanded. LOL! I keep my scale in my bathroom and every morning it comes out. I have the Weight Watchers scale that's glass and digital. LOVE that thing! It was like $25 at costco.

Congratulations! It will all be over with before you realize it and you'll be banded! I was banded on Monday and I just went back to work today. It's rough (the gas pains!) but it's so worth it. Can't wait to do this journey with you! :Banane20:

Thinking of you today! It will all go smoothly! :Banane20:

I'm happy to know I'm not the only one still having gas pains. I tell you - they are HORRID. I feel like I'm being stabbed in the shoulder. I also keep feeling like I need to burp and can't. So, then I get this gas pain that hurts. I'm going to try to go back to work tomorrow. Praying that works well. :Banane20:

It's honestly not that bad. You still get the same taste, just already mushed for you. :thumbup: I am SO glad that I bought this thing when I did. I think later I'm going to use it for some Protein shakes and stuff.

So, I'm on day three post op (Surgery was Monday) and we're on pureed foods - the consistency of applesauce. Well, last year I bought a Magic Bullet from my mom's neighbor and thought "Maybe I'll use it one day". I got it out today and it's AMAZING! For my mushy dinner tonight I made some ricotta cheese ravioli (get the micro because there are less carbs) and boiled them. Added them in my little cup with some low-sugar spaghetti sauce, a little bit of parm cheese (shredded) for Protein and then a scoop of Protein powder. Blended it up and voila - a pretty tasty applesauce-consistency dinner! :thumbup: I also blended up a piece of turkey sausage just for a few bites (hubby made turkey smoked sausage) and it was fine, too. HIGHLY recommend them for my fellow bandsters!

I think it happens to the best of us. :thumbup: Just think, you're still under 200 lbs, so that is awesome! I would do just like you said - refocus, etc. I'm only 1 day out from my band - praying that I see a magic number under 200 at some point. I always like to use the famous line from "Finding Nemo"...Just keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming. :smile:

Awesome! :confused: I'm doing the pureed, but they're pretty liquid. I can pour it off of a spoon. What I did is my mom made me three types of Soups and we added Protein powder to each of them to give me the 80 grams of protein a day. I had my veggie soup today (that way I get some fiber!) but like I said - it's pouring off of a spoon. LOL! The thing is - I'm not really hungry. I think two to three weeks of this should be fine. I also reconnected with a friend that has lost 166 lbs! She had gastric bypass and was telling me that it's really hard when people keep asking you questions. I hope to lose enough to where someone asks me something. LOL!

Praying for you Diva! MWAH! :confused: Let's see...I had the surgery yesterday morning at 10 am and he had to fix a hernia, too. I was home by 1:00. I think we left around 12:30 and it was because I told them I wanted to GO home. I'm one of those people that prefers to be at home. Yesterday I would get up, walk, take some sips of Water, my vicodin and then go back to bed. LOL! Today, I'm trying to wean off of the vicodin but the gas pains still hurt. I did get up and make some sf/ff pudding with some cool whip for my meals later. I'm allowed pureed foods today so I'm debating what to have. My mom (aka the most wonderful woman in the world) made me a ton of Soups with Protein powder, etc. So, I have food! Did I mention how much I love that woman! She also has my little ones, and I cried yesterday telling her how much she means to me. I am sore in my stomach but truthfully - it's not that bad. It's tolerable pain. My port incision is probably the worst. The only thing is that I'm scared to take off my bandages. LOL! When my 9 year old gets here I'll take a shower. She's really good about helping mom. Husband is at work today but I have my phone with me and he keeps calling to check in on me. I'm probably going to go back to work on Thursday. As long as I'm halfway functional, I'm good. I was also excited to learn that I lost almost 14 lbs on my pre-op diet. Whoo hoo!!!! Now my big journey begins. I would love nothing more than to be down 100 lbs by this time next year. (PRAYING!) Can't wait to hear how everyone else is doing! Ginger

They probably think that they are complimenting you. I could see that being the case. Where they're saying "You have this great figure..." etc. But, I'm sure it can get annoying because think about it. We've spent a lot of time covering up our bodies because of our weight. That mentality is not going to change overnight. You need time to get comfortable in your skin. Maybe tell them that. Just say "you know - I'm not ready for this yet but when I do get ready, you'll be the FIRST to know" and say it a bit sarcastically. Maybe they'll back off. You've obviously succeeded very well at your band (I hope to have the same type of story!!!) so just keep remembering that! :confused:

The only thing my nutritionist said was to go decaf because caffeine makes you hungry. I'm not a coffee person so it was not a big deal for me, but I did take notes because sometimes I do like a fancy coffee. (Starbucks!)

Checking in to see how all of my fellow 3/22 bandsters are doing! I'm up and moving around. Trying to wean off of the Vicodin today. We'll see how that goes. LOL! My worst pain is the shoulder pain from the gas- hands down! I'm cleared for pureed foods today. Might try some liquid Soup here in a bit. My stomach is starting to growl. Port pain is a bit tender, too. But, all in all, it wasn't as bad as I thought.

Bumping up in case anyone needs Medifast. I had my surgery yesterday and lost almost 14 lbs on my pre-op diet. Have a ton left! See original post. :confused:

Hi everyone! I'm home. Had my surgery this morning with Dr. Trace Curry. I had a hernia that they had to repair, so I got a little more stomach gas they said. I have to say, that is the worst part of the whole thing so far. My port incision is a bit sore but not unbearable. I hate to be TMI, but I have never prayed so hard to fart in my entire life! :tt1: I have a heating pad and a thermacare on my shoulder trying to break it up and keep getting up and walking around. The walking isn't bad, either. Just that darn gas!

I had my surgery today with Dr. Trace Curry in Cincinnati. His site is thelapbanddoctor.com I believe. Just google him - he's fabulous. My family physician highly recommended him, too. His package price is $13K and that includes fills for 2 years. He has people come in from all over.

Thanks! Let's see...I went to seminar in December, then had my consult on 1/20. I did the psyche and everything that day. They submitted it two weeks later and within two weeks, I had approval. All in all, it was almost 2 months to the day. :tt1: I have anthem BCBS, too!

Well, I'm home. :tt1: Got a lot of gas pain and am a bit loopy but am home. sort of sad that there were no replies here.