healthierdiva

Hey..congrats on your surgery. For me, I didm't feel really full until the first two-three adjustments. I now can feel that I don't want any more food. You have to follow-up with you doctor every month. It's a must. I am 9 months out of surgery--lost alot more with the last adjustment. My loss has been slow but healthy. Good luck to you.

It's normal to be scared. I was terrified when I walked into the operating room but took a deep breath and was fine. It really wasn't a big deal and 17 days out...I feel fantastic....minimal discomfort..and eating well, don't feel like I have a foreign device in my stomach....no more gas pain, can drink Water freely....and am feeling full after eating my meals. Hoping you went for it!! :smile2:

Hi, Good luck with the pre-op..it's tough but it's preparing you for post op which is more difficult, trust me! You can do it. For the pre-op if you are craving sweets have sugar free Jello with sugar free whipped cream. I liked that and did well with it. I ate lots of veggie Soup. Clear broth with cooked vegetables. I ate a lot of veggies even though they told me just to eat 2 cups. I also ate egg whites if I craved Protein....but a cool shake idea if you like pumpkin and I still drink em' 1 vanilla Protein Shake 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree Libby's brand a lot of cinnamon Splenda put in blender with a few ice cubes.... tastes like pumpkin pie!! Try it!! Sounds gross but is YUMMY!!!!

Hi, My insurance covered an overnight stay but I opted out of that. I wanted to be at home in my own bed and even though I felt out of it and uncomfortable, I was home. It was a little scary to be home the same day after the band and hiatal hernia surgery. If you can, stay overnight! If you like the comforts of your own home and have people to help you, go home!:smile2: Good luck!!

Hi, It's a process. You prepare your body pre-surgery by drinking liquids which is very hard to do but not impossible. I did it..trust me! Anyway, after surgery you don't want to eat anything, I mean anything. Water is tough to drink. Ice-pops were my friend. 17 days out and I feel great-don't feel like there is a foreign anything in my body. I do feel a sensation of fullness when I eat and if I eat fast or don't chew well, things get "stuck" and it's very uncomfortable but overall it's really not bad at all but you have to follow doctor's orders to a "t". Good luck to you.

Thank you so much for your positive words of encouragement! I needed to hear it. I am doing better and feeling better with each day. I have resolved to give myself a break and not beat myself up. It didn't take 2 weeks to get into this mess, it won't take 2 weeks to get out of it!! Good luck to all of you in this journey... Hugs!

Hi, All- I had surgery 2 weeks ago tomorrow and have only lost 21lbs pre and post surgery and haven't lost any weight in a week. Could my body be going into starvation mode? I am following doctors orders and eating healthy. Has anyone else experienced this? My doctor said to see her in 2 weeks. I don't want to become obsessed. Helpful hints, tips, suggestions, encouragement?! Help! Thank you, HD:cursing:

People who say that it's a copout, don't know their stuff! You have to work HARDER with this. You have to watch everything that you eat. It's not a quick fix at all. You have to learn how to eat as if you never had a meal. You do you and don't worry about anyone who is trying to sabotage your desire to be healthy. Hang in there!!

Good luck with your surgery. I would say that you will not feel up to it. I am a very strong woman and I felt so sick until about the 4th day. The gas pain is the worst and you feel really weak from only drinking liquids. I would sell your tickets!

Hi, All- My surgery went well and I feel great! I have only lost 21lbs pre and post surgery and I haven't lost any more weight since my intial loss post surgery. It's been 2 weeks. Has anyone else had this happen to them. Maybe my body is in starvation mode. I am following doctors orders and eating what's on the list. Help! Anyone!! Please!!

Hi new friends. I am having my surgery in 2 weeks and am nervous. It will be on Christmas Eve--the best gift I have ever given myself. What can I expect is it bad?? Help!! :crying: Words of encouragement, support, anything...help a girl from NY out! Thanks! :tongue2:

:eek::wub:Dear Bandster Friends, I am hoping that this New Year's Eve finds you happy, feeling good, and looking forward to 2010! I had my surgery on Christmas Eve- one week ago. I am feeling great today. It was a rough few days but I am doing good, weight is dropping, and I am looking forward to my birthday in January. Life is good, Life is good! :smile2: I am happy to be on this path of healtier living. I want to be healthy when I hit my 40's, 50's, 60's, etc. Seeing sickness around me all of my life has been the driving force for my weight loss. For some, telling people about their weight loss surgery is liberating, for others is scary. For me, I feel and I've responded to a few blogs about, that this journey is mine and mine alone and want to embrace this, own this, and live this. It's all about the goal and not how you get there. Get there, crawl there, fly there....any way that you do it.... congratulations! With admiration to people who have taken charge of their lives and have chosen to live the best life possible. Eliz:tongue:

:biggrin::wub:Dear Bandster Friends, I am hoping that this New Year's Eve finds you happy, feeling good, and looking forward to 2010! I had my surgery on Christmas Eve- one week ago. I am feeling great today. It was a rough few days but I am doing good, weight is dropping, and I am looking forward to my birthday in January. Life is good, Life is good! :biggrin: I am happy to be on this path of healtier living. I want to be healthy when I hit my 40's, 50's, 60's, etc. Seeing sickness around me all of my life has been the driving force for my weight loss. For some, telling people about their weight loss surgery is liberating, for others is scary. For me, I feel and I've responded to a few blogs about, that this journey is mine and mine alone and want to embrace this, own this, and live this. It's all about the goal and not how you get there. Get there, crawl there, fly there....any way that you do it.... congratulations! With admiration to people who have taken charge of their lives and have chosen to live the best life possible. Eliz:tongue::biggrin:

How did your surgery go?

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! I am 7 days out and feeling great. The first 3 days were tough but all is ok.

Hey...congrats on your journey. I am 7 days out of surgery and told my parents and best friend and that's it. I don't plan on telling anyone. For me, this journey is mine and mine alone and I don't want others to judge, evaluate, or criticize my decisions. It doesn't matter the path that you take to reach your goals, as long as you get there. If a friend uses a fertility doctor to get pregnant, is her baby any less than a baby? It's the same thing with weight loss or any other major medical journey . The end result will be a positive and life changing one. Being heavy, you hate that people look at everything that you eat, and I feel if I tell people about the surgery, they'll continue to judge everything (good or bad) that I put in my mouth. There's no filter when it comes to talkingi about people's weight and most people are insensitive about it. Good luck with your personal decision. Happy New Year

If you feel good about yourself and it looks good on you..then you go girl!

Amen, girl!

Hi, I was banded on 12/24 and the first 4 days were tough. Day 5 is a lot better and now day 7..I feel great. The gas will pass. I don't have any now. No shoulder pain. Diaphragm also hurt from hernia sugery that was quite major. Putting myself in bed early after doing light stuff during the day helped. Rest, rest, and do deep breathing exercises. I had horrible shoulder pain but that has totally gone away. Best of luck to you..Happy New Year!

Congrats Spa! We have the same surgery date! How are you feeling?

Hi, Congrats to your wife on her journey. I was banded a week ago and feel great, thank god. She will be fine. I know that you are concerned and nervous for her. Just tell her that everything will be ok. She needs that reassurance. Her journey and previous struggles is a personal one. I am choosing not to reveal my surgery. 1) it's no one's business 2) the end result is what is truly important-living the best life that you can live 3)when you are obese, people look at everything that you eat, I don't want people to continue to look at what I eat if I told them that I had the surgery. She needs your support and for you to believe that things will be ok. If she feels comfortable once she is at her goal, then she can reveal it. She needs a stress-free surgery and shouldn't have to worry about explaining the surgery. Wishing you a happy and healthy new year.

Congrats on your loss!

Hi, I got banded one week ago and feel great about it. Congratulations on your journey and thoughts about banding. In terms of telling people, I struggle with this. My mom, best friend, and aunt know about this. The others know that I had hernia surgery which is partly true because I had a huge repair done during my surgery as well. I am choosing not to tell anyone. My main reasons are that it doesn't matter how you get to your goal, the end result is your goal. My goal is the live a healthier life at a healthier weight and my journey is mine and mine alone. Being heavy, you want to be invisible but you can't. I feel that I tell people about my surgery, they'll still continue to look at what I eat, and say "why is she eating that" or "you better not gain the weight back" as my doctor's assistant said to me (I know..unprofessional!) Anyway, I think the journey is a personal one for me. Also, people who aren't obese, think that this surgery is a cop-out...an "easy way out"...because they are uneducated about it. They don't realize that I still have to work harder than before. I don't want to have to explain my decision as it was purely my own. I don't recommend this surgery for everyone. I researched, battled for years, etc. I am thankful that I have this forum to post my thoughts. Thank you for your post and I wish you all the best in your journey.

Hi, I am having my surgery on 12/24 and I too have the same fears. I started eating very clean now, doing protein shakes, drinking clear broths as my doctor suggested. It'll help ease your way into the clear broths after surgery or that's what I think. Congrats to Astra!! Keep up the great work....