newbeginning79

my dr told me if he operated and my liver was too large, he wouldnt operate.
so i followed my 2 weeks pre op as directed because i was afraid he wouldnt do it.
when i woke up, that was the first thing i asked him, how was my liver.
please follow your dr orders as they are there for a reason.
(before and esp after surgery)
am sure you are fine but remember these liquid diet days are for a short period of time.
you can do this.

My Black is Beautiful
by keemiekeem
My Black is beautiful, strong, courageous.
Powerful beyond the simple imagination.
Others look on, their mouths open in fascination,
Cause my Black is beautiful, strong, courageous.
So beautiful is my Black that all the world springs from her seed.
In fact, if God ever married, she would be His queen.
The Europeans come and like what they'd seen.
Black beauty ruling over diamonds and things.
Even saw the people and the strength they possessed.
So much, they took us and yall know the rest.
But still inside, Black kings and queens reigned.
Forced to listen to ignorant things.
But if the lion is the king of the jungle,Why is my Black king wearing his mane?
Or just because I'm Black, I need to be tamed.
Stereotypically, yet hypocritically, society judges me so critically.
Saying, "He's only good if he's an athlete physically,
Cause his Black can never make it in the real world mentally."
But actually, the only challenge right here is inside of me.
So I pour out my heart and hope my Black hears my plea!!
Let's go show the people who ruled the world for centuries!!
Pharoahs, kings, and queens over everything.
My Black is beautiful, strong, courageous.
That's why my Black is president over the nation.
They say the color happiness in today's world is green.
So it's time for us to shine and make Our Black seen.

Made it thru my 1st week!!! 1st night back at work. So far so good. I still have 7 hours to go. I have my 1st post-op Dr. visit in the morning. Excited to see how much I am down to.

Good morning all. I was recently banded on June 5th. So I'm almost thru my first week. Thankfully the pain/ discomfort has been very minimal. But I'm starting to get hungry Can anyone tell me let me know what to expect the next few weeks? In excited to graduate to soft food next week. What does that consist of?
Thanks for all the help!

Congrats!!!! thats GREAT. I also will be getting banded on June 5th. I totallly understand how you feel......come on June 4th already!! Unlike you I did have complete a 6 month program. It felt like forever to get from day 1 until the phone call for a surgery date. I'm glad I made it to this point and I am sooooo looking forward to starting this jurney. I wish you much success with all your goals. Keep me posted on your accomplishments.
Good Luck!!

Congrats!!!! thats GREAT. I also will be getting banded on June 5th. I totallly understand how you feel......come on June 4th already!! Unlike you I did have complete a 6 month program. It felt like forever to get from day 1 until the phone call for a surgery date. I'm glad I made it to this point and I am sooooo looking forward to starting this jurney. I wish you much success with all your goals. Keep me posted on your accomplishments.
Good Luck!!

Congrats!!!! thats GREAT. I also will be getting banded on June 5th. I totallly understand how you feel......come on June 4th already!! Unlike you I did have complete a 6 month program. It felt like forever to get from day 1 until the phone call for a surgery date. I'm glad I made it to this point and I am sooooo looking forward to starting this jurney. I wish you much success with all your goals. Keep me posted on your accomplishments.
Good Luck!!

I have been creeping around LBT since November of 2011 and have never posted because I didn't think I had anything to add. A little back story on me... I never struggled with my weight until my mid 20's. Even when I gained 50 pounds in college I was able to lose it with no problem. After having 3 kids in 3 years in my late 20's I gained 150 pounds and had tried everything to lose the weight with no success. After several years of trying to lose the weight I gave up and told myself that my weight gain was genetic and there was nothing I could do about it. Then in November of last year I lost a very close uncle at the age of 53 due to complications related to Type II diabetes. I made up my mind then that I would not leave my husband and kids at such an early age because of weight related issues.
In November I weighed 325 lbs and I am 5'7". I rejoined Weight Watchers and was able to loose only 8 pounds before I finally considered WLS. I went to a surgery seminar with a friend of mine in December and saw the surgeon for my consultation in January. I was banded on March 16th and have not looked back. Today I weigh 273 lbs. I have lost 52lbs since November and I feel great. I am able to eat healthy and I can honestly say that I don't miss the high fat, high-sugar food that I used to eat. I also used to be a caffeine junkie drinking a pot of coffee and 3-20oz Diet Cokes a day. Now I drink 8-10 glasses of Water a day and I may have 1 tea.
For those of you considering surgery or those that are worried about how you will do I am here to say that if you believe in your heart that this is the only way you can lose the weight and you are ready to give up your old habits, then you can do it. It will save your life. I know it has mine.

This morning I had my last visit and they told me they would be submitting to insurance this afternoon. Now the really hard waiting begins. Please wish me luck! I am not nervous about the surgery or life style changes. My husband was banded a little over 3 years ago. I am nervous about the wait and approval.