girl55

I love your little dachsund puppies in the corner.

Hey janelle,

I'm doing GREAT! I feel good, even starting to get a little more energy. i'm thru to regular foods. haven't had a fill yet, that will be on May 6. but right now i do still have restriction. Meat is almost impossible. So i stick to soft veggies and hamburger meat. i still do mashed potatoes also. but i'm satisfied, and don't ever seem to be hungry. My eyes and tastebuds sometimes think i have to have something else. but my mind tells me my stomach is not hungry. it's a good thing, a lot of other posts i read about people being hungry. i've lost 22 lbs, 4 of them pre-op and the rest after surgery. so i'm getting really excited about the new ME!

How about you. let me know what's happening with your band.

i'm here in texas too. i don't have any experience with mexico. But wouldn't you feel better being banded here at home, where you can see your surgeon when you need to. I had mine done in Victoria, about an hours drive from me. i feel comfortable that i can call or go to his office if i have any problems. One problem i found out i had after surgery is when i got home, i found out i was allergic to iodine used in surgery. i broke out with welps all over my stomach. (very itchy, if you know what I mean.) Not to discourage you. I just wonder if you would feel more comfortable at home.

anyway - I was banded march 16 and feel on top of the world. So glad i had it done. I've lost 21 lbs since then. I already have no more sleep apnea, don't snore at all (that was a big problem) and starting to have much more energy. Good luck on whatever you decide. I'm happy for you. you won't regret being banded.

girl55

hey janelle,

I'm getting this burst of excitement, as I countdown less than a week. I am so ready to get started. I just got some of my surgery information via e-mail today. But I have a pre-op appointment Thursday. Countdown time . . .