girl55

Go for texans, i'm in south texas and banded march 16. i was nervous too, let me tell you, i am so happy i did it. i've lost 26 lbs already without a fill. you'll be nervous until they wheel you into the or, but after 5 days, you will feel fine and start a new life. Good luck to all of you. And Happy "NEW" Birthday!

Go for it girl! I too am a texas girl. i had my surgery march 16 and have lost 26 lbs. since. Surgery was not so bad. after 5 days i was back to my old self, except i couldn't eat everything. was on liquids for a week and a half, after that i started mushies, like potatoes, cream of wheat, lots of crystal light, (love it). after 2 and half weeks, my doctor let me start on reg. food. I don't eat sweets, bread, pasta and don't drink carbonated bev. But I don't really miss any of it. when you start a meal, try to eat proteins first, then veggies, by the time you get through to the veggies, your full. REALLY! So far i'm really pleased with my progress, i listen to my stomach, not my head and taste buds. when i feel full, i stop eating. You are young and i know you can do it. I too found a lot of friends and supporters on this site, and if we can help you, just say the word. Good luck.

i just ran across this thread and i'm 4 weeks post op and i have this gas after every meal. sometimes it lasts all night. my hubby is wondering what's wrong with me. I don't burp either, so like someone said, i guess it has to come out somewhere. And man HOW!

Sounds like that insurance company is being ripped off. And so are you!

I am a month post op also. My first fill is May 6. But I too have some restriction. But i don't understand how you can eat mcdonalds. If i eat three or four fries, i feel it get stuck half way down and i end up barfing it back up. Even meat gives me problems, even if I chew chew chew. So i avoid most meats and fries i certainly don't need. If i eat at mealtime, i can eat about 1 cup of food total and that's about it. Any more and i feel it flowing back up. But again, after i eat that i'm not hungry. my eyes might think i want something else, but it's no use even trying to eat it, because it wouldn't go down anyway. So i guess that's what it's all about. the good part, i'm getting use to not having bread, sweets, a lot meat etc. And it doesn't bother me. I've lost 22 lbs since March 16 and feel inches creeping off also. I'm happy and don't regret the banding.

I agree with you mrscabes! I thought the stuff was pure d nasty. Couldn't drink it. the only thing i can get down is the carnation instant breakfast.

I was banded march 16. within 5 to 6 days i was back to feeling GREAT! I had the same feelings you are having, right up until they wheeled me into the operating room. But i kept telling myself, this is the best thing for me. Now that i've had the surgery and almost 1 month post op, i actually feel like the old me. only thing, i can't eat the things i use to. Meat does not agree with me. gets stuck. but after you get stuck a couple of times, you don't really want it. and that's fine with me. I like seasoned veggies, potatoes, pudding and other soft things i ate before, just sugar free and little less salt. Also you have to learn to listen to your stomach, not your head. when you feel full, quit eating. Don't let your brain and tastebuds tell you that you want more. Once you learn to be strong, it gets easier. I've lost 22 lbs since surgery and i'm never really hungry. Good luck and I hope some of this helps you. We're in this together.

I too decided on the band. i wanted less invasive and a slower weight loss. you have a better chance of exercising and tightening the loose skin. But good luck and I'll be rooting for you

Good luck Courtney! I too did the self pay route. My insurance is the pits and they wouldn't give me a second look. Kind of lousy, seeing as you could look at it as preventive health care. Think of all the health problems a person can have when your overweight. they should be willing to help us do something about it. Anyway, good luck, your doing yourself a great favor!

Hey guys, everythings BIG in TEXAS! Except for US!

I was banded march 16, 2010. It took me about 5 days post op and I felt great. Since then, i do have some restriction. I've lost 4 lbs preop and 16 post op. The thing is you have to listen to your stomach. Eat when your hungry, not when your tastebuds say you want something. I didn't have much trouble distinguishing so far. But when I eat the wrong thing, my band lets me know. I'm not exactly a veteran, but stay true to your band. I've had trouble with weight all my life. but i believe we can do this. All of us together.

i'm happy for you. when i was waiting for my surgery, everything went fast, but it couldn't come sooner. I was so anxious. Good luck. let us know how it goes.

how did the surgery turn out. You probably feel like crap right now, but in about a week, you feel back to your old self. it took me about 5 days. I'm almost a month out and 20 lbs down and feel great! Good luck and happy new birthday.

Girl, i know what you mean. I was banded march 16 and so far lost 20 lbs. Doctor says about 2 lbs a week expected. went shopping yesterday with my 2 beautiful blonde daughters (never had a weight problem). while they were buying, i was dreaming. won't be long and i'll be right there with them. i can't wait to slip into some those cute tops, shorts and capris. YOU GO GIRL!

I'm trying to get a thread going for all Texas banded. I was banded in Victoria, Texas by Dr. Dean McDaniel on March 15. I'm feeling GREAT, lost 20 lbs so far and my primary care phy. said by the end of the year, i would be off all my meds. I'm going off one already. i'd really like to keep in touch with the Texas bandsters and keep up with each others progress.:thumbdown: Also, don't know why but I haven't been able to get on the chat line lately. Anybody know why.:thumbup:

Hi sweetie, I am from texas (ya who) and I was banded on march 16. I am feeling GREAT! I'm losing weight pretty steady. went to see the surgeon form 2 weeks post op check. Lost 4 lbs before and 16 lbs after the surgery. :wub: He told me to go ahead and try to start eating solids. But I tried and got stuck. Getting stuck is not comfortable, but it passes. All I can say is I am excited about my progress. Don't know if you could call me a mentor, but I can say it's the best thing I ever did for myself. Hope your surgery went well. The gas problem is a little rough, but do sip your Water as they tell you, and follow instructions on your liquid diet. Not to tell you what to do, but in a week and a half I ate soft mashed potatoes and soft cooked veggies. Just chew the veggies well. I would love to keep in touch, so let me know how your doing.:bored:

Killeen is a bit ways from me, but i'm from Schulenburg, TX, midway between San Antonio and Houston. I haven't met many texans on this chat lines. But glad tohave you aboard

good luck. take one day at a time, heal and sip, sip, sip

finding me, i know it seems now like you'll never feel good again, but my surgery was on march 16 - Tuesday, and in 4 days, i was feeling great, and now I couldn't be better. hang in there and walk, walk, walk and sip, sip, sip. I assure, y ou will be back to your old self (except for the weight) before you know it.

I too had surgery march 16. And i feel great to be "on my way" also. since my pre-op on march 11, i have lost about 12 lbs. My gas pain has subsided and my incisions seem to be healing well.:laugh: I'm not going to mess up either. this is too important to me. So let's keep each other going in a positive direction. Let me know how you progress. and maybe we can exchange stories.:smile: girl55

that's great news marisa, about your surgery date and all. I have only a 24 hours pre-op diet also. My surgery is March 16 and I am self pay. You're lucky your insurance is paying. Mine wouldn't touch it.:laugh: From all the research I've done and all the chats i've talked to, we're doing the right thing. I'm 5'5'' and 265 lbs. I'm 54 years old, but for once in my life, I want to be thin. Maybe 145 lbs. So good luck. I'll be in touch.:blushing:

My surgery is March 16. I'm so looking for the start of my new life. I know I'll have to make some major changes - but I'm ready. I have a pre-op visit Thursday, March 11, and then it's count down to d-day. I too am excited but a little nervous. But I've read so many great stories, I look forward to a new me. I am 5'5'', 265 lbs. and 54 years old. Let's go Marchers, let's do it together.:biggrin:

i kinda feel the same way. I'm not going to tell anyone but my immediate family and one friend at work, who I know will not say anything. and the only reason for telling her is I need her to watch my back, as in lifting and moving things. But I don't blame you.

Just read your blog, I too will have my surgery March 16, I hope we can keep in touch. 54 yrs old, 5'5, 265. I'm anxious but cautious. I'm self pay, so I have to be sure this is right. I've read a lot of good, but also some bad. Keep in touch. girl 55 in Texas