StillNoRegrets83

Yes after reading that people do not have any issues like me made me be thankful. It stinks that some do have those issues though. I have started eating but I will say my main things is to remember to take very little bites. But Very glad things are going great for you.

I keep reading on here how people are in pain, and how they are barely drinking and so forth. Well I just had my surgery on Saturday. The next day I was off all my pain medication because I didn't need it. Where my port is, is swollen but is going down more and more. When I am sleeping on my side it's a little uncomfortable, but nothing a pillow under the area doesn't fix. I have had no gas pains anywhere nor at any time did I have any, I can drink whatever I want right now. Yesterday, just 4 days after surgery I was cleaning my whole house. The only pains I get is a little pinching from the port stuff, but it's not painful just a little weird. Today I went back to work. They just told me not to lift over 25lbs. So I need to know if any of you felt this good because as much as I see others having complication that seems normal to me. Yet, I am not sure if I lucked out or maybe something is wrong with me? HELP! I am now worried! :thumbup:

I am definitely with everyone else saying congrats. I can only imagine the feeling you have after that. So keep the good work up. Before ya know it, you will be running more and more. :biggrin:

Thank you everyone for replying.. Now here is my next question... They gave me a 4cc band. The only answer I got from the doctor was that it's because I could handle it. What does that mean? Why are so many getting bigger cc's? I tried getting the explanation from him, and by reading threads on here but no one really answers it. I appreciate it.:biggrin:

Yes, yes I am. but I was reading younger then I with a lot of pain but you made me laugh so thanks. :biggrin:

Okay great! Did you guys have trouble drinking at the beginning? Because I am already having yogurt, any kind of drinks, soups with broth, I had a bite of apple sauce. Which I accidentally ate lol. However it went down fine. But called right away to make sure I wasn't going to die and the doc said I was fine lol.

I have not been stressing this whole procedure. I fly out tomorrow morning from Florida to Mexico and I have not even really thought about the whole surgery is this normal? I have not been worried, or concerned, and been very passive about this. I think my friends and family are more worried then I am. Not just because I am going to Mexico but because I am having the Band done. To everyone that just had surgery in the last few days just wanted to say I hope you are all okay and feeling well. God Bless!

made it to texas. Just a few more hours before I get there. Very tired. And extremely happy.

You can do it!... Many of us have. I am on my last day for my liquid diet. The 2nd and 3rd day were the hardest for me, then for some reason today lol. Just fight the urges, and you will be okay. Congrats.

Congrats!!!!!!:thumbup:

Yay! The moment is almost here. I am soooo happy for you! I have three days. So I am trying to keep my mind off of it just by reading on here and praying a lot for everyone lol. I guess I am a goof like that. So Keep us updated Congrats and happy Band Day.

Sometimes you do not have to do a pre-op if your BMI is low enough. Also it could just be the surgeon's choice and he is comfortable with not doing one. But then again I am not a Doc. Just from threads I have read.

I just wanted to say lately I been getting headaches myself and what I have been doing is taking a spoon full of peanut butter. I am supposed to only have liquids myself but I am not much of a pill taker so I rather the peanut butter and hope that it wont take a toll with the surgery. Maybe you could eat some too to help. Good luck!

I am sure you are out of surgery so hope all is well. Happy Band Day to you!

That is really cute. It made me smile big and remind me of a time that I had my wisdom teeth pulled and all I could do was smile with the gauze hanging out. How are you feeling today?

That is awesome. I am not quite sure how or why but they are doing mine on a Saturday. I have a 2 week liquid diet and today has been a little easier for the cravings but oh my am I getting sick of the options. I would have loved to only have 7 days lol. It doesn't help much that every time I turn around someone else in my house is cooking something different. So my new found love is gum. Really helps with the food aspect of it all. I can not believe in 6 days I will be in Mexico, banned and beginning this process of a healthier life with the changes I am making. So yay for all of us.

Do you know what doctor you are having it with? I am starting to get antsy because the time is flying by. Are you bringing anyone with you?

I was just wondering where you were going to get banned? I am going down on the 14th and leaving the 17th. I will be praying for you. I am super excited and have been on this forum off and on all day because today is a stressful day for the liquid diet for me. I just come on here to read and take my mind off the hunger. So good luck and keep in touch. Tiffany

Awwww... I feel your pain though. Today my mom is stressed, and has been eating non stop and keeps saying just eat with me lol. When is your surgery? Mine is 8/14. I wish you luck with the employees. ~Tiffany

I have a few questions for you guys: Are you on a 2 week liquid diet or are you able to eat food also? And if you are on liquid only what are you guys having? I start my 2 week diet tomorrow but allowed to have jello, yogurt, sugar free juices, and shakes. So any suggestions on the shakes? Also CONGRATS!!! I am super excited for you guys and I will pray that all of your hunger pains will be worth it. Good luck!!!

It may feel like it is very far off but, I got my date back in April for August 16th. The time has gone by very quick, and I am sure yours will also. Good things happens to those who wait. Good luck!

I was wondering if anyone has made an appointment with a DR in Mexica from one of the sites on the computer. If so, can someone give me advice on how I will know it's a real company. I wanted to go with either DR Almana, DR Carvala or DR. Huacuz. Any suggestions on which website will direct me to really getting a surgery done. Or can you guys tell me how you found a DR in mexico. thanks.... Tiffany

Thanks you for your input. I know of some great surgeons here in the US but I do not even have insurance. The two insurance companies that are offered to me in Florida deny me because I weigh too much except for on plan that would only pay $50 on any of my procedures. (Which by the way I thought it was a new law that they couldn't deny you but they did.) So with that said in order for me to get the surgery and be able to pay for it I am going abroad. I hope you are all doing well with your surgery however!.. Thanks!