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All went well yesterday. I've lost almost 28lbs in the last 5 weeks and am very excited about that. I get tired really easy and that is frustrating but oh well. Looking forward to next months visit. Here's to a new excitement!!:smile:

Good luck, keep us posted

Wow, what great determination! I need some my way soon I am only 3 days post op now so it's too soon, but I am looking forward to going to the gym, it will be nice to see things start to come together. Good luck to you

Day 2 and doing well. Trying not to take so much of the pain meds, and it feels good to feel "alive" again and not sleepy all the time. I am walking around pretty well and feel good. The port cite is still really sore, really sore. My stomach is making some crazy loud rumbles down there. I don't know if I am hungry and don't feel it or if it's gasses movin' around. It's so weird. I can't wait to have a spoonful of regular food. Three weeks now on the liquid protein and water diet and it pretty much still sucks as day one. I just want to taste food again. I couldn't sleep last night so I subscribed to some light and healthy cooking magazines to help the new journey begin a little easier when it's time. Off to enjoy the rest of the day with the fam. Hope all is well with everyone else.

Good luck to you, I am sure you'll do great!

Good luck Snady and thx for the encouraging words. ps Gas x strips are one of my BFF's. Maggs, thx too for your words. I am excited to see what's to come, but the unknown is still scary. Sooo glad the surg. is behind me though. Wasn't as bad as I thought. Take care

It's over, and official. Surgery went well yesterday and I am home. I am not sore in any incision spots at all but the port cite kills. I am trying to take the 1oz sips as often as possible. I noticed when I go to the b-room, I am only going a little but then it stops and then I go a little bit more and so on. Not sure if anyone else had that. Maybe f/ anesthesia or just from taking small sips of water.?? No regrets so far, just wish I can FFWD to the recovery part being done.

So Friday's the big day. I am getting nervous, not entirely about the surgery although I am somewhat. But everything before during and after. I hope all the horror stories of eating problems right after the surgery isn't the case with me. That the pain is tolerable. I am hoping it all goes smooth. Scared. Scared about everything. The what ifs... I hope this isn't a selfish decision I made that will cause my family to pay, in any way. No one still knows except my husband. I am sure I'll be on here tomorrow, need all the support I can get right now.

Made it through the entire week. What a long week. I've lost 17.4lbs so far since day 1 that I walked into the docs. I don't really feel it yet, not even in my clothes but at any rate it's less than what I was 2 mo ago so I guess I am glad. Finished all my lab work, picked up the Hepburn shots to give myself (not looking fwd to that) so I am pretty much all set. I really hope the recover isn't so bad. I've heard it's worse than the gall bladder but not as bad as the c-section.... I dunno, nervous. Wish I could cheers with a glass of wine and piece of something good! :bored: Happy weekend all !

Thanks guys so much! This was just what I needed to hear. Thank you, thank you, Thank you!!!

So, I made it through the weekend. One family party, 4 hungry kids all the time (it seems) but I made it! The party was so hard! Walking away I felt good, like it's toward the goal, keep going it was I told myself. I go for my pre-op appt on Wednesday, getting so excited and nervous. It's a crazy realization how much food has been such an addiction. I love to eat! I love tasting new foods and of course all of my favorite foods, that's just my reality. Some people are the "emotional" eaters and sure I can eat when I am not myself but it's so much more than that and I've never, ever realized that. I just like eating period! I've never "de-toxed" from food before, and it really feels that way. Sound weird? Well, I am hoping I am make it til next Friday!:thumbup:

That's so funny because I've been craving cold pizza! I hope I don't have to drink protein shakes 24 7 every again!

Good luck. Keep us posted. I go Friday.

Happy Birthday and thank you for your encouragement earlier

Wow, 1 week down! Good for you! I am only on day 4 and it's hard to see ahead to a week much less 2! Keep us posted. Good luck to you:)

Wow! Congrat! Very inspiring! I get banded next Friday. I hope I am as successful as you!

Well, I was up most of last night feeling pretty nervous about going a full day with no "real" food. Today I had my protien shakes water. I feel ok so far. It was really hard grocery shopping f/ the family and making dinner- was probably the worst part. 13 days left to go. fingers crossed :smile2:

Are there any others out there with surgery dates on or around the 18th of June for the band? Would be great to track progress or keep in touch on progress. :blink:Tesa

Well, I have my pre-op visit next Wednesday and my surgery date of 6/18. I am so excited but nervous. I am from a big family and have decided to only tell my husband. I have 4 kids ranging in ages of 17 to 1 year. Not telling anyone makes me a little nervous so I am hoping for some support on here :frown: It's very inspiring to read the stories. I've dealt with my weight my entire life and it's a lonely hell to deal with. I am looking forward to a new beginning. T

No, no- good ones. I liked the analagy

I am getting banded on the 18th too and I've lost 7.5 lbs as well! Crazy. I am excited one minute and scared to death the next. It would be nice to keep in touch since we have the same dates :confused: Tesa- Illinois

Good luck to you too! You gave me chills Please keep me posted