ladybug on a mission

I am die hard diet Coke fanatic! I need to break that habit right now! So that is it not so hard after my surgery. Please share what your favorite non-carbonated beverage is! I love variety and hope to find something I like equally as well as my Diet Coke! Thanks for your input!

Praying for all normal results for you! Hugs and prayers!!

Amazing!! Each month I am so inspired by your "green shirt" picture.

Welcome! Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!! I am 1 month post op - banded in Atlanta, by Dr. Titus Duncan. Hugs, Jane

I too take Prozac and have been taking my capsule reguarlly since a few days after surgery. I have not had any problem swallowing it, but I also do not have any fill yet. HUGS

(((HUGS))) I can only imagine how disappointed you are. Hang in there. The small diversions will pay off. You will go into your LapBand surgery healthier!! I will praying for quick resolution to your issues. (((GIANT HUGS)))

Sounds Yummy!!! I love your posts of the day!

Congratulations on your loss and thank you for sharing your inspiring message!

Congratulations on doing all the right things on the cruise to be able to continue to lose weight! Good Luck on the job hunt, I hope your perfect job pops up for you!

Sorry to hear that you have had a struggle with your band. It sounds like you are back on track and heading in the right direction. Keep your head high and move on! HUGS

I had approval within 5 business days! Good Luck!!!

It is very hard for me to believe that I have been banded for 1 week already! Where does the time go?? I am almost at 100%, still have a tad bit of gas pain that settles in my left shoulder occassionaly, but when it does, it hurts! A tiny bit of tenderness in my belly button, but otherwise feeling great! I returned to work on Post Op Day 5 and it has definetly helped to be up moving around. I was certain I would be able to feel my port, but I can not. I had a dream last night that when I went for my post op (which isn't until next Wednesday), that they told me I didn't have a band! Oh my, it woke me up from a sound sleep! LOL! Just curious if others know exactly where their band is?? I read the boards and blogs diligently and it is very amazing to me the variances in post op diet by surgeon. My surgeon requires: Day 1-14 -- thin liquids Day 15-30 -- thick liquids Day 30+ -- soft foods To say I am sick of just liquids is putting it mildly, but I am not and will not give in! I am going to follow the rules to a T to be sure I am given myself every available avenue to be successful! I so want something crunchy LOL! Not too many crunch liquids out there! I will end with my stats -- I am pretty happy! Week 1 loss 4.8 Total loss 14.4 (since starting preop diet) Hugs, Jane

Congratulations on your surgery! I look forward to following our journies together!

Glad to hear all is well and that you are feeling good!

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery date!

Wow! Your updated pics are fabulous!! Congratulations on the hard work and thanks for sharing!

Good luck on your new journey! I am one week post op and know exactly how you are feeling. Don't let the nerves get the best of you - just keep focused and you will be fine! HUGS

I can not wait until I lose enough to feel like I could even sign up for a 5K - so good for you for being brave and knowing that you need to move to the next level! I can not wait to hear how you do!

Congratulations on your surgery day! I am 1 week post op and doing great! Following your doctor's orders and you will be fine!!

Awesome!!!!! I could feel the excitement in your post!

Congratulations on Onderland!!! How exciting! You are doing fabulous!

Awesome accomplishment and I know your Mom is looking down on you with pride! (((HUGS)))

Wow! Amazing!! You are carrying your miracle child! Best wishes! I will certainly keep you in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))

Awesome Victory!!! Congratulations!!

Glad to hear that your healing is progessing and you are feeling better! I can not wait to see how slim and trim you are going to look when all of your swelling is gone! HUGS!