August_Alberta

Hi fellow June Bugs. Found this one when I got an email for my 1 year anniversary. I'm down 92 lbs since surgery and am feeling wonderful but "saggy". LOL Looking forward to having some excess skin removed in anothercouple of months. I'm sure there's another 10 lbs or so hanging where it shouldn't be. I've lost steadily over the past year and even though I've been very disciplined in what I put past my lips and when, I have not exercised near enough. I just joined a Zumba class and hopefully can get time to get to the gym on a regular basis to firm up. I've 4 1/2 in a 10 m band. My secret is to portion everything onto my plate, never ever eat anything without preparing it ( weighing if needed, cutting, serving on a dish). I never eat out of a container nor anywhere other than at a table. Difficult at first but have I ever saved a lot of money with no fast food and no waste. Wish you all success'

Soooo happy I saw this thread. I too thought something was wrong with me. I'm 4 days post-op and have had the runs so bad that it's caused hemmeroids. The gastrolite seems to help with the cramping but can't wait to be able to leave the house for more than an hour and not worry about having an accident. "] [/url]

Hi Everyone! I got banded on June 8 by Dr Davey in Edmonton Alberta Canada. Surgery went well; woke to the anaesthesiologist saying 'wakey, wakey'. Only drawback to surgery was a very dry throat from the breathing tube and was only allowed to suck on a water-soaked sponge. All has gone very well on my liquid diet - I am taking Protein powder shakes, Ensure, as well as clear Soups and lots of juices. My only side affect has been terrible, terrible cramping and diarrhoea - almost flu like but I don't feel nauseous. I've been drinking gastrolite to help with that before I go to bed. If it continues one more day, I'm going to see the doctor. Best of luck to you all! "] [/url]

I had my LAP-BAND® surgery on Tuesday June 8th. So far so good with the exception of having a terrible bout of diarrhoea and cramping yesterday. I guess my system just flushing out. So nice to see this support group because I'm going to need it!:frown: