.Maria.

You know... yesterday was a new day and it actually went pretty well. I followed my diet to the T and that evening I went to my Zumba class. I feel pretty good about myself. I just have to take it a day at a time and today sounds like a great day for Hatha Yoga (and of course my usual liquids). Thanks guys... You're the best!!! :cursing: :)

Just wanted to say hi and see how everybody is doing :thumbup:...

Being 5 weeks out the Doc says I'm fully healed. Because the swelling of the surgery went down now my stomach can hold more food (I haven't gone for my fill yet). And yes, it made me sick. I've been fighting the urge of vomiting only cause I'm scared to death of my band slipping. My surgeon has us do a total of 6 weeks full liquids post-op. Then on the 7th week... real food. *sigh* But I get my first fill next week which means more restriction & less hunger

I also heard that it causes erosion... the carbonation leads to increased stomach pressure. Reason enough to keep me away!

I freelance so I took all the time I needed

I really started thinking about the surgery last night and I just started freaking out , which led to some crying. All the negative and crazy thoughts started crossing my mind :bored:. So I look to my husband for some comfort and encouraging words... and what does he do? He keeps on snoring :sneaky:. So there I am in the dark, feeling all alone with these crazy thoughts in my head :mad:. And then I started watching Grey's Anatomy since I couldn't sleep... oh God, what was that for?!? :smile: But I'm ok today :thumbup: I received a call from the hospital telling me that they changed my surgery for 10am instead of 1:30pm... YAY! :crying: It's gonna be great!!! :wub:

WOW!!!! Im feeling pretty good. And honestly, the pain wasn't all the bad . The only thing really killing me is this cotton mouth. I can't drink anything until the results come back from the Upper GI. It all happened so quick. They gave me some meds to calm my nerves before surgery and then they gave me the anesthesia through the IV, I was out in a flash. And I don't remember a thing!!!:ohmy:. After that they brought me to my room and I was super drowsy. Whenever I felt any discomfort I called the nurse for meds as soon as I started to feel it. (Don't wait until you're really feeling it because it takes about 30min for them to actually come in). Right now I'm waiting to see the surgeon and for them to give me the OK to go home. Pretty good experience overall. Nothing to fear guys... :smile: Your newly Bandend friend, Maria :tt1:

@Oceangirl: We are here for you... take advantage!!! I hope you get your surgery date soon. I know it was torture for me waiting to find out. @Cathy: Good luck with your journey! It has its ups and downs but its totally worth it!!! I only had to do 5 days which isn't so bad... I cannot imagine doing 14!!! Wow! But you just have to keep your eye on the prize and give it all you got chica. You can do it!!!

So I went to the surgeons office today and I'm officially down 30lbs!!! YAY! He says everything looks great and I'm doing a great job, "yay me" :tt1:. Best part: I finally got the ok to start working out :drool: ... Zumba: Here I come!! I also get my first fill next thursday... I'm scared!!! :tongue: But the Doc says they numb the area first... so we'll see how that goes :thumbup: P.s: I LOVE MY BAND!!!:wub: [ATTACH]437[/ATTACH]

I think Im starting to feel hunger now :huh2:. And those stupid soups are not filling me up! Im so done with soup its not even funny. Just putting it in my mouth makes me wanna gag!!! Oh.. and never in my life do I wanna see yogurt and pudding :cursing:!!! It's soo crazy that everyone on here has a way different diet plan after surgery. I was reading about a "Mushy" stage. WTF!!!!:thumbup: Why dont I get a freaking mushy stage :crying:?!?! No... all I get is a 6 week full liquid stage and then on week 7: Real food. WTH is that about? So my diet pretty much consists of whatever I had for the clear liquid diet and yogurt, milk, and creamy soups (blended) :thumbup:. So yea....Week 2. In the beginning of last week I did something really bad :frown:... I cheated. But shhhhhh, my husband doesn't know :wink2:. I took like 3 bites of a pizza but spit them out. Then I ATE the 4th bite :crying:. We then went to the mall and I had my first experience with "Dumping Syndrome"!!!! All I have to say is OMG!!!!!! Guys... It is sooooo not worth it!!!! Worst thing that ever happened to me. Just so you know... I have a HUGE public bathroom phobia. I literally cry whenever I have to go into one :crying:. But this "Dumping syndrome" is no joke and that phobia didn't help . It was just a really bad experience. One that I can promise will never happen again (intentionally anyway). This might be TMI but thats ok... maybe someone will learn from my stupid mistake. Ps. I still have the shoulder pain.... which sucks! But no gas... woo-hoo!!! (oh, and gas-x did nothing 4 me)

41 LBS!!! Wow, thats amazing!!! Keep it up chica :thumbup: Im a little over a month out and I get my first fill next thursday... And you know what, Im a chicken too :thumbup:. I'm absolutely terrified of needles :thumbup:. But I just keep thinking to myself: If I was able to get through freakin' labor, then this is gonna be a breeze :smile2:

You can do it!!! Just run at a pace that it comfortable for you and make sure you stretch before and after :thumbup:

YAY!!!! That's pretty awesome!!! I'm so happy for you :thumbup:

These feelings are absolutely normal!!! I felt the same exact same way. I think its good you're reading those failure stories that way you learn from others mistakes and even know what to look out for. Everything will turn out great, you'll see. It was the best decision I've ever made :thumbup:

Sounds Yummy!!! Its so crazy how we were banded the same day and I can't have real food until the second week of November!!! Oh well. Enjoy it chica

Hey guys... so I'm 2 weeks out and still feeling really strong shoulder pains :puke:... is this happening to anyone else? I'm not too crazy about taking the meds my doc subscribed because they make me super drowsy . What do you do to relieve the pain?

Hey... I'm Maria from Chicago, IL - Hairstylist :thumbup:

DAY AFTER SURGERY: WOW!!!! Im feeling pretty good. And honestly, the pain wasn't all the bad . The only thing really killing me is this cotton mouth. I can't drink anything until the results come back from the Upper GI. It all happened so quick. They gave me some meds to calm my nerves before surgery and then they gave me the anesthesia through the IV, I was out in a flash. And I don't remember a thing!!! After that they brought me to my room and I was super drowsy. Whenever I felt any discomfort I called the nurse for meds as soon as I started to feel it. (Don't wait until you're really feeling it because it takes about 30min for them to actually come in). Right now I'm waiting for them to give me the OK to go home. Pretty good experience overall. Nothing to fear guys...:smile:

Dear Food, I'm terribly sorry I had to do this through a letter...but its not you, Its me. This is not easy for me at all, honestly. I really don't care for you anymore, thats just the way it is.. Don't let it get you all upset. This love and hate relationship has spun out of control and it has to come to an end, TODAY! :ohmy: It is because of your history of deception that keeps me from being even remotely interested in continuing this relationship with you.:smile: I think you'll find someone to love and control again. Unfortunately, it won't be me. :tt2: Until next time, Maria Today is the big day guys!!! I will be off to surgery at 10am. I will keep you all posted :tt1:

@babyk, LisaA, ocbutterfly, david314, wendyhart, panna, Okie_59, jayden91508: This is it... I hope and pray that we all have successful surgeries today and that we have a safe and painless recovery :yesnod:. I'm looking forward to seeing updates from everyone, let us know how it goes :smile:. @Brian: Thanks for your support!!! :sneaky: