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

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:

first meal, egg and 1/2 piece of toast, and some fruit. my mouth is watering. I'm just now trying the sparkpeople recipe builder for nutritional information, fun in an ocd way

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:

@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:

Tomorrow is my big day!!!! :crying: Wish me luck guys!!! And you know what... I'm not nervous anymore!!! I'll update you all tomorrow after surgery... :biggrin:

Hi everyone!!! I get banded on Monday (9/27) :biggrin:!!!!! Im on liquids now and my mind is playing games with me, I swear! I know I'm not hungry but I can't stop thinking about food .

Awesome!! Are you on the liquid preop?

I should be starting my liquids on wednesday but I'm going to start today. I'm so nervous I don't even have an appetite, lol. So hopefully it won't be so difficult. :thumbup:

It's official!!!! I'm a September 2010 Bandster!!! Got my date for the 27th... Woot Woot!!!! :thumbup:

Thanks Copa!!!! Pray for me!!!! (I'll do the same for you). I have a 5 day liquid diet so its not so bad, i guess. YAY!!!!!:thumbup:

I finally got the call today guys!!!:wub: My surgery is scheduled for September 27th!!!! There are so many emotions running through my head right now!!!! I'm excited and scared (but mostly excited). UGH!!! I'm like on a natural high right now :smile: This is amazing... I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!!!!AHHHHH!!!!!:thumbup:

Yes, you think you are waiting forever but when you finally get the call, it seems like a whirlwind, my surgery is Tuesday, 9-28 at 7:30 a.m.

Yea, it does seem that way. Its been about 3 weeks since my paperwork has been submitted to the insurance and it feels like a freaking lifetime! :alien:

So 9/28!!!! Wow. That's exciting. I hope all goes well for you and you have a fast and easy recovery. :wub:

Yay!!!! Congrats!!! :wub: Im still waiting for that call... its torture having to wait but I know I'll get it soon.

Just wanted to give a quick update... in case any of my fellow Chicagoans out there are reading :thumbup:. My paperwork was submitted to my insurance about two weeks ago and I'm sooo anxious to find out if they approve me or not. I want to call the surgeons office like everyday and ask, lol, but i think at this point its best not to get on their nerves. I want everything to go as smooth as possible. So I'm just here... trying to get my mind off of finding out :thumbup:.

So anyway, one of my friends just got her band put in last Thursday and I think I was more excited than she was!!! Only a week out and you can already tell that the pounds are melting off!! Its amazing... I can't wait till its my time to shine :thumbup:.

:ohmy: For all of you reading this: Where are you in your journey?!? Any tips, advice, personal struggles, positive thoughts, achievements???

CONGRATS to desperatelyw.loss!!!! :wub: She had a succesful surgery today!!! Please stop by her page to congratulate her... She's a trooper!!! I wish her the best and may she have a fast recovery!!! :tt1: Here's to a new skinny/sexy September sweetie :thumbup: :wub:

Welcome... My name is Maria and I'm at about the same place in my process (Only took me about 2 months) and I should be getting banded right around the same time!!!! :laugh: I cant wait!!!

The surgery doesn't scare me... its the idea of going under the anesthesia that scares the crap out of me!!! Im afraid of not waking up :thumbup: But I'm not gonna let that stop me! Im sure everything will be just fine :biggrin:

Mom= Puerto Rican

Dad= Mexican

Me= AmeriMexiRican? LOL... :biggrin:

I am getting the LAP-BAND® on august 7th, I am nervous and excited, not looking forward to 15 days of pre op Protein shakes!

any advice for a new comer? :scared2:

Welcome!!! I'm Maria and I'm also from Chicago :confused: Where are you getting banded?

I was told no alcohol & no carbonated or caffeinated beverages.< /p>

Acceptable Clear Liquids are: decaffeinated tea and coffee, sugar free kool aid, sugar free Jello, sugar free/clear popsicles, clear broth and bouillon, crystal light, minute maid light, diet snapple and sugar free/ low sugar Protein supplements.< /p>

Hope this helps

I think the idea of a support group is great :thumbup: Although I'm not banded yet...but its never too early to start, right? I will hopefully be Banded in September by Dr. Tiesenga @ Westlake. Im super excited!!!

Have you considered Mirena? That has worked wonders for me. Before the Mirena I had an extremely heavy flow( I know, TMI) and always had to wear a super huge pad AND a tampon:cursing:. I would probably change it every 2/3 hours. But now all I have is spotting when my period comes around :thumbup:, Its great! Best part, no weight gain and I don't have to worry about taking pills everyday. You should ask your doc about it.

Lashonda... Unfortunately you can't please everybody. Im sad to say that its been almost 3 weeks that my mother and I haven't spoken to each other... for that exact same reason. She is so against my decision to get the LAP-BAND® (this coming from a lady who has never had weight issues in her entire life!). So she really doesn't understand where Im coming from and for that same reason doesn't support me. I've tried explaining it to her so many times but she doesn't want to hear it. And you know what? Thats fine with me. I have my health to worry about and I won't let anyone get in the way. Just do you...

@Danbo: This topic actually came up during an argument I was having with my mother last night :scared2: Her words were so hurtful that I couldn't take it anymore, I just got up and left. At this point I just wish I've never told her, but it's too late for that :seeya: Today is a new day and I'm just going to brush it off and keep my eye on the prize :thumbup:

@eyd: Im glad your family is supporting your decision. Thats awesome :thumbup:. I wish I could say the same, but its ok. I have my wonderful hubby and my son by my side in this journey, thats all I need :thumbup: So August 27th huh?!?!? Wow!!! I bet you cant wait. I haven't found out my date yet... my first appointment is tomorrow After all the research I've done, I'm pretty confident with my decision and I know its going to be the best one I've ever made.