.Maria.

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?

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)

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:

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:

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:

WOW!!! It's finally here... the moment I have been waiting for . I will officially be banded tomorrow. :ohmy: Is it a little weird that I'm not nervous? That I'm finally ok with what is going on and I'm not freakin' out at all. :smile:. YAY!!! Wish me luck!!!! For all of us getting banded tomorrow: God, grant us the... Serenity to accept things we cannot change, Courage to change the things we can, and the Wisdom to know the difference Patience for the things that take time Appreciation for all that we have, and Tolerance for those with different struggles Freedom to live beyond the limitations of our past ways, the Ability to feel your love for us and our love for each other and the Strength to get up and try again even when we feel it is hopeless.

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:

@LoseIt: Its good to know that I wasn't the only one. Thank You. @Malassis: I will definitely be posting about my experience. I'll have my comp right by my side in the hospital room, lol. @Bklynike: I also thought about the pasta, bread, and especially the RICE!!! And yea, change is scary but I know its necessary.... I know I'll appreciate it as well as my son will because I'll be a more active mommy

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:

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 .

I would love to eat pudding and add spices to the broth but my doc said no. Im to the point where I'd rather not eat... scratch that... DRINK. I'm sticking to my water and protein. And you know what? Surprisingly it's not that difficult today. Hopefully the next 3 days are as easy as today.

If I drink another can of chicken or beef broth I'm gonna freakin' vomit!!! Most disgusting thing I've ever had to swallow. And don't get me started on the damn Jello!!! :thumbup: I don't know if I can make it until Monday. This clear liquid diet is sooo gross. :smile2: I'm so hungry I tried licking my husbands fingers while he was eating his flamming hots :thumbup:. Please tell me it gets better.... :thumbup:.

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:

Thanks everyone!!!! So I have a 5day liquid diet before next monday... any suggestions? I know I can only have clear liquids... like the broth, jello, popsicles, etc. But what really worked for you to beat the hunger?

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:

I got the call today!!! I have been approved by the insurance and my surgery date is September 27th!!!! I can't believe it!!! This is really happening!!!! :thumbup: Thank you God Almighty... Lord please guide these surgeons and please allow me to have a safe and quick surgery/recovery. :tt1: I hope the surgery goes as smooth as possible. I've been praying about this... hoping that it would happen. :thumbup::w00t::thumbup::w00t::smile2::w00t::w00t: Im getting nervous and soooo many things are running through my mind right now.... Oh gosh.

Thanks for your support guys!!! You all are amazing and such great inspiration. I am sooo looking forward to crossing my legs, LOL!!!