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welcome sweety!!! Where in Texas are you? I'm right outside of Dallas

CRAVINGS!!!!!! I watched the Godfather and instantly wanted spaghetti and lasagna!!!! They're not even eating much during the movie!!!--But I wanted it none the less!!

kland--- I hadn't posted lately...but I'm keeping up with you. I'm following your progress, because as you know, I'm 3 days behind you with the same doctor. Have you scheduled a fill yet? AIGB is booked waaaay out--so I am booking a fill for July 18th at Surgery Center of Richardson. Toni & Nina--Hey--Girl--Missin You and your encouragement!!!! Not so sure I like the idea of subgroups--I have to read too many different threads

Hello and welcome: I was banded on July 18th also in Dallas, TX. You should join the June 2007 group. We're one big happy family that post quite often....those who are banded continue to encourage and support those who are being banded and provide info for those who are coming behind. It's a great group. Just look for the June 2007 Thread

Juliann--you and your best friend will do fine. You're in God's hands. Get well and post soon and let us know how you're doing. Cpt. Danbo--I am not having problems sleeping in a regular bed. I was banded on Monday 18th and had to sleep on my side. By Wednesday, I was using a soft pillow (made by volunteers at the hospital) to sleep on my stomach. The most difficult part was getting in and out of bed. I felt like a whale on my back--rocking from side to side and trying to grip the sides of the mattress to pull my self up--I'm sure I looked funny too!!

Does anyone use mydailyplate.com to track their intake of nutrients? If not, what do you use?

Suzzie---I hate that you're having so much discomfort...I was banded on the 18th and used a pillow to support my stomach so that I could lie on my side and eventually stomach....Try a pillow..It may help O2BThin---So glad to hear from YOU!!! We're band buddies and I have been eagerly checking the board to hear how you did....It's good to know you are doing well....5 miles???? WOW GO GIRL!!!

Toni---I'm sorry to hear abut your headaches. I have said a prayer for you. I pray that you would be completely healed of the headaches and god would relieve you of having to take the medication. You are such a faithful encourager and inspiration to me each time I get on the site....I look forward to seeing your name!!! Hope that you are feeling better soon.

Has anyone who has been banded joined a support group--other than lbt? Kland--- I know that Dr. B. has a support group that meets on the first Thursday of each month. It may be AIGB rather than Dr. B. Are you planning on going?

Hello everyone!!!! I am an official bandit!!! My life was changed forever at 7:00a.m. I am SURPRISED at how well I feel. I taken small naps throughout the day, sipped on broth and Water, and walked around the house. My stomach feels like I've done lots of crunches (I remember what crunches feel like from my previous life!!! hahahaha) Love to all-- God bless Tuesday's bandsters!!

Toni---Thanks for always being so transparent in your posts about your eating, feelings etc. It sure is an inspiration to me. I look forward to always seeing what you're writing. You're such a great ENCOURAGER!!! Also--thanks for responding to the jello question. I wasn't sure if we can actually "eat" for the first 2 weeks or just slurp. Kland--I'm glad to see you up and posting so soon. I will be banded by Dr. Benevides this Monday.

Question for those who are 2 weeks post-op: Are you mixing your protein shakes with anything (frozen fruit, etc)? Are you "eating" jello-in solid form or "drinking" it in liquid form?

I've been reading a lot on the boards regarding gas. Dr. Benevides told us that he uses humidified gas rather than dry gas. It's supposedly makes isn't so hard on the body and you shouldn't have as severe gas pains as with dry gas....just a thought for future bandsters to ask their doctors about....Has anyone else heard of this....Being banded on Monday...

TONI--He didn't specify any specific beverage....he said it's quite alright to sip, SIP, SIP with your meal.

No, I was with the 1:00 group. Did Dr. B. explain the same things to you? (about the port? sipping with meals?) I took my camera and took a picture with him!! I'll go back in a year and take a "skinny" picture with him !! HAHAHAA

Rita--I'm so sorry to hear about your ordeal. Know that God has a plan and a purpose for everything..... I just came back from my pre-op visit.--I'll be banded Monday @ 7:30a.m. My surgeon, Dr. Benevides, told me that he is one of the few in the North Texas area that has the AP band. He's going to use it on me and if he has a low profile port, I'll get it also. He no longer puts the port on the left side. It's more centrally located. Almost above the belly button. He stated that sometimes the port can rise when a substantial amount of weight has been lost, so this is a better position. Also, he told me that new research shows that it's not necessary to refrain from drinking 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after. You can take small sips with your meal. However, he advises his patients to train themselves not to drink with meals--because your nutrients/calories will come from food and not beverages. I'm so excited----I am really greatful for all of the info that you guys have posted. Oh2BThin and Cblanca--It's almost our day!!!!!!

Welcome TX gal...I'm in Duncanville--using Dr. Richard Benevides (Surgery Center of Richardson) Will be banded on 6-18-07

welcome KD Congrats on the weight loss and the new life...check out the June 2007 thread!!!

Oh MY!!!!! I see you're being banded by Dr. Benevides....He's my surgeon also (I'm being banded Monday!!!!) Have you had your pre-op visit? What's going to happen? Have you had an opportunity to meet him? Where do you live? I'm in duncanville!!

I am finally at the end!!!!! I haven't posted in a while...but I have spent the last 4 days getting to know each and everyone of YOU!!!! I started at the very 1st post and just finished the last. I started my pre-op diet on June 4th and have lost 7lbs so far YEA!!!!! I will have my pre-op visit tomorrow at 1:00p.m.---will find all the other information. I've heard that after surgery, people often "go crazy" and pick up an unhealthy addiction to replace the food (something like sex, alcohol etc). I think that LBT will be my new addiction!!!! It's so good to see all of the June banders who have gone before faithfully keeping the rest of us abreast of what's going on!!!! I really feel like I know some of you because of your transparent post!!!

Hottytoddy--thanks for adding me to the calendar...I feel soooooooooooooooo special!!!!!

today is day 2 of my pre-op diet. Here's the diet: Meal 1: I can choose 2 (oatmeal, toast, egg, yogart, cereal, milk) Meal 2: Myocel Protein Shake (mixed with frozen fruit or yogart) Meal 3: 6-8 oz of lean meat and 1 cup of a green veggie Meal 4: Myocel Protein Shake Meal 5: (if needed) Myocel protein shake Day 1 was a real struggle. I am now working 10 hour days--AND NOT A MORNING PERSON!!!! I had a shake for breakfast, oatmeal and yogart for lunch. I was starving by 4:00 so I left work, ran home and made a shake for snack. I had broccoli and talapia for dinner. (about 9:00 p.m.) Today is MUCH better. I reversed the meals and put the heavier ones in the morning. Last night, I went to Wal-mart and purchased a hamilton-beach personal blender. It's a single-serving blender, so I made a shake at home this morning and brought it to workfor an afternoon snack. Today, I had oatmeal and toast for breakfast, talapia and broccoli for lunch and a shake for snack at 4:00....so now when I go home I will have another shake.

Hello June Bandsters!!!! I will be banded June 18th PRAISE GOD!!!!! I started the 2 week pre-op diet yesterday. (2 Myocel Protein shakes, 2 small meals). I am looking forward to being banded and reading post from my fellow Junettes!!! Hottytoddy--I don't know how to add my name to the calendar. Would someone do it for me or send me directions? Love 2 ya all!!!!

ragdollx19: I'm uisng Dr. Benevides. Who did you use? how are you feeling

YEA, YEA, YEA GLORY TO GOD!!!! I received a call saying that my insurance approved lap band surgery. God really confirmed that this is right for me. I asked him to have the surgery on June 17th (not realizing that this was a Sunday). The doctor's officed said that June 18th is available....Isn't God good? I'm a teacher and He worked it so that I will be on summer vacation--no days missed from school!!!! There's only 1 down side--and it's really not that bad: I live in Dallas, and I insurace said that I have to go to Decater (1 and half hour drive) for surgery!! But, I'd drive 2 days to have the band if necessary!!! I'm inviting my "LAST SUPPER"---where did you eat? I'll be a member of the June Banster's soon......