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Gas-X!!! This worked wonders for me. You were banded on the 14th and still have gas? You poor thing! Take care.

Wow Green, good for you!!

Good for you for doing what it takes to keep yourself motivated! This isn't a race and now that your restriction is good you'll do great!

Good luck Bluegem, you'll do great!

Thanks you guys, I am definately grieving my loss of food. I am back to work now so that makes it a bit easier. My mind is busy with other things now. I know that I expected to feel these things but somehow I thought it would just be easier for "me". Not so! I am just the same as everyone else, no matter how prepared I was for this sx, I am going through and feeling it all. It will be worth it in the end I am sure. I am down 15lbs this morning!! Thanks all. You guys are the best.

Thanks Astroetoes. I needed to hear that.

Hi guys, I'm doing great recovery wise, but I am unsure how much I should be eating, I am on full liquids but I feel like I am eating more than I should be. Any ideas? What about calories?

Okay guys, I'm going through the "what have I done to myself" phase today. I miss food! I want to eat! I know that I want this more but it still doesn't take the sadness away. I was so moody all day, I was snapping at my poor little girl for no good reason. And then I drank a McDonalds chocoalte milkshake. I feel sooooo guilty now, like what the hell am I doing to myself. I just spent 16k, this better work but I wonder if I will have the control I need. Sorry guys, I just had to say this, I feel like crying right now.

Good to see you back here Bandiva!!

Thanks guys! Feeling great so far, just confused about my hunger signals and how much I should be eating. I'm sticking to the liquid diet but how much am I supposed to be eating??

Yay! I think my gas pain has disappeared! I'm feeling great so far. I plan on doing some excercise today. Doddie, just double click on tickerfactory.com and follow the instructions, then copy and paste your code onto your signature on this site. Welcome to LBT! Great to have you!

Mandi so glad to hear your doing better!

Hey Donna, welcome! I haven't told anybody except for immediate family and I plan to keep it that way. For me this was a very personal decision and I don't want to have to justify it to anybody. My family has been understanding but they also don't have much of a choice knowing how important this is to me. I have to say that my husband haws been awesome though. Good luck to you!

hahaha thats about all i remember too!

Yes Andrew, I suspected I was in lala land while you were there. Glad to hear you're doing well.

How long is the gas pain supposed to last for?? The tightness in my chest is the worst part so far.

Mandi, I'm so glad you didn't have a slip. Now everything is going to be fine, think positive. Soon you will be back on your way. Hugs.

Hey guys, 1 day post op here and feeling great. Just the tight chest from gas and I slept with a heating pad on my shoulders last night. I am surprised at how well I am moving about. I am so glad everytihng went smoothly.

Hey guys! I made it to the "other" side!! I feel fine except for the upper gas discomfort. Gas X is amazing! You can't neccesarily OD on that can you?? I also have some neck and shoulder discomfort but no pain at the sites so far. Thank you all for yur kind words, well wishes and support. I have started my journey and it just seems all so surreal right now. Talk to ya guys later. Becca

Valentine: mine is at 9:20 am. I will be out that afternoon. I am nervous and excited and scared......

Gaffer, what time is your surgery scheduled for? I was told to be there at 8:20 and my surgery is at 9:20am.

Hey Valentine, me too! We can be bandster sisters!

I think I am nervous and excited all in one, I have to admit to you guys that I have really sucked through this whole pre-op diet. I just want to get the surgery done and hopefully get through it with no complications.

Congrats Dame!! My turn next I guess. Take good care of yourself.

So I went to my doctor today to get him to do my 2 week prior check up and sign my form, all of a sudden my blood pressure is high. I have never had high blood pressure. I was just checked 4 months ago. It's 140/90. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I'm moving houses, and working full time and nervous about this surgery?? So he refuses to sign my form for me and is referring me to a specialist. Apparently he thinks I am not fit for surgery. Okay, somebody please make me feel better.:faint: