how is everyone doing?

I had the band put on, on November 9th and went back today for my 3 week visit, I have lost 18 lbs so far since banding, thank god I was told I can have puree now I am so tired of protein shakes it is not even funny...but puree is also kind of nasty.I am still vey happy though that I got banded this thing will be my best thing I have ever done for myself.

Today's day 8 for me and I'm feeling fine. No pain at all, but I've really been careful. Really hungry all the time. I had some egg drop soup today that was the most wonderful thing I've ever eaten!! Get out there, liquid-phasers, and get you some egg drop!!

Im only 2 days out, havent lost anything except comfort!!! Of course Im on clear liquids, and I sat down with a pomagranate and took the time to suck the juice from each little seed.. I thinks its tedious (sp) but I feel like Im eating at a smorgasbord(sp again) I have so much GAS when does that let up? My Jr Hi boys think its great that mama Farts! I usually get all over thier cases when they burp or fluff, Humble pie doesnt taste very good.

Day 14, and I start mushies today.

I had a 4 ounce cottage cheese for Breakfast, and it took me almost an hour to eat it.

Believe it or not, I actually feel full!

I'm looking forward to some mashed potatoes that I froze on Turkey Day. My aunt makes them like a twice-baked potato, without the skins. Yummy.

My port still hurts when I stretch, or try to bend over too much, but overall, I feel great.

I didn't think it was working, because I feel like I've been eating so much. I guess it's doing it's thing.

Hi, I just got banded on the 30th. I am gassy but doing well just trying to keep liquids going in so I do not get dehydrated. Feeling some pain on my left side and of course it is hard sleeping, but so far so good.

OK. I don't know what is going on, I am eating, but it's still dropping off. I'm down another 6 lbs.

42 total (17 before surgery, and 25 since the surgery). I was just banded on the 17th of November, and my pants are falling off.

To quote Keanu Reeves... "whoa"

I am on Day 4 and seem to be doing great. I have not been sick and am not getting hungry with the liquid diet. I haven't weighed yet so I don't know if I am down any weight.

I hope everyone is doing well and I hope to hear from you.

Will someone tell me how to add a ticker?

Teresa

i had my 2 wek post op check yesterday and got my first fill

I was banded 11/08/2005. I feel right now great. The 1st week was to tough but now i'm doing fine. I lost 24lb. Still on liquid and mushies. Today i try to a little bit of fish but i choke with it. So after 8 of dec i will try again.

I'm happy with my band

:Bunny I'm doing fine. I was banded on 11/08/2005. I lost 24lb so very happy!!!

Still on mushies. Good Luck.

Hey, I have Dr. Schneider too!! Was banded in August of this year. I hope your experience at BIDMC is as good as mine was. I got wonderful care, and was treated like a queen!

I was banded on Nov. 29th. I had major nausea for two days, but finally passed. Feeling alot better now, except for the gas. This too shall pass! (Pun intended) :laugh :laugh :laugh

I was banded on the 30th and I feel great! I still need to tell myself to rest but other than that no complaints

Well 11 days post op. Finally went out on my own today. Felt kind of good. Went to a grocery store, so strange, but exciting to find the mushies I am starting slow with. Learned yesterday about eating to fast, and too much at a time. Scary, but kept it down. Following surgery(thanksgiving)I had horrible water flushing diarrhea for 4 long days post op.(non-stop!)- Finally, after on call Dr. told me to use acidulphis( no relief) had 1/4 cup very liquid potatoe flakes, stopped right away. It was not normal...even though the nurse told me it was and it could have lasted 2 weeks!!! she should have had it, I am a nurse and it was not any kind of fluid I have ever had before every ten minutes for 4 days. No sleep. I am going to tell her to advise the next patients to get depends!!!

Anyway after my intestines had a break I took it very easy and stayed away from the whey protein, seemed to give me more of a problem. i can clearly say as of today, except for the port soreness, I now am ready to be back here with you all and looking forward to the next stage. Will not see the Dr. until first week in Jan for fill. 11lbs down, just know life is different.

Debra