Hello,

I'm BeeJay from southern Md.

I am just waiting for my May 15th surgery date with Dr. Brody.

I would love any advice you have to give, and any info you can tell me about the after surgery that you don't read about and the Dr's. don't tell you.

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How long was your hosp. stay?

I was denied coverage by my insurance, Aetna. I decided to just pay for it myself. My health is worth it I think.

Nice to meet you all!

BeeJay,

Your time is almost here. I will be thinking about you.

Thanks, I'll check him out. Was it hard to get an appt. with him? I have called 2 other Dr. and can't get in to see them.

Welcome NoChoice. I am aslo a Southern Marylander. Hope you find a dr.

Thanks, I do too. Did you have your surgery at GWU and were you pleased with everything?

Yes I had my surgery at GWU and yes I was very pleased. Unfortunately, my dr is no longer at GW. I am considering transferring my info over to Dr. Brody. I hear he is a good doctor.

Hey BJ, you ok??? How did everything go??? Hello, hello, you moving around yet. Sending you a prayer.

Hey there,

I made it! Dr. Brody said everything went extremely well. No problems.

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But.. now I am at home, on liquids. I'm not really hungry, but let me tell you, I have been thinking about popcorn all day for some odd reason, lol. Of all things, popcorn!:faint:

I wonder how hard the first two liquid only weeks are? I can just imagine that I will be so tempted. But I don't want to get sick. I have Jello, juices, broth, Optifast, SlimFast Optimum, Boost, sf popcicles. I am prepared.

I am doing ok tho, just sore around my middle. So glad to be home. The hospital is not the place to be.

I go back to Dr. Brody in two weeks. Then I get my first fill in about 6-7 weeks.

Thanks so much for all your support and kind thoughts.

BeeJay

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YEAH, BeeJay made it to bandland!!!! Congratulations. Liquid weeks will go fast. Stop thinking about that popcorn it's no good for you right now. Take care.

Hey Tonya,

Today seems to be my sleep day. I just want to sleep. I guess I'm sleeping off that anasthesia while I have some peace and quiet. Can't get any sleep in the hospital. I'm sore around the middle of course. But I am making myself stand up straighter. Dr. Brody says i can go back to work on Monday, but I'm awfully slow getting around and so tight around the middle that I am not sure about that.

I'm walking around some so that I won't get blood clots in my legs. That happened to a friend who had the band. She ended up hospitalized a few times. I don't want to go back to the hosp. for anything!

I'm over the popcorn, lol. I'm just kinda struggling to get my Protein shakes down. I have this nasty taste in my mouth and I really don't want anything thick. I'm sipping it down little by little, which is what they said to do anyways.

You say the 2 liquid weeks will go by fast? Alright, I'll take your word for it.

Well, keep in touch. I need you!

BeeJay,

I am only a holler a way!!! TAke care and get that beauty sleep. I forgot what a good sleep I got when I came home.:notagree :notagree :notagree

Ok, BeeJay, it's time for an update from you. Where r U????

Hey there,

I'm ok. I was given the ok by my Dr. to start eating thicker foods. So, I am now trying to find healthy foods that are soft.

I want vegetables, Proteins. I know that carbs are easy, but I want to do it right.

I had tuna salad yesterday, which I pureed a bit.

What did you all eat in the very beginning?

My favorite was egg salad and creamed soups.

I am a Southern MD too-Calvert County. Dr. Brody banded me on 4/10/06. I have lost 31 lbs. since pre-op diet 3/26/06.

Hope you are doing well too.

Jess:)