Happy New Year from Germany! To those like me who have January 2013 dates to be banded...my prayers to you for a successful surgery and a new YOU!

For those waiting on approvals or just to make up your mind...YOU WILL GET THERE...JUST HOLD ON. I have patience, but truly learned patience waiting on those little green people at the insurance company to say YES!

Speak positive, stay positive, be positive. If you know God...PRAY. He will see each of you thru this journey. I've read many posts and I have laughed, cried, gotten mad, sympatized and rejoiced with many of you through your expressions on LBT. And you have encouraged me to continue to move forward toward my goal.

Success in 2013 to each of you.

:-)

I was wondering were everyone got there ports at' date=' I thought it wad going to be to the left, but mine is about 2 inches above my belly button, and I keep hitting it ouch[/quote']

Mine is above my belly button on the left side. I'm 15 days post op and mine is still tender when I bump it, which I managed to do all week at work

Yay I'm on the other side!!! Had surgery yesterday morning... The first night was alright with the pain meds... i woke up like 3-4 times but had some good zzzzz once i fell asleep again... the only thing really bothering me is this gas pain uggghh but heat is awesome to eliviate some pain and the port incision is what really bothers me... how do ya'll take your medications? ive crushed them and mixed with Water and then with a bit of gatorade but ewwwwww its so gross.. any other options ??

Girl, my doctor gave me liquid hydrocodone. Also told me to get the liuid teylonol (usually it is behind the counter just ask the pharmacist) But obviously don't mix those too. I have been using a heating pad and gas-x strips. I am feeling a lot better today but I have passed gas a few times. Occasionally I get these "attack like pains" that just jolt me to completely stop what I am doing. Hoping by tomorrow I will be feeling A LOT better.

My first mushy day and I've had a blended Protein Shake with yogurt and peaches for Breakfast and for lunch canned chicken with light mayo, eggs, relish, pepper and it was really good.

I think I'll have mashed potatoes for dinner

Funny thing is I couldn't eat that much... So I have plenty left

What mushy food are you all having??

Yay I'm on the other side!!! Had surgery yesterday morning... The first night was alright with the pain meds... i woke up like 3-4 times but had some good zzzzz once i fell asleep again... the only thing really bothering me is this gas pain uggghh but heat is awesome to eliviate some pain and the port incision is what really bothers me... how do ya'll take your medications? ive crushed them and mixed with Water and then with a bit of gatorade but ewwwwww its so gross.. any other options ??

I got liquid pain meds from my doc.

so my husband crushed my meds in a spoon with honey and water and it was actually mmmm lol the gas pains in my shoulders and neck is waaayyyy better than yesterday! my port incision is still really sore and im soooo thirstyyyy... i wanna chug down some cold cold water but i know small slow sips... lol.. glad to hear everyone is doiing well and thanks everyone for the tips and encouragement etc! i had a "moment" last night where i just thought " aaahh man why did i go and do this" but im over that now! i keep coming on here every time i wake up to see how everyone is doing and stuff for motivation!

I was wondering were everyone got there ports at' date=' I thought it wad going to be to the left, but mine is about 2 inches above my belly button, and I keep hitting it ouch[/quote']

I have a small incision above my belly button but my port is on my right side between my belly button n my boobs. I don't think it will get in the way. Been fine so far @ 3 weeks post op

I'm day five post op and gas is finally dispersing...yeah. New pain now at the port site which is 2" under my left boob. Kind of a dull aching constant pain. Ice helps. I used ice with gas pain in my neck too. It worked better than heat for me. Tried a sf pudding today but my stomach growled and groaned so much I got nervous and went back to clear liquids...can't wait for my Mushie stage. The tuna you all had sounds outstanding! What kind of mayo? Fat free?

I was wondering were everyone got there ports at, I thought it wad going to be to the left, but mine is about 2 inches above my belly button, and I keep hitting it ouch

I was surprised to see 5 incisions on me. I think my port is left side 2" under my boob, but I also have an incision just above my belly button, another on my right side, another between my boobs and the fifth and biggest one is slight left above belly button. How many does everyone else have?

I'm day five post op and gas is finally dispersing...yeah. New pain now at the port site which is 2" under my left boob. Kind of a dull aching constant pain. Ice helps. I used ice with gas pain in my neck too. It worked better than heat for me. Tried a sf pudding today but my stomach growled and groaned so much I got nervous and went back to clear liquids...can't wait for my Mushie stage. The tuna you all had sounds outstanding! What kind of mayo? Fat free?

I've been switching back and forth between regular and FF mayo because i like regular so much more. I figure I'm eating so much less than I was pre-band that a little regular mayo isn't going to kill me. I had fish mashed well and a small red potato mashed for dinner tonight. As long as I can eat, I feel more normal. I start regular food on Thursday.

I'm going in on Monday at 730 I'm so nervous any words of advice??

Thanks gowalking for the advise. I am not a huge fan of the sugar free popsicles and puddings..taste to chemically. Not a fan of miracle whip either. I was working with a great app on my pre-diet called myfitnesspal to make sure I got enough protein, not too much fat, etc. hopefully I too can mix the regular with ff mayo. Sounds great.

I was surprised to see 5 incisions on me. I think my port is left side 2" under my boob' date=' but I also have an incision just above my belly button, another on my right side, another between my boobs and the fifth and biggest one is slight left above belly button. How many does everyone else have?[/quote']

I have 5 too. I have two on my left side. I believe one is my port. I have one about 3 inches above my belly button and to the right of that and the bigger on kinda between my boobs too. That is the one that hurts the most on me. The others don't bother me at all really.

Thanks gowalking for the advise. I am not a huge fan of the sugar free popsicles and puddings..taste to chemically. Not a fan of miracle whip either. I was working with a great app on my pre-diet called myfitnesspal to make sure I got enough protein, not too much fat, etc. hopefully I too can mix the regular with ff mayo. Sounds great.

I'm ok with the sugar free puddings and pops but here's another suggestion...sugar free jello (which tastes an awful lot like regular) with lite cool whip...just a little...about a tablespoon. the jello is only 10 calories and the cool whip about 30 or so. I found that to help with snacks and to satisfy the sweet tooth.

so my husband crushed my meds in a spoon with honey and water and it was actually mmmm lol the gas pains in my shoulders and neck is waaayyyy better than yesterday! my port incision is still really sore and im soooo thirstyyyy... i wanna chug down some cold cold water but i know small slow sips... lol.. glad to hear everyone is doiing well and thanks everyone for the tips and encouragement etc! i had a "moment" last night where i just thought " aaahh man why did i go and do this" but im over that now! i keep coming on here every time i wake up to see how everyone is doing and stuff for motivation!

Girl me too!!! I was thinking in bed, oh my god this annoying pain, why did I do this. But i keep staying on this thing to see the progress and all the wonderful people that have been through it saying it gets better each day... see my mouth is so nasty and dry from all the meds and only sipping water. I am going to have trouble getting all the 12 cups of water in that I should be doing. Not happening right now.

I have five incisions as well. My port is on the right side, up about 2 inches above the bellybutton (over just a little to the right) I'm 16 dpo and eating regular food. So far everything is going well. I'm having a little issue with gas. I've never in my life been this gassy! lol My husband just laughs Best wishes to all of you!