This is going to be a fresh thread for all the band buddies that got banded July 2013

It's kind of like shredded wheat.

So' date=' is anyone else freaked out by some of the comments on the other pages? I didn't look at those before my band (7/18/13) and I'm glad. But dealing with some anxiety when I see ports flipping and bands slipping.... thoughts? I am terrified and feel like I'm second guessing everything happening.[/quote']

It is nerve wracking for sure. For me it is different to hear my doc give me these cautions vs hearing from real people - just makes it more real. But for every complication I read about I see at least as many from ppl who have truly

Changed their lives with this tool. I agree with sprinkle - the band has a 5% complication rate if you otherwise follow all the rules - and if we all take good care of ourselves and each other we should be on our ways to healthier longer lives!

Watery. Make it with 50% more liquid than what it calls for.

That's kinda gross but it was oh so delicious. I always ate it with toast. Cannot wait until I can have toast with it but damn, it was soooooooooo gooooooooooood!!

I just went grocery shopping and I must say my bill was a lot less expensive. No cookies' date='chips,snack cakes,soda!!! I spent 7 on my groceries for the week. Baby food is cheap!!!![/quote']

I'm not sure what the hell you are living on then and am wondering what I'm doing wrong. I spent $153 at GNC on protein drinks/mixes, cups and vitamins. Then I just dropped over a $60 at Walmart. Well, some of that was "real" food for my daughter.....

Was gonna say the opposite. Tho I bought food for longer than a week. Just can't bring myself to buy baby food tho. I'm not a very good cook but I did buy stuff to make a cpl diff soups' date=' guac, tuna salad, smoothies.[/quote']

I am a great cook, hence why I am a fat boy, but I just don't trust myself. I cook like Paula Deen!

So' date=' is anyone else freaked out by some of the comments on the other pages? I didn't look at those before my band (7/18/13) and I'm glad. But dealing with some anxiety when I see ports flipping and bands slipping.... thoughts? I am terrified and feel like I'm second guessing everything happening.[/quote']

It's human nature to feel freaked out. We, as humans tend to look for the negative side of things. It's how we are wired. It's why the news puts on the gory stuff first, if it bleeds, it leads! If they ran all puppy dogs and babies, we would soon tune out. But really, if this was easy would it be fun? You gonna be aight girl!

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I'm not sure what the hell you are living on then and am wondering what I'm doing wrong. I spent 153 at GNC on Protein drinks/mixes' date=' cups and Vitamins. Then I just dropped over a 60 at Walmart. Well, some of that was "real" food for my daughter.....[/quote']

Stocking up on the protein is always an expensive shot at my wallet. I'm growing tired of the powders and shakes. Really looking fwd I eating my protein.

I agree with George! I'm working on my full liquids now' date=' but may stretch this out a little before tie mushies.[/quote']

Oh honey watch agreeing with me! I'm so far in left field I'm in the locker room! Lol. Just trying to get thru one day at a time and planning my future since I will be here many more years cause I won't be a "risk" anymore!

Just gave my dog a flea dip. I think it's safe to say my stomach is healing nicely

Stocking up on the Protein is always an expensive shot at my wallet. I'm growing tired of the powders and shakes. Really looking fwd I eating my protein.

I ate oatmeal today. Oh. Emm. Gee! Delish. So later, more tuna out of the bag. I can do this now.

BTW, I just found out not everyone knows about Agave nectar. It's a natural sweetener better than the pink and blue stuff, great taste and low calorie. Try it, you will love it!

Just gave my dog a flea dip. I think it's safe to say my stomach is healing nicely

That's friggin weird, I was just petting my little man and thinking he needs a bath. I have to do him in my shower and I sit on a shower chair to do so. Think ill wait till stitches are out. Good for you!

Whets box is a Cereal that's available in parts of Europe and I think Australia and N. Z

Thanks. Google resulted in nothing. I would be afraid to eat something scratchy like that....

I'm not sure what the hell you are living on then and am wondering what I'm doing wrong. I spent 153 at GNC on Protein drinks/mixes' date=' cups and Vitamins. Then I just dropped over a 60 at Walmart. Well, some of that was "real" food for my daughter.....[/quote']

I already had my gnc drinks and shakers. My kids are being forced to eat healthier. I don't want them to need a band in the future. My 18 & 14 year old weigh about 150 but my little McNugget is 7 and she's a little thick.

Wow, thanks for the words... it puts me at ease. I'm ready for this and I know that dedication will play a huge part and I'm ready :-)