I am new to the boards and just got my date today - August 17! I am so excited! My surgeon is Dr. Allan Geiss in Syosset, NY. Looking forward to talking to everyone.

I'm nervious, excited, and having just the slightest bit of concern about feeling the port. But overall I can't wait to get healthy!!

If your surgery is in August too, come on in!

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WE DID IT!!!!!!

My absolute love and thanks to everyone here. You helped me more than words can say. August is ovah. We need to keep checking in.

Congratulations everyone-May we all stay healthy and continue to lose weight.

May all our dreams come true.

I am off mushies and onto solid foods! My teeth are so happy to be chewing.

CONGRATS TO US ALL!!! We did it! We should all give ourselves a huge pat on the back--or in my case I can't quite reach--so a pat on the thigh will do!

My doc said only Clear liquids for one week, then Protein shakes and yogurt added for second week, then tomato Soup and cream Soups added the third week. I hope I can make it that long--because right now even a Slimfast sounds good! lol

The good thing is that I have already lost 20 pounds--but I still have 100 more to go! I would like to know why I do that--it's SOOOO great to lose 20, but then I think of how much more I have to lose and get frustrated already!:phanvan Oh well--hopefully by Christmas I will lose at least 30 more!!

Hey--that's an idea--we can have an ABC (August Band Crew)Christmas thread--saying how much we want to lose or what weight we want to be by Christmas! Or Thanksgiving--or at each 1st of the month--whatever. Have an ABC October 1st thread--I don't know. Just a thought to keep us all updated with each other!

Continued luck to everyone!

Trizzy,

I also had my surgery by Dr Ortiz and Dr Miranda altered my post-op schedule to include tomato soup and smoothies on post-op day 4. That was the prescribed diet from day 4- day 21 when I can start solids. I told her up front that I would not be doing yogurt or protein shakes. If you find yourself having a hard time e-mail her she'll get back to you quickly. I agree about the Christmas wish. Good luck.

Hey--that's an idea--we can have an ABC (August Band Crew)Christmas thread--saying how much we want to lose or what weight we want to be by Christmas! Or Thanksgiving--or at each 1st of the month--whatever. Have an ABC October 1st thread--I don't know. Just a thought to keep us all updated with each other!

I like the ABC idea!!! It seems so simple, but I don't think I would have ever thought of it myself. I will start the 'ABC September Chat' in just a moment, so go find our newest thread and continue sharing our stories, victories, difficulties, etc. With you first post, make sure to share what your goal is for October 1st. We can do this one month at a time.

SURBY---- If you are vomiting that violently, please call your Dr. again don't wait. That kind of severe straining can put you port AND stiches in danger. Plus your not holding down liquids and you DON'T want to dehydrate. I hope this passes for you quickly,PLEASE keep us updated.

So here we all are...the end of the month! All those weeks and days we all waited so anxiously to go by, that big circle we all have on our calenders for our 'BANDAY'. Give up? who said that?! this month kicks the other 11 months asses! we can't NOT Keep going! we just started our new lives, we have to have holidays and anniversaries! this is the best part, I love reading how well everyone is doing, even the hard parts seem easier when you can share it.Right? Like this...I have 6 kids, and right now I would sell one of them for a bagel. Any takers?

We should definitely keep in touch. This forum is my link to those who stand in my shoes, and continues to offer support, guidance, and useful information on banding. For example, as I enter the next phase - my first fill - I have already started reading posts on the subject just so I know what to expect and what questions to ask. Keep on trucking August bandsters!!

Hey Chrissie--I'll give you the bagel if you take my 3 kids! I'll even throw in some ff cream cheese! lol Thank God school starts on Tuesday!

You might have a deal Trizzy...hmm is it plain or poppyseed?

and did you get my note? I was leaving AND looking for you like I said I would, but they said you passed out after your bloodwork-so I knew it was you and left a note. To bad you passed out!? would have loved to meet you in person, but I know thats not uncommon when blood is drawn.Your ticker looks great! how ya feelin"?

So sorry to hear you're not doing well. I had a very bad reaction to the gas they pump you up with, lots of nausia for about three days. For about a week I had horrible gas and couldn't sleep laying down. I slept in a recliner for about a week. The best thing for the gas is to get up and walk. I also found that a long HOT shower helped to move the gas. I was so weak I couldn't hardly move but I forced myself to and it helped. I would only get about three hours sleep at a time and then up for two or three and then all over again. Then for about the second week I had a bloated feeling in my mid section. My Dr. said that is swelling in the stomach. Two or three sips was about all I could do also. I found cold liquids, Gaterade, Powerade were the best things. The cold felt good. Good luck, and I hope you get to feeling better soon. I remember feeling so bad and down that I cried and wondered, "What the hell did I do to myself???" But it gets better and it's all WORTH IT.

I want to be at 350 at christmas. I'd be thrilled if i were at 340. We'll see.

Right now I'm bouncing around 372 and 373. I am about to SCREAM. I need a fill already.

Looks like we've all moved over to the ABC (for August Band Crew) September Chat thread on the LapBand Support forum. Come on over everyone! Maybe a moderator can lock this one so we don't have to keep going back and forth?

I survived! Got home about 5:30 last night, went straight to bed and slept 12 hours. I feel OK today. Tired, groggy and a little sore. Not as bad as I thought I might be. Can drink liquids just fine.

The staff was wonderful!

August Bandsters!!! Please move to the ABC - September Chat thread in the Lap Band Support Forum!!!!!

I had to post that again because I couldn't find it the first time!!! LOL!!!!

For those of you havving a hard time finding it--it is now under Lap Band Support--not General Discussion!

Sorry--just wanted to let everone know where it was--no more posting on this thread for me!