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Hi everyone!

For the first 7 days after surgery I could care less about eating. I wasn't hungry, and when I did eat I would maybe have 1/2 a pudding cup or a few sips of broth. Then one day, my hunger came back - just like that. Those next 5 or so days were really tough. It has gotten a bit easier now that I am on my third week out on liquids, but I am looking forward to moving to mushies/soft food. I find I'm ok when I've had something to eat, but if I'm hungry I dream of cooking all these elaborate meals. lol. But I agree that we will all have to face our own demons with food and that our journeys will be similar, but different at the same time. That is what is so great about having a site like this for support!

Yes, I still have some port discomfort, especially when I bend over. Just a few days ago I was able for the first time to sleep on my port side and this morning I was able to be on my stomach for a little bit. Port discomfort in the beginning is totally normal so I'm told.

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I lost 12 pounds in the first week, and then nothing in the second week. I have lost another 2 pounds since Sunday, so it looks like the scale is moving again. I know once I start mushies/soft food next Monday my weight loss will likely stall. But that is when I want to start kicking up the excercise, so hopefully that will help.

Glad to hear everyone is doing well. Good luck to those who are getting banded soon!

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Someone asked about visual models to show your loss.

Go to

my virtual model, then hit on levi strauss, you can show yourself what you look like now in jeans and what you will look like. You can change you face, hair etc. It is fun to see what the changes will look like. they are very right on.

You can save them too but i cant remember how.

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Hi Everyone - I hope all of October Bandster Family is doing well! I received my surgery date - it is Monday, October 23, 2006.

No special diet prior to the procedure, but I've been advised to add the Protein supplement immediately. Fast 24 hours prior to procedure and it will be done on an outpatient basis.

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Everyone is doing so well!! Can you believe that Oct is half over??

I found out today that I get to take my fancy camera pill on Wednesday!! I had to kind of be a bitch to the nurse because she was trying to schedule me for next week (the week of my surgery), but she fit me in on Wednesday. I think she just wanted to get rid of me. :) But hopefully, this will find the source of my mystery bleeding and I can still have surgery on Oct 26. I'm counting down!

Good luck Jess! Chug that sucker down! We'll be waiting to see how you get on with the test. Hugs.:)

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Hey everyone, I am home. Surgery went well on Monday thw 16th. I was nervous but do not remember a thing until I woke up in recovery. I was on morphine for pain and my blood pressure dropped to 82/64 overnight. I rested off and on all night and this morning had the xray, then some tea and Soup and then came home today. I am not in pain, jut feel sore like I have done a bunch of sit ups. I am on liquids for 2 weeks. Tell me this guys, do the liquids go right through you or are you suposed to feel full after like 1/4 cup of broth etc?

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I found that the liquids did make me full, but it took more than 1/4 cup right from the start. Just take it VERY slowly, to give your body time to react. If you rush it, you WILL puke (as I found out in hospital!).

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Cootie,

I actually called my doctor today cause everything does go right through me he said it was normal and will get better I am 5 days out. Its so strange how I go from so hungry and eating 1/4 cup of Soup and then so full. I am looking forward to adding a few things in another week. Congratulations on your surgery!

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Wow! Sounds like everyone is doing well thus far. Congrats to all of you!

I had my pre-op appt today. Everything is a go for Monday! While the Dr. does not require a pre-op diet, I put myself on one. Nothing fancy, just the two Slimfast's a day and a small dinner. It's working though! I've lost 18 pounds so far! Woo Hoo!

I remembered to ask the Dr. for the Rx so I could have it filled and ready when I get home from the hospital. I have liquid Loritab for pain and some little pills for nausea.

As the date gets closer, I am getting more excited and more nervous... Hope to have the same experience as all of you.

I'm so glad that everyone has been sharing their experiences along this journey! It has been a big help in overcoming my nerves!

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Our October family is getting VERY big now!!! Welcome to all new members, and good luck to all being banded this week!

Here's our list so far of who is being banded when.

I'll update it as we go. I hope I've got it right, if not, just let me know any changes or additions.

Good luck to all.

OCTOBER

  1. .
  2. Shellybeans, chrispygal
  3. Pistol and her FIL, Slocumna, GEORGINAVINCENT, KarenS, Lin
  4. bigmons23, kayleesmom, Bigboy, dancing
  5. Goannabanda, Bandacat, Slim190, kimmiechelle
  6. JWH, lainer, Becka, houstongirl1
  7. .
  8. .
  9. Kilcollins, Ladyred, MarySue33, Lots2Love
  10. Kellieatkins30, roxy123, derbygirl
  11. Cowgirl74, bandedmommy, mykidsrock
  12. Jodi-T and her DH (James), nicknac33, LA chula27, Irish Dancers, Big girl banded, bandedmommy, transpo1, bckeye01
  13. KStar, PugMaster
  14. .
  15. .
  16. LIHIVE, tiredepot, MsKhris
  17. purtynailz, s1m1, justpaul1966, cootie
  18. mzsmartypantz, traceylb36, JulieSlu, oldspark, TXSunflower, katylady
  19. macdeb59, moon goddess, three beauties, Denise2, kennedy
  20. mdk63, Ward1990, Momotrips
  21. .
  22. .
  23. Dani-X, Laurenm13, Auntie Aud, Sharlee, pumpkin5
  24. NINNYED, libertysuzanne, ms883
  25. Joy Joy
  26. soniacan, raynie, JDru, juliestwu, GetnHealthy
  27. renata, winga222
  28. .
  29. .
  30. fullon1au
  31. kimberly150

NOVEMBER

1. AZA

NO DATE YET:

JILLMC

helensmith

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Hello all, just wanted to check in with everyone! the surguery went well, i just got home after my overnight stay in the hosptal, the staff was GREAT and i just wanted to be home in my own bed as i am now. My scars look REALLY good and you can hardly notice. One thing is that the port is swollen and I'm a little tender in thse areas. I'll check again on tomorrow I'm going to sleep from the liquid tyelnol now. Hope all is well for everyone else.

P.S. I lost anhter 6 pounds..:)

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OMG, I almost forgot! TxSunflower, good luck tomorrow and I hope it goes smoothly. Keep us updated.

I'm Friday and I'm nervous! Still frenzy cleaning and can't sleep because I'm excited.

We've got such a large group here! Yay us!

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Good Luck to everyone today!!!

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OMG, I almost forgot! TxSunflower, good luck tomorrow and I hope it goes smoothly. Keep us updated.

I'm Friday and I'm nervous! Still frenzy cleaning and can't sleep because I'm excited.

We've got such a large group here! Yay us!

OMG Mel!!!

I can't believe your date is coming so soon! I will be away on Friday, so send you some big hugs now for your surgery. See you here or at b2g when you're recovering, and I'm back in town.

BTW - sounds like you're nesting - well, I suppose in a way, you are about to become (rather than have) a bandbaby!!! hehehe!

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Hello October Bandees!

I have a question for the early bandees, does anyone who was banded at the beginning of the month still have pain? I do. I am assuming this is normal.

I discovered if I use the Better than Boullion chicken and a spoonful of organic babyfood mixed vegetables it makes a yummy Soup for the early liquid days. I also discovered Unsweetened chocolate Almond milk. This stuff is great! A little sweetner and it's 45 calories for a nice treat. Protein can be added to make a Protein Shake as well.

I get mushy food at the end of this week! Yea!

Good luck to all our upcoming bandees and congrats to the ones who have made it through.

Jess

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