SHRINK'N VIOLETS

Hello all... I'm Tracy and I'm starting this thread because I just found out that I'm scheduled for Surgery on April 26, 2007.

fffffffffffffffffffast forward to April 30, 2007

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

We made it to the other side of bandland and now we are set to support one another while we shrink our booties and grow into our new smaller skins.

All are welcome to join in and post, but we are not a group that bickers..... please be supportive as we all have different paths to follow... but the journies to the more healthy self beckons....

Let the losing begin!!!!!!!!!!!

I found out today that I'm scheduled for April 24th!

There are so many emotions going through me tonight and no one around to talk to.

So here I am, long time reader, first time typer on this site.

Welcome Tammy! It is amazing isn't it? Approval took my breath away. I worked hard for it but had little faith in my insurance company. I am now a big fan! The emotions are intense. While in pre-op in the hospital I was laughing or crying...just so INTENSE. You will do great. Follow your Dr's instructions and it will be smooth.

Congratulations.

PS I'm 4 days out and NOT HUNGRY whatsoever! This is truly out of character. I do believe this is what I have been hoping for.....for so long. We will do it!

Judy those charms are just gorgeous! I looked at the angel one its sooooo sweet!!

Bubbles, a few days more and the gas will all be gone, I didnt get the 'burps' so much, maily shooting pains in my shoulders with me (gas getting trapped) its such a blessing when it all goes! You'll get there!! :mad:

Christy, Im pleased your ok, wow your healing quick if you were able to go out and shop etc the day after surgery, I was a real lame duck after my banding! lol, I just drifted in and out of sleep for 3 days.

369power, welcome to the group, and congrats getting banded this month....I think April is a GREAT month to be banded

Sara xx

Teachlady- I love those charms! They are cute. My bracelet and first charm should arrive any day now! This is a great idea, I am so glad I am doing this!!!

Tracy- I got the car today!!! Wow, what a nightmare, and I am glad I am not in that business. It is a 2007 Toyota Highlander Hybrid!! It is green and sooo cute!

Food Update- I joined the land of mushies today! It feels great. I had a 1/4 c of cottage cheese for breakfast, 1/4 c. of blended peaches for lunch (soooo good), and the best is my chicken salad. In the isle at the store where tuna is sold in the packets, they have salmon and chicken breasts. I put the breast in the magic bullet, some minced onion, a tablespoon of light mayo (generous to make meat really wet)...and whaalaa...puree'd chix salad. There is 24 proteins for one breast!!! So easy, mess free, and convienent. Just thought I would share!

Have a great day everyone.

LIVE LOVE LAUGH

I just got band on 4/11 a little tired and sore but like the EXERCISE CHALLENGE :hail: How do you strat one.

My stomach is REALLY sore, is this normal? I think I got up & down too much day of & day after surgery. BUt not having BAD gas pains.

Couhing & sneezing some today. OUCH!!

Hiya all.

Can i please join you all? I am due to be banded sat 28th April in Manchester UK.

I have alot to loose, my bmi is v v high :phanvan but i can do it!

Rach

Welcome 396! A man of few words yet you made me smile w/your post. Love that you're not too macho to share! :mad:

I didn't hear yesterday about a date, so will call on Mon. I can't wait!

My in-laws are here for the weekend... so I'm in the kitchen feeding everyone 21/7... lovely. [Ha ha: Edited to say 24/7, but I guess I can use those 3 hrs for sleep, right?]

Have a great Saturday, everyone!

DH and I went to the jewelry store not knowing exactly what I wanted. I told the clerk I needed an "achievement" item and she took me to the Pandora stuff right away. I splurged on the bracelet (cause I'm worth it!!) and started out with the little angel. I collect angels so it was perfect. It's fun looking at the catalog and deciding which one I'll get next. I do have a very supportive hubby. Specially when he got new golf clubs while I was "incapacitated" :mad:

TINY - Of course it's normal to have pain! You're only 2 days post-op! It took me a good 5-6 days to get over the hump. Are you taking your pain meds?? They DO help....take them! coughing and sneezing are the worst!! Are you doiing some breathing exercises, too? 5 or 6 really slow deep breaths, as deep as you can, every 2 hours or so.

Teach - I looked at the link you sent and WOW...aren't those the coolest?! There's a store very near my work that sells the line, I'll go check it out! You'll have fun with that purchase! You sound like you're feeling pretty darn good! Are you?

Michelle - My hat's off to ya, girl. I HATE to cook!

Rach - OF COURSE you can join us!! There's quite a few folks on this board who have had vv high BMI's that have had great success ...DeltaDawn and JulieNYC come to mind. There's oodles of support here for as long as you need it. Welcome!

Hiya I was banded on 12th April - sorry have no idea how to add to the list!!

Hello all! I need to go back and catch up on all the posts..... I just got back inside after getting my exercise in for today.......... I shoveled gravel into a wheelbarrow and then dumped it out along the foundation of the house......... (while dbf was inside veg'ng on the couch!) HOW'S THAT... (do I hear a roar?? :mad: My arms are like spaghetti right now but I feel good.

I also went to my first ever support meeting today, and I have mixed feelings........ first SMALL world a woman I used to work with about 10 years ago was there....... she was banded in december and was sooo negative.... she was flat out pissed because she had only lost 27 lbs and in her words she didn't pay all that money to lose 27 stinking pounds....... (then I remembered.......... she was negative back then too) she was the first to leave.....anyway...... I did meet a couple people who post on this board.... JBtulis.. (Johnathon) he is doing GREAT, and a nice guy... and a gal that posts on our doctors forumn...... she was real nice too.....

We had a gal that lead the meeting who had her lap band done in Mexico in 2001.. her and a couple other gals were two years or more out and now struggling with the emotional side of maintaining, and getting sloppy with their fills and eating.. complacent...... (I think this scared a lot of the people who were there just for research and in the beginning stages)

I will go back to give it another chance but I'm betting a lot of those in attendance today won't.

I had an NSV today too.. I squeezed my 259 lb butt into an old pair of size 18's today.......... (with my laundry being down this entire week, I was scrounging for something to wear) ........ I had to lay on the bed to get them zipped .. but they zipped.... Breathing is underrated anyway RIGHT??? LOL

Anywhoooo: Pam, Congrats on your car!!!!

I am so glad everyone is coming back to post!!! Now we will see those tickers starting to move!

Hi All!

Bubbles- I have a togh time burping as well....I get a sharp pain in my upper left chest that radiates into my neck & shoulder on that side. That being said, I did have a totally unexpected burp come up this a.m. that felt like heaven!

Teach-I want one of those bracelets! I have bookmarked that site! I figure what dh is saving on dinners out and food in general, he can afford it :mad:

I want a burp that feels like heaven!!!!!!

Terry.. I feel GREAT!! I never had any gas pain and the incision pain was very minimal. Knock on wood, but it was so much less than I dreamed. I took Tylenol the first night home after riding 4 hours in the car, but that's all I've had to take as far as pain meds. I'm doing well on the liquids...... so far. We went out for lunch today with some friends, and they all ate and I had broth. The restaurant had cabbage soup and I asked them to strain out the cabbage. They did and it was delicious.

Tracy..... congrats on your continued success with your pre-op diet. Don't let people put doubts in your mind. You know you want this surgery and you know you're going to succeed. Look how well you've done so far! The band will be that tool that will allow you to succeed for the long run.

Hey! Glad to hear your doing well! I'm usually pretty tough but I think not getting the pain under control let it take over. I wasn't told until we were going to drive the 2hours back that I could take two of the pain pills at a time. I think I was taking the lowest dose:eek:

Do you go to the support groups on the last Tuesday of the month? I'm thinking about driving the two hours; at least this first time. I haven't met in person any bandster yet. At least not that Dr. Carter did surgery on.

I'm looking forward to meeting some others that had the same surgeon.

He and his staff have very very kind and understanding.

I'm going this month to the support group to give it a try. We can meet there if you decide to drive the 2hrs. I don't blame you if you don't. Where do you live? I live in Arlington so I'm like 10min. from doc. office. Are you feeling better now? Everyday I feel soooo much better, I'm close to feel normal again.:clap2:

Just a note to all who have recently joined........ if you don't see your name on the list (Page 1, Post 2) please drop me a PM, so I can add you...

I remember when I created this thread.... I only had my name and several lines of: "your name here" :mad: We have grown nicely.

To answer the excercise thread question... just go to the April bandits exercise thread started by BOO and join in.....