I just found out my surgery will be in July (granted my pre-op testing goes okay) SOOOOOOOOO

Here's a thread for everyone getting banded in July 07!

Does anyone have any good ideas for a neat name we could call ourselves?

Yes, I found them. I only voted on the spouse one. I really don't care where we go. I've never been on a cruise so any where will be fine. I do have a passport and would love the chance to use it. At this point I would be happy to just get out of town! I've been working on this computer for days trying to get caught up on the books for my plumbing company. Never put off what you can do today. Tommorow may not come and if it does the pile of *&^% will just be higher!

Hope everybody has a great day.

Good morning Christy, are you at work again? Hows the shoulder pain this morning? Still there? Hope its getting better for you!

Hi Lynette!!

No shoulder pain but I do get back pain from time to time, and not to sound gross but this morning I was very constipated(that is a first since surgery) so maybe it is connected to the back pain. No I only work one day per week right now since being in school, so I only work on Saturday nights.

Good luck with your Doc appt. Can I ask what questions you are asking, I don't have quite that many to ask yet, but I go for my 2nd follow up next Monday. If your questions are private I would definately understand.

I have come to a realization ( and really it is a no-brainer) I have been pureeing alot of my food since over the weekend I had some soft food get stuck, and I have noticed that I eat a lot more with pureed foods, so today I am sticking with just the soft foods (eggs, chicken salad, fish, etc) I just have to learn to chew better, it is all a learning experience. But I am much more satisified on soft food and I eat a lot less of it. Another good thing is I eat more protein with soft foods, because I had pureed chicken and rice and spaghetti and was able to eat just as much now as before surgery, it just passes right through the band.

So today I had my protein shake (used double scoop, much more satisfying) because I like to drink it before the gym, and for lunch I will have chicken salad that I made this morning, and maybe some fish for dinner(hint to make your fish extra soft use lemon juice, another wonderful discovery)

sorry for rambling I just love sharing on this site, you guys are the greatest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh and Lynette, the chicken salad is soooooooooooo delicious, thanks!!!!!!

Hey heres another idea!!!!!!!, how about starting a spreadsheet or something for new recipe ideas? We can all share with each other different things we are eating, I could collect them and put them on a word document and then we could post it like the spreadsheets.

What does everyone think about this?

Sure would help me out since I don't normally cook, funny I cook more now than I ever did before the surgery, guess that tells how much McDonalds I used to consume....hahahaha..

Everyone let me know what you think about this idea

Good luck to everyone being banded today (sorry this is late)

We can call it the Lucky 7's cookbook

Hey everyone, I'm on the board, I'm going back to read the last 8 pages, I hope everyone is doing well. Danny

Hi Everyone,

my mother just sent me this email and I thought I would share it with everyone here:

Cancer update -- Johns Hopkins -- Cancer News from Johns Hopkins :

>

> 1. No plastic containers in micro.

> 2. No water bottles in freezer.

> 3. No plastic wrap in microwave.

>

> Johns Hopkins has recently sent this out in its newsletters. This

> information is being circulated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center as

> well.

>

> Dioxin chemicals cause cancer, especially breast cancer. Dioxins are

> highly poisonous to the cells of our bodies. Don't freeze your

plastic

> bottles with water in them as this releases dioxins from the plastic.

>

> Recently, Dr. Edward Fujimoto, Wellness Program Manager at Castle

> Hospital, was on a TV program to explain this health hazard. He

talked

> about dioxins and how bad they are for us.

>

> He said that we should not be heating our food in the microwave using

> plastic containers. This especially applies to foods that contain

fat.

> He said that the combination of fat, high heat, and plastics releases

> dioxin into the food and ultimately into the cells of the body.

>

> Instead, he recommends using glass, such as Corning Ware, Pyrex or

> ceramic containers for heating food. You get the same results, only

> without the dioxin. So such things as TV dinners, instant ramen and

> soups, etc., should be removed from the container and heated in

> something else.

>

> Paper isn't bad but you don't know what is in the paper. It's just

> safer to use tempered glass, Corning Ware, etc.

>

> He reminded us that a while ago some of the fast food restaurants

> moved away from the foam containers to paper. The dioxin problem is

> one of the reasons.

>

> Also, he pointed out that plastic wrap, such as Saran, is just as

> dangerous when placed over foods to be cooked in the microwave. As

the

> food is nuked, the high heat causes poisonous toxins to actually melt

> out of the plastic wrap and drip into the food.

>

> Cover food with a paper towel instead.

>

> This is an article that should be sent to anyone important in your

> life

>

>

>

>

Lynette: Phyl, I still se those little boxes with the red X in them for your pics, wonder why I can't open them??

Maybe it's your browser settings that won't let you see the pictures? I don't know?

Lynette: Phyl, I still se those little boxes with the red X in them for your pics, wonder why I can't open them??

Maybe it's your browser settings that won't let you see the pictures? I don't know?

Hi Auntie Phyl

I can't see your pictures either:think

I wanted to tell you that on one of your post I saw where you had ordered a sample pack from bariatriceating.com, so I copied you and ordered it to, it came today, pretty cool!!!!

Have you tried any of the drinks yet? I can't wait to try them, please let me know how you like them.

Hi Auntie Phyl

I can't see your pictures either:think

I wanted to tell you that on one of your post I saw where you had ordered a sample pack from bariatriceating.com, so I copied you and ordered it to, it came today, pretty cool!!!!

Have you tried any of the drinks yet? I can't wait to try them, please let me know how you like them.

Sorry about those pictures. I don't know how to fix it. They show up on my computer okay. may have something to do with connection speed??

Anyway, I love that sample packet. I tried a couple of the protein drinks.. the cookies & cream was good, then I took that can of Worldwide Chocolate frost or something on the Canada trip & used it for breakfast one morning. It was good, too. I love the book, too.. lots of recipes.

If you want to view my Whistler photos, try this link:

Kodakgallery.com Slideshow

Auntie Phly I love the way you changed your Glitter name!!

Lynette, I can't wait to hear how you got on with the DOC.

Gladster you'll have a t-shirt. I t will look stunning on you.

Ladies i'm getting the tops in size 'M' so we need to get working!!!!!!!!!

Nurse76 & DMTJET you guys asked me about what happened with the nurse. i was having very bad shoulder pain and my breathing was really bad. i told them that i couldn't lie down when they told us to go to sleep. i sat on the bed and they came over and 2 of them pushed me down i taught i was going to snap i was so sore and i lost my breathing.

i actually sreamed at them to get away from me and stay away. they scared the willy out of me.

about the back ache the Nurse said that its probable cos of the not going to do a Poo.

I know all nurses aren't like that but the 2 of them really annoyed me.

did i miss anything???

If you want to view my Whistler photos, try this link:

Kodakgallery.com*Slideshow

Auntie Phyl,

WOW, there are some breathtaking photos!!!!, I would love to travel to Canada one day!!!!

You are such a beautiful lady!!!!!!!

Thanks for sharing your photos!

If you want to view my Whistler photos, try this link:

Kodakgallery.com*Slideshow

Your photos are fantastic phyllser! What a beautiful part of the world. :confused:

I just got back from my 1 week post-op appointment. I have lost 11 lbs. !!!!

I really have no hunger and I am doing pretty good on my diet (still on the liquids).

I had no pain at all after surgery besides a little soreness. I also have not taken any pain killers. I go for a fill in 3 weeks, I am so excited to get this weight off!

New stats:

Pre-Op: 297

Surgery: 294

Current weight: 283

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Hi all,

just a quick one to let you know how i am. Banded yesterday and I feel pretty crap today to be honest so i am heading up to bed now hope all the others are feeling better than I do.

Will catch up with you all tomorrow, sorry to be a wimp...

lainy

I'm sorry, but I just can't bear to run through 20 pages that I've missed when it takes 5 min. to load a page! (I miss faster internet already!)

Let's see...I'm a week out now. I haven't used any meds in a few days, but have some swelling...lookin' pregnant! Saturday I woke up dizzy! I called the office and was told by on call doc. to go to the ER if it didn't clear up soon. It had been >12 hrs since my last Vicodin. I had some broth and water and seemed to "clear up" after about an hour...scary and weird though. I surrmized that I hadn't eaten much on Friday and the drugs probably just sat there in my system. Needless to say, that's my last dose of Vicodin! My surgeon called yesterday to check on my and seems pleased with my progress.

I'm back in Nome now and feeling ok. I spend all Sunday in bed, just resting, and needed it! Now (thanks to the EXCELLENT planning of my dear, sweet husband) I am alone with the kids until Saturday. I'm farring ok so far and have lots of friends available for help so I'm not worried.

I'm eating oatmeal for breakfast and soup for other meals (I have some Nutrisystem soups that I like and I just puree the chunks out). It's cool here and I've noticed I'm not drinking enough so I'll have to step that up today.

I lost one more chicken, but the others seem to be doing well...I just might have a few chicken dinners at the end of the summer!