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?

Hello all,

I was banded 7/11. I'm feeling nearly normal today. The first couple days were rougher than I expected. Mostly due to not tolerating the lortab and having some nausea and vomiting. That scared me, but it was short-lived. Couldn't even sip much til Saturday, then finally managed a protein shake. Today I was able to eat a whole yogurt (took 45 min) and a protein shake.

I find it funny how different everyone's dr's orders are. Mine wants me on liquids until my appt next Fri (2 1/2 wks postop).

I miss food, but not nearly as much as I expected. I find myself fixing really GOOD stuff for the family now - overcompensating I suppose.

Today I felt like I didn't have a band - found myself chugging a bit on my water instead of sipping. Felt a little hungry, but that went away pretty quick after protein shake. Had no problem drinking the whole protein shake today, though I took my time. I'm still having trouble finding a good sleep position; trying not to stay on side too much.

I have superglue holding my incisions (soluble staples on the inside). Getting a little itchy, don't hurt too much anymore. Haven't had any pain med since day one (made me too sick).

I'm so glad I did this! I checked the scales, and if they are correct, I've lost another 13 lbs since my pre-op appt (6 days before surg)!!

Honey, I'm just now down to 306lbs, and I can tell you from experience, fat or not, there is ALOT of ways to get kinky.

~*Ash*~

I hear that!!!! :high5: LOL!!!!

Thanks Ash! I'll be going back to work next Monday as well! Don't think I'll have any problem with that at all.

I won't lie, yesterday was really hard on me. (I think most of that was just not WANTING to be here tho ya know?) I went home last night, crashed, got a good night's sleep, and today I feel 100 times better. The only thing I've done is put a pillow between me and the desk, because I know if I'm not careful I'll hit my incisions on my desk... and as my mother put it "That'd be an ouch"

Also I wanted to suggest that you put your ticker in your signature. If you're unsure of how to do that, at the top of the page click "Quick Links" then go to edit signature, voila!

~*Ash*~

That sounds like great progress to me! My doctor is all liquids for two weeks, then pureed for four weeks, and then soft foods! I lost 12.5 pounds on the pre-op diet, but gained a bit due to the IV fluids on my surgery day, but it will come back off quickly I expect.

I hear that!!!! :high5: LOL!!!!

See, you just thought I was sweet and innocent.

~*Ash*~

That sounds like great progress to me! My doctor is all liquids for two weeks, then pureed for four weeks, and then soft foods! I lost 12.5 pounds on the pre-op diet, but gained a bit due to the IV fluids on my surgery day, but it will come back off quickly I expect.

I totally last suppered, which I shouldn't have! But I had a liquid pre-op of 4 Days, then I'm on liquids for the next 2 weeks, then 2 weeks of soft, then regular food.

They said I could have Mac & Cheese (If it's low fat cheese) on my mushies, and I have to tell you, I am so ready for that! Im such a picky eater, so until I get MEAT it's going to be hard for me. But I am definitely a chicken eater, so that's good!

~*Ash*~

Thanks, Ruby! I'll have to try that!

Sunny, We could never forget you!!!! I now have 3 sisters!!! I am loving it!!!!

Lynette, Are you saying someone might get LUCKY??????? OOOOHHHH, glad you will test the waters first, let us know if we should go there, lol!!!! It is sooo cool that you always have to do everything first!!!! LOL It is more like having a big sister than a kid sister, lol!!!! Well, gotta jet to my support group, I'll check in when I return!!!! Later!

Think I did as you suggested with the signature, but it posted my last one with the new signature, so got two tickers. Think I'll get it right now. Then you just have to update the signature each time your weight changes I guess. Couldn't get it to point to the URL, so just pasted it in!

Think I did as you suggested with the signature, but it posted my last one with the new signature, so got two tickers. Think I'll get it right now. Then you just have to update the signature each time your weight changes I guess. Couldn't get it to point to the URL, so just pasted it in!

When you created your ticker you should've gotten a pin #, and you can go back and update the ticker, and it will automatically update the image in your signature! No need to always be updating your signature, thank god!

~*Ash*~

Hello everyone! How's it going today?

Sunny, of course we can be sisters!!! And don't ever forget...you are our sunshine. We need you!

Ash, you are so pretty.

Lynette/Christy, what a great idea. I was on allrecipes.com last night gathering recipes. This is so great. I'll have to check the other thread out in a second.

Brandy and Jnkntrnk, congratulations! We're glad you both are doing well. I can't wait to join ya'll in Bandland!

See, you just thought I was sweet and innocent.

~*Ash*~

That's what they all think about me, too...:guess

You all are a HOOT!!!! I thought my DH wanted it more, but now you all got me psyched up.

Brandy, welcome to this crazy bunch of hoohaas we have on here. Really, it is a great group of support, in many ways, and in some you'd never even guess!!! We're excited to have you.

Chim, are we gonna have to swap some stories!!

jnkntrnk, glad your back, and down 13 lbs. Great job!!!

dmtjet, so you want details tomorrow, is that what you're saying!!!

We sound like a bunch of men, no offense Danny.

You all are a HOOT!!!! I thought my DH wanted it more, but now you all got me psyched up.

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Chim, are we gonna have to swap some stories!!

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LOL!!!! Sure thing. I think those will have to be done via PM...:confused: LOL! You guys crack me up.

That's what they all think about me, too...:guess

Oh! New picture, very cute! You're a hottie yourself.

~*Ash*~

Give us a year, and we will all be 'little' HOTTIES!! Oh how I can't wait for the day!!!