Hello all! I did it! I was banded on Wednesday at Forest Health Medical Center. I feel pretty good. Am following the Full liquid diet. The only thing I have bothering me is standing straight but as the days go by I am sure this will be better...I do have back problems...so I just have to force myself to stand straight...I am hovering because of the back issues... I am doing my protein, did about 395 calories today. hugs to All!

We share the same FANTASTIC doctor! Isn't he the best? Actually, I mean that in many ways...he really *is* the best. He's one of the top teaching surgeons of the band in this entire country. I'm still on purees but beginning soft foods today as it was okay by the nutritionist as long as I stick to very soft foods for the next week. That's great, because my hubby is taking me out for my birthday dinner tonight (my b-day is next week).

Hey...lets stay in touch! I have my first fill exactly 6 weeks post-op...that will be February 18th. I'm getting excited! I need it so bad (hungry, hungry, hungry) and I'm really hoping I get some restriction right off the bat. I'm gonna tell Schram to be as absolutely agressive with my fill as he can be.

Take it easy and I'm so glad you are doing so well! They really take good care of ya over there at Forest, don't they? :redface:

Hello Mamajava! Yes they do! I just love they way they try to help you do the things you want. I also very much love Dr. Schram! Best Doc I ever saw. I wouldn't want any other Doc...they worked very hard to get me in there asap. The insurance was great, the nurses were the best! I just wished they had WI-FI I would have been speaking to all of you here for support while I was there....I had a three hour trip that took us 5 hours to get home on the 23rd. Due to the weather between Ypsilanti and Newaygo. But I made it and was so glad of returnning to my bed! giggles...I was afraid to take my shower today but I did and removed the bandages(thats what I was afraid to do) I am loving the recipes in my book also. They are really good! I had and Protein Power Orange frostie today, what a great way to get my oj in lol. Am going to have the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup for lunch...:redface: My neighbor lady is upset because I can have things she couldn't:ohmy: but thats life..she is learning from me...( she had the RNY)well be kind to yourself today! ~WhirlWinds~