starting a new thread for anyone who has or is considering surgery thru the Brigham/Falkner program.

~Mel

surgery 11/13/07 Dr Vernon

-35lbs

I am 90% sure I will be there. So far I have felt fine, but I haven't made quite the same kind of journey like it would be to get to the meeting, but I will try my best. I'm kind of sick of my house anyways. I went to the grocery store today and gazed hungrily at all the food I can't have, I don't dislike Carnation instant breakfast but I'll be excited to take a break from it for a bit when the liquids only stage is over.

Hi Fellow Banders

I wanted to inform the support group that Dr. Mun lost his dtr this past weekend. Please keep this family in your prayers. I was informed by one of the nurses who has worked with him. I spoke with his staff people and they suggested that if patients wanted to send cards to him to send them to faulkner hospital. I have an appointment but that will be cancelled. I'm feeling so sad for this family.

I am a Dr. Vernon patient!! I was banded 1-7-09. I am doing great, and loving life!!!

I am a Dr. Vernon patient!! I was banded 1-7-09. I am doing great, and loving life!!!

Congrats. Are you coming to the support group tonight? Would love to see you. :tongue2:

I actually havent been going to the support groups, i know i should, but i never have it in me to take the train all the way back in town once i get off work. A close friend of mine was banded 3 weeks before i was, and she has other friends who also were, we try to get together and kind of do our own thing. Maybe some night i will check it out though, Im sure they are great resources!

Hi everyone! Welcome to the newbies!

I have got to get my butt in gear! I've just been playing w/ the same 2-3 lbs for weeks now!!! I'm going away in about 5 weeks so it's crunch time!!! I've started exercising at home & I'm going to start the gym too. I really wanna get in regular workouts!!! Wish me luck guys!!! TTYL!

Good Morning!

What a pleasure to meet some of you at last night's meeting and put faces to the posts !

Even though I have not yet been banded and am in the "lose- 10-lbs -and -then -come- back -and -see- me" phase of the journey, I found the group meeting to be inspirational and encouraging me to "stick with it".

It is good to attend a meeting where young and old alike can relate to the same thing. I was a bit anxious at first about having the Band at my age (59) but after hearing the shares from some of those who have reached that mark and were Banded successfully (Hooray Yvonne!):blushing: I am confident in having this done.

Jay ..hang in there. It must have been tough for you hearing all that food being mentioned while you are still on liquids. Just a handful more days. You can do it!(I did one of those liquid diets a few years back)

luv2teach and other veterans..thanks for your tips on your eating and coping..what worked for you and what needed to be avoided..how you learned what to eat and what you did to change your mindset about eating...HOPEFULLY I will be at the stage where I will have something to share besides questions LOL!

I look forward to exchanging posts with you all and especially to the meeting next month. And for those who are new, like me, I would encourage you to attend the meetings offered. No regrets.

singingintherain

So glad to finally put the screenname to the face!! Thanks for joining us. I know tinywishes would have been there had she been feeling better. I'm also glad that some of the others joined--it's unusual to have some 2-3 years post-op. Another great meeting. Hope you'll all be back in March! :blushing:

Sorry I missed the meeting but there was NO way I could attend nor would you have wanted me too.

I can not believe how sick I am, I now know what it is like to have the stomach bug with the lap band. I returned to work today but I feel like death warmed over and the thought of food makes me want to puke. I dont feel tight so I hope that I didnt hurt my band.

I was wondering if that was the same Dr Mun I read about as it was in the papers...very sad.

Hi Support Group

I to enjoyed the meeting last night and it was good to see the new folks. I would like to say inspite of some of the issues I tend to experience, It is not a decision that I've regretted. I know that one day I will be a 150 lbs lighter and healthier and that is my goal. To all Have a Bless day and I hope to chat with you all again soon

Hello Everyone, good to see you all again and meet everyone that I hadn't met before. Mel, I hope you recover very quickly!

I'm a bit sore today, I take the green line from the meetings and I didn't get a seat so I had to hold onto the bar (and I didn't have purell with me, so I probably contracted some kind of hand-subway disease) and keeping myself balanced I think put a little strain on my stomach area. Nothing unmanageable, just.. noticeable.

I think I might go buy a scale today, I want to cheat on this liquid thing and eat mushie food, but I think if I get a scale and see the results it will motivate me to continue on until my appointment on Monday.

The nutritionist (I forget her name, something starting with an "S" sarah maybe...) said something at the end of the meeting about something in June, did anyone catch what that was?

Sorry I missed the meeting but there was NO way I could attend nor would you have wanted me too.

I can not believe how sick I am, I now know what it is like to have the stomach bug with the lap band. I returned to work today but I feel like death warmed over and the thought of food makes me want to puke. I dont feel tight so I hope that I didnt hurt my band.

I was wondering if that was the same Dr Mun I read about as it was in the papers...very sad.

oH NO, I'm so sorry your sick! Trust me I feel your pain.....we get it alot here w/ the kids. Last year we had it 4 times in the house!!! :mad2: What happends when you get it w/ the band??? Does it hurt to throw up???? Well wishes your way my friend. :wink:

Hello Everyone, good to see you all again and meet everyone that I hadn't met before. Mel, I hope you recover very quickly!

I'm a bit sore today, I take the green line from the meetings and I didn't get a seat so I had to hold onto the bar (and I didn't have purell with me, so I probably contracted some kind of hand-subway disease) and keeping myself balanced I think put a little strain on my stomach area. Nothing unmanageable, just.. noticeable.

I think I might go buy a scale today, I want to cheat on this liquid thing and eat mushie food, but I think if I get a scale and see the results it will motivate me to continue on until my appointment on Monday.

The nutritionist (I forget her name, something starting with an "S" sarah maybe...) said something at the end of the meeting about something in June, did anyone catch what that was?

Jay,

It's Sari...and the Plastic surgeon will be attending the June GB support group meeting......she will give us a date or reminder when it comes closer.

Hope you didn't catch some sort of communicable disease on that T ride. :mad2:

Luv2~ Like the new pic!!!

Oh yeah! I joined the gym today!!! I'm doing my 1st workout tonight. I really need a fill. I haven't had one in almost 8wks!!! I haven't really needed one till about a week ago I'd say. I go 23rd. TTYL!!! Ps`been working out at home last 2 days too!!! :wink: It's crunch time lol!!! :mad2:

I got an MP3 player too! So, I'm ALL set!