Spldgrl - May 2 - Great Falls Montana Dr. Hennessey

Angel2 - May 2- Dr. Christina Richards Salt Lake City, Utah

Cammie. May 2,2005

Debby (Debbydo) May 3 - Dr. Garber- NY

Bgbosman - May 4

Porchl - May 5 - Dr. Kwon - NY

Christine (Bubblestina) May 6 - Dr. Cribbins - TX

Sandraann - May 9

Boxerluv (Brandi) - May 9

Zoey - May 11 - TJ, Mx

Pathworker -May 19 by Dr. Christine Ren at NYU

Shamrock (Beth) - May 24 -Dr Bhesania in Michigan

Aileena - May 26

Pommom Friday, May 27, -. Dr. Anderson Hanna - May27 - NY

anyone else for MAY??????????

Good luck Porc! Check in and let us know how you're doing.

Christine, I am so wanting to go thrift store shopping for my new wardrobe.

I think I'm weird, but I love the comfortable, worn feeling of well-washed used clothing. I have some great stores where I buy all my stuff.

Confession - tonight was the first time I ate with nothing to sip (like I've supposed to have been doing all along). It really wasn't so bad. I'm hoping this helps kick-start the weightloss again. I've been banded for over 3 weeks, eating small amounts of food now and put a couple pounds back on. My body was just so use to liquids.

I have only lost 12 post op. But, I am patient. 20 total.

Lisalu

hey guys....i saw dr kwon and he said it wasn't anything..thank god....but that i was just healing inside and i should take liquid motrin for a couple of days. he said a couple days worth of liquid motrin wont affect the band. i feel better just knowing it wasn't any of the horriable things i thought! and i got bumped up to mushie foods...thank goodness! thank you all for your concern!!! i will be fine! never knew healing could hurt sooo bad!! phew! made it past that!

Porceline,

The worst part is not knowing. Now that you know, what a relief.

I did a couple of stupid things right after being banded and swore I caused permanent damage. I went for my follow up and my doc said "no worries". I cannot damage my band unless I vomit a lot. I still have pain occasionally where I can't sleep (3 weeks banded) I just take my liquid pain medication (really small amt) and that numbs everything in my tummy in about 30 seconds. It rocks! I can see how people get addicted to pain meds...

Lisalu

5-2-05 banded date

20 lbs down

Porc, I'm so glad that Dr. K said it was nothing!!! Are you feeling any better yet? I stillhave one area that is VERY uncomfortable especially when I wear something with a waist band on it. It seems to be getting better every day but is still painful at times...

So Lisa where do you live? I live in the Dallas suburbs. I'm sure there are some great thrift stores around here but I haven't gone looking for them yet

I have started eating soft foods, My surgeon said I culd start eating rally tender meat now so I have tried...I actually feel like nothing has been done. I have had no problems eating anything and as of Tuesday of last week I have started being hungry. I don't think my surgeon pt anything in my band when he first put it in and I do not go in untill June 15 for my next appointment. I hope he gives me a fill at that time so I will feel like I do not need to eat!!!

I am trying to eat very small amounts of food but this is REALLY hard!!! Especially when I'm so hungy my co-workers can hear my tummy growl..... actually that part is pretty funny!! lol

I'm having surgery on Thursday the 26th. I asked for a dr excuse to miss work next week (anything over 2 days sick has to have an excuse) and my surgeon said I could be back on Tuesday (Monday is a holiday). What do you guys think?

Road Queen,

I am having surgery Friday morning May 27th and it has been my plan all along to be back in the office on Tuesday morning. I figured that I would heal faster if I kept somewhat active (I have a desk job), rather than laying in bed for an extra day or two. Just my humble opinion, but then again I have a pretty high threshold for pain... I've had root canals done in the AM and then headed back to the office.

I had gall bladder surgery 2 years ago and I had recouped enough after 3 days to return to work. My surgeon made me wait a week and I was bored stiff.

It will be just fine... Good luck with your surgery!

hey Queen,

I had surg on a Thursday, out of hospital on Friday, went to church Sunday, back to work on Monday...

You will do fine!!! I was actually amazed at how easy this has been. Today I am having some problems though, I lifted some things lastnight that I should not have and now am in pain!! So much so that I stayed home from work so I could rest and take pain med...

Hope you do as well as I have, you will be surprized how easy it is!!

My Surgery date was May 17th, 2005 Dr. Pleatman in Pontiac, MI.

Doing Great!

Road Queen:

Try and play it by ear. I thought for sure as did my doc that I would be able to attend a conference 3 days post op/ no way. I was in no shape to sit in a chair all day. Your doc should be aware that you may need additional time and be willing to write the excuse if needed I'm sure he will.

I am 3 weeks today post op. went to 3rd doc appt. and got a fill. I have seen doc so much it is like I'm seeing another man! huh like one isn't enough. (sorry guys)

So far 24lbs down hope to see more with this fill. man it felt wierd. could actually feel the stuff going in. this has been an adventure!

First week sucked, 2nd week feel better with some limitations, 3rd week everything great, back playing racketball, it felt good to get things moving again.

Best of luck May bandsters, remember:

ATTITUDE...it's all there is between you and success!!

I had my surgery with Dr. Ortiz on May 25th. Doing great so far -- sipping, sipping, sipping! I have lost almost 15 pounds! 85 more to go! Amazing!

Wahoo dreamweaver! 15 pounds since surgery??? Thats amazing! Did you lose anything prior to your surgery? You sound like your doing great!! Congratulations!

Nope, not a pound lost before surgery. In fact, I gained 7 pounds from the time I scheduled the surgery in early May until my surgery on the 25th! Yep, suffered from that last supper syndrome real, real bad!

I know the nearly 15 pounds lost is mostly water, BUT I'LL TAKE IT!!!

Still on clear liquids. Only had some watered down juice, sf popsickles, broth and sf jello. So I guess it's no wonder I am losing fast. I know it will slow way down once I am on full liquids. But I am sure enjoying the jump start!!

By the way, my recovery has went amazingly well. Had a lot of gas the 2nd day but that was the worst. Very little pain. Am even able to sleep on my stomach!

Hey Wavetimer, we are band twins! I had my band done on the 17th of May as well here in Oklahoma City. I am doing great too. The staples come out Tuesday. And I get to see how much I have lost since my doctor doesn't want us to weigh until our 2 week post-op appointment. I am glad to hear that so many people are doing so well, Keep up the good work and I will keep everyone posted.

Jeannie in OKC

Congratulations to you both, "dream" and "littlebig"....

Each day gets easier and easier. The liquid phase sucks, but its worth it. Even IF its only water weight loss....your right, take it. If it was that easy to get rid of we would have long before the band;-) I lost 10 pounds prior to my surgery...my surgeon requires it. But thats great that you did it all AFTER surgery dream!!! I can't believe your sleepin on your belly all ready! I am jealous. I think I was just way too afraid of my body after the surgery. I was afraid to move!! Good for you both and good luck on your new adventures!!

i was banded may 27th, 2005. Only been 2 days so I haven't gotten weighed yet, but i'm looking forward till june 2nd when the doctor weighs me.