I FEEL GREAT!!! :biggrin2: Wow, that's all I can say! I started pursuing the lapband journey last year and found out it was not covered by Tricare, and was THRILLED to find out it was covered in Feb of this year. That is when I started by making an appointment with my Dr and started on the road to Tricare approval. The things I worried about most were not ever being able to drink Diet Coke again and crushing up my meds. Well the worst part is actually crushing up my meds. YUCK!!! It's just nasty! But the best part is that I am 19 pounds lighter today than I was 2 weeks ago. The pounds are literally falling off and I can look in the mirror and see a difference.

I am not having any huge cravings for any kind of food. I am eating just like I was told that I needed to eat. I am starting to get a little hungry, but I look forward to when I get my first fill. My downfall of diets was that I always got hungry, and this is why I failed. Everything I eat is now sugar free and definitely no bread or Pasta. Physically I feel better and mentally I feel more confident than I have in a long time.

I am 110% happy with my decision!!! :biggrin2:

oh my god bella, i love you, i have been wondering what is with these spasms i can feel in my oesophagus, it just happens randomly even when i am not eating anything, what causes them, ? it started as soon as i got my band on saturday and all the way home from mexico too, however i have to say today is my third day and it is already less, i feel the spasms are getting lower down in my oesophagus instead of at my throat so hopefully they will just fade away.

:biggrin: Congrats to you! I am happy with my decision too! I say a prayer everynight, thanking the Heavens that I decided to change my life and that I was approved by insurance and the surgery went well!

AliNSanDiego, clear liquids for 2 weeks?! I don't know how you'll have enough energy to do anything. Plus, my doctor has us start on protein shakes 2 days post-op b/c you need protein for your body to heal. I would definitely question your doctor about this. Keep us posted.

Zeama, WTG!!

I met with Dr. Steely yesterday and I really like him...he is very personable and answered my 200 questions very patiently:blush:. I go for the Nutrition counseling Wed and Gallbladder US/EGD on Sunday....Psy next week and I am done!! Hopefully I can get scheduled soon!

:eek: Congrats to you! I am happy with my decision too! I say a prayer everynight, thanking the Heavens that I decided to change my life and that I was approved by insurance and the surgery went well!

hi lexy

congrats on your new journey if u dont mind can u tell me how you got the picture of your before and after thats on your profile thats really cool thanks

Congrats Zeama! I am in the same boat. I feel pretty darn good.

The one thing I don't get is...

It seems like I am the only one here who is on all clear liquids for 2 weeks post-op (then I can only add protein shakes and tomato soup for 2 more weeks). When I see my Dr for my 2 week post-op I will be asking him why.

I have been reading others who added mushies/soft foods 2 weeks out...

My Dr. puts everyone on 4 weeks post-op clear liquids!!! I must admit I didn't make it. Mostly because a week & a half out I volunteered at a kids camp for a week solid. But then again I am not really losing either. Soooooo....... stick to your Dr. orders!!! It's worth it.

If it's any consolation, I also am having gas pains, bloating, tightness etc. I tried the store brand gas-x - helped for awhile. However, it seems like the CVS brand "phazyme" sp? gelcaps are working fast! They're a little pricey ($10.50 for 60) but heck when your stomach feels like it's ready to explode it's worth the price. I cannot wait until this passes altogether.

I can't imagine anyone making it FOUR WEEKS with a clear liquid diet. My Dr. said 3 days clear liquids and 2 weeks FULL liquids (which includes protein drinks and different soups). Where is your nutrition coming from? I would be drinking protein water at least.

Since I cant have protein shakes yet, I am drinking 2 bottles of Isopure a day. That gives me 80 grams protein.

I can't imagine anyone making it FOUR WEEKS with a clear liquid diet. My Dr. said 3 days clear liquids and 2 weeks FULL liquids (which includes protein drinks and different soups). Where is your nutrition coming from? I would be drinking protein water at least.

At one week post op he ok'd to resume protein drinks. 30 grams protein per drink, at least 3 a day.

Congratulations!!!

That is so awesome. I can't wait for everything to move forward!

hey lalindsey.....wow what a good feeling that must have been to wear pants that u know were snug just weeks ago.......i cant wait till i can say the same for my closet full of stuff...lol...