Anyone having their surgery on Groundhog's Day like me??

Being banded on "Fat Tuesday" has got to be some kind of sign. Congrats on the start of a new chapter!

Saw my Dr yesterday and he was happy with my weight loss so far, even though it is only a week. He allowed me to have more than Clear liquids and Protein drinks. So I can now have smooth Soups, yogurts etc. A victory!:ohmy:

It definitely feels good to get away from Protein Drinks after a while! I started mushies and let me tell you, I never thought pureed food would taste so good... I don't know if its all in my head but last night I had about a cup of food for dinner at 6:30 and at 8:30 I looked at my sister and was like, "Holy crap, I'm still not hungry"...

Laurr, you are doing great!!

Congrats!!

I am scheduled, again, to be banded tomorrow @ 1:30.

Hoping it really happens this time! LOL!

(I think I will put my WL ticker up, in hopes surgery actually takes place!!)

Hugs,

yeah!!! good for you. be good to yourself and allow time to heal. will be thinking of you. take care.

Laurr, you are doing great!!

Congrats!! :rose:

I am scheduled, again, to be banded tomorrow @ 1:30.

Hoping it really happens this time! LOL!

(I think I will put my WL ticker up, in hopes surgery actually takes place!!)

Hugs,

Shelly, I don't see a post from you today so I am assuming you got banded!! Let us know how it went, best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!

Wendy! Yes, I am in band land now! The hospital had me come in first thing in the morning. They had a few cancellations. I was scheduled for surgery at 1:30. Turned out I was banded, out of recovery and in my own room by 11:30am! :cursing:

After a long night in the hospital, I was released first thing in the morning yesterday. Home by 10am!

The pain is a little worse today, but still not as bad as I thought. I plan on showering and taking a nice walk later. And hopefully a NAP! :tongue2:

I just ate 4oz of broth for breakfast and a small cup of jello. Gads, I am FULL! I think that was too much!! ! :blushing:

Hugs,

CONGRATS! Shelly, it is so great to hear that everything worked out for you!!

Today is my 3 week anniversary and I have lost 27 lbs since then. It was difficult since there is no restriction but will power is doing it for me. I actually celebrated on Saturday night, we went to my favorite restaurant. Chose the right meal and immediately cut it into three portions of 4 ounces. Gave one to my fiance, I ate one and took the other home. I had it for lunch the next day.

I feel so much better being able to start eating

Congrats JohnP!!! Excellent job!!!

You have mighty will power! I don't know how I would do right now at my fav restaraunt!! Real food? OH MY! :thumbup: I can only dream of it!

Hugs,

Thank you. I just got back from a business trip. Spent four days with none banded folks. Eating out three meals a day is a challenge. But I kept a calorie count and I did fine.

This is tough but worth it

how is everyone here doing? just checking in and updating - i went in for my first fill last week and thus far i have lost 30lbs.. i feel wonderful and im looking forward to the next 30! haha

HI! The 18th is my first fill, I hope I can get some, make that any restriction. Still doing great down 32 pounds. No longer snoring and no more naps. Actually have a hard time falling asleep at night because I have more energy

I am feeling stronger each day. Been exercising on the Wii Fit and everyday I do better and better. As for the diet portion, I am trying with sheer willpower to lose each time I step on the scale. I keep my fat/calorie count each day. My unofficial goal was to lose 30lbs by Wednesday, when I get my first fill.

So, that means I have to lose approx. 8 lbs in three days No way that's gonna happen unless I go back on the "broth" diet.

Why do I do this to myself? When was the last time I lost 22 pounds in ANY amount of time?? After I had my son 12 years ago?? Sheesh. I should be happy with 22 lbs in a month. But, I push myself and get mad at myself for "failing" to meet my 30 lb goal.

Someone smack me.

Hugs,

hey shelly, no sweat!!! you will be just fine. don't beat yourself up so much! if count carbs and fat and work out then you are doing all you can.just keep up the good work!

Had my first fill yesterday, down 38 lbs. Dr does it under flouroscope and he put 6 cc's in an 11 cc band. Will try some solids tonight or tomorrow