Calling All MARCH '09 Bandsters - We need a name!

[teachergirl 0]

I can have yougert, thinned mashed potatoes (with milk), broths, etc.

[Laptastic 0]

Just got home from my one week follow-up. Thankfully, the gas bubble in my shoulder has finally gone away. I thought I was going to have to cut off my arms to get rid of the pain.

[grannytj 0]

Hi,

When were you banded teachergirl? I was banded on Mar. 16th and still on all liquids except for diet Jello and diet popsicles.

[grannytj 0]

Glad to hear you gas bubble is gone. I hope you are on your way to feeling good now.

[Linlayni 0]

Is anyone exercising yet? I have been walking about 30 minutes the last few days and I am weak from only having liquids. I have to admit, I ate 1/4 cup of green Beans at dinner last night. I just chewed them up alot. (That is something I can start Monday, anyway). I was banded last Friday. Is anyone else struggling with the liquid only stage?

[mashtater 0]

Hello, well I was banded on Tuesday and am on liquids also. I lost 16 lbs pre-op on them so I know how you feel they are getting quite old. I would consult your md before trying any other excercise besides walking, you wouldn't want to put a strain on the band and cause it to slip. Good luck to you.

[AussieTrace 0]

ok, I'm feeling really stupid about now, but I can't find the group to join (banded the 19th), nor can I figure out how to get my ticker going! Help!

Ur already in the group!! Welcome. Anyone banded in March is in the group. Add to any thread you want, it dosen't just have to be under the "we need a name" thread. For me someone had started a thread saying "banded yesterday it hurts" and at that time i really needed to read and respond to that one. But if you have a comment or question and you can't see something simular or the answer start ur own thread under the March 09 group. Good luck with ur journey look fw to hearing how u r doing.

P.S open up ur signature box under ur profile and another page with the ticker... i think it was the first link under ur ticker that i added to my signature. (good luck i too had several goes, which is why i can't exactly remember which one worked)

P.SS if you want to highlight and copy the Lucky losers sparkle thing under my name feel free to do so and add to ur signature, just edit when u were banded. That what i did, lol.

Edited March 26, 2009 by AussieTrace

[TampaPirateChick 0]

Granny TJ You go girl! You are losing away.

Man I swallowed a piece of gum today and am

i miserable! I feel it slowly moving down. Word of advice

don't chew gum. I have read on some threads that some

MD forbid gum mine however has never mentioned yes/no. Learned the hard way! YUK

[teachergirl 0]

I was banded on the 19th!

[Lisacacb5 0]

I am getting banded 4-22 and I am scared!! Is this all normal guys?

[AussieTrace 0]

Granny TJ You go girl! You are losing away.

Man I swallowed a piece of gum today and am

i miserable! I feel it slowly moving down. Word of advice

don't chew gum. I have read on some threads that some

MD forbid gum mine however has never mentioned yes/no. Learned the hard way! YUK

Oh my goodness you poor thing!! :smile2: I have chewed gum recently and have done so very nervously. It's good to hear it is actually going down as i was really worried it would get stuck and i might need an op to get it out. Are you at the stage where u are startng to feel hungry? I am and can't wait till i get a fill... not sure when that will be. I guess once we have a fill chewing gum might be even more risky as there will be less room for it to get through.

[Pezo 0]

I agree this info is helpful...I don't feel that my doc gives enough info on that.....At my pre-op I am clear liquid the fisrt day after surgery...then full liquid till week 3 then mushies for 1 week......And she said full liquids was ANYTHING not chewed....like grits.....runny mash potatoes.....I have been doing the almost Clear Liquids and it hasn't been too bad but as of this evening 3 days post-op I am wanting more substance....but scared to screw up what I have suffered through.....

[Swisskaese 7]

I am getting nervous and excited - 2 days to go. My lap band was delivered to my house yesterday and is in a box in my living room. I am curious to see what it looks like up close and in person, but I don't want to contaminate it, so I won't.

I know you are all reading this in horror, but this is perfectly normal in Israel. I am suppose to bring the lap band with me to the hospital on Sunday.

[coolnmellow 0]

Hi All in less than 3 hours I am getting banded. The start of my new life 03/27/2009. Chapman Medical Center Dr Milton Owens. A little excited and a little nervous. Hope my sleep apnea, diabetes, high cholestoral and high blood pressure goes bye bye.

[Pezo 0]

I hope it helps you with your current conditions....Keep in touch and let us know I have a husband w/all of those also and I would love for it to be a cure all...........Gooood Luck