Hi there to all,

I'm new to the site, and I am loving all the info i'm getting from every-one.

I'm 37 and have been big all my life, I have a wonderful husband and together we have 6 kids (3 each from previous marriage). I have to say this is the first time in a long time that i'm doing something for me. I have been so blessed that my journey to this point has been a breeze, I have my date for banding on the 25th of November. I go this week to start my 1200 cal. diet and in two weeks I do the shakes.:w00t:

I know it's going to be a long hard road, but it is worth every minute. I hope to get some advise and knowledge from who-ever would like to share some. :closedeyes:

Good luck to those who are starting their journey, and keep up the great work to those who are already there.

Welcome-

I'm new as well and just found the site. I live in Bedford Indiana :laugh: I am scheduled to have surgery the 28th of this month (Oct). I have been on the whole liquid diet since Wed. and I am Starving !!!! lol. But I have lost about 1 pound every day since the diet. I am very excited and I hope to meet many new friends here !!!:blushing:

Congrats! on your surgery. I grew up in Michigan City but now live in California. I miss the fall and the beautiful trees! Welcome to our forum. Lots of support here. Post often and read, read, read!!! Best of luck to ya!:blushing:

Thanks so much, I get on here every day to see what all is going on and what questions people ask and answers.

It's beautiful here right now and it's getting cold. I live close to Michigan, I live in Pierceton, it's about an hour and a half drive.

Hope to chat at all of u soon!!

I was just banded myself on Oct 14th. I have found the broth to be very filling. Heat up a cup of water & drop a bouillon cube in it & sip. Having a hard time trying not to sip too much. I assume it's like the water business, only 2 oz every 15 minutes. That means you have to reheat the broth or drink it cold. Anyone out there, is this what I should be doing? Takes forever to drink my protein drinks also. Going to the Dr. for my 2 week check-up on Thursday & will be really glad to be able to have more than this. The Sugar Free popsicles are wonderful also if you get hungry.

Thanks for the tips :cursing:

I go tomarrow and have my consultation and start my 1200 calorie diet, then in two weeks I do the shakes. I hope it goes quick and I pray I meet my goals of weight loss that the Dr. sets ( for pre-op). I'm excited and ready, wish me luck!!:cursing:

Well tomorrow is my big day, I can't wait. Tonight hubby and I are driving down to be closer to the hospital so that we do not have to get up at 3 am! Wish me luck and I will see you all soon.

Shanon

Good luck Shannon, let me know how it goes for u. I know ur ready to start ur new journey.

Let us know how you are asap!! Best of luck! You'll be fine.

Well I made it and it's the first day post-op. I am very sore and my Left Shoulder is killing me. They told me it was the gas and it would eventually go away. My incisions are pretty small but they are leaking blood quite a bit. The DR's sent home a script for Phenergan and told me to take aspirin for the pain.

Just got out of the shower and I fell better, but like I said I can not get over the shoulder hurting. But I know in my heart it is well worth it. Thanks everyone for the support and I will talk to you all soon.

Shanon

I've heard that Gas X strips really help with the pain in your shoulder. Have someone go get some for you. Asprin? Really? That's odd! I heard no asprin after surgery. Use adult Liquid Tylenol. Heard that's also the best! Congrats, baby bandster!!! Can't wait for mine...Dec. 2nd!!!

Hang in there Shannon - the first couple days are the hardest! Gas-X strips really helped me with the pain, and remember to walk...walk and walk a little more! Walking seems to get everything moving again, and makes that gas go away!

This is just the start of our new lives! I wish you only the best!

Joanne:thumbup:

congrats on your surgey:thumbup: I had the pro-op appt this monday and they stated walking should move the air around and get rid of the pain. try this hope it works . my surgery isnt until dec 1, 2009 cant wait

I'm so happy for u...I look at how all of u are doing and it just motivates me even more. I went today and lost 8.7 lbs. I was so worried about 15 lbs. and here I lost more than half in two days.:thumbup:

I know alot of it is water weight...but I'll take it.

Please keep us updated, I hope u get to feeling better soon. :thumbdown:

After a restless night and sleeping upright most of the night, I am feeling a little better. I plan to go into work later this afternoon to perhaps keep me up and moving about. Its so tempting to just park myself on the couch. I so appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers, it means a lot to know that there are other people who know what I am going through and that it will soon be over and I get to start my new life.