Brenny

> > LOL!!!!! Oh my gosh, I diD the same thing. made A PIECE OF TOAST AND SPIT IT OUT, WHEN RINSED MY MOUTH OUT WITH SODA (SPIT IT OUT TOO) iT DID HELP. HAVEN'T DONE IT SENCE. AT LEAST WE ARE "HONEST" LOL BRENNY OOPPSSS SOORY BOUT THE CAPS

DITTO!!!! >

Hi Kym, I read your posts and those to follow, makes my heart so sad. Especially your X hubby, Thank goodness he's your "X". Hes an idiot, BLOW HIM OFF!!!! & don't go out with him. How many yrs did he treat you like that without respect?? :-? Your a "NEW you" now, your not with him, not the same frame of mind, not the same physical appearance. People can be so darn mean. You know, manybe we have friends in our lifes circle for a reason. Maybe you felt safe before ,because you knew what to expect from them, even it it wsan't nice. This will be a scary journey for you. Some people just aren't nice reguardless, some are wonderful no madder what. You will unfortubatly run into both. Write down a list of all the good things about you, and post it in the bathroom on the mirror. So everytime you see it you will reaffirm to your self these things. Some of the old people in your life may be replaced with some new ones that are"POSITIVE". > What would you say if your child told you someone had said those things to them? You have to realize its coming form "THEM" not you. Its THEIR problem. love your self. Be your self, Make new friends, take a risk, You have come along way, and I'm proud of you for that!!!! This is your life. you make it into what ever you want!!! You go girl!!!! Brenny P.S. sorry for getting on my soap box.

Hi and welcome!! I am a nubie to this site too, I found it by accident, & I have learned so much from it. I was banded Nov 1, and so its really new for me. I wanted to wish you both lots of luck, I know its alittle nerve racking, but it'll be here in a blink of an eye. Acouple of things I hadn't thought of before surg, you may want to know, No lifting anything over 10 llb for 2 weeks. No BATH for 3 weeks, may shower after 72 hr. Have liq tylenol at home on hand, as well as gas x strips. They both help. Best of luck to you both!!!! Brenny >

Hi Suzie, Yes it is difficult to figure out the posts and replys haha, I think I've read them all and than see another one! Your fill sounded easy. Why the liq again?, they never said anything about some of this stuff,,, I prefer to be well educated. No surprize please. If your eating grilled hot dogs (yumm) You are out a while with your surg. I haven't got to abay food yet. But MD told me today I could eat some cottage cheese. I chewed it up well, and boy was it good. My protien intake has been too low. A hot dog would fix that right up haha, Ok lets see how it goes with the fill. How exciting!! You skinny girl haha > Take care, Brenny

THANK YOU!!!

Hi Suzi! Glad to hear from you?! I have responded by am alittle confused on where some of the posts go, haha. Gas X strips really cool. Small little stip that melts in your mouth and taste good too. I bought mine a rite aid. I keep them with me at all times. I am feeling worse than better, am going to see the md this aftrnoon. The oain he says will get better. Now I'm dizzy...... gushhhh, I'll check in on you later ok? Brenny

Hi Suzie, I'm a nubie, and a post band pt x 4 days, but I am having the gas too. The gas x strips are helping me. Also I have noticied when I blend my protein drinks in the blender and add ice, it is way too frothy= GAS!!!!!!! Thtas all I can offer for now. My Md also said no carbonated drinks and no gum chewing =all give additional gas. Hope your feeling better today! Brenny

Thanks for your replys and comfort. its been 3 days now. It is feeling better, but not at all what I expected. It stills burns like crazy and I can't lay on my left side. I feel like a baby, but I know how much this really hurts. I have lost 10 lbs though . Just hope it gets better soon, Love to you all, Brenny

Sorry about the poor grammer, just noticed it. ooopppppsss

Hello, I had my surg yestreday. I am having so much pain at he port site. It is almost unbearable to turn onto my left side. It burns and I feel it in my lower back. I called my md and he told me this is ok and to take my painmeds. I hurt just sitting here writing on the computer. It dosn't feel like gas pain. It actually burns like an iron burn. Has anyone else felt this?????? Please respond to me. I'm not usually a baby, & Im scared something is wrong. I am not nauseated. It don't hurt to walk or lay down, but turning and sitting up straight really hurt. Any body have a suggestion?????tx

Hello, I had my surg yestreday. I am having so much pain at he port site. It is almost unbearable to turn onto my left side. It burns and I feel it in my lower back. I called my md and he told me this is ok and to take my painmeds. I hurt just sitting here writing on the computer. It dosn't feel like gas pain. It actually burns like an iron burn. Has anyone else felt this?????? Please respond to me. I'm not usually a baby, & Im scared something is wrong. I am not nauseated. It don't hurt to walk or lay down, but turning and sitting up straight really hurt. Any body have a suggestion?????tx

> Thank you all for your support. Thank you thank you, Iam having a problem I'm going to post it under pain Brenny

: Hi My surg is scheduled tomarrow am 7:30. I'm scared. This last week on clear liquids has made me sleepy and grouchy.... will my life be like this forever? I'm hungry,I'm scared.I'm Thinking I should of waited untill after the holidays. I needa hug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi, The reschedule must of been tough. But we've got an awsome day NOV !st!!!!!!!! I too hope the Dr's place is safe. I have found this awsome support site, but I am having my surg at WEST HILLS HOSP in WEST HILLS Ca. anyone else? Its good to have people to talk with. My friends are all supportive, (those that I have told) But going thru it with you guys is easier. We have similar fears, questions, and we will have VICTORYS !!!!!!!!to celebrate together. I don't like to vomit either. From what I have read, we don't really vomit, we just spit stuff up a little. There isn't too much in there to vomit up. My only fear is the loss of my friend, FOOD. It amazes me how I can sit here, and think umm I'm go get some popcorn, or whatever, than realize , no only liquids... That is gonna be so hard, especially around the holidays. I just keep thinking, when Jan rolls around, I'll be well on my NEW WAY of life!!!!

Hey, My date was changed, I'm NOV 1st as well!!! Brenny

Hi Kathy, NOV 1st buddies!!!!!! I'm scared. I havn't been 100% good on my CLEAR liq .. have you? I bought some Halloween candy a coupleof weeks ago, than got into it. I had to replace it, so went to Target ,they had small trick or treat playdough!!! I bought that . I havn't heard of Smoothie King. Where are you located? I'm in Ventura county, Calif. I'm excited for you, and me. We are gotta get HEALTHY and get SLINDER to BOOT!!!!!! Write back! Brenny

Hi Karen , Thanks for the reply, HOW ARE YOU DOING??? Tell me everything. What supplement are you using? Its been 2 weeks for you huh?? Who did your surg? Thanks, Brnny

Hi! I just wrote a long response to you, and than accidently deleted it huh!!!!!! The bypass is too final for me. The band , if it dosn't work out, can be deflated, and removed. I think the band is a small surg, and the bypass is a much larger surg, and has too many complications . What area do you live in? Who is your surgeon? and when do you think you'll have your surg?? Keep me posted ok! Thanks, Brenda :-h

Hi Everyone!! My computer has been down and I had trouble finding the responses from you guys. THANK YOU SO MUCH For responding to me. Next week I start on my liquids, getting cold feet. The holidays are coming, I love to make a big holiday dinner. I read all the posts of the problems people are having and it scares me. But as I am writing this, I have a big full lenght mirror next to me, and see a fat old lady that I don't know. (Who is she????) So that does help with some of the reasons for the band. If you are having your surg in Nov, how is it going for you? The cruise is a real tuff one I'm sure. But really there is so much more to do than eat on a cruise. Just think of all the beautiful and interesting things you will see. Please keep me posted!! I would love to put you guys on my friends list. It that ok?? Best of luck to all of you!! Brenny

Hi, :-h I've only posted a couple of times before. I'm scheduled for my band Nov 1. I am a bedside nurse, I use alot of energy, and many times only get 1 break thru out the day. I also work 12 hr shifts. How do I keep my energy level up, while on these liq for 2-3 weeks? :-? I am only getting 10 days off from work. I am so scared about this. Any suggestions???? Thanks ,Brenny

Hi, My dr requests Optifast for 1 week pre op, one week post op. I'm not sure how much to buy!! Also I'm so worried about the taste. I can't stand slimfast, or ensure Can you buy it as a powder without flavor??? My banding is scheduled for Nov 1. I am now getting scared. Not of the surg, but the same fears you all have posted. I have read if the protein intake is too low, your hair thins. HELP ME PLEASE. Thanks, Brenny

HI!, I GOT APPROVED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited, and now the fear is kicking in. : I am scheduled NOV 2 and my Birthday is NOV 3. Anyone else having a NOV band????? We need to talk. I'm not worried about the surg, I'm scared about the liq diet pre op. (my Dr wants liq for a week before, to help shrink the liver. I don't know how I'll do that.. I have trouble not getting into the cookie Jar. Its the life style change I'm scared about. Food has been my friend for a long time now... Its a bad relationship, I know, but its been there. Gosh that really scares me. :-h Please Join me, Lets hold hands thru this. Lets do it!! :-h !!!! Brenda

I am so worried about the physiologic and psychologic aspect of the band. I don't see alot of posting about this. Do you feel WEAK and tired? How does your bloodsugar react? If I go too long without eating, I get shakey, grouchy and get a head ache. I have a physical job, sometimes don't get breaks for long periods of time. How do you guys survive? I know I'm missing a big part of the way the band works.... but I don't get it. none of us need the band because we don't know what is the correct way to eat. How does it make me not eat??? Sorry, that sounds so odd, but I'm just not getting it. Please help me understand better. Thanks, Brenny