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I think we'd all like to see your pic. You're doing a great job. A definate motivator!

I'm so glad everything went well!!! It's exciting to hear. Dr. Ortiz is sure a hottie!

Was it drinkable yogurt?

The fiber tablets seem to help curb hunger a little bit also. Have you tried those? Spekial K protien water helps.

Let me know if you find out different!

I am 2 months post op and my scars are pink, fading nicely. I am very fair skinned so they will take a little longer to fade. 4 of the 5 are very small, the 5th is a little over an inch long (port site). No suture marks are nice. I'm glad they used glue instead of stiches.

Dr. Miranda told me nothing carbonated for 6 months. I know I was bummed. I love to have an occasional ice cold beer. I only have 4 months to go!!! From what I understand, the carbonation bubbles could cause the band to slip or something like that. I'm not going to risk it. But I'm almost sure that's what she said.

Crystal light, special K protien water mixes, all are great to keep your fluid levels up and taste great to!!

The paper panties were the best...lol I don't remember much after that either. Glad modesty is an option.

I'm sorry to hear you're having remorse. Believe it or not it does get better. I had the gas pain like you. Walking and movment helps that to work it's way out. Mine finally started to resolve after a week. The gas tries to find the highest point in your body to escape which is why people have a lot of shoulder pain and headaches. Hope you feel better soon.

Banded 1/17/08 No post-op goodies here either. :-?

If you're drinking more juice than broth that can be contributing to it. Fruit juices have that effect. Yo could try more broths with a little instant potato flakes to give you more consistancy. Hope that helps!

The Gas-X worked great for me (the strips). There was also this liquid gas stuff that I got at one of the "pharmacia" near the hotel that worked well also. If you don't suffer from gas build up you'll be lucky. I really didn't start having any trouble with it until 3 or 4 days later. But it was tolerable and worked it's way out. >

Great post Paula. I felt the same way about the receptionist being over worked. Keep up the good work!! Ella =D>

Hey Darlene, If your ticket says you arrive in San diego @ 10:30, that's the local time. If you look at your return flight the time will seem really long. Good Luck on your surgery. Ella >