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Janel and BFP, I just had surgery on the 22nd of August. My BMI was 30.6 before surgery (at the club they said it was 33). Dr. Oritz performed the surgery. Since dieting had just made me gain more weight, I wanted to be proactive and try to get it under control. Unfortunately, it was already controlling me. Its been 3 days since the surgery and I'm a littler sore around the port. Mornings hurts, but warm coffee (or somthing warm) helps. beth

I did it!! Was banded on Wednesday. My husband and I are still here at the Lucerna. Hospital and hotel are great!!! There is a big Bandsters Bash here with Dr. Kuris patients. I feel great with the exception of eating a whale!! Is it possible to drink to much_ No question mark on the key board! I{m still really thirsty, but don{t dare drink for a while. Hey Pammie, if you read this let me know how you are doing. Mary, how did the feel go_ Do you feel some restriction. Talk to you later Bethy

Hello, I went online to the FIT365 site and looked up information. For the individual bottles the info is as follows: the fat/protien/carb ratio. Calories are 160/ fat 3g/ carbohydrate 10 g; dietary fiber 4 g; sugars 2 g/ protien 21 g/ sodium 190 grams. I am going to the health food store to find somthing that is equivilent to this. I did pick up the protien powder which is high in protien, but low in carbs. I figure I can add some fozen berries to add the carbs. By the way when is your surgery scheduled for. I leave tomarrow morning and I am schedule for surgery on Wednesday. Beth

Hey Pammie, So glad you things went well. I leave in 3 days. I sure hope I'm dancing with hubby shortly afterwards. Beth

Hi Laura, Where are you flying in from? I will be arriving on Tuesday at noon. Rene told me he would pick me up at the hotel at 8:00 a.m. I hope to see you on Wednesday unless I'm in surgery! Beth Thanks for the info. I hope my elastic pants aren't too tight! Beth

Hey Susan, I haven't been banded yet. I go in next Wednesday. Would you be willing to share how you did after surgery? Any bloating? Still sore? How sore? Need any meds? Sorry so many questons; I'm feeling nervous. Beth

Mary and Friend, After surgery were you bloated? If so for how long? I have so much scheduled for after surgery I haven't thought much about this. Know I am a little concerned. I'm not sure if my clothes will fit me still. Beth

Hi Becky and Trizzy, good luck on your pre-op diets. I have 6 days till surgery!!! Hey Pammie, Hope your feeling of. Beth

Pammie, I hope your feeling well today (Thursday). Looking forward to hearing how things have gone for you. Beth

Jen, Have you figured out how many calories you have consumed with what little bit you are eating? Is there a hihger protien and lower carb choice you could make? Sounds high in the carb area. beth

Jen, Hang in there. Have you ever done weight watchers??? I think you probably have or have done similar diets, but the question to ask yourself is has it stayed off? It's always easy to lose the weight, but the hard part is keeping it off. For those of you that are exercising "WAY TO GO" keep up with it. If the scale is not budging, did you relize that muscle weighs more than fat? I beleive its 3/1. So don't get discourged if the scale is not moving consider if your cloths are getting looser. I haven't had my surgery yet. I go in on 8/23/06 and I have a lower BMI so I know its not going to be easy but the band will assist me on my journey. When I only needed to lose 20 lbs I started dieting, now I need to lose 50 lbs. Diets just don't work! Easy to say, I hope I remember that in the coming weeks. Beth

I see your from Seattle, Washington. I am scheduled for surgery August 23rd, but it would be nice to stay in touch and coordinate rides for my first fill and possibly your 2nd. Keep in touch my email is kochfamily123@comcast.net Bethy

Friend, Wow! 20lbs since 3/28/06 is GREAT!!! Slow is good if you really want to keep the weight off permenantly. Have you had any difficulties with surgery or after. I know the weight is coming off slowly, but that is not always a bad thing. Are 3 meals a day enough? Not being able to drink at meals must be hard if you are use to that. Is it hard to drink enough water throughout the day? I'm use to drinking a 20 oz bottle of water in about 20 minutes. I'm a bit concerned that this will be a problem for me. Best wished as you continue your journey! Beth

Mary, What a bummer, first class and you didn't get to enjoy the full service. I will take your comments to heart and try to learn from them. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Beth Hey Pammie, When do you fly out to San Diego? I believe you stated your friend is going to have surgery too? Does she know about the forum? I haven't spoken with the nutritionist yet, but did she have you do the pre-op diet? Beth

Hi Mary, Why did you say that it was your own fault for having the unfill? Did you eat to much too soon? please explain. As far as the unfill, what was the cost excluding airfare? Beth

Pammie, When is your surgery? My is 8/23/06 with Dr. Oritz Beth

Pammie, Where do you live in washington? I believe I read one of your post on another place. bethy

Hey Pammie, I too live in Renton, Washington. My surgery is on the 23rd. Where do you live in washington?

Hi Mary, Thank you so much for responding. If you have lost 18 lbs that is about 1/3 of the 60 lbs. you want to lose. That is AWESOME!!! I would love to meet with you in mx. My surgery date is the 23rd. Nervous, scared, insecure, but my husband is a great support. He will be with me. There have been alot of people viewing this post and I'm sure they don't understand why at 30.6 bmi I am wanting the band, but if they knew my family (300 to 700 lbs.) they would understand. I have steadily gained weight since I turned 40 and now I am 51 lbs. overweight. Have you had any pbing? or slime (sounds gross). Was there much pain after the surgery? I wish you the best on your first fill. Beth

Hi Mary, I'm new to the forum, and have scheduled surgery for 8/23/06. My MBI is lower. It is 30.6. When was your surgery? and what have you experienced since? Beth