LENA23

Hi......Everyone, the Prilosec is working so far at night and I'm sleeping at night. Thanks,(myfriendamber)...you're da-bomb!!! Thanks everyone for replies and support!! :-h

LENA23

Thanks everyone!! I'm going to try the Prilosec and call the OCC!!

Lena23

I WAS BANDED ON 5/23/08. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN GREAT, WEIGHT IS COMING OFF AND I WAS FEELING WONDERFUL UNTIL ABOUT A WEEK AGO. I FEEL GREAT DOING THE DAY, NO PROBLEM BUT RECENTLY AT NIGHT I GET CHEST DISCOMFORT LIKE SOMETHING IS PRESSING DOWN ON MY HEART....LIKE A BUBBLE FEELING. I USUALLY GET UP AND USE THE RESTROOM AND GO LAY BACK DOWN AND GO TO SLEEP. THOUGHT IT WAS GAS EVEN THO I DIDN'T HAVE GAS PROBLEMS AFTER SURGERY. BUT ONE NIGHT I TOOK THE GAS-X AND WAS ABLE TO SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT. NEXT NIGHT TOOK GAS-X BUT WAS STILL AWAKENED BY THE CHEST PAIN. IT DOESN'T LAST LAST LONG JUST WALK TO POTTY AND GO BACK TO BED AND IT STOPS BUT WHEN IT DO AWAKE ME I CAN'T JUST KEEP LAYING DOWN FOR IT TO GO AWAY, I HAVE TO GET UP. COULD THIS BE JUST GAS OR SOMETHING ELSE. AND WHY WHEN PEOPLE SAY THEY SLIME THAT THEIR CHEST HURT SO BAD? I PORT TUBING IN CONNECTION WITH HEART? ANY ANSWERS OR HELP WOULD GREAT!!

LENA23

HI...I CHEATED ON POST OP WITH 3 DAYS LEFT FOR REGULAR FOOD...DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY I COULDN'T MAKE IT. GOT MY MONTHLY AND ATE (5)SALT AND VINGAR PRINGLES...JUST HAD TO HAVE THEM IN MY HEAD!! :lb12: FELT GUILTY AND DID AN EXTRA 15 MINUTES ON THE TREADMILL FOR THEM.....NOW I'M OVER IT! DON'T DWELL ON THE GUILT OR YOU COULD SET YOURSELF UP FOR FAILURE WITH THE BAND. GET OVER AND ADJUST....IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO START OVER!! THIS IS A TOOL AND PROVEN TO WORK. IT WILL GET BETTER!! KEEP PUSHING > > >

LENA23

JESSI.....GURL, I'M NOT A SOUP PERSON NO MO!! TIRE AND TIRE AND TIRE OF SOUP!! I HAVE SOUP ONLY ONCE EVERY TWO DAYS....GOING WITH THE PROTIEN SHAKES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE IF I GET HUNGRY. THANKS WITH MY TICKER COUNTER AND SORRY ABOUT YOUR DOG! YOUR MEXICO BANDED SISTA!! :-h

LENA

Hi Audrey!! I don't think I got to meet you in person, but you're right, we had an awesome group. Hearing from all of us, we're all kicking ass. =D> Congratulations on your progress. Let's all keep in touch and let us know how our progr ess goes. Jamie, Lena and I were talking about getting fills at the same time so we can split the cost of the van and keep in touch. Let us know if you want to do the same.

HEY...JESSI, JAIME AND AUDREY!! IT'S LENA AND I LOST 13LBS!! DOING HAPPY DANCE RIGHT NOW!! > > STOMACH GROWLS ALOT BUT NOW THAT I HAVE THE PROTIEN SHAKES IT HAS STOP. KEEP UP THE W/L AND HAVE FUN AT IT!!

LENA

HI....I FLEW HOME TO FLORIDA AND THE BEST TIP I CAN GIVE IS TAKE (2)GAS-X STIX BEFORE YOU BOARD IF GAS IS A PROBLEM FOR YOU THE DAYS BEFORE BECAUSE IT IS JUST TOO HARD TO WALK AROUND ON PLANE. I WENT WITH A FRIEND TO HAVE SURGERY THAT I MET IN ATLANTA AND COMING BACK FROM SAN DIEGO SHE SAID THE GAS PAIN IN HER SHOULDER AND CHEST WAS REALLY BAD WHILE WE WERE ON PLANE. I TOOK THE GAS-X BUT SHE THOUGHT SHE WOULD BE OK. I SLEPT AND LISTENED TO MY I-POD MOST OF THE WAY. GOOD LUCK!!

LENA23

HI....JESSI,

GLAD YOU'RE DOING GOOD!! I'M GOOD BUT STARTED YOGURT YESTERDAY BECAUSE MY STOMACH HAS BEEN GROWLING LIKE CRAZY!! I TALKED TO JAIME AND SHE ASKED HAD I HEARD FROM YOU....AND SHE IS WELL!! HAS YOUR GLUE STARTED TO COME OFF YET? MINE IS ITCHY A LITTLE BIT!! I'VE LOST 11LBS SINCE SURGERY. HEY....HOW DO I DO THE TICKER TO POST ON SITE....CAN YOU HELP WITH THAT? TALK TO YOU SOON....YOUR AMIGO BANDED SISTA!! :-h

LENA

Hey girl,

I felt a little hungry yesterday. I'm having morning coffee and looking at my first yogurt drink and I really don't want it. My tummy has been talking to me non-stop. Krystals has YUMMY slushies and I had about 1/2 one yesterday and then I got so much energy I think I messed up. I went out and trimmed my bushes and raked my yard. I gotta get this house sold cuz my hubby is moving out very soon and I can't afford it I just hope I didn't mess anything up. How bout I sat by the sweetest little boy on the plane ride home who was travelling alone and his dad bought him two McD's cheeseburgers and fries for the trip.... they smelled so freakin good. I think things smell better than they would taste. Do you know what I mean? Like I would wanna chew on them and spit them out... ha ha.

How's your pain?

HEY....JAMIE, I HAVE NO PAIN....BUT HUNGRY AND CAN'T SLEEP ON BACK JUST SIDES. GONNA TRY SOME DRINKABLE YOGURT, SEE IF THAT HELPS WITH HUNGER. I'M GONNA EMAIL JESSI TODAY AND SEE IF I HEAR BACK FROM HER, WILL TRY CRISSY TOO!! GONNA WALK TODAY AND PROABLY GO TO MALL!!

SO, I'LL CHECK WITH YOU LATER TODAY. GOOD LUCK WITH HOUSE!!!

Hey Lena (my bellybutton sista!)

It was nice to be back in my own bed. I slept well for the first time in a long time. Catchin up on the laundry right now. I'm still poppin my phayzyme, too I can't wait to see ya again either? I still have that "stitch" sorta pain to the left of my port and my burps keep getting stuck and it HURTS. Have you talked to Jessie? I wonder what the dr said when they went back to the clinic. Can't wait to see you again

I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM JESSI...BUT HAVE NOT CHECKED EMAIL, YET!! GIRL I'M SO HUNGRY...AND DON'T NO HOW I WILL MAKE 21 DAYS!! KIDS WANTED RED LOBSTER TONIGHT, SO ALL I HAD WAS MY PROTIEN WATER, BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T SALE CLEAR BROTH!! WHAT ABOUT YOU....HUNGRY, YET?

LENA23

I'm Jamie. I was banded May 22. I'm still pretty sore. But overall I guess I'm doing pretty well. How are you?

HI...JAMIE, HOW WAS YOUR 1ST NIGHT BACK? I'M GOOD BUT STOMACH KEEPS GROWLNG...NO PAIN THO....GAS-X IS MY BEST FRIEND. MISS THE SHOPPING!! ( HOPE YOU'RE WELL AND CAN'T WAIT FOR OUR FILL TRIP BACK!! =D>

Hi, I am new to this site. I am scheduled to get banded at OCC on May 22, 2008. I have just about two month until my sugery and i am nervous and excited (to start a new life).

HI...CHRSTALL, I AM ALSO GETTING BANDED ON MAY 22 WITH A FRIEND (KAREN) THAT I MET ONLINE BECAUSE WE DIDN'T WANT TO GO ALONE. I'LL BE SURE TO SAY HELLO AND LOOK FOR YOU WHEN WE GET THERE!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

LENA23 :cheerleader:

I ARRIVE ON 5/21/08 AND HAVE SURGERY ON 5/22/08......CAN'T WAIT!! YIPPPY...... :cheerleader:

LENA23