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I was banded on Monday 7/21 and now that I am no longer queasy or gassy my stomach is growling all the time. I've started on the liquid yogurt and it helps for about an hour then I'm hungry again. Is it going to be like this for the next few weeks? Will the cream soups help that I start in a few days? Everyone else post they aren't hungry and I'm starving. I was tempted to thin some mashed potatoes and drink them...but didn't. It wasn't on the list of things we should drink. Any ideas hoe to make the hunger go away and stay on track? Pam

Hi, only one fill since 05...wow. I would call OCC and see what they think. Plus to get back on track you could go back on the pre op diet of 2 slimfast and a lean cusine each day. With all you've been through it's no wonder you back slid a little. Call OCC and see about a fill or what they think you should do. Tomorrow is the start of a new day. Pam

Hi, I emailed Dr M and asked her if the 4oz was per day and if and when I could have skim milk....here is her reply. I hope it helps others as well, Pam The 4oz measurements is only intentioned so the patient will not GULP down the whole bottle. Normal sips during the day. Milk is advised after the creamy soups, during the first days you will get diarrea with it. >

I can't believe you went through all that. You are a very loving and strong woman and don't you dare be down on yourself for anything. 44 pounds lost is awesome. Your family is lucky to have you , not all family's have such a giving person. Treat yourself to something special this weekend, such as a movie, pedicure, spa treatment, or just a long bubble bath with a good book. You need to restore your strength. Pam

Hooray for you! Keep doing what you are doing....and give yourself a pat on the back...you've earned it. Pam

Hi, I wish 160 would be a size 8 for me. I'm 5' 7" also and when I was married I weighed about 135 and was a size 12...and I was 5' 9" then...31 years ago. I'm a pear shape...all the weight in my thighs...small chest and waist with thunder thighs. I will be happy to be a size 14-16 and shop in regular stores and catalogs. Sigh...... Pam

Tell her she is in our prayers. Please keep us informed and try not make yourself sick with worry. Easy to say I know but still true. Pam

I want your scale....mine keeps telling me I'm gaining on about 100 calories a day. Go figure!

Hi, I am feeling better today...still not getting enough fluids in but more than yesterday I hope. Even was able to go for a walk around the block and will take another one later. Right now I am drinking a vitamin+fiber water that has lots of calories because I wasn't even getting a hundred a day for the last 4. No wonder I was weak. Do you know if the liquid yogurt 4 ounces is total per day? I want to have some later today. I also emailed Dr M about skim milk...it isn't mentioned at all. Thanks for caring and the support from everyone. Pam

Hi, I was banded Monday and also have shoulder pain. Hubby has been rubbing pain reliver cream into it and it helps a lot. I just figured they moved me in some awkward position to do their job. I also have a sore lump in my right lower calf and an extra bruise on my lower stomach. Figured they were all caused by moving a large lady around to do the banding. Pam

Why didn't I think of that...I used to give it to my kids...and ginger worked also. Thanks for the reminder....my mind doesn't work when I'm sick...just when the kids or grandkids are. Pam

I would love to ride a carousel horse again... and go horse back riding again. It would also be nice to not be the one everyone waits for to climb the stairs.

Thanks for the idea...I just made some hot herbal peach tea and will add a little honey to it. So far today 24 ounces (3 glasses) water/juice & water/Gatorade and 2 Popsicles. That's in 12 hours...how much more should I try for? I'll be up about 4 more hours. Pam

I downloaded and use the goggle tool bar which has spell check. I also see to the right of sizes and A on this post a spell check icon. That should do it. Pam

We live in a pet restricted senior park so all we have right now are Candy our 8-10 year old Schipperke rescue who thinks she is people and runs the house or tries to except Riley our 5 year old rescued black cat has other opinions who runs the house. Our job is to feed pet and love and worship. Before we moved to CA we worked with greyhound rescue and had 4 greyhounds and 4 Bengal cats. Plus we fostered greyhounds which is how we ended up with 4...hard to part with. As soon as the market bounces back I'm selling this place we are buying a home without a HOA. Another long story. Thank god for pets...they keep us sane.

It's pix like yours that give us the willpower to go on. You look so good now I can't believe you need to lose more. Pam

Thanks so much....my neighbor just went for juice for me. I just posted how much everyone's help and support has meant to me...I couldn't of done it without this group. Bless you all. Pam

Thanks for advice and support...at 63 I'm to old to be whining like this....it's just that I can deal with pain...have been for over 20 years but nausea gets me every time. In 6 hours I've managed to keep down 12 ounces of Gatorade/water combo and a popsicle...then I realized it was a sugar free fruit popsicle and not a flavored sugar water type ....is this a no no because it's made from fruit puree? Good news is I am not or even close to being diabetic. My neighbor just went to the store and bought the recommended juices...will try some cut with water next. Thank you all so much....you are the reason I did this and I can't begin to think of how I would get through this without all your support. Hopefully when I feel better I will be able to do the same for others. Pam

Banded Monday and felt pretty good till Tuesday evening..I'm feeling worse...feel sick to my stomach all the time...not getting enough fluid in me...feel very week and the two times I tried broth it almost killed me...gut ripping belches. My scale says I've gained....not more than a hundred calories a day since Sunday and gained 8 pounds...think I'll shoot the scale. It's 70 degrees in my house and I'm freezing. I need to keep fluids down...any ideas? I know I'm getting dehydrated. Pam

Hi Shannon, Glad you are feeling better than last time we talked. How did you get rid of the nausea? I'm doing as well. Pam

Shannon, I'll see you there this evening. I'm so glad someone else is getting banded with me tomorrow. Pam

Good morning, Thanks. I always forget something when I travel...that's why I make list..and still forget something. Just added my cell phone charger. It's around 7-8 hour drive to San Diego and my phone and bluetooth will need recharged for the drive home. Wish me luck....... I am so ready for this. Today is the first day of the rest of my life. Pam

I am a wreck I will forget something...I leave in the morning 7/20 to drive to San Diego and pick my daughter up along the way. I have my license and birth certificate, chewable vitamins, water, broth, Gatorade, fiber water, prescriptions, cashiers check, paperwork , gas medicine, some chewable Imodium. Comfortable clothes and shoes, toothbrush, etc. Is there anything you can think of I forgot? They say leave your jewelry home...is it OK to keep my wedding band on? Pam

OK...I give up. I've been trying for hours and for the life of me I can't figure out how to add the diet ticker I made to my post or anything else for that matter. I think seeing my weight loss will keep me motivated. Pam

Hi Trudy, Looking forward to meeting you and everyone else there...it's always easier when you have others. Pam