salena

I had great restriction after my 3rd fill. Good luck!

1. Name: SaLena 2. Location: IL 3. Age:31 4. Band Date:11/20/08 5. Married: yes, recently 8/8/8 6. Children of the human or furry kind: 2 humans 1yr old son and 3 yr old daughter 7. Hobby(ies): Reading, working, loving my children & hubby trying to add excersize 8. Work: Product manager for 15 yrs 9. What was the deciding factor(s) on getting banded: i have buried too many people in my life to not be here for my own children. 10. Interesting factoid: before children I used to race stock cars, work in a biker bar part time and I can't wait to get a full calf tattoo - all while wearing a suit to work every day

awwwww how sweet!! I'm glad he came around

SWWEEEEEETTTT!

Hi Cindy, I sit all day at work so it hasn't been bad but I noticed that I can't chew gum cuz it seems to give me gas HUH?? Anyway... hope you feel better!!!!

Hello, The plane ride home was brutal for me!!! It was worse then labor ! Don't forget the GasX

Hello - I have flown and haven't had a problem.

Hello, I cheated once and wanted to cry!! I ate pizza and not just one piece. I felt the same way... if I can't do it now how can I expect to succeed once banded. Now I'm on the postop liquid diet and haven't cheated once. I just wanted to share that it happens but keep on truckin. Hang in there!!! You can dooo it!!!

Hello, Can I have any kind of the soup at hand or do I need to be careful of the "chunks"? I know it should be common sense but I've extremely paranoid of messing this up. Please let me know. Thanks!!!

Hi Amanda, I think you are right. I kinda remember that now. Thanks for the info

Hi CindyLou, That's what I was thinking.. i'll try it. I'm feeling A LOT better today. The flight home was horrible and Monday I was tired but today is good. I haven't had a chance to walk a lot since Monday cuz I've had to work from home and take care of my little ones but no lifting it's been a little difficult but I plan to start a regular routine tomorrow but I don't want to push it so I'll walk for an hour or so and see how I feel. I have only ate WW popsicles I can't stomach the broth since we left TJ just makes me gag. How are you feeling? Have you tried the yogurt? Did you see Janine's email... kinda sounds like how you were feeling on Friday.

Hello, When can I start working out (eliptical)? I know I have been told but I can't remember.

Hi Amanda, That totally sux!!!! The pain you are describing is probably the gas. Stick with the GasX and keep up the walking.I love water too but I don't think it will feel very good if you chug it. I was banded on Thursday and flew out of San Diego on Sunday and I felt horrible that day. Hang in there!!!!!! RE the advil, I'm not totally positive but unless it's liquid tyleonl I wouldn't take it. The other bandsters might know better then me tho!! Good luck to ya!

So far today has been the hardest!!! I didn't think it would be this hard. I'm starving and sick of broth. Do you think I could stick to vitamins and water. I can't seem to swallow the broth anymore. I just don't want to get to weak. Jazzy - I was at the whitening from 9-12 she cleaned my teeth too. My husband fell asleep in the chair next to me.. kinda funny. The dentist didn't seem to mind, she actually giggled about it. sorry I missed you!!!!

Thank you for the support ladies. I really appreciate it. I've met a few gals that haven't been on the forum too much and hope they join us so they can meet everyone.