RTR! I love your tag! Glad to hear you are doing so well! You are very brave going to the beach by yourself!

I am also in the Bham area but am self pay and could not afford Miles or Schmidtt.

Starting on day 3, I started to feel much better. On day 5, I packed up and left for the beach. I went by myself as I didnt think I would feel like going anywhere and didnt plan for others to go. I also have a couple of condos I own that I wanted to do some maintenance on. I arrived and felt good so I worked on my condos... painted, shopped for replacement stuff... and even flipped a mattress. I know... STUPID!! Anyhoo, I felt good and didnt hurt anything. I went back to MD yesterday to get the staples out.

I was in pain for the first few days but only have pain when I sneeze, cough, or move quickly etc.

I bought a magic bullet to mix up some protein drinks... I used the sheet given to us as Schmitts class. The bullet mixes the shake in the same glass you drink out of so EASY! I've started mixing Chobani yogurt with vanilla carnation instant SF, 1/2 cup 1% milk, 1/2 cup ice... YUMMY!! That Campbells creamy chicken soup with some unflavored UNJURY protein has been my lunch staple... I like the creamy tomato soup too.
I must say that I am hungry at times but so far, I just go chase the hunger away with a quick snack and move on... (popsicle, tsp of smooth peanut butter, drink etc)

I will get my first big test tonight when I go to a BAMA/LSU football party. Not much I can eat... so it should be easy... :-)

I'm doing better the first 4 days were aweful, in a lot of pain, sleepy and week. On Saturday afternoon I started to feel better. I'm still no drinking all I should in protein or water. I'm worried don't want to end back up in the hosiptal again. Reday to move to the mushy stage tired of liquid. Some cravings but no real hunger. Hope all is well with you.

I hope all went well with you surgery, how are you doing? Do you find it hard to get your 64's?

No, I had the band removed a few years ago by Dr Schmidt..

Good luck! I hope all went well for you!

Good Luck! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

I see Dr Schmitt is doing your VSG on Thursday, he's doing mine on Tuesday. I wanted to wish well !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey there... Yes, I live in Bham. I'm new to this forum and didn't see this message from you until today.
So do you still like the lap band? I considered it a couple of years ago but have decided to get the sleeve. Did you like Schmitt? I will be having same day surgery since I'm paying cash. I hope that works out ok.

Are you in Alabama? Bham area? Dr Schmitt there did my lap band