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Less than 48 hours

Well, I am less than 48 hours from being banded and I must say I am getting nervous. Every once in awhile, I ask myself what the heck I am doing? Did anyone else get that feeling just before surgery? I could use some words of encouragement about now.... :wink:
czcnhl

czcnhl

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Finally - A surgery date!

The last time I blogged was in mid-July right after I found out I had an ulcer and had to cancel my August 4th surgery. Well, I am now ulcer free, have an October 27th surgery date and am on day 4 of the pre-surgery liquid diet. I have to say I am really hating this part of this process. I dread when I have to make one of those shakes. I am feeling okay, but a little tired. I know I have to hang in there because it will all be worth it eventually. Any advice from those of you that have gone through the two week liquid diet would be greatly appreciated.
czcnhl

czcnhl

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Spouse not on board

This is my first time posting a blog and I hope I am doing it right. I have never done anything like this before. Anyway, I am finishing up my pre surgery requirements and should be able to submit to the insurance soon. I am looking forward to surgery in June or July. My problem is my husband. He has never had to worry about weight in his life and he is not being supportive in my decision to have a lap-band. He says it is the lazy man's way to lose weight. I know with all the classes I have been in that this is not going to be easy. I don't consider it a cop out. I just think it is a tool that is going to make it harder for me to eat too much. What advise do those of you that have had this surgery have for me? How can I get my husband on my side? I would really like his support.
czcnhl

czcnhl

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Encouragement Needed!

Well, I finally have a date for my band surgery. Barring any problems with my insurance, it will happen on August 4th. I have to say that I still doubt myself. Some days I am all for it and feeling very positive. Other days I wonder why I am doing this and why can't I just lose weight the old fashion way. It doesn't help that my husband is totally against it. I know he worries about the surgery itself. I guess I would like to hear from you folks that have already been banded. Any regrets? Do you wish you hadn't done it or is it the best decision you ever made? I really could use some words of encouragement! :thumbup:
czcnhl

czcnhl

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Frustration Setting In

I was banded on October 27th and am getting a little frustrated about my lack of weight loss. I lost 13 pounds on the pre-op diet, but when I went in for my first post-op visit a week ago, I was actually up a pound from the day of surgery. I only weigh myself once a week on Mondays, but today when I got on the scale I weighed the same that I did last Monday. How is that possible? I am getting in between 70 and 80 proteins a day, I exercise everyday and I am consuming less than 900 calories. How can I not be losing weight??:biggrin: If I was doing this before I had the band, I would definitely be dropping the pounds. I read other blogs where folks have dropped several pounds since being banded. I guess I am at a loss. Any words of wisdom from the bandster veterans out there? I could really use some. :thumbup:
czcnhl

czcnhl

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Made It Through One Holiday

Well, I am happy to say that I have made it through the Thanksgiving holiday and I did very well. I will be five weeks post op on Tuesday and I am feeling great. I wish the weight was coming off a little faster, but I am taking the advice of veteren bandsters and being patient. I was cleared for regular food the day before Thanksgiving so I was a little nervous eating with company, hoping that I didn't have any issues. But, I ate just small amounts and chewed very well and had no issues whatsoever. I find that I get full quickly and I know to stop when I start feeling that way. All in all a great experience. Now I just have the Christmas season to maneuver, but I know I can do it. :thumbup:
czcnhl

czcnhl

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Bad News

Well yesterday I had an EGD and found out that I have ulcers in my stomach. The doctor told me that I will not be able to have my lap-band put in on August 4th as planned. Now I have to go back and get a followup EGD in 6 - 8 weeks to see if the ulcers have healed and then reevaluate. Assuming everything is okay it looks like I am looking at late September at the earliest to get my band. Needless to say I am very discouraged. I don't know how I am going to maintain my momentum at this point. I was so set on getting my band on August 4th. I guess a visit to my bariatric psychologist is in order to help me put this in perspective and keep my eyes on the prize. Has anyone else run into this?
czcnhl

czcnhl

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