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So Close, yet so far

It has been a journey to decide to get lap band but when I finally decided oh man did I decide. I got everything done within the first month after my first seminar. I was going crazy because I finished everything but still did not have the insurance approval, and without it, it wasn't real to me that it was happening.   on October 31, 2010 the insurance specialist called me and informed me that I was approved and that my surgery will officially be on Dec. 7. I'm sorry to ramble but reading all of your stories have inspired me to share mine. I hope to update you guys on my journey and inspire others just like ALL of you have inspired me.   It was inspirational to read your stories and hear about your ups and downs. I appreciate the support this community has and I hope to give back:thumbup:
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Officially a Bandster! def a life changing experience!

Well guys, I can officially post in the post-op section!!!!!!! i am beyond happy that I got it done. I got it yesterday 12/7 at 7:45am and was out of the hospital by 4:30pm. I won't lie to you. when I first woke up OMG I was in pain, and not my abdominal area but my shoulders. It was tolerable but it was def something I was not expecting. anyways to get up from the anesthesia I was wiggling my fingers, toes, head, anything I could to fight the sleepiness. I thought before just having the surgery was enough and that it didn't matter who was there but man oh man thank god my family is stubborn because I was happy to see them in my room.   the doctor told me everything went great and the he also had to do a hernia repair, which personally I expected since its pretty common nowadays. I def told the nurses when I was in pain. they brought me 30ccs of water which I was to drink per hour. that first cup sure taught me a lesson because I drank it in less than five minutes and man did I feel it come back up again. I ended up throwing it up.   One thing I'll tell you is that walking and sleeping are two of God's greatest invention because both, in addition to medicine were the only thing that made feel better.   so I don't want to make this so long, but it is 8:15 the next day and let's just say it's getting better with time. It is definitely and adjustment not being able to do what I want to do like I'm used to but the pain sure lets me know I can't. but with the 23 pounds I lost pre-op (I am a big guy) it has motivated me to keep going and see this through !!!     hope to share more with you guys!!!! good luck to the future bandsters!!!
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Why can't I stop myself from eating on this pre-op diet??!!!!

I'm more the disappointed in myself than ever before. I honestly thought that I had more self-control. my surgery is dec. 7 and I'm excited yet I can't seem to follow the rules. I drink my shake for breakfast and lunch and come around dinner i'm so tired of being bloated and not satisfied and of not chewing but sipping that I make myself a turkey sandwich. granted is not the worst choice but the fact that i'm on the pre-op diet with specific guidelines makes it a bad choice. I just.....ugh...so frustrated and wouldn't really want to mess up my surgery. I try to look on the positive (lost 13 pounds so far) but its a little hard when you let yourself down....     sorry for venting....
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day 2 post op....

so It has been two days since my born band day and I have to say I am feeling pretty good. now I'm not jumping and doing tons of work like other people make it seem...but I am moving around, being able to get up easier and faster. BUT!!!!! the best thing of all was that I was able to sleep with only waking up once in the night because I could sleep on my side (with some heavy cushions). Now I'm a stomach sleeper, so sleeping on my back was torture thinking about it and that first night oh man...if that was a foreshadowing I don't think I would ever sleep again. but man it felt good.<div><br></div><div>I've been walking around the house a lot and I'm actually going out later to walk around the store. the gas has gone down, less shoulder pain. a little pain at the incision sites but nothing too unbearable. Now I have a pain buster call an On Q-pump which I don't know if everybody else had but it delivers pain directly to the pain site so that I'm pretty sure help. the only only downside is that I can't shower till it comes off (which should be coming off tomorrow).  I had my protein shake for breakfast (which took me like an 1hr and a haf  but I'm having some trouble drinking the one for lunch...I'm just not hungry. honestly who can think about food because I sure haven't.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>well I don't have anything else to share....I write this not only for me to remember this journey but also for those of you who will be going through it soon. I was in the position you were and I always looked for post that gave me an idea of what I would be going through. </div><div><br></div><div>I will continue if you desire but if not its ok and inform me and will keep these private <img src="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif" alt="" class="bbc_emoticon"></div><div><hr>     </div>
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Officially two weeks...Nothing has been the same

Hey guys,     well it has been two weeks since my surgery (Dec 7) and I have to say that even though it has only been two weeks it has been quite a journey. I have lost 38 pounds so far!!!!!!!! Its insane because I've never lost that much weight before without giving up but this time is different and I am not giving up. I have been to work so far which makes my days go faster (still on protein shakes will be starting mushies in countdown...2days!!!!) . I know that most of the weight loss is attributed to the liquid diet but the fact that I've even had the will power to stay on liquids is amazing to myself. when it comes to hunger I'll be honest that I have not been hungry and have definitely had a hard time getting in the 60 grams of protein because I just feel so full. They say drink clear liquids in-between your shakes but that feels me up. I guess I shouldn't complain...but I def need to up my protein intake because I have been getting dizzy spells when I get up so I know thats attributed to the lack of protein.   NOW IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE PLEASE DO NOT CONTINUE READING AND SKIP THE NEXT SENTENCE! now I like to be honest and honest I will be...my only problem has been...going to the bathroom. Im used to going twice a day and I miss that satisfying feeling I feel every morning and night. It was pure discomfort and def made everything else pale in comparison.   Nevertheless, everything has been going wonderful. my incisions are healing and doing ok. sometimes I forget I even have the band like when I went to a party and brought the house down.   I will all the best to my fellow December bandsters, and to all my future bandsters trust me when I tell you and I didn't believe it before either but your day will be here before you know it.   always a pleasure
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what a difference some protein makes....

so, one month before my actual surgery and two weeks before my actual pre-op diet I actually started drinking protein shakes, not to only get used to it, but to make it a habit so by the time the surgery comes it will be second nature.   I drink two shakes a day, one for breakfast and one for lunch, and have a low carb dinner. I also started going to the gym for 30 mins a day to prepare it for whats to come:smile2:   I will say that shakes are so much better than what I was expecting. I drink muscle milk light, reccommended by my nutritionist and also bought an EAS ready to drink to get a variety. the EAS is made with water so it doesn't taste too good, but the muscle milk light with skim milk and ice cubes. I'm in heaven and there is a vanilla shake!   the first say I will be honest. I cheated at lunch and drank the shake at lunch and then some. I felt so guilty the rest of the day.   well the next day I told myself I was going to do it and I did. and I've noticed that even though work is exhausting and doing the 30 min workout (to begin) is tiring. I wake up the next day with some much energy. I'm not as sore, nor as tired as I would normally be. It is so much motivation to just keep going.   I would def like to give so much props to all of those who have gone thru it and keep doing it because this is def self-discipline to the max. :scared2:
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