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I take Cymbalta and I don't have any problems.

How do I update my current ticker? I tried several times and it kept giving me errors. Thanks - Christine

Hope all is well for you!!

Hello, I stocked up on all the liquid stuff from what I read here and my doctor informed me that this is for gastric bypass patients, not banding. I have been swallowing pills and doing chewable vitamins and calcium. They are huge and I sure don't want them stuck! I discovered that I don't like liquid tylenol too much! :phanvan

Hello all! Don't know if you noticed me missing for nearly a week. This is my 4th time typing this because I keep deleting by accident. :faint: Anyway, the day of surgery I was so nervous I shed a few tears thinking maybe I was being a bit hasty doing this to myself. I found out that I have sensitive skin and was itching from the Dial soap I was to shower with prior to surgery. I now hate Blue Frost Gatorade because I had to drink 64 ounces the night before surgery and almost threw it up on the last few swallows. Surgery went well and I was able to walk and had less pain than my gallbladder surgery in October. The hospital and staff were awesome and took very good care of me. The next morning during a routine breathing treatment, I began to shake so hard my teeth were chattering! I had developed a fever of 104!! I was so miserable and thought what have I done to myself?? They took 4 small pop sized bottles, not vials, bottles of blood and there was no infection with the band or anything. (Thank God!) I was terrified that I was rejecting my band, etc.. I also did a barium swallow and never knew iodine tasted so awful. I saw my band and it looked so perfect. :confused: I ended up with the worst sinus infection ever. Every time I blow my nose, it bleeds. I was so sick the past few days, I could not even listen to a tv. No noise or my head would ring. Lesson 1 - don't ignore the little sore throat the day of surgery! I ended up fortunate because I was allowed scrambled eggs, pudding, etc.. from the start, this is where lesson 2 comes in: Mashed potatoes were so good today after not wanting to eat at all since Tuesday that I ate 3 bites too fast and it hurt so bad that I thought I would die. I did everything but stand on my head trying to relieve the pain. Nearly 30 minutes or so later and I will not make that mistake twice. Sorry to ramble but I had to get this off my chest... Now the good news, I am happy to be banded and I have already lost 10 lbs.!! I was stunned. Well, take care and I hope my advice here will be helpful for some future bandster. Christine:scared:

Hello everyone!! I can't believe that I only have 2 days left. Clear liquids tomorrow and getting mentally prepared! I am excited and nervous. I think I ate all of my favorite foods this weekend knowing that I will be looking at food very differently for the rest of my HEALTHY life. I said my prayers in church today for a speedy recovery and a smooth surgery. I wish everyone here the best and I thank you for sharing so much with me. I have learned more here than anywhere. Christine

I stocked up too. I found a great deal on a Sunbeam twin blanket for $21.00 at Wal-Mart to have an all over heating pad since I have to sleep partially sitting up on the couch after surgery. I had my gallbladder out in October and could not lay down in my bed for a week! :confused:

Good luck tomorrow. I am one day after you. Let us know how you are feeling. :confused:

Thank you for the kind words and warm wishes. I can't wait to wear shorts in the summer. I was too embarassed last summer and sweated in jeans! God bless my hubby too. He has never said a word about losing weight either and he is supportive. I wish you the best of luck too!! :confused:

I can't believe there is only Monday to go and the big day will be here!! Clear liquids for me tomorrow and 64 ounces of Gatorade. Good Luck to you too and thank you for the warm wishes!! :confused:

Anytime. That's what we are here for.

Hello, I get banded the day before and I am excited. I did notice that you mentioned straws - my doc said no straws. Also, the books I have say no straws either. I think it puts air in there and can make the pouch expand which can cause problems with the band. Just thought I should let you know what I was told... Good luck next week!!

Hello! Please add me to the list - belly band is born on 01/30!!! Thank you....

I have been dying to know what your loss was. I am so happy for you. I can't believe that I only have 3 days to go and I will be banded the following morning!!!! Excited, anxious, nervous, etc.....:faint:

I am a 01/30 also! My story is similar to yours except the battle began at 20 and I am 38. I can't believe there are only 4 days to go!! Good luck to you.

Okay, I received great news today. I passed all the pre-op tests and I am first in line for my surgery on Tuesday morning!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: I believe the nurse had me upset yesterday because my blood pressure was 124 over 82 yesterday and 110 over 72 today. Also, no skipped heartbeats. Perfect EKG today. She didn't make me feel very good when she tried to scare me yesterday and I was so happy today. I started my pre-op diet today (my own decision) and I am doing well so far. I am looking forward to finally joining everyone here in band land!!

Hi Audree! My doc said today that he does a fill when you start to feel really hungry and want to eat like you did before the band. Otherwise, he doesn't add restriction to the band.

Congrats!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: My doc gave me photos after my gallbladder surgery in October. I was surprised to receive such a souvenir!! LOL I met my surgeon today and he was really nice and answered all of my questions. Unfortunately, I have more pre-op tests tomorrow since they didn't schedule them with the others yesterday. I was not happy with the one nurse when she tried to tell me that my heart skipped beats 4 times. My heart was fine yesterday during my tests and my ekg was perfect last week. I have to have one tomorrow for surgery so wish me luck that all turns out well. I really feel I was nervous and anxious so I will close my eyes and picture being thin on the beach in Hawaii!!:huggie:

I had to get a loan too. I felt like I bought a car with a five year loan!! I decided that it will be well worth it though. I also negotiated a cash discount today for paying in full so I went from 16K to 12,800 :clap2: which includes everything and fills for 1 year! I am happy and I believe this is a great price. My doctor is board certified with over 20 years experience and the bariatric unit is a center of excellence rated hospital. Good luck, I get my surgery next Tuesday.

Audree, I was laughing like crazy picturing me doing this in my mind! Christine

I was told that my surgeon likes to know how much oxygen is in your blood before surgery so he knows if the level is normal after surgery. I am happy to know he is thorough but I definately did not like it!!:faint:

I have to smile because my hubby has started something here! I love reading that everyone is naming their band. Thumbs up to the "belly band"! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Hello everyone! I had my pre-op testing today and meet with the surgeon tomorrow. It's hard to believe that surgery is next Tuesday! Did anyone have to do a blood gas test? I definately did not enjoy a needle being jammed into my artery on the inside of my wrist! I asked the nurse if this is the artery people cut themselves on? She said it is. I told her that you definately have to be mentally ill to inflict that kind of pain! We had a good laugh. I am wondering if my surgeon is going to put me on a pre-op diet tomorrow so I had the "last supper" tonight. Christine

We have all three here in Ohio. Thank you!!

Thank you for the info. I was at Wal-mart today. I will go back before my surgery next week. Looks like you go a few days after me! Good Luck and let me know how you are doing. Christine