mimi42

I am in Rancho Cucamonga....banded on Feb 25th ....still adjusting.....but good!

It was a long day....I was told to come in at 7am...I arrived early 630am ...was admitted in at 748am .... changed into a gown and took a pregnancy test....an IV was put in and I waited....I was not seen until 230pm and went into surgery around 3pm....I did experience some pain upon awakening and was given pain meds immediately...took awhile to finally wake up and walk around ...then I was finally able to go home...it was raining and also a friday night in southern california so I did not get home until almost 830pm ...had one pitstop the pharmacy to pickup meds...yesterday was the worst day because I was starting to feel everything ...when I wanted to get up and go the bathroom and walking around ...I took my pain meds and went to sleep ...I slept most of the day....and evening...today is better ...I had some cream of wheat and I am finally up and able to get on my laptop.I think it will get better as each day goes by and I stay on the diet the doctor gave me and continue to walk more and more.

In just a couple of hours I wiil be beginning my journey...I am a little nervous...slept a few hours...will try to write later today!

Your news is encouraging...I was nervous all day today....My surgery is tomorrow morning at 7am....I hope mine goes as well as yours did.

I am being banded on Friday the 25th...I am excited and nervous...I hope all goes well with you! Best wishes!

Hi, I am now on Day 7 of my preop diet ...before my time to start came up I researched all the Protein drinks I could find ...I went online , I went to the Vitaminshoppe, and I found the ones I could live with.. the first few days are the hardest and so I chose to not go out with anyone especially if there was going to be eating...I snapped at my husband a few times because he ate around me....he's much nicer now ...he eats before I come home....but it doesnt bother me anymore ...i have to stay positive and focused on my goal and thats what keeps my going. I have one more week to go and surgery on friday the 25th....the one protein I did like that taste good to me is at this website http://www.tryabouttime.com/index.php you can buy sample packets to see which flavor you like...I use my magic bullet alot and take my drinks to work ...you can get a large tub of whey isolate protein and mix with Davinci sugar free syrups that come in many flavors...broth helps me alot with the hunger ...I use the chicken bullion cubes and sip in a coffee cup....i hope this helps you in some way...It does get better as each day goes by...try to stay busy to keep you mind off of it....This is going to be a good adventure once you get over the hump.

I have the Wii "Zumba" and it is a great workout!

I just did my sleep study last night and EGD ...came home today and got a call telling my date for surgery is Feb. 25th! while I am excited with this news...I am freaking out because they told me that I need a referral from my primary doctor and I dont have a primary doctor...I just switched insurance on jan 1 ...I now have Blue shield anthem of Calif. ...I dont know what to do! How do you find a doctor that fast to get a referral....this will probably delay my surgery...I am depressed!

I can have milk,Protein shakes,sugar free Jello or pudding,broth and strained or pureed Soups. I am feeling a little better today (day 3) but it is a struggle...I am getting nervous also ...but reading what others write on here helps me. ....counting down to Feb. 25th!

I found a doctor...who was extremely nice ...ran some test on me and gave me approval for surgery...Yay! I am now on day 2 of my 2 week liquid diet....trying to get through ...my husband keeps telling me not to think of the hunger but to think of the goal....I am seriously trying....Feb 25th seems so far away today.

Hello, I am new member,wanting to introduce myself ...I am in So Cal went to a seminar on 01/04 and recently had my psych evaluation ...going for my sleep study on 01/27...not sure what to expect after that...I have been reading alot and trying to get my mind set to do this...sometimes I am really nervous about it and other times I am strong and ready to go for it....The waiting is what gets me the most. But I want to feel good and be healthy and outgoing again and thats what keeps me going.