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I got a call from the nurse Thursday morning and I was told I needed a sleep study done right away! I had read about almost everyone having the band needing to get one of these done, so I asked every week for about a month or so if I needed to make an appt. for this, they kept saying well he (the doc) didn't order one so no. Now 6 days before my surgery I need a sleep study immediately. So, they connected me to the sleep doc and I had to come in that night at 7:30 to complete this test so I could have my surgery!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Needless to say I was a little pissed off. I mean I had been asking and now that they remembered I needed one I have to change any plans I had and run to the hospital within 3 hours. I know I need the test to be on the safe side... but I think it was really bad planning on the doctor's office. Anyway, I went for the testing and this was really an experience..... first, I had to use the cpap and the mask left a triangle rash on my face all the way around my nose!!! It stayed for hours! Then he hooked me up to all the wires and glued them in my hair, behind my ears, on my face by my eyes, chin, and ears, also on both my legs and both sides of my chest!! I ask how the hell are you suppose to sleep with all that stuff connected to you, then he asked if I could sleep on my back...something I never do!!! Well, the testing went fine. I woke up with a rash everywhere the glue was placed especially on my chest and behind my ears. And getting the glue out of my hair was great fun... I had to wash my hair 4 times and I think there is still some in there!!! I hope that everything went alright I have an appt. now with the sleep doc in May and he'll let me know how my testing went!! Anyway, I am a little nervous 4 days until surgery!!!

I got a call from the nurse Thursday morning and I was told I needed a sleep study done right away! I had read about almost everyone having the band needing to get one of these done, so I asked every week for about a month or so if I needed to make an appt. for this, they kept saying well he (the doc) didn't order one so no. Now 6 days before my surgery I need a sleep study immediately. So, they connected me to the sleep doc and I had to come in that night at 7:30 to complete this test so I could have my surgery!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Needless to say I was a little pissed off. I mean I had been asking and now that they remembered I needed one I have to change any plans I had and run to the hospital within 3 hours. I know I need the test to be on the safe side... but I think it was really bad planning on the doctor's office. Anyway, I went for the testing and this was really an experience..... first, I had to use the cpap and the mask left a triangle rash on my face all the way around my nose!!! It stayed for hours! Then he hooked me up to all the wires and glued them in my hair, behind my ears, on my face by my eyes, chin, and ears, also on both my legs and both sides of my chest!! I ask how the hell are you suppose to sleep with all that stuff connected to you, then he asked if I could sleep on my back...something I never do!!! Well, the testing went fine. I woke up with a rash everywhere the glue was placed especially on my chest and behind my ears. And getting the glue out of my hair was great fun... I had to wash my hair 4 times and I think there is still some in there!!! I hope that everything went alright I have an appt. now with the sleep doc in May and he'll let me know how my testing went!! Anyway, I am a little nervous 4 days until surgery!!!

I am having surgery on May 2nd and since I have started this diet, I have been totally hungry and craving things I don't even really like! I am not that big of an eater, breakfast is coffee about 5 cups lunch consisted of a couple cans of pop and chips, and dinner was any fast food rest. on the way home from work. But now that I know I can't eat I want breakfast like eggs and bacon and salad for lunch, I want to cook dinner. I know all of this is in my mind but please tell me I am not alone... did anyone else go through this?

Coffee, chips, pop, and fast food are what I ate before this diet and decided to get banded! I have been on the shakes and 3oz of protein for a week now, I am just saying I want things for breakfast and lunch now that I can't have them! I never really ate in the morning or at noon but I really want to now!!! I was just wondering if this were normal!

Well, the nurse called today and asked if they could up my surgery date from May 3rd to May 2nd. Of course, I said yes one less day of this diet!!! lol The only problem is that my husband took the 3rd through the 6th off to be with me during and after surgery! Now he doesn't know if he will be able to get the 2nd off. He is going to try and switch the day but my friend will probably take me and he will come up after work!!! I am a little more nervous now and I was really never a big eater mainly pop and coffee was the problem, but now that i know I can't eat I want too. I am so confused it's all in my mind and I have to conquear this.

Well, the nurse called today and asked if they could up my surgery date from May 3rd to May 2nd. Of course, I said yes one less day of this diet!!! lol The only problem is that my husband took the 3rd through the 6th off to be with me during and after surgery! Now he doesn't know if he will be able to get the 2nd off. He is going to try and switch the day but my friend will probably take me and he will come up after work!!! I am a little more nervous now and I was really never a big eater mainly pop and coffee was the problem, but now that i know I can't eat I want too. I am so confused it's all in my mind and I have to conquear this.

I HAVE LOST 3 MORE LBS!!! I start my liquid diet in 2 days and I hope I will lose at least another 4lbs by my surgery. A nice round number to start from! Went to class today and we learned about lapses and relapses with the lapband, I guess it makes sense just because you put this restraint on doesn't mean that you have dealt with the issues that have made you fat to begin with! I am starting a food journal so that after the banding I can write down everything I put in mouth and make it a little easier to see when I have certain cravings or what is happening in my life that makes me want to eat!

I HAVE LOST 3 MORE LBS!!! I start my liquid diet in 2 days and I hope I will lose at least another 4lbs by my surgery. A nice round number to start from! Went to class today and we learned about lapses and relapses with the lapband, I guess it makes sense just because you put this restraint on doesn't mean that you have dealt with the issues that have made you fat to begin with! I am starting a food journal so that after the banding I can write down everything I put in mouth and make it a little easier to see when I have certain cravings or what is happening in my life that makes me want to eat!

Is anyone being banded in May? My surgery date is May 3rd. I am starting to get a little nervous, but I know this is the best decision I have ever made! Any tips or suggestions for pre-op and post-op from all welcomed!!

I have 19 days until being banded! I am one week away from my 2 week liquid diet which includes 3oz of protein such as fish or chicken. But my doc requires a 2 week post-op diet of clear liquids only! I understand that he wants the liver to shrink so it's easier to retract during surgery. I am little nervous though!!

I know it took forever!! I am so upset, I have the stomach flu for the past 2 days what a time to get it 1 week before I start liquids. ugh!!! I was planning on eating this week!!lol How are you doing? Did you get your first fill? I hope everything's alright! Hopefully I'll see you Tuesday, if they don't send me for another test they forgot about!!! Michelle

I received my approval letter from the insurance co today!!! I am so excited... 19 days until I am a bandster!!!

I received my approval letter from the insurance co today!!! I am so excited... 19 days until I am a bandster!!!

Went and had an echocardiogram and the bitch pushed so hard she left a long bruise on my chest!!!! It was the longest test so far, either she didn't know what she was doing or she was just an idiot!! Then went to the pulmonologist and had those tests done in the little bubble machine!! Well, I think everything went alright at least no calls yet!

Went and had an echocardiogram and the bitch pushed so hard she left a long bruise on my chest!!!! It was the longest test so far, either she didn't know what she was doing or she was just an idiot!! Then went to the pulmonologist and had those tests done in the little bubble machine!! Well, I think everything went alright at least no calls yet!

My surgery date is May 3rd! My birthday is May 4th, so I am considering this a birthday present to myself!!! I am very excited and a little nervous. I can't wait to see all of our progress through the year!!!

Check this out... My friend sent this to me and is very interesting, just thought I'd share! http://www.obesitylapbandsurgery.com/tectec.html Now, if you're not squeamish, here is a video of the actual surgery http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...080&q=lap+band I think we need to share any info. so we are all well informed.

Well went to my meeting on Tuesday and of course there was another test they forgot to have me get! I had to get 2 chest x-rays. Not a big deal but when you have other things to do, I had a meeting at 7:00pm and I didn't get out of the hospital until 6:30. I made the meeting 5 minutes late!! Oh well, I guess you take the good with the bad!! I seen the cardiologist the next day on the 4th of April, the nurse wanted to do an ekg, I told her I just had one done the week before. So, she had to check and that took about 30 minutes then finally I got my exam and the Doctor cleared me for surgery. She said the ekg came back great and her exam everything was normal, so as long as my echocardiogram comes back clean I am ready for surgery!!!! She said she doesn't think there should be anything wrong with the echo so she is sending her approval letter to Dr. Bonomo and will call me if anything comes up. She congratulated me and that was it. Only 28 days to go!!! Still down only the 8 pounds, but haven't started the liquid diet yet!!! enough venting!!lol

Well went to my meeting on Tuesday and of course there was another test they forgot to have me get! I had to get 2 chest x-rays. Not a big deal but when you have other things to do, I had a meeting at 7:00pm and I didn't get out of the hospital until 6:30. I made the meeting 5 minutes late!! Oh well, I guess you take the good with the bad!! I seen the cardiologist the next day on the 4th of April, the nurse wanted to do an ekg, I told her I just had one done the week before. So, she had to check and that took about 30 minutes then finally I got my exam and the Doctor cleared me for surgery. She said the ekg came back great and her exam everything was normal, so as long as my echocardiogram comes back clean I am ready for surgery!!!! She said she doesn't think there should be anything wrong with the echo so she is sending her approval letter to Dr. Bonomo and will call me if anything comes up. She congratulated me and that was it. Only 28 days to go!!! Still down only the 8 pounds, but haven't started the liquid diet yet!!! enough venting!!lol

Preparing for surgery can be a scary ordeal. Here is a list of items to take with you and to have ready when you get home to make life a little easier during recovery. My friend sent me this list and I think it will be invaluable!!!! Medicinal: Liquid Tylenol (they make adult strength) Chewable or liquid gas-x Gauze Pads 4x4 Paper tape Stool Softener Pill cutter Chewable vitamins Benedryl cream (suggested for those who have a slight allergy to gauze tape) Clothing: Loose waisted shorts or sweats For the ladies, a sports bra, no under wires Slip-on shoes Comfort items: Heating pad Flexible ice pack A few books or movies Pillow for car rides to guard against seatbelt irritation Wet Wipes Food/Kitchen items: Protein shakes Flavored water A good blender and/or a drink mixer Broth Sugar free popsicles/jello Kitchen timer ( for the first few days - 15 minute sips intervals) Crystal Light "On the GO" add to bottled water mix Gatorade Bouillon Cream of Wheat Creamy soups Applesauce Yogurt - Dannon Lite N' Fit Ensure, Boost, Glucerna etc Frozen fruits for protein shakes Small pudding cups Suggested list of things to have done before you leave: All laundry finished to ensure lots of clean clothes for a while. Having someone who is able to be there for a few days to handle meal prep. Ask at your pre-op for the pain med prescription so you can have it all ready to go when you get home. Get rid of all the foods in the house you are not to eat, before you go to the hospital . Make sure you have lots of fluids to drink afterwards - and for when you go back to work. Buy all the groceries you will need for at least 2 weeks after surgery. Check if your medications are “crushable”.

Date Posted: Today at 06:23 AM - Comments (0) Here is the way your BMI is calculated. I think it's pretty interesting myself. There are a few links at the bottom as well if you want some more reading. --------------- Calculating BMI --------------- Weight pounds ----------------------------- x 703 height (inches) x height (inches) Here's an excel forumula: =((pounds(inches*inches))*703) Here's my stats in the formulas: 270.5 ---------- x 703 = 32.9 76 x 76 =((270.5/(76*76))*703) Now something to bear in mind. BMI is based on 'averages' for a 'normal' human being. Muscle mass skews the calculations. Here's an example. I have a friend, he is 5 feet 4 inches tall. He weighs 240 pounds. So that is: ((240/(64*64))*703 = 41.2 Therefor my friend is morbidly obese and qualifies for weight loss surgery. Now here comes the catch. My friend has a bodyfat of 6%. He is entirely lean muscle (and terrifying) but this clearly shows that the BMI calculation is flawed. You should always get a body fat assessment to truly validate your BMI classification! --------------- BMI Calculator Links --------------- (Provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control Prevention) http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/...calculator.htm I also have used: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/

Here is the way your BMI is calculated. I think it's pretty interesting myself. There are a few links at the bottom as well if you want some more reading. --------------- Calculating BMI --------------- Weight pounds ----------------------------- x 703 height (inches) x height (inches) Here's an excel forumula: =((pounds(inches*inches))*703) Here's my stats in the formulas: 270.5 ---------- x 703 = 32.9 76 x 76 =((270.5/(76*76))*703) Now something to bear in mind. BMI is based on 'averages' for a 'normal' human being. Muscle mass skews the calculations. Here's an example. I have a friend, he is 5 feet 4 inches tall. He weighs 240 pounds. So that is: ((240/(64*64))*703 = 41.2 Therefor my friend is morbidly obese and qualifies for weight loss surgery. Now here comes the catch. My friend has a bodyfat of 6%. He is entirely lean muscle (and terrifying) but this clearly shows that the BMI calculation is flawed. You should always get a body fat assessment to truly validate your BMI classification! --------------- BMI Calculator Links --------------- (Provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control Prevention) http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/...calculator.htm I also have used: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/

Here is the way your BMI is calculated. I think it's pretty interesting myself. There are a few links at the bottom as well if you want some more reading. --------------- Calculating BMI --------------- Weight pounds ----------------------------- x 703 height (inches) x height (inches) Here's an excel forumula: =((pounds(inches*inches))*703) Here's my stats in the formulas: 270.5 ---------- x 703 = 32.9 76 x 76 =((270.5/(76*76))*703) Now something to bear in mind. BMI is based on 'averages' for a 'normal' human being. Muscle mass skews the calculations. Here's an example. I have a friend, he is 5 feet 4 inches tall. He weighs 240 pounds. So that is: ((240/(64*64))*703 = 41.2 Therefor my friend is morbidly obese and qualifies for weight loss surgery. Now here comes the catch. My friend has a bodyfat of 6%. He is entirely lean muscle (and terrifying) but this clearly shows that the BMI calculation is flawed. You should always get a body fat assessment to truly validate your BMI classification! --------------- BMI Calculator Links --------------- (Provided by the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control Prevention) http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/...calculator.htm I also have used: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/

http://www.obesitylapbandsurgery.com/tectec.html My friend sent this to me and had to keep it!! Very interesting... And video of the actual surgery http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...080&q=lap+band

http://www.obesitylapbandsurgery.com/tectec.html My friend sent this to me and had to keep it!! Very interesting... And video of the actual surgery http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...080&q=lap+band