pamla68

Glad you are home and recuperating! Keep us posted!

Thanks bigsexy! But help me too, my TSH was .005

Which is that? Hypo or hyper?

Good morning everyone, I'm fine. I have my pre surgery appointment in the morning, I pray all goes well there so I can count on June 25th. It's getting hard to sleep at night. Excitement, anticipation and concern all rolled into one. I attend a seminar last night just for that little extra reassurance. My doctor actually hyped the RNY mor ethan the band? I guess that't normal, maybe more money? They scare people with the slippage thing. Scare tactic. I'm still sticking with my descision on the band. After the doctor's performance last night, RNY won many new prospects. I learned to research what causes this to happen, and make every effort to prevent it from happening to me.

How is it my Feburary 07 EKG test was normal and my EKG test last week shows Eurhythmy? My surgery scheduled for June 25th. Waiting on the surgeon to call to decide whether or not he wants me to go to a cardiologist? Case manager will set up appointment. I'm tired ya'll, I'm having second thoughts. I can't see my heart getting that bad in 3 months. I feel the June test is in error.

I'm confused. I was told Hyper was a high TSH level and Hypo was low. I'm Hypo, low.

Do you have to move a lot (walk quick) because I found that my prt would get a little sore from walking too fast and too much for about the first few weeks.

It's really too sedentary. I sit at a desk for at least 6.5 hours, so I will have to get up and move frequently.

My surgery is next week. I'm at a cross as to whether use sick days or use vacation. If I use more than 3 sick days, I will have to bring a doctors statement, and HR may not let me return until the doctor releases me. What if I feel like coming back before he does? Should I use vacation since I can use what I want, and save the sick days for bad band days (feelings), fills or something?

I feel the same way! I'm one week away, not liking the fact that my surgery is now "out patient" procedure. I feel like a cow in the cattle being shuffled along.

I'm 1 week from surgery, week 2 of liquid diet. I added some nuts and pretzels to fill me. Not a lot of them, but I did add them. Also, I have added creamed Soups which helps alot. I feel we are all different, and doctors place us on such extreme previsions simply because they know there will be a few "slips" I am also taking a liver detox to help the liver out alittle bit.

Stay strong all, if you slip (which I had a bag of popcorn last Wednesday) get up, brush yourself off, strike out running again! We can't be yourself up now. There are enough psychological things which will take place post op, to not add more prep op.

Please don't try this at home. I had fish from long john silvers and had that right shoulder chest pain, before surgery! :faint:I had to put a heating pad on that shoulder. That's it for me. Back to strict liquids. Lesson learned.

hi guys, its been a minute but i am in the bandlands. i got it on june 8th saturday. and i must say i was so relieved that i didn't get the bad gas. i hear a lot of gurgling, other than that i feel fine. a lot of bending sometimes, but much walking and moving around.

Glad you are doing okay. How long was your preop diet, and was it liquid?

I wonder if the different preop liquid diets determine what your after surgery gas problems will be.

Thanks!

Was unable to have my surgery due to the surgeron finding a

>>massive hernia in my stomach area, some of her bowels, intestines,

>>and stomach has grown into it. Rita

I'm sorry to hear that. I would think they say this during yout GI scope before surgery so that could have started repair earlier. But nonetheless I'm glad it was found. Stay strong and be patient your day is coming.

Well, I broke down last night and bought creamed Soups. I'm feeling much better today and it's getting a little better.

I would suggest that you buy the individual tubes first to see which flavor you can tolerate. I made the mistake of buying a case for about $27 bucks with the discount, but it was all one flavor (grape) ughh! quote]

OMG I bought the grape sample. Which one taste better?

Congratulations, it will be here before you know it!

Monday began my first day of Protein liquids. It wasn't that bad. What's difficult is trying to work and continually give my body fluids to keep from getting hungry. I just left an Oracle training session for two hours and was dizzy. I had two tablespoons of peanuts to get me back, and now I'm okay, I assume my sugar got to low, I don't have diabetes. I'm drinking plenty fluids and continue to work out. I'm not sure as to why my doctor does not have creamed Soups on my list for these next two weeks, only clear broths, fruit juices, Water of course, and Protein Shakes. Seem this would give some substance, especially with my Vitamins which nauseated me on yesterday.Suggestions are welcome.

Anyone start out at 250ish, and 5'6"? Was your weight loss slow? I'm scared.

My preop states no soft drinks, sugar free or not. I think this would help if I could at least have the sugar free. I'll keep you posted, starts Monday.

I will have a 12 day Protein liquid diet beginning June 11th. I Glad the girls leave for camp on Sunday so cooking for them won't be a temptation. By the time they return on the 16th, I should be numb to food! 2 days before surgery I have to drop the Protein.

My concern is working out. Will the protein be enough to control my hunger from exercise?

nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.

Yooper, may I quote you? Well stated!

I have confirmed my date for June 25th and I'm mixed emotional. Part of me is excited, part of me is afraid. If I hear "why" I'm more time I think I will scream. No one needs to know, but me. I have my reason I want to keep it off. I have yo yo'd long enough. Don't they realize that is bad for your heart. I love me, more than anyone else. It is time to start being just that. I'm excited about next year, where I will be physically, mentally, and spiritually. I'm looking for a personal trainer, within my budget who will be in it for the long haul. Won't insult my intelligence. My children have began lifestyle changes at home. Its best for all of us. I must be the example for others to follow. I will. Here on this day I start MY journey. It's my time, I plan on walking into my season.

A Season for Everything

So is walking helps the air cavity out and gas xx helps the intestinal track?

Welcome Stefanie! You will love it here. I don't know what I would do without them!

Unfortunately, my doctor will not have the AP band until September. :faint:They asked if I wanted to wait. I said an emphatical NOPE! I'll take the old band!

I watch the show. Like the doctors. It appears they only perform bypasses. I feel it's time for a show about Bandsters. Alot of people aren't as familar with the band as bypass.