x-ray chic
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Big day tomorrow.....
x-ray chic replied to Big Trouble's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
best of luck Big Trouble I was banded 3/14/07 and I stayed over night and almost had to stay another because my swallow test took place so late the following day and I had to be able to drink a liter and keep it down before I could leave. Walking is the best thing if you have shoulder pain from the gas. It will be over before you know it. -
Best of luck Berry and newme460, yous will both be fine. I best luck with warm liquids broths, decaf tea, room temp flavored waters.
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Newly Banded and very emotional
x-ray chic replied to bsoutherngirl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Bsoutherngirl, I was banded the same day as you. I am having the very rumbly tummy too, but I think it's the gas from surgery. I'm not physically hungery but a little head hungery. I am also on clear liquids same as you. I find it helpful to walk when the feeling is getting to me. Try to stay strong and if it gets to be too much call your Dr or nutritionist they may suggest adding something like a protein shake. Best of luck. -
Hi All, just wanted to let everyone know I got home last night around midnight. Was banded @ Albany Medical Center by Dr.Singh on 3/14. I was his first patient to be done with a robot. Everything went well, I am quiet sore and the gas is awful but I expected it to be like this. So I'm now an official bandster :biggrin1:
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Hi Dynamomini I didn't know the difference, but I was a little nervous, my surgeon did an excellent job and is highly recommended for his skill as a bariatric surgeon.
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Hi All, I have one more day til banding:eek:. I am a nervous wreck. I'm weepy :think and have all the "what if's" going through my head, wondering if I'll be successful with this tool to finally lose the weight. Well wish me luck, any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. Best of luck to all who are sharing the day with me.
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Thanks everyone for the quick replies. I'm glad to have the support that everyone offers here. I'll let everyone know how it goes once I get home.
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Hey All, anyone out there have their band done with robotics? My Dr asked me at my pre-op visit yesterday if I would agree with having my band done with the use of robotics. Just courious if any one else has had it done. My Dr said the incisions would be smaller and recovery quicker with less discomfort. Well I due to be banded 3/14/07 I'll let yous know how it goes.
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Thanks Cindy11670 your date is the day after mine best of luck.
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Hi...new lap band and new to LBT
x-ray chic replied to myfoursons's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Cindy11670 just wanted to welcome you, and say my banding is the day before yours at Albany Medical Center in NY. Best of luck keep us posted on your recovery. -
Hi A.M. welcome to LBT, glad to hear you are doing better and are having good results with your band. I am being banded in 4 days, 3/14/07 and looking forward to good results as well.
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Hey all, I am due March 14th for my band, getting excited. I'm having a some trouble sticking with the diet right now, I want to eat everything I know I won't be able to after. Well, one week to go, I hope everyone does well, keep posting on your results. May you all have a speedy recovery.
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pre-surgery jitters
x-ray chic replied to x-ray chic's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Tanderson, Hi I had started at 218 I'm 5ft 0 a BMI of 42. I lost 23lbs pre-op. (my) goal is 140 thats a loss of 78lbs. My IBW is 95-116lbs. I don't know if I will ever see 116. So thats what I'm shooting for :nervous. -
Hi all, did anyone else have the hungeries before surgery? I feel like I just want to eat all the time. I'm scheduled for surgery 3/14/07 and as it gets closer the hungerier I seem to be. I lost 23 lbs for this surgery and I'm so afraid of them canceling me if I gain before but the hungeries are getting the best of me. :help:
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Hi All, just wanted to get some feed-back on how long the abdomenal swelling lasts. I was just looking at the scare stages page, and there was alot of mention of the swelling. My band date is 3/14/07 so I'm just trying to get prepared for the after effects. LOL. Thanx
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Hello-Waiting for surgery
x-ray chic replied to ksk-massey's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Susan you and I will share the same surgery date, however I am in upstate NY, best of luck. I am a little nervous but getting excited to be on the other side too. -
Hi All, just wanted to drop a quick update on my up coming banding. I will be going to Albany Med NY, on 3/8/07 for all my final pre-op tests (vascular ultrasound, endoscopy, anesthesia consult, surgeon consult). My band date is 3/14/07. I'm getting excited and a little nervous. Just wanted to update my progress thus far. :nervous
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Has anyone had their band done at Albany Med in NY. It seems everyone went to Mexico. I am being banded 3/14/07. Only one other person in my support group has had it done, the rest are bypassers. Would like to know how it went for anyone else??? Getting a bit nervous as it gets closer.
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Hi Hairydo, I think if it was an indirect relationship I would go for it. They don't usually prep you for surgery the OR techs do. I think it depends on your opinion of them as a professional. I am an x-ray tech too glad to meet a fellow technician.
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Hi March bandsters, I too am a March bandster the 14th is my date in Albany NY with Dr.Singh. I started at 218lbs 5ft 0in (42BMI) I am currently (aprox) 195. my personal goal is 140. However my IBW is 95-116lbs. Best of luck to all.
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Hi Nile welcome, congrats on your progress so far. I am due to be banded 3/14/07 and look forward losing too.
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Hi all, I am due to be banded 3/14/07 and have to follow a clear liquid diet for sixteen days post op.:mad: I'm very apprehensive that I will be able to go that long on clear liquids. Any advise from someone who has been through it? Can I use protein powder(clear) during this time? I'm worried that I will be weak and sick.
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surviving the liquid stage
x-ray chic replied to x-ray chic's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Thanks lilnena, shes right no liquid diet prior, had to lose 10% of weight prior to surgery, it's two weeks liquid after and my post-op appointment is sixteen days after surgery. -
Hi Madam Bomb. Welcome, I am 34 and having my banding done on 3/14/07 and I also had a six month process of supervised weight loss. Had to lose 10% prior to surgery that was 21 Lbs, and many other exams for clearance, but was approved in less than a week. Best of Luck.
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