WickedWitch

Wow to bcdueck!! I think my doctor is just really cautious or conservative---I have had one fill sine my surgery on 2/29/12---that fill was only 2.2 ccs. I am going for my second fill next Thursday because I am hungry in between meals big time. Trying not to "graze" and nibble and cheat but it is hard. I am down according to surgeon's scale only 16 pounds but according to my primary doctor I am down 29 pounds...sigh. I guess we all have our issues with this surgery. I hope everyone is trying their best to feel better....as I tell everyone, it took me a long time to get this heavy so I will be patient to get healthy )

Saw my doctor Thursday for first post op check...they were very disorganized. Doctor says my incisions are "angry"...no more washing my stomach for now. Down 16 pounds since surgery date (2/29/12). I am on regular foods, no issues yet. Next visit---first fill.

Hey LuvBug! I have some trouble with my postings on here...they all seemed to be layered one on top of another at my home computer but here at work, they are fine. Well how did your first day of real food go? I measured out a cup of chicken and brocoli cut up and I could only eat a half of that before my "lap band" kicked in and I hit the wall lol. My incisions are driving me batty with the itching which I know means they are healing but sheesh, enough already. Other than feeling tired, I have no pain, no mid back issues, no gas...nothing. I am going to bike week this Friday...my first test in the "real" world surrounded by bad food, too much booze and partying. Should be interesting lol. Have a great Monday and call me tomorrow when you see Dr. Dietrick. I don't go until this Thursday

Hi all..just checking in. Banded 2/29/12---feel pretty good, wished I took more time off from work---been hard to return this past Monday but a girl has to earn a pay check. According my home scale I am down 14 pounds...I am going to judge it by next week's visit to the doctor lol. Mushies suck by the way! Come on now, we all agree to a certain extent that we are over all this yucky food lol. Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well and hanging in there. The ultimate goal for me is to get off my diabetic meds and improve my health

Well this is rather funny---banded on Wednesday the 29th and I am up at 2:30 am in the morning feeling great!! I mean I slept on my side, just tired of being in bed. I am up watching a tivoed episode of People's Court and drinking some protein. I feel really good!! I hope everyone who is in post-op status is doing well. Tammy

Home from hospital...banded yesterday and long time in recovery waiting for a room and to get my blood pressure up. Pain was intense while in recovery room. Met my LuvBug walking in the halls yesterday....that was so cool!! Now home and resting. Hope everyone is doing well!!

Good Luck Sassy!! You will do great!!

Go Luvbug!!!!!!!!! See you in a few hours!! Good luck hon!!

Today is my day!! Surgery at 10:30 am. Just want it over already lol. Thanks to all the February Bandsters for their posts this month!! Good Luck to everyone who is going into surgery today! Tammy

I worked 12 hours today---I am going to fall into bed and into dreamland...trust me lol. My email is TammyFL39@aol.com---write to me and I will write back. I am making my husband bring my computer so I can post on here. He thinks I am nuts because I want to bring my pillow and own blanket but hell if I am going to sleep in that hospital on hospital sheets/pillows lol Tammy

Hey Luv... Got my call...three times today---time changed each call lol. I will be there by 8:30---surgery tomorrow at 10:30am...I think I am being done right after you!! Good Luck and see you in the hallways tomorrow!! Tammy

I have to stay overnight too. My doctor orders

Yay John!! I have been waiting since last July...they put you through the wringer don't they before it's surgery date lol Good Luck and happy losing!!

Oh Lorabeth...that just plain sucks!! Hope tomorrow brings you better news!

I asked Wendy when I saw Dr. D last week and she said 9:45 am was the time so far---they would call me the day before so I guess it's not set in stone until they call. I had to remove my toe rings and all my jewelry before surgery...I hadn't taken one toe ring off in 9 years lol. I am staying overnight too. I am hoping the surgery goes as smoothly as this pre-op diet!!

Yes...it's not that bad and I just started my ticker today. I have no idea if I lost more than 2 pounds...I went by the last time I saw him and will wait to be surprised at the hospital. I think I lost about 5-6...I feel better and already have more energy. My surgery is 9:45 am---what time is yours?

Hey LuvBug!! You and are going the same day and have the same doctor!! Good Luck to you!! Tammy

Same day as me!! Good Luck!!

Good luck to you too!! I am excited, nervous and ready to go!!

Yay I got my ticker thing going! Surgery date: 2/29/2012!

Trying out my ticker

Hi Bea... Although I am not banded yet (2/29/12 for me) my doctor told me about shoulder/chest pain from the gas. Not to be alarmed but expect it. Gas X I am told helps but until those pockets of gas move around and get out, the pain can be intense at times. If you are that nervous, I would call your doctor but I bet its gas. Everyone seems to be able to handle the post op pain but the gas is the most bothersome. Good Luck!! Tammy

I think every docotor has a different protocol. My doctor is extremely strict in the pre-op diet but less so after the surgery. I don't think it would hurt to do the diet beforehand if you are concerned---I do Adkins shakes in the morning and afternoon and then a small high protein meal for dinner. Not easy but if it shrinks my liver and he doesn't have to blow me up with as much air, I will be gratefull lol. I hear the gas is the hardest to deal with. I wonder if I should purchase stock in Gas-X chewables

Same for me Luvbug!! Same date and same meds and same pre-op diet!! Yay for us!!