goldenlife

I will be banded Thursday and choose not to discuss with anyone the type of surgery I was having. Today caught me by surprise when a coworker popped the question "so what kind of surgery are you having"? My response "Oh I have choosen not to disclose"? Her response " I'm sorry but I wish you a speedy recovery"? Afterwards I had a thought about a close college friend who didnt disclose that she had several bouts with cancer. It came, it went and it came back. When she passed away we were shocked but the lesson is I dont want to be know as the girl who had lapband, I dont feel like hearing other peoples opinion and I dont wanna feel like a lapband lab rat. I told hubbie (of course) and I had to educate the kids (adults). Everyone is ok and I am focused and praying for success and success is what Im focused on. I would imagine that folks at work are gossiping trying to figure out what type of surgery Im having. I can only imagine what life will be like when I return but the bottomline is I have a right to medical privacy and I dont feel an obiligation to share outside of my identified support system. Golden

Just started day 3 preop and I am fine. The first night I cried in bed and balled up in the fetus position with a severe headache. Not that I have ever had to withdraw from drugs but I thought to myself that withdrawing from food was like withdrawing from drugs. day 2 rolled in and I did good all day. I drank a lot of broth poured off from progressive Soups and that took the egde off. Day 3 and headache gone due to clariton and I woke up well rested and not starving. I even have energy to go to gym for a good workout. One lesson I learned is its not a good idea to go on a eating spree prior to preop. I ate my butt off and my blood sugar levels went through the roof. I think that made the first preop diet day hell because my system was shocked. Golden

Made it through the first day preop and it wasnt that bad: Lived in the bathroom had to go every hour Instead of mindlessly eating i was self aware all day. I went outside for lunch and walked past my favorite food truck and thought about what life is gonna be like in 6+ weeks. I thought about how I can have the crab and lobster salad but it will probably be three meals. The trip home was interesting because my normal routine is to get home and have dinner and wine. Today I took a bath because I couldnt eat and it felt relaxing and good. I thought ok nice way to unwind. Its just 7:30 and i have a headache but all I can do is lay in bed because its safe. I will get though this and learn during this journey. Food has had to much power and influence over me and my body is evidence of the damage. night nite! Golden

Talk to Tricare about COBRA. While it cost money you are able to keep insurance for a few months. if you can swing the cost I recommend you do that. Its continuation of coverage and its a law that its offered. Golden

Ok going to bed... When I wake up I will begin my pre op liquid diet. I have a headache and blood sugar is high. But tomorrow is the beginning of the rest of my life. Golden

I will be banded in two weeks and of course clothing would be on the top of my list but I cant wait to be able to take new professional pictures. I've decided to do so at 25 and 50 pounds. JCPenney takes nice pictures. I'd start with a spa day and shop a few days before for cloths. In fact I like stuff I see in a store with a catalog called Layfeyette.

You should find another doctor fire them and move on.

Sexy panties as opposed to full briefs and shapers.

Incredible thanks for sharing. Golden

Will be banded in two weeks and I am totally not looking foward to dining with my friends in the future. I havent told anyone except hubbie and adult kids. i dont plan to tell anyone else but I dont know how I will deal in dining situations and people wonder why I've only eaten a few bites. How do you deal? Golden

Funny I start pre op diet Thursday and teased about how much sleep I will get because I dont wanna deal with this. But reality tells me I have to so I will stay busy. hopefully I will have enough energy to hang out at gym. S

People who exercise and havent been banded have periods that hey know they will gain for example being sick or Christmas. Most people I know dont sweat it as they know there will be a period to make it up later. i have a poster in my office because I spend so much time trying to be perfect that I forget to take credit for the good. "Perfect is the enemy of good.o

Thanks everyone I will be banded on the 25th and have OD'ed on reading everything I could find. One thing is for certain you gotta exercise, I love to exercise and I think I will be more motivated once this tool is in place. Thanks for the motivation. Goldenlife

Im setting the DVR now so I can fast forward through commericals while on pre op diet. Golden