Vicki Loichinger

that is so awesome. I know you are so happy right now, Looking forward to following your journey.

can't believe she said that. But take it as a compliment. Some people, if they had walked a mile in our shoes......

I am pre op and I have been eating a lot of yogurt and adding one scoop of unflavored protein powder to it. I have had a bad tooth for the past several weeks and got it pulled last week. So I feel like I have had kinda a trial run eating the yogurt and getting the protein in. One of my favorites has been the Dannon greek 2xprotein vanilla yogurt with a scoop of unflavored protein and about a tablespoon of sugar free pudding mix, pistachio yum, but I bet that won't be good to soon after surgery, but banana pudding has been good. It is like eating some fancy desert to me. NOW all this may change after surgery. But this could be a good option for those that can't stand to drink the shakes.

Since they are saying three days, I would take my laptop if I were you. You might feel like using it the second evening or so. You might not even turn it on, but if you are like me just as soon as you don't bring it you will want it.

i am still pre op, but when I had my band seven years ago I remember people said CHAPSTICK and your lips do get dry in the hospital. If you have very far drive a small pillow to hold on your belly helps. If you have a favorite bed pillow take that and put a different color case on it so it doesn't get mixed with other linen charger to your phone I am sure others who have been through this more recently have more suggestions.

hope you have a great day, lots of tests and questions and stuff I am sure, don't remember from when I had the band. But it is still one more day closer and feels like you are doing something besides just waiting. Tell us all about it later.

thinking of you today and praying for your surgery and your team. Can't wait to hear how it goes,

the tricks our minds and subconscious plays on us. I can see myself having that sort of dream. I am glad it was a dream lol.

Praying for you and for all of us. I too so hope for a better 2013. A new beginning a healthier year, A year I live instead of letting it pass me by. I do not know your problems but I pray for relief for you,.

I had the lap band placed seven years ago. Losing thirty pounds (and gaining them and some friends back) never did anything for my uncontrolled diabetes. I am seeking approval for a revision from band to rny. Purely for the hope of the diabetes being undercontrol. there are studies and proof that for many the surgery itself changes the diabetes. That is my hope. i am on over 300 units of insulin a day and the insulin causes me swelling and body aches and pains that have caused me to be on medical disability. I wish I had went with the rny to begin with. I just hope and pray insurance will approve this surgery so I can start to live again. I wish you the best and hope you make the right decision for you With your diabetes I hope you go the RNY.

EASY craziest thing ever said. THis is not easy. Losing weight is not easy no matter how someone goes about it. I don't know why anyone would think that. Surround yourself with positive encouraging people. tell who you want what you want and know you are doing this for you and it will be a very hard and very rewarding experience, I sure don't think of wls as easy, I think it takes bravery.

That is so encouraging thank you for sharing. And I am sure it is a sense of control to do what your are doing and doing the right things for yourself. Very happy for you. Good advice. Sending you prayers for continued health. Hugs to you

You are really dealing with a lot right now, it is hard to take the time for yourself to heal and concentrate on yourself with four children to fix meals for. I hope it gets easier. Sending you positive thoughts and gentle hugs.

Nursetab did you have to prove your band was "defective" prior to getting approved for the revision to rny? I have been banded for seven years and it has not helped me much at all. It hasn't hurt me, caused me any pain or anything. Just never have lost more than 25 to 30 pounds and always put them back on and they would bring a few friends. I like you thought the rny to invasive, I so wish I had done it the first time. I understand about not changing the habits. I also fell into the trap that soft and carby things went down well with the band. Now I am waiting for insurance approval for the revision, but since I don't have a slip or anything I am so afraid they will not approve it.

awesome. so very happy for you.

It will get better every night. Just keep at it. Pretty soon you it will be second nature and you won't be able to sleep without it. Wishing you restful nights.

thanks for the info ladies. think i will defiantly get the biotin and start it now.

Glad you are ok and that you had it checked out. You just can't be to careful after major surgery. It could have been a stroke. So happy it was not. Now back to your regularly scheduled program of losing weight and getting healthier. lol

What don said. Also I just don't talk to a lot of people about this. Not secretive, just don't really need to hear a lot of different opinions from people that don't have a clue. Surround yourself with those who support you and come here for knowledge and encouragement and just let the others roll off your back. This is about you.

do you think it would help to do some of these things pre op like the biotin and the special shampoos. I am already pretty thin. Was thinking I could start some of this prior if anyone thinks it could help.

So happy for you. Not too far away now.

such a wonderful moment for you. I am so happy for you. Keep up the good work. Big Hugs

I am so happy for you and you give me hope. Doing a happy dance for you.

looking good. love the new hair do

I hope you get much much better. Sounds scary. So glad you listened to your body and got yourself back to the ER. Gentle Hugs