tlbutler

Tell your doctors, the nurses and the anesthesia team that you have had bad experiences with the anesthesia--tell them many times as well as they should write it on your chart. I was so naseaus when they wheeled me from room to room (I have vertigo)...then again after the swallow study so the nurses game me iv compazine. They also gave me pepcid via iv to help settle my stomach. The nurses and docs were right on top of how I was feeling as they too don't want you to vomit...trust me.

I was nervous but very ready. My 8 year old son spent the night before my surgery at his grandparents house (my surgery was last Tuesday) so that I could concentrate on myself. My best friend took me into the hospital and we talked and laughed and she helped me to feel calm. If you have help and someone can take your child the night before so that you can have your moment in the morning then you should. Also have someone take you to the hospital that you feel can help you not just focus on the surgery but can help you pass the time before they give you a sedative. Good luck!!!!

@Gone fishing...omg that's awesome!!!!

I don't know who came up with the idea to name their band, but that is brilliant!!! I am still in the process of coming up with a name (I am 3 days post op)...what are some of the names that you have all chosen?

I think that I may choose the name "Destiny"....

I am 3 days post op and I am using Unjury unflavored protein mix. I put it in my broth this morning and made jello with it for this evening. This has been the only way to get in my required protein and fluids. Good luck!!

Your family picture is beautiful...congratulations on your decision. This site has been wonderful and a wealth of information and support.

I was banded yesterday...yeah!!! I feel great today. Swallow study then hopefully homeward bound. Thank you for all of your comments on this site. I was well prepared yesterday for the surgery and everything went well.

Hi...I am scheduled for surgery this coming Tuesday. I am hungry, grumpy and starting to question my decisions. I am so glad I have a good support system because that has been the key to my success so far. I am amazed at how much I am addicted to food and have done well But I want a pizza right now!!! Any words of advice???

12 hours from now...!!! I am so grateful for my mom, my sister-in- law and twin brother for taking such good care of my precious son Nicholas. And my best friend and sister Gayle who is going to stay with me. I am excited for this journey to take a new path and thankful that this site is here.

What are the reasons your husband has for not wanting you to have the wls?? Have you gone to any support meetings and offered to have him come along? Has he come with you to any appointments or spoke with the doctor/staff to voice his concerns?? If he is so strongly against it (he must have valid reasons) and won't support you, is your marriage strong enough to survive you going through with being banded?? Who is going to support you before and after the banding??

Can you eat sf popsicles?? I am on 2 days of clear liquids (my surgery is Tuesday). I am drinking water and had some sf jello. I am outside (I live in Massachusetts) watching the trains with my son and enjoying the warmth of the sun. I am focused right now, but if I start to come unraveled, I take a few deep breaths and regroup. My eyes are on the finish line.

Marcyusa29...I am so happy for you!!!! It is coming quickly and I find that my emotions are starting to calm a bit. Are you ready?? I am just making the final plans for my son (I have an 8 year old with disabilities)...thank God for my mother who is taking over his care while I am at the hospital. Good luck and I will say a prayer that all goes smoothly for you too!!!

I am on 1 meal a day also...with 2 protein drinks. I am at the car dealership now getting an oil change (distraction) then I am going to the gym for a swim. For some reason I just lost my focus today.

KShannon. I was at my parents house yesterday and they were all eating pizza...I sat in the car so that I wouldn't be tempted. I wasn't hungry at all, but I really wanted the pizza. I didn't give in either, but like you...I really wanted the pizza!!

Day 5 of the pre-op protein drinks...not so bad. I purchased the unjury no flavor protein mix online and mix it in crystal light, chicken broth etc. It has no taste so all I can taste is what I put it in.