marlynncreel

what is "p-bing"? i'm new to this and not sure of all the linguo. thanks marlynn

Okay guys, I'm getting nervous. I've got 14 days until I fly out to Mexico and have my surgery! I'm getting NERVOUS! 14 days sounds like a long time, but my husband works offshore on a 14/14 schedule, so the day after he comes home we fly out! My surgery is the same day as my arrival so this is all becoming surreal to me. I'm totally stoked about having it done, it's just change. I'm also a binge eater....I eat when I'm happy, I eat when I'm sad, and I eat in between, so I'm scared that I won't be "hungry" but won't be able to get passed the psychological aspect of being hungry. Right now it's kind of difficult to comprehend pulling off a liquid diet or mushie diet when I work 16 hrs days (nurse) at the hospital, but being an LPN just now becoming a new RN, I'll be swapping to night shifts so I'm hoping that makes things easier for me. The day shift is constantly eating and it's hard to resist! Anyway, just had to get my fears out in the open and see them voiced. I'll be okay now. Thanks. Oh, hello to all the new Junies out there. Congratulations and keep me abreast of your progress!

Hey Toni, My mom was banded in Aug. 2006 and she says that boiled shrimp goes down the easiest of all meats for her. We live in Louisiana so Crawfish are a biggie down here as well, but she says that the shrimp is way easier to get down. Thought that might help you, but I know that everyone is different. It'll be something I try out once I'm past the liquid and mushie stage of my post procedure. I will be banded on June 7th and can't wait!!!!

Janine, Thanks for the information. It will be very beneficial to me. Like I said, I was not given a pre-op diet to follow, but will go by this if it will help the cause. Thanks again, and good luck. Marlynn

Janine, Let me know what your doctor says about a pre-op diet. I'm also being banded June 7th, but was not given any information or orders for a pre-op diet, only "nothing by mouth after midnight". If doing something to shrink my liver before surgery would make things easier, then that's what I want to do. I would just like to know exactly what type of diet most MDs are recommending. Thanks. Marlynn Creel

michelle, what type of liquid diet did your dr. put you on? was it clear liquids or full liquids? i guess i'm asking if you're drinking things like cream of chicken soup or just juices and such.

The heart begins to beat and circulate blood at 28 days of pregnancy. How's that for "is it a living being"? Thanks for bringing that up.

Here's my thoughts on is the fetus considered a living being from conception or is it just a blob of tissue.....do you consider a virus a living thing? If you know anything about viruses then your answer should be yes (even though they have to have a host organism to feed from). Essentially, a virus is nothing more than a mass of replicating cells, so if a virus is a living thing (even without a heartbeat) why isn't an embryo (fetus) a living thing before its heart forms. So, I don't buy the "it's not a living thing because it's demise occurs before its heart is formed or beats"....

But that is the very basis that country was founded on when it was settled. Think of the difference the way life was then and how it is now. Don't you think sometimes we need to get back to the basics and fix some of the evil in this world? Not to be crusaders or anything, but we're going to hell in a handbasket fast! And, I believe it began when we started removing God from the government and in our decision making processes. Just because we can rationalize something doesn't make it right. I can rationalize why I stole $25,000 from you (if I had), but it still wouldn't make it right to you.

I personally don't believe that there are any true athiests in this world. the word atheist implies that you don't believe in anything, and there's not a person alive that can look at a sunrise or sunset or the miracle of birth itself and not believe in something. It may not be a belief in God, but they have to believe in something.

well, here's my stand....abortion in any form or fashion and for any reason is murder plain and simple. from the time of conception that fetus becomes a living entity, even if it does depend on its mother (don't we do that any way throughout life?) here's my reasoning, i know that women do it for health risks a pregnancy may pose to them or some malformations to the fetus, but God doesn't make mistakes and things happen for reasons that we may not know this side of Heaven. miracles happen everyday and things may turn out differently than what dr.s say they will, but you'd never know if you just took their word for it and aborted. i faced somewhat the same decision, to have a procedure done that would probably cause a "miscarriage" or continue the pregnancy and take care of my medical condition after delivery, i chose the latter. and everything worked out, but if i'd chosen to do the procedure and "miscarry", i would be missing out on the most beautiful, charismatic child i know. it takes faith and lots of courage to do what's right. yes, it's a choice i was given, but God gives us choices too....do what's right or sin against him. and in regards to the christians making decisions in the government, i think that's when this country started going to hell in a handbasket.....when we started taking God out of it.....no more prayer in schools, removed the 10 commandments from the federal building etc.

Hi all, My name is Marlynn and I am 28 yrs and going to be banded in Monterrey, Mexico on June 7th!!! I am SO excited...I get to break free from the fat shell I've been bonded to most my life! I sent off all of my passport information yesterday, making travel arrangements today, and paying full balance in 3 more days! Luckily I have a husband who would do most anything for me, and has given me the money to do this without having to finance anything...thank God. Otherwise, I'd be waiting for school loans to be paid off. Anyway, congratulations to all that have had this procedure, and good luck to the ones going to have it done! I look forward to hearing from some of you.

my doctor is Dr. Zapata

I'm new to all this jazz.....Can someone please tell me how you get all the tickers and signatures onto your threads and posts? I've got them made, just can't figure out how to get them here! Ugh!!!

I filled out the application online and received a phone call the next morning (because I filled it out around 11pm). I scheduled my surgery during that phone call. Airfare is extra, you have to pay that on top of the $7500, but through their suggested travel agent, I got cheaper rates for me and my husband ($403 each). You do have to have a passport and they'll run you around $127 to the Dept. of State, $63 for Post Office (if you have them expedited), and about $8 for two passport photos from Walgreens Pharmacy. If you don't have it expedited, it'll take approx. 10 weeks to get your passport, expedited will take about 3 weeks. HOpe this helps

go to ready4achange.com and it lists the credentials of Dr. Zapata (that's who's doing my surgery on June 7th). He worked with Dr. Sanchez until Dr. Sanchez's untimely death (he did my mom's surgery in aug '06) and she loved him. They've done more lap bands than anyone and has proctored several american doctors in the procedure. it also shows pictures of the hospital and the hotel you're placed in. the whole procedure costs $7500 plus airfare. i think you will be pleased. let me know what you decide.

Thanks! I will be glad to keep you informed...the support from here has been wonderful!

You wrote one time.....Have you all formed a list to buy yet? I saw that on line and I need to get shopping, it has foods, gasx, heating pad, etc. I am a planner. I am also glad to have a recliner for I hear it will come in handy! Well, I need to get to work, I am already late, I get so excited about writing I forget I have a schedule to keep. bye guys! I was just wondering where you got the list of items you would be needing. Not about the protein information, but thanks for that info too.<!-- / message -->

Ensure does not = clear liquid.....to be considered clear liquid, you have to be able to see through it in a glass. coffee, broth, Jello, pedialyte, juice (except orange, grape, or punch) etc. Milk based liquids, Ensure, Boost, cream based Soups are all considered "Full Liquid" diets

what they're hoping is that you will view as too big a pain in the rear to pursue and just drop it or be too stupid to realize how to handle them, becoming too confused and agitated to finish the ordeal.

One good thing about it is, you can claim the expenses on your income tax. It's a medical expense that you're paying out of pocket (even your deductible if insurance pays), and you can claim your mileage to the doctor for pre & post-op visits, fills, etc. You can also claim your airfare (for those of us who go out of the country to have it done) and any lodging fees you might have to pay. You may want to check on having it done in Mexico too, the prices are cheaper and care is still excellent!

I too had to convince my husband that this was a good thing, but it took him seeing my mother's improvement to make him a believer. He now supports my decision wholly and without quam....he even came up with the entire amount for the surgery (because our insurance won't pay). He loves me, and sees it as beneficial for him too.

Hi Haydee! I am scheduled to be banded in Monterrey Mexico by Dr. Zapata also. I am nervous, but have heard great things about him and the facilities. I can't wait to hear of your progress! Hope all is well. Marlynn Creel

hey kat, can you send me those instructions too? I for the life of me cannot get the link uploaded....it keeps telling me "invalid file" and I'm copying and pasting the link from the website.

where did you find this list? i am new to this operation and am learning lots of new things.