freedom4emjay

I a few weeks ago I had an upper GI and found out that my band had slipped... Because I was feeling better after they took a small amount of Fluid out, they decided that they will wait and see. Last night was BAD- almost had to go into the ER, but I went to bed instead. I received a call this morning from the wls center and I have to go in tomorrow to be accessed. I am sure they are going to take out the remaining fluid from my band (I know this because of my last appointment). I know it's for the best, in the long run. I haven't even hit the "green zone" and now I have to start all over. Please, anyone that has gone through this, tell me it will be ok. Tell me you are doing better after this happened to you. I am so upset and depressed, I don't know what to do anymore!!!

I am 10 days post op and I am so sick of being on the this liquid diet. I see my nutritionist on Thursday and it cant come soon enough. As of yesterday, I have been allowed to have cottage cheese. I knew that this would be a challenge, but I assumed that I would have some kind of restriction until my first fill. I feel fine and I have my full appetite back. I started this journey last February and I am not able to start my first fill until January. From what I read, some ppl need multiple fills, which will put me past the year mark before the band will 'doing its job'. I have learned a lot of during this process, but I am really struggling that this was the right decision for me. Has anyone felt like this? Thanks for listening. emjay

Out of my many 'Thanks' that I have, I am very blessed to have a wonderful banding buddy. Thank you and to everyone on this site!!!

Happy birthday!!!! I was banded yesturday too. Maybe we can be band buddy's

Sleep well tonight!! I leave for the hospital tomorrow at 5:30am! Please keep me in your prayers!

Tomorrow is the big day for you! How are you feeling? Mine is Friday and I had a complete melt down today. I am so scared the dr is going to open me up and say-- yup you cheated, come back later. I will keep you in my prayers. Keep us posted!!

I finally started my pre-op diet today and reality is starting to set in!!! I live in Wisconsin and we are blessed with some doozys of winter weather! With that in mind, does anyone have any recommendations for a good, womens walking boot? I need to eliminate the 'excuses' out of my life, so I would like to have a good boot to wear after it snows. I have done a general internet search, but I would like to hear your thoughts! Thank you in advance.

I am so excited, only 3 more weeks until my surgery day!! I have been on this journey for some time now and now that it is so close, I would like help making a pre-op checklist. I guess I am looking for things that were important, or things you wished you would of done before surgery. With the Holidays coming up, I would like to be prepared. Thank you in advance!! :rolleyes:

Congrats!! Mine is Nov 22. I live near Madison, WI.....good luck!

Congrats on your new band... keep us posted and stay hydrated!!!

Wow! Do you purchase any shakes and bars from the hospital? When I go on Tuesday, I purchase shakes, bars and vitamins.

Welcome!!!

That is my surgery date too!!! I am glad I am not the only one who is doing this so close to Thanksgiving!! I will be praying for you!!! I go next Tuesday for my info with my nuritionist. I only have to be on a 2 week 'diet'. I am also the cook of the house--- but we are 'modifing' (my favorite word) that---

Are you saying this is your 9th weight loss surgery or 9th surgery all together???

I am looking for a November 'banding buddy' or buddies. My surgery is Nov.22. I would of liked to do it sooner (dont we all) but my surgon is on vacation. I am not nervious about the surgery. I am scared of losing my best friend-food. I have already come up with a plan for Thanksgiving, and how I am going to avoid going to my family's house. Besides ,my husband, everyone thinks I am having heital hernia surgery. I feel really guilty not telling them what I am doing, but I learned my lesson at the beginning of my journey, when I mentioned I was looking into weigh loss surgery. That is why I am coming here. I do need support. I am noticing that I am doubting my decission. Does anyone feel or have felt this way?

My surgery date is set for Nov 22. It really isn't soon enough!!! I live only about 3 hours from your area!!