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Hi Melissa and all! I'm still feeling pretty good today. Most of my gas pain is gone, thank God! I woke up in the middle of the night last night feeling really clammy and nauseous. I suspected that I had accidentally rolled to my stomach while drifting off to sleep and that caused the nausea. I moved to the recliner in the living room and held real still and the nausea went away. That was pretty miserable. Other than that, I'm doing great. I've quit taking pain medicine and seem to be able to stand the pain. The port incision is quite sore, especially when I move. I'm supposed to go back to work on Monday, which will be 6 days post-op, so hopefully that should be doable. I am working on my fluids. I'm not getting my full 48 oz in, maybe about half of that is all I did yesterday, but I'm working on it. I'm not hungry at all which is a crazy feeling after starving myself to death on the 10 day pre-op liquid diet I had to do! How's everyone else doing?

Congrats Melissa and Judy! It sounds like all of us 10/16 bandsters that have checked in so far have done well! I posted my story on the "Banded....check in here thread" so check it out. I will be thinking about each of you as you go through this journey. I'm so glad we have each other!

Hello All! I survived my surgery yesterday with no problems. I was home by 4:00 pm yesterday afternoon, and that includes an hour drive each way to and from the hospital. For those who are wanting details, here we go: My DH and I left the house at 4:45 am to arrive at the hospital at 6:00 am. I was called back about 6:30 to change into a gown, take a pregno test, an get an IV started. I was given some medicine that was a "cousin to valium" according to the doctor to "take the edge off" right before I was wheeled back to the OR. Everything passed that is kind of a blur until it was over. I remember bits and pieces, but I was pretty out of it. I remember the mask being put over my face and I think I counted to like 2 before I was out! The next thing I knew I was in recovery and it was done. They did a chest x-ray while I was still out of it. I really just remember them saying they were going to do it. I have no idea how they did it because I was still in and out of consciousness. I was in the short-term stay unit and aware of the time at 9:50 am. I did have a severe pain in my right ribcage like I had been kicked by a horse, plus I had that nagging gas pain in my upper back. OUCH! Besides that, I didn't even feel my other incisions. I had to pull up my gown and look to see that I actually had 5 incisions. They got me up about 11:30 am and after walking around for a few minutes the pain was much more manageable. Then I had to drink 1 oz of water over 1 hour, then 2 oz of water over the next hour. Once I kept that down and went pee, I was released from the hospital. I was exhausted last night, but woke up several times during the night. I'm naturally a stomach sleeper, so every time I would try to roll to my stomach, I would suddenly be woken up by a stabbing pain in my belly. I was stiff getting up this morning and took 2 of my pain meds, Ultracet, a non-narcotic pain medicine. The Ultracet makes me really tired, so I crashed this morning after my DH and kids were out the door for the day. When I woke up I was ready for some more pain relief, but didn't want to sleep anymore, so I went to Liquid Tylenol. It is working just fine. I'm sore, but it is not unbearable. I am passing some of the gas today, so the gas pains are letting up greatly today. I get up about every 45 to 60 minutes just to keep the circulation going. I ate some egg drop soup (eventhough I wasn't hungry, I felt weak and needed some nutrition) and it was wonderful and stayed down just fine. My stomach is making lots of noise, but I know it's just all the trapped gas in there trying to find it's way out. Oh, and I've been using the Gas-X strips ever since I got home yesterday and they've been a lifesaver with the gas pains. Sorry for the long post, but I know I wanted details before my surgery, so hopefully this will help some of you cope with the pre-op anxiety. I've had 2 c-sections, a tonsillectomy, an appendectomy, all 4 wisdom teeth cut out and this lap band surgery. I can honestly say, by far, this has been the easiest procedure with the least amount of pain out of all of the above procedures. Good luck to all the upcoming TENS to have surgery, and congrats to all who are done! You all have been a wonderful support group and I really do appreciate all your posts.

It seems like there are a lot of us getting banded tomorrow. It feels like a milestone and it is a milestone because we are starting our new lives. I have the whole range of emotions that others have spoke of but mostly I'm just ready to get this over with. Good luck to all the 10/16 bandsters! I'll be looking forward to hearing your stories, and of course, I'll be sure to post mine as soon as I'm up to it!

Glad to hear you're doing better Carrot. I was starting to get concerned because I knew it was unlike you not to post. Give yourself time and you'll feel better soon. We're thinking about you and know you'll post as you feel up to it! Good luck in the coming days!

I personally took "Before" pictues before I started my pre-op liquid diet a week ago. While I do think they are disgusting, I've heard that sometimes when people loose a lot of weight they look in the mirror and still see a fat person even when they're thin. I have a feeling I will need "Progression" pictures so I can physically see the changes that are happening. After all, I am from the "Show-Me State." :eek: It's totally up to you, and I understand where you are coming from. Just remember though, if you don't take them you may wish you had someday and you won't be able to go back in time. But if you take them and decide you don't want to look at them you can just file them away and not look at them. Good luck in your journey!

I am on day 7 of a 10 day liquid diet and it really does suck! It seems like I've seen more good looking food in the last week than I have in the last year, and I CAN'T HAVE ANY OF IT! The only thing that keeps me going is the fact that as of this morning, I've lost 15 pounds in 6 days!! I am proud to say that I have not cheated at all! My diet is very strict. It consists of: :hungry: 2 Protein shakes spread out over 4 "meals" each day 2 cups or less of skim milk, juice w/o pulp, or gatorade per day - which I honestly haven't had any of this yet 2 Flintstone's Children Vitamins (one twice a day) AND all I can eat sugar-free Jello, sugar-free popcicles, and water! That's it! I thought I was going to die the first two or three days, but now I've gotten used to it and I am not starving. I'm hungry, but not starving. The day before surgury I have to cut out the Protein Shakes, and go to Clear liquids only, so that may very well be a rough day, but it's only one day!!! My surgery is next Tuesday (less than 96 hours away) and I can't wait to get it over with so I can have some tomato Soup the next day!! Show me some love, I'm working hard here!!:clap2: If I can do it, you can do! We're in this together and in the end, all this suffering will be SOOOOO worth it!

I agree it is hard to get used to not drinking with a meal. Just remember it takes 21 days to break a habit, so if you keep at it, in 3 weeks it will seem natural! Make sure you chew, chew, chew. That seems to help me a little.

Thanks to all the TENS that are posting their surgery stories. It is comforting and inspiring to read through the experiences of all of you early October Bandsters. I can't wait to be posting my experience!! Good luck to all moving into Bandland this week!!:gluck:

I'm on day 2 of the liquid diet and I must say, it's no fun at all, but I'm proud of myself for sticking it out. The funny thing is I think I was more scared of this 10 day liquid diet than I am of the actual surgery! That may change as I get closer to the 16th, but we'll see. I can't wait for this to get easier!! Hang in there TENS! We'll get there together!:cheer2: Heidi

Hey Holly! It's me, Heidi. I'm being banded on the 16th, so please add me to your roll call. Great job on list, by the way!! :eek:

I'm sorry you have to wait an extra week. That really stinks! Patience is NOT one of my virtues, so I truly do feel your pain. But it will happen and in the long run, that one week won't make any difference when you look at the rest of your new life. I believe there is a reason for everything, so hang in there. We'll be there anytime you need us!! Here's a group hug just for you!! Heidi

Hello All- I did my introduction on the "Let's Get this Party Started" thread, so I won't retype it here. I just wanted to say that I want to be a TENacious Ten! My surgery is scheduled for October 16, along with nicnaknut and who else? Looking forward to supporting and being supported here! Heidi

Hello all - I've been lurking here for a couple of weeks waiting to get my surgery date set, I figured it was going to be an October date and it is! My date is October 16 and I know a couple of you have the same date! I am so excited to start my new lifestyle and I'm looking forward to getting to know each of you as we go through this journey together! I live in Missouri and will be banded in Columbia, Missouri by Dr. Peters. I have to do a 10 day liquid diet and I'm NOT looking forward to it. I'm not sure how I'll get through it, but right now I'm just planning on taking it day by day! Anyway, I hope you'll add me to the roll call. Heidi