Tralynn222

Well...my name is Traci. I am 38 yrs old married to the most wonderful man I know. We just celebrated our 3rd anniversary this past Oct. He has been my rock in my fight to have this surgery. I have two boys - 20 & 17, one dog, and two cats. My highest weight was 425lbs..but lost over 100 lbs by exercising daily and cutting carbs. However, I did such damage to my knees that I could no longer exercise the same and the weight began to creep back on. I gained 50 of it back and that was when I said enough was enough and basically fought to get banded. So far...physically I haven't been able to eat the way I used to, however, my brain still thinks about food more than it should. I am praying for strength and also frequent these boards for support. Thank you all for sharing your stories....you're what keeps the weak in me motivated. :kiss2:

I'm not quite two wks post op today. I'm beginning to feel like my old self again..you know the one, food consumed. It seems to be all I think about again and I'm praying for help. I can't eat like I used to, which is the whole reason I had this surgery..is to help me from myself. I pureed some chinese food tonight for dinner and ate too much of it. I suffered all evening with uncomfortableness. I'm hoping to remember that feeling tomorrow when I want to do it again. I haven't stepped on the scale in days for fear of seeing some of the weight I lost back again. This week I am going to begin walking slowly and working my way up. My knees aren't feeling too bad so hopefully it'll be OK.

I'm not quite two wks post op today. I'm beginning to feel like my old self again..you know the one, food consumed. It seems to be all I think about again and I'm praying for help. I can't eat like I used to, which is the whole reason I had this surgery..is to help me from myself. I pureed some chinese food tonight for dinner and ate too much of it. I suffered all evening with uncomfortableness. I'm hoping to remember that feeling tomorrow when I want to do it again. I haven't stepped on the scale in days for fear of seeing some of the weight I lost back again. This week I am going to begin walking slowly and working my way up. My knees aren't feeling too bad so hopefully it'll be OK.

I was told absolutely no carbonated drinks whatsoever. Trust me...you don't need any extra gas in there. The hardest part has been the gas and trying to expel it politely. Don't worry about being too hungry....if your tummy grumbles, take in some liquid and the hunger pang goes away. Just keep hydrated and you shouldn't feel hungry, at least I haven't yet. The pain killer that was prescribed for me was Hydrocodone in liquid form. The first two days after surgery I did sleep alot, but after that I didn't need to. You'll do fine as long as you're ready for this committment. Good Luck!

Hey everyone. My surgery went great and I'm healing at a good pace. My problem is...whenever I get up to walk around, I have this pulling pain that goes from my left side down into my abdomen. It is preventing me from walking very much. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? I'm really hoping I don't have a hernia. :cry Thanks!

Going back to Tues-Nov 13th. My DH and I arrived at Manatee Mem. Hospital at 6:30am. We were sent to the 2nd floor where they were waiting to prep me. After being poked and prodded with all kinds of needles and IV's....they finally took me to the OR about 8:30. Once in the OR...they had me get off the gurney and step up onto the lounge type bed where she said that they would be putting my feet up into holsters. All the nurses were so friendly and made me feel completely at ease. The anethestist put the oxygen on my face and within seconds I was out. The next thing I remember is waking up to someone telling me it was all over. After a little while in recovery, they wheeled me up to my room where my DH was waiting for me. I slept most of the time except for when they were taking my vitals. I did get nauseus once, it was gas bubbles coming out..once they did I felt much better. I went home the next day. Today is Friday and I'm feeling stronger everyday. I'm trying to get in a whole protein drink but I'm just not hungry at all.

Going back to Tues-Nov 13th. My DH and I arrived at Manatee Mem. Hospital at 6:30am. We were sent to the 2nd floor where they were waiting to prep me. After being poked and prodded with all kinds of needles and IV's....they finally took me to the OR about 8:30. Once in the OR...they had me get off the gurney and step up onto the lounge type bed where she said that they would be putting my feet up into holsters. All the nurses were so friendly and made me feel completely at ease. The anethestist put the oxygen on my face and within seconds I was out. The next thing I remember is waking up to someone telling me it was all over. After a little while in recovery, they wheeled me up to my room where my DH was waiting for me. I slept most of the time except for when they were taking my vitals. I did get nauseus once, it was gas bubbles coming out..once they did I felt much better. I went home the next day. Today is Friday and I'm feeling stronger everyday. I'm trying to get in a whole protein drink but I'm just not hungry at all.

Twas the night before my surgery.....and the last day of this liquid diet. It wasn't as bad as I had envisioned but yesterday had to be the worst of it. I was super emotional and very hungry. But it passed and I survived it. Today I went for my Pre-op appt and had an EKG, a chest X-ray and an ultrasound on my legs. I passed them all with flying colors. I picked up my prescriptions, which included, liquid pain medication, Ranitidine for acid reflux and some suppositories for nausea. We have to be to the hospital by 6:30am. I am sooo ready for this!

Twas the night before my surgery.....and the last day of this liquid diet. It wasn't as bad as I had envisioned but yesterday had to be the worst of it. I was super emotional and very hungry. But it passed and I survived it. Today I went for my Pre-op appt and had an EKG, a chest X-ray and an ultrasound on my legs. I passed them all with flying colors. I picked up my prescriptions, which included, liquid pain medication, Ranitidine for acid reflux and some suppositories for nausea. We have to be to the hospital by 6:30am. I am sooo ready for this!

Today is day 6 of this liquid pre-op diet. To my amazement, I have not cheated once. I am down 11 lbs since beginning the diet. I know it's only water weight, but hey....I'll take it! :whoo: I do feel hungry at times, but I just keep my fluid intake up and it passes. The fact that I see the scale moving down keeps me motivated, not to mention wanting the surgery to be as safe for me as possible. Four more days!!!

I am I am!!!! I'm on day 7 of my pre-op diet and doing ok on it. I have my pre-op testing on Monday and then Tuesday is the big day!! I am anxiously awaiting, yet cautiously nervous about it all. I know this is the best thing I can do for myself and my health and in the end, it'll all be worth it. Great to meet you and good luck!! -Traci

Today is day 6 of this liquid pre-op diet. To my amazement, I have not cheated once. I am down 11 lbs since beginning the diet. I know it's only water weight, but hey....I'll take it! :whoo: I do feel hungry at times, but I just keep my fluid intake up and it passes. The fact that I see the scale moving down keeps me motivated, not to mention wanting the surgery to be as safe for me as possible. Four more days!!! :confused:

I can't even tell you how much all of your stories are helping me get through this long 10 day liquid diet and keeping me strong and motivated. Lindseyann- I know what you mean, I've lost 11 lbs since starting this diet and it has really given me a new lease on life. Knowing that I'm finally on the road to being healthy!! Please keep sharing the experiences, it really is helping those of us that are still waiting!! -Traci

Good Luck and God Bless Kristin!!! :clap2:Make sure you tell us all about it!! -Traci

I survived day one!! :clap2: It actually wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I was a little hungry but nothing major. I woke up in the middle of the night and wasn't hungry, although my head wondered why I wasn't. This morning I drank my protein drink and had some yogurt and coffee and I feel OK. Gosh, if the next 8 days goes like this I'll be ecstatic. I start my new job tomorrow so I think that will help alot too. I will have something new and exciting to focus on other than food. :ranger:

I survived day one!! :clap2: It actually wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. I was a little hungry but nothing major. I woke up in the middle of the night and wasn't hungry, although my head wondered why I wasn't. This morning I drank my protein drink and had some yogurt and coffee and I feel OK. Gosh, if the next 8 days goes like this I'll be ecstatic. I start my new job tomorrow so I think that will help alot too. I will have something new and exciting to focus on other than food. :ranger:

Hey guys!! I'm jumping on the pre-op diet with you guys so make some room!! :confused: Today is my first day, so far for breakfast I had 6 oz of Yogurt and a Carb control protein shake. I am hungry but keep telling myself that this will be the hardest part. My diet doesn't allow for any real food so I just have to get used to it for the next 10 days. I know that I'm on the road to being healthy! -Traci

Well...tomorrow I start the 10 day liquid diet so today I went out shopping. Man liquid dieting is expensive!! I bought.....(16) Carb Control protein drinks, Propel water, Diet 7-up, Cottage Cheese, Sugar Free Jello, Sugar Free Fudgcicles, Broth, 7 Cans of Healthy choice soup, Yoplait Light Yogurt. I also bought my Gas-X and chewable multi-vitamins for post op. Sheesh, I spent more on that stuff than I would normally spend on food. I'm nervous but at the same time I'm excited to be embarking on this journey that I've waited to start on for over two yrs. Bring it on! :confused:

Well...tomorrow I start the 10 day liquid diet so today I went out shopping. Man liquid dieting is expensive!! I bought.....(16) Carb Control protein drinks, Propel water, Diet 7-up, Cottage Cheese, Sugar Free Jello, Sugar Free Fudgcicles, Broth, 7 Cans of Healthy choice soup, Yoplait Light Yogurt. I also bought my Gas-X and chewable multi-vitamins for post op. Sheesh, I spent more on that stuff than I would normally spend on food. I'm nervous but at the same time I'm excited to be embarking on this journey that I've waited to start on for over two yrs. Bring it on! :confused:

How exciting!! :clap2::clap2: Congrats to both of you. You made it!! You're an inspiration to all of us who are still waiting. sleep well!! :whoo:

Thank you Wishes!! I actually lost over 100 lbs on the Atkins diet, however, I've unfortunately gained some of it back. The band is the only way to go for me. Good Luck to you as well, I look forward to following everyone's journey as we travel this road together.

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Congratulations. Sounds like you're doing great. You're inspiring me - I begin my 10 day liquid diet on Sat and will be banded on the 13th. Thanks for letting me follow along on your journey.

Ummm...what exactly are trots?

I FINALLY have a date set for the Lap-Band Surgery. It's for 11/13/07. I met with Dr. Bunch on 10/25/07 and his entire staff are awesome. I was working with Dr. Bagan's office for over two years and one meeting with Dr. Bunch and my surgery is scheduled. God is so great. Beginning this Sat I have to start my 10 day liquid diet. I am excited and nervous. I have a really great support group at home, my DH and two DS's. They keep telling me that I can do it and my mother says to call her if I feel like I need to eat the arm off of the couch. :hungry: I will post how it goes and just how easy/hard it is. :faint: