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After a surprisingly good nights sleep I've accepted the invite to "hang with" my friends (it just happens to be in a restaurant) I have to learn to not put food in the forefront of social situations. Lesson learned: It's the friends not the food.:biggrin:

Thanks Mel I think I will treat myself to a new set of JP's to take to the hospital. Retail therapy.

I have accepted the invite and am looking forward to the company not the food. Thanks!:w00t:

I'm down to 4 days now. All week I was just "off" at work. I was occupying space, putting on a good show but really didn't get much done. That will bite me in the butt when I get back because I'm the only one who does what I do. My desk is going to be FULL when I return. I usually am more on the ball when I know I will be out of the office. I have to let that go. My mind can't really focus on anything. I keep shoving down my worries on the band. I've done alot of research on the band and my Dr. I know what I'm getting into. But still. I've never really been sick, never hospitalized. The idea of being told to "stay" just isn't sitting with me. I wish this could have been outpatient. I know some people have had it that way but it's not available around here. I'm freaking out about the catheter, having to take my wedding ring off, about staying overnight, about having an IV in so long. Getting my period, which is not due but everyone says will happen anyways because of stress or the Heparin. I will not wear that gown walking up and down the halls. It's all little stuff, but still... On top of this a couple we haven't seen in a while invited us to dinner tomorrow night. They don't know and I'm not sure I want to share. Do I go and have soup and say Im babying a bad stomach? If I say no then Im limiting my husbands social life. I don't want him to resent my choice of the band already. Ok that's enough. I'm going to have a hard enough time getting to sleep already.

Hernia repair?

Go ahead and let it out. Getting mad burns calories!! You're sticking to it and making tough choices. Good for you.

Glad to hear all is well. Im sending thoughts of comfort. comfort. comfort. :confused:

Thanks Shalee04 for the bump this should be a permanent post somewhere-

I'm not sure if it is the same with lap-band surgery but when I had orthroscopic surgery on my knee they hit some surface nerves. I still have a referred sensation when I touch certain places around the incision sites. Not really a big deal. You'll get used to it.

Saw the Dr today. Looks like I have a cyst on an ovary. She wants to do a sonagram and have a look. Shouldn't effect my getting banded. Just a bit of discomfort and wait and see. Weird how it turned up now.

I think if you eat fewer than 900 cals a day your body goes into starvation mode. You don't lose weight and you body starts taking from your muscles and bones. Not sure what you're doing is healthy but good luck to you. Don't forget to take your vitamins.

I bet you take care of everyone else before you take care of yourself. I bet you have a beautiful garden that blooms to the delight of all your neighbors. In the airport you're the person with the big smile that chats with folks in the long security line and makes the wait more tolerable. It's time to think about yourself, first. Go see the Doc. Or better yet get a new one and make a fresh start. Visit this site often and create a support group that cares for you and wants to help you succeed. I don't know you, yet. But feel free to contact me. Im to be banded next week. You were such a success Im sure you have tips to help the newbies. Share your passion and sensitivity. :biggrin2:

:biggrin: You are living the dream!!!!

Im seeing my reg Dr today for her to sign off on the surgery. I'm going to mention it to her. I took the gas-x last night and the lactaid this morning with what is now my breakfast. Still have discomfort. Maybe it's getting me ready for the discomfort of the surgery.

A week from tomorrow. A year from today we will be patting ourselves on the back (literally 'cause we will be able to reach it!) because we know we made a good choice!!

How about Triple threats? March is the third month. Band, diet, exercise. How about it? Sorry I don't know how to make those cute sparkle-y things with pictures.

not weird- true!

yogurt, meal replacement drink, soup(non-creamy), ff pudding, sf jello and lots of water.

people fly home from Mexico days after their surgery. I can't see that you will have a problem. Happy flying you lucky bum- Florida warm, NY cold!

Welcome back I was reading on a blog about this site Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test. It is about getting in touch with your stomach again and learning about that full feeling. Maybe it is worth a read? Good luck.

this time next week I will be just as nervous. I'm planning on relaxing. I wish I could take a bath but I don't really fit in the tub that will. But a long shower and a glass of wine. It's a clear liquid right? Set your home up so it is ready to receive you when you get home from the hospital. Change the sheets to a nice soft flannel. Hunt down all the comfy sweats you have. Dig out the heating pad and a few books and put them in a basket next to the bed. Maybe even order yourself some flowers to arrive the day you get home as a gift to yourself for the wonderful tool you are about to receive. Breath. Best wishes and warm hugs.

I can hardly wait to be in your shoes (or the pants in my attic)

I'm to be banded on March 4 so I'm doing the preop diet too. I found if I remember to eat at regular intervals(six times a day) and drink alot between I'm not as nearly hungry. I'm having trouble with gas pains. I think it is from all the dairy. I'm going to try lactaid tomorrow. Good luck.

Isn't this a great site? I remember when I found it and sighed with relief that there are so many wonderful people willing to share their stories. I hope you find your answers and friends as easily as I have. Welcome:thumbup: