Firecallie

haha...love your humor vinesqueen.

Welcome back...so do you feel as if you could go to work after having the band such a short time?

I'm thinking about you. Goodluck and well wishes. Come back soon and let us know how everything went.

That's awesome! I did my preop today and everythings great and ready to go. I think...NO thanks to you guys I KNOW that I can and WILL do my liquid diet.

I'm concerned because I know that when i go on liquids my metabolism is going to drop and everything and I don't want it to stay that way and gain when i start eating again.

Everything has been so helpful...thank you. And right on the money for alot of it.

What do I do? Will it be okay to walk up them to get home that day? I KNOW I want to be at home but is this feasible? Will it hurt the incisions, the band...me?

Good stuff to know guys, thank you. And thanks Karen, I am freaked out about the new way i'll be eating it's a huge change and part of me says "Look everyone else is losing weight, what if you get this done and STILL can't do it." Eh i'll get over it and i know it's just my head messing with me.

Well i actually had THANKSGIVING DINNER today with my family (my mom neice and nephew) before i have to go on liquids...crazy huh?

no i took care of her when she was out of surgery and for a week or so after that...good thinking though

I have told no one about the whole lapband thing. Yet suddenly my friend is saying stuff like "hey i'm thinking about going on a liquid diet what about you?" and telling me how she doesn't like the weight she's gaining (even though she's dropped ALOT since getting her tonsils out). And her boyfriend is "freaking out" saying that the only people who get that done are people who are getting a lapband or gastroblahblahblah and then telling me it would be dumb to do something like that and hurt my body. Something isn't right...I know she wouldn't be considering this. Do they know? Am I paranoid?

HAHA Pam thats not a bad idea either...*sigh* i'm going to be worring about this for a VERY long time now.

Smart idea, thanks!

I dunno but that's insane. This is something i want to keep VERY private and don't know what to do. Avoid her when I actually do go through my liquid phase?!? Eating is a staple of our group. She would know something was up...UGH

No never had any surgery...wisdom teeth out that was about it. Okay that's pretty good, i'll have someone help me up them. *Phew* that's good to know I really did want to be home day of surgery. Wow it's November 18th. It's so exciting and so scary at the same time. It's kind of sad but I had "Thanksgiving" lunch today because I won't be able to eat a week before surgery and a few other factors with my mothers health, but it was horrible how badly I wanted to get "thanksgiving" in. At the same time though I was estatic that it was the last thanksgiving that I will be eating like I did, as much as I did, and looking like i look.

For me...aaahhh

Dr. Jayseelan...voted TOP DOCTOR in DMagazine. 15,000 includes everything, including a years worth of fills.

At 8:45...is my surgery. I've never had surgery...ever. AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH

Question: Will I be able to walk up my 3 flights of stairs to get to my apartment the day I have surgery

Well it has come down to it. I have the money, had the lab work and EKG...all I need to do is schedule the appointment. I'm nervous though because it is SO MUCH MONEY, and I am intentionally changing my body what if I do it and feel horrible and regret it (even though inside I know that I won't). Initial worry is setting in. Please tell me all the great things about your lapband.

That's wonderful Vinesqueen...keep it up and keep updating please!

That is AMAZING! AND ENCOURAGING! I love your NSV's...keep up the amazing work, it's definatly an encouragement.

From the date of your surgery to when you went back to work how much time passed? I'm trying to figure out when to schedule my surgery and how much time to take off of work. ~Jini

Hey, I work at a very friendly place. Everyone is great and cares for one another, very close. Well I know that once I start going on my liquid diet and when i want to take off of work I will have many questions. (For one because we were all doing Weight Watchers together and suddenly i'm going straight liquids) and I NEVER take off of work (I teach elementary school). So what do I tell them? Like specifics. Just saying "something medical" won't work, and I feel as if they will wonder what is going on if i don't open up like I usually do. Help! Oh yeah, went for my EKG today and am planning on surgery (my first one ever) the monday before thanksgiving.

I hate to say it, but because I am embarassed. For some reason I DESPERATLY need everyones approval and I know that most of my coworkers and friends would not approve. So i want to keep it a secret...:*(