SherryW

Happy Valentine's Day! I just got home....ouchy oooowey need to take some pain meds but, wanted to say hello before I fell asleep. Things went extremely well and the doc was happy I was up and about really early. I feel like the port side (sound like a boat lol) is going to fall out of me but, that's to be expected. I have to get some meds in...gotta go. Love you all and thank you for your well wishes

I can't even begin to tell all of you how it makes me feel getting your well wishes. Thank you so much for your words of kindness and thoughts and most of all for the friendship I feel for each and everyone of you. Thank goodness for LBT and me chatting by mistake in this wonderful group lol. God made me click that thread for a reason and I've really seen why now. God bless you all and I hope you have sweet dreams. I'll be chatting with you as soon as I can :cool: HUGSSSSSSSSS

Thank you Mary...I haven't gotten nervous yet but, I've just started packing. Knowing people care really helps. Thanks so much. Sherry

Hi Natlin, How do you know if surgery is right for you? The best you can do is research, research, RESEARCH. Take a peek around the postings here, the different boards including the complications board. Read up on anything and everything. Check out the websites for hospitals near you and see if they have a Bariatric unit or the surgeons that do the different WLS. See how many they've done, etc. Then take that ALL in and ask yourself....Is this right for me. If you think it could be visit your PCP, get his/her recommendation on a surgeon who does them, make an appointment with that surgeon and ASK questions. There are also informational groups at many hospitals where you'll hear first hand what folks have gone through and questions they have. Amazing what you'll learn. Definately...make the decision being well informed. I know for me RnY wasn't an option. When I finally heard about Lap-Band I studied like crazy and THIS website has been the best. I'm being banded tomorrow (2/13) at Beth Israel in Boston,MA and I'm very excited about it! Good luck with your decision Sherry

Hey Tess thank you very much and I hope you it's not too busy for you today at work. The snow certainly is beautiful but I don't like driving in it lol. I'm hoping the snow is cleared from the highways by 4:30am because we'll be headed to Boston around that time. I've started my "day before surgery" diet plan given to me by the surgeons office. Basically light eating then full liquids for dinner and clear liquids afterwards. So I'm not nervous yet but I'm sure packing later on will do it.

Good morning my friends, Ohhh Diane I didn't make it to Walmart and now there is so much snow out there I won't be going anywhere lol. I did make it to the pharmacy yesterday though and asked about my high blood pressure meds. The pharmacist was great when I told her what I was about to have done. She said alot of folks are switching to the band instead of RNY because of the adverse affects etc. She told me I could split my pills no problem except my SloFe. She recommended the liquid Iron suppliment which I had no clue exhisted. I asked her about liquid Tylenol and she brought me right to the adult version. Like I knew there was a difference lol I thought I'd have to swig a whole bottle of liquid baby Tylenol lol. She was great! She told me to please feel free to come and ask her any questions with anything after my banding and then wished me luck. She made my day. I picked up all of that as well as some chapstick and Listerine citrus tabs that were recommended by my friend Jenn who was banded last Monday. I do have a housecoat thing that will work for the hospital and a isotoner slippers I can bring so I should be all set. Yeap I'm staying overnight per the doc. They don't let anyone go home the same day. I started my "day before surgery" recommended diet which is basically small portions and then full liquids for dinner then only Clear Liquids after 7 nothing after midnight. Ohhh my this is really happening isn't it. Hard to beleive sometimes. Eileen you're getting what we're getting weather wise....burrrrrrrrrrrrrr it's cold and windy. We've have about 10 inches on the ground right now but then again it's hard to measure because the wind has been something else. Hubby is out there using the snowthrower right now. My dog is absolutely LOVIN the snow. She came in with a white beard hahaha. Golden's definately like Water in any form don't they lol. I need to start thinking about what else to pack. We have to head out of here at about 4:30 am with the snow on the ground and I have to check in by 6am surgery is at 7:30. If I don't come bach to chat later on tonight, which I probably will...kind of addicted lol.....I'll catch up with you when I get back home. Thank you everyone for everything Have a great Sunday!!!

For me it was the diaper wipe warmer and the bottle holder that when you clicked the little metal thing in the corner it warmed up to warm up the formula. Then you boiled the warmer to recharge it to use again. Also a smaller diaper bag for those quick trips to the store instead of lugging that big thing around

hahahah I love it!!! Good job Mini-me

my hubby loves the fact I've learned so much and he understands why I'm here. I was trying the OH website and still peek in there but, they aren't so friendly to Lapbanders Now I check every day in here for new messages. I'm hoping once banded I'll be able to help others like you all have helped me

Crickert, You're in the right place being here on LBT because lots have gone through this. I'm going to be banded on Monday. Believe me I've thought this as well but, then I remind myself how many times I've tried to diet, only to lose it and gain it back PLUS. I've gone back and forth with this same feeling but, then tell myself....You've tried and you've tried hard Sherry....this time will be different because this time the band isn't going to let you quit. I do realize that there will be times even with the band that I will probably gain weight but it won't be 10-20 pounds like without it. The band will be a constant reminder to me that I AM WORTH TRYING. That's not always easy to say though right? Why? Because we're so busy beating ourselves up for being fat and failing at dieting that we're beating ourselves into thinking we are not worth this Band. It's natural to doubt it will work because we've failed before some of us many many times but....you know what....YOU ARE WORTH IT! YOU ARE worth this try, this chance, this TOOL! Some people just need a little push, like myself, to do what we know is best for us. This tool will be there to remind you and me that we are worth every minute of trying. We are worth the effort and we're doing it for ourselves. FINALLY! Finally taking that step to help us help ourselves and in return...the people around us benefit as well Good luck and remember.....one day, one minute, one forkful at a time will help you lose weight but gain that confidence one minute, one day at a time for a life time.

Howdy LBT friends it's 10:19pm...I'm finally sitting down for a bit and decided to catch up with my friends in the "february chat" hahaha. This week has been the usual BUSY. Trying to settle up some things at work so that I might....get that MIGHT...be able to relax on my week off after banding. Easier said then done and YES I know it will be there when I get back..that's the problem. wahhhhh lol I haven't really let work bother me so much this week...maybe because I'm happy I'm getting banded lol. Something to look forward too. (Hmmm Rene...pretty bad aye? Have to have surgery to get a week off! lol) So get this....I purposely only told 6 people I was getting banded. Why? Because the last thing I need is everyone watching what I'm eating and checking to see if it's working. I beat myself up enough over my weight and I do a damn good job at it...I don't need help. Hey...are you suppose to eat that? Won't that get stuck? You can only eat that much..I'd starve. UGH UGH UGH. Anywho....I told my son (whos kept it quiet), my husband who I later found out told some associates in his BNI group meeting (who all know me because we host alot of their BNI parties for the group. There are approx 24 members. He said he only told a few...but you know how that goes..they tell one, then that one....), my mom who told my aunt and uncle and her lawyer (who is in my husbands BNI group and wasn't one of the ones told previously) and of all people she told my SISTER! (I didn't want her knowing or my brother..but here we go...my sister will tell my bro who will tell his wife who will then say "Where did she get the money for that is mom paying for it". Long story there!), my friend m who told her husband who said I was nuts and questions me about it all every time he sees me, my friend c who told her mom, father and mutual friend of ours, and last but not least my friend d who I don't think told anyone yet. lol. Soooooo how about that huh? So much for wanting to do this on my own and for myself aye? oh well I'm still doing it lol. If they say something to me...I'm just going to say...my doctor and I know what I can and cannot do thank you very much Betty-It's been really really cold here too. No grass for us let alone flowers lol. Have you heard anything yet from your interviews? Grrr don't ya hate waitin? Eileen - I have to tell ya you put a smile on my face everytime. Each description or noise or sound you type crackes me up. Port cherry HAHAHAHA. Oh and the lie...I would of done it too just like when they asked me if I exercise at pre-op. Why yes I do, he (pointing to my husband) makes me hahahaha. Anne - You're not a hypocondriac at all. (Hmm I spelled that wrong, hey it's 10:30 pm lucky I can see lol) Good luck with your follow-up visits. Umm work ..yea it's still nuts for me but, next week won't be hee hee. Cindy - I'm definately closer....3 full days away and I'm ready to rock and roll onto the table and then into bandland. Did you end up with any students after lunch? Dianne - Dizzy and headaches...girl are you drinking enough fluids? Good luck with your rebanding as well. Take it easy and get your rest before the surgery! Pat - Congrats on that new car. That's always fun discovering where all buttons are and what they do hee hee. Hey where is the wipers on this...where are the lights etc. I love it. I'm not really too nervous about the surgery.....more like....it's a feeling of numbness. Is this really going to happen? lol Patty - That's great you're getting to the support group. Nice that you can go at least once a month. We don't have one to attend in my area. The local hospital stopped having them because the woman leading them had a family problem come up or something. I guess it's been over 6 months since they've had it. I'm not going to want to travel to Boston at night for one either. I'll figure something out I guess. As far as your insurance...mine went back and forth on stuff too...but it will happen. Don't give up no matter what Irene - Bene..bene...bene..How the heck are ya? I have to tell ya reading what you write makes me even more confident that things will go ok for me too. Are you up and moving around more now? Guess I'm going to know soon enough what you've been through . How long were you told you had to be on liquids? They tell us here we can go on stage III (Mushies) when we go home just to go slow. Zan - Good luck with the presentation. Oh have you tried that Airborne product that's for colds? I tried it and it worked. I felt a cold coming on so I took it and the symptoms went away. It was invented by a school teacher (see Cindy...theres money to be made with inventions from your teachings!). Give that a shot...a few other people I know used it and it worked for them too. Well this thing is really huge if it goes through Ending it here. Hugs to you all and to all a good night

I'm still here my friends...I'll catch up tomorrow promise :couch2: Glad you're feeling good Rene and happy to hear ya got ya fill today NJ :clap: Miss you all...work has been nuts and I've been working WAY too much to try to accomplish something so I can POSSIBLY enjoy my week off. (yea right lol) Sweet dreams all....I will catch ya tomorrow

Too funny. But, isn't it nice to know it's not just at your house? It's a man thing and we love em :couch2: My hubby snores too really bad, I"m hoping he loses some weight along with me when I'm banded. I told him since I won't be able to eat much I won't order my own meal I'll take some of his...hence he'll have fewer calories. He's game! lol. If losing weight helped Paul...maybe it will help my hubby :clap: Although...I am used to his snoring it's only on some nights I stay up until I'm completely Exhausted then i go back to bed and sleep through it. Most of the time I don't hear it anymore. Paul...sorry you had the couch *ouch* My husband says he'd do that but I say no way...I'll get used to the snorin

Welcome hopefull! Thanks for posting...stick around and have some fun :eek:

Congratulations Bene....glad you're home and getting rest! Wishing you a speed recovery.

Thanks for the input Mary. I'm going to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Dr. Jones is doing my surgery. I've already got my clear liquid Proteins and I also have chocolate whey Protein that's very good. I wanted to make sure I was going to like it so had a few shakes from it. I've such luck shopping at Ishophere.biz. They've been very helpful plus you can try some free samples when you order. You just tell them what you'd like to try and you can pick up to 3. If you don't pick they'll just throw 3 in for you to try. The liquid concentrate in fruit punch is awesome and has 15 grams of protein per serving. Not a bad way to get in your protein and your Water. I was curious if you'd feel any restriction at all but, can't see how you wouldn't truthfully. We have normal stomachs used to big quantities and then we've squeezed it to a trickle . You're very positive and that's a BIG help. Thanks so much for your input. I hope this week flies by My hubby has taken the same week off so he can help me out. He says it's to make sure I drink all my water. I have a tendency to go long periods without drinking...I've been getting better at it though Sounds like you've done really well so far! Anyone else out there ready to share you experience to us Mass folks? Come on now......share the wealth heh heh

Hello All...went through Pre-op today Getting ready for next week. Mary....have you had any trouble getting used to your band? Any pointers for us newbies.

I'm a Medical Billing Supervisor for a staff of 12. We bill for a very large group of Primary Care Physicians, Radiation Oncology and Mental Health. My husband has his own computer tech business fixing computers, setting up networks, protecting clients from viruses and spyware etc.

lol glad I'm not the only one with pet peaves lol How about dirty clothes 3 feet in FRONT of the hamper. Even tried leaving the hamper open..nope didn't work. they'd stay on the floor for days if I didn't move em. Believe me I watched lol Or socks on your coffee table or an end table full of last nights snack remains? A kitchen table that is a catch all for computers, computer parts, worn baseball caps and 3 coats each on it's own chair back lol. Oh what fun. But...he's loving, holds my hand when we walk, cooks the main course of our meals....sooooo needless to say I complain but I clean it up

Ya know....I was thinking geeeee the NJ thread has gotten really quiet..wonder if it's that or if I'm not getting the updates. WELL DUH you switch us to a February Chat hahahaha. Ok Now I'm back ladies lol. Ya know it took a while but after the week I had at work the week before last I just wasn't thinking right. I'm still cracking up thinking we were just quiet. heh heh I should know better aye? Sooooo I'll catch up real soon with all of you! I have my pre-op on Monday wahoo. While I'm there I'm going to try to see one of the gals I've been chatting with who is having her lap-band surgery that day I'm hoping I can catch her cause she's been a real peach! Hope everyone is doing well. Betty have you heard on the jobs yet? Thanks for keeping me in your thoughts Patty....work was a little better this week but now it wasn't the account manager it was the accountant that had words with me. I swear I can't win. Well SHE made the mistake of doing it while I was training yet a different account manager. That acct mgr was flabbergasted that this accountant did that. She said there was no need for it so she went to talk to the vice president of the company to tell him. She also told my boss that she has a wonderful supervisor with alot of patience because she would of yelled back at the lady and I just ignored her lol. All in a days work....I just DON'T get paid enough for this crap. They are afraid I'll leave if it keeps up then, I'll tell you...they will be hurting because I'm the only supervisor that knows the billing system my group uses and I've got 18 years experience on it. My annual review is this month....they better impress me grrrrrrrrr. Anyway....hope everyone is doing well...I'm getting nervous and excited at the same time....only 9 days away. Rene you must be SOOOO excited! Sherry

Hey Tess, I'm sorry to hear you're down. Not being banded yet I unfortunately can't give advise I will keep you in my thoughts though and hope that you soon get to that "sweet spot" we all hear about. Have you tried a search on restriction on the boards? Maybe someone else has already explained why this happens. Hugs Sherry

Welcome Jan and congrats on your banding date. Tess thank you for your prayers. I called my surgeon's office and THANK GOODNESS the problem was something that the NP reviewing my case, thought the psychologist checked off and she didn't. My surgeons secretary explained it to her so she approved my surgery Thank goodness. Now I'll have to deal with transferring that approval to the new insurance plan ONCE we receive the information on that. Hopefully I won't run into trouble with that.

Hmm I thought I lost but I guess not lol. Saw the scale thought I lost a pound but looked at my ticker and nope. NSV: Finally got the approval for my surgery

AWww Patty....how terrible to have to see that but, you know you're helping that little girl. poor thing. My hubby was abused as a child and to this day he wishes someone would of stuck up for him. Thank God he doesn't carry on that trait. He turned it all around and is the total opposite. I hope you don't have to see any more of that. Well everyone...WHEW!!!! Because I work in a cubicle i couldn't call my surgeons secretary to see if she heard back today from my insurance company so a gal I met on OH said she'd call for me. She's been really great and she's got the same surgeon. She called and told them why I couldn't and so they called me and left a message. I've been approved. Turns out the NP that was looking over my forms thought the psychologist checked off she wanted to see me again but, it was a lousy fax. Whew. When the surgeons secretary told her no she approved my surgery. NOW I'll have to get them to move that approval to the new insurance once I get that but, that should be ok. I've already called the ins rep and he told me what I'll need to do. One less headache now. As far as the acct mgr...we had a meeting him, my boss and myself yesterday to go over a game plan to get this work done. Before we started...he kinda apologized again but had to put in there that he takes only part of the blame. That what he said and how I took it wasn't one in the same. So he'd only take part of the blame....my boss talked to me after the meeting and said he's just backpeddlin and she knew that and believes me. It's not easy to work with him knowing what he did but, I have to and I'll manage. The pressure is still there but, I have to keep repeating.....this too shall pass, it's going to get better and I'm only one person so I can only do the best I can. Period. Thanks for all the support you gave me I love you folks and wish you all the best! Gotta take the dog out so I'll be heading out :Banane23: nighters all if i don't catch you again.

Hi Everyone, Hope everyone is doing well. I have to vent, complain, grumble whatever you want to call it. UGH. WORK has been so much pressure that that's all I think about all the time besides waiting for my band. Friday...things blew up and I lost it. My boss came by and asked how i was doing...I was fine up until that point. I told her about a conversation I had just had with the account manager. He said he had all these projects he needed to have done and needed them ALL done. Well, believe me there is NO manpower for this and so most of it is on me to do and get done. Anyway, when I said I'm doing the best and I can and I'll get it done as soon as I can he said he needed it all done like yesterday. I've been telling him to meet with me and my boss so we could game plan what needed to be done first etc., but nope they were both too busy. He said well we need to get together today yadda yadda. He needed it all done and if he had to he'd go to the president and vice president and tell them that he needed it done and they'd come out and tell me get it done. I was dumbfounded. I've worked overtime (even though I'm salaried) since the day we got this account. I'M FRIED! I'm BURNTOUT and constantly on the verge of tears and anxiety. I have to keep this job...I have a mortgage to pay etc. Oh well. Anyway....after my boss asked me how I was I told her what he said, she was furious and went to the President and told her what was said. She got mad...big BIG blowout between my boss and acct. mgr. He ended up calling me leaving a message apologizing saying he didn't mean it that way, then called me personally...so that helped. But, you know....it's going to take a long time for the tension to go away. We finally had that meeting today and LORD knows how I'm going to get all this accomplished. I can't even think straight to do the work at home to help myself out of this hole. Oh well I keep saying.."It will get better", "This too shall pass" ...I'm actually looking forward to surgery just to have time off. But then there will be HELL to pay when I get back and try to catch back up. UGH. I guess I'm feeling pretty beaten up right now So today I called my surgeon's office. I asked Debbie if I was approved yet. She said NO. UGH. She said, for the first time my insurance Tufts, is asking for another psych eval. They've never asked for it before. Debbie asked me if I saw the psychologist again and I told her no...was I suppose to? She said no because the psychologist said I was a "excellent canidate" for the surgery. She made a call to my insurance to find out what the heck they were truly looking for. Well I then told her my insurance is changing as of 2/1. She wasn't thrilled but, she thinks it will be ok since it's with the same insurance company just a different plan but still with the same employer. I HOPE this doesn't go wrong I just didn't need this on top of it all. Well....enough of my complaining. I just had to get if off my chest and I knew my friends here would understand what I'm going through. Thanks for listening...ummm reading. You folks always make me smile reading your posts I love the comebacks joking around, trying to read Eileen's funny noises she types and the caring nature of all of you. Thanks so much for that :Banane39: