karenintx

Best of luck!!! Mine was 3-24-08 - so it will be a week anniversary for me!!

I showered at the hospital on day 2 before I left - dr said it was ok to shower.

Banded by Dr. Moffat/Dr. Sims - Providence Hospital.

I was banded on Monday, March 24th and the tightness in my chest is easing a little. I actually ate a small baked potatoe (no skin) - with a small amount of grated cheese (low fat). It went down really well and was finally something that filled me up!! I am in Central Texas - Waco area. Hope you are doing ok.

Hello - glad you find this site - it has been so helpful to me!! I am in Central Texas and was banded Monday March 24th. All is going good - approximately 14 - 15 lbs lost from beginning of two week pre-op to now. I am sore, tired and a little hungry but it will all get better. Welcome again. Karen

I was banded on 3-24-08 - I will be glad when I get to that point. I am sore, tired, and very sick of liquids. It is getting a little better though each day (easier to walk around, easier to turn over in the bed, etc.) BUT I am still so thankful that I did this. I weighed yesterday and have lost about 14 lbs since I started the two-week pre-op. I would have never been able to do that without my "tool". In fact, I probably would have added some extra weight at the speed I was going. Glad you are doing great - hang in there - we will beat this!!

I am banded!! Banded on 3-24-08 - spent the night at the hospital and came home yesterday around 1:00 p.m. I am sore, tired, and dealing with gas issues - but will get them worked out today. Hope everyone that was banded on March 24th / March 25th is doing good!!

Sugar - I made it thru it and I totally agree - it is comparable to a hysterectomy (had a complete one in 2003) but to me, not as much pain. Just a lot of soreness and am dealing with gas issues right now. I got home from the hospital yesterday around 1:00 p.m. Surgery was fine. Doc said that everything went great. We too live in a rural area and no liquid pain killer. I too crushed mine last night and added to runny oatmeal. Glad you are doing well also!!! Hang in there!!

What ya doing for Easter?? Me - starting at midnight on Saturday - I am on Clear liquids until midnight Sunday - then be at the hospital by 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 24th? It kinda makes me sad - no Easter dinner this year....no hiding eggs - first time in 20 years that I havent made Easter dinner for all of our family. Hubby said it might be easier just to not do anything and I can just rest all day. So - this is what I am going do on Easter Sunday 1. sleep late - I hope the Good Lord understands 2. Walk in the morning 3. Lay in my comfy bed all day and watch movies 4. Walk in the late afternoon What are your Easter plans??

I cant believe I cheated so bad tonight for dinner. My surgery is Monday. I have lost 9 lbs during this pre-op period. I will do liquids on Saturday and Sunday. How could I be so stupid??? Has this happened to anyone else?

Good morning!! Today a lot of us get banded!!! The first day of new beginnings (although - the diet for two weeks and yesterday's Clear liquids - sure felt like new beginnings!!!) Best wishes to everyone that is a March 24th bander. I made it thru the clear liquid day yesterday very easy - a lot easier than I thought. I will be leaving for the hospital in one hour so I just thought I would pop in and wish everyone the best today. Take care and remember to report in after you get back home. Karen

I hear ya - I am on liquids todays - being banded tomorrow. Today's Easter Dinner: One cup chicken broth two sugar free popsicles One cup of Water I am in the same boat, 47 years - never had an Easter like this!!! I am excited though and it will be so worth it!!

HAPPY EASTER LADIES!!! I didnt sleep late at all - it is 5:50 a.m. here in Central Texas!! Today is liquid day!! Everyone have a great day!!! Drink liquids, walk, drink liquids:eek: Everyone check in after your surgery. I too will spend the night at the hospital on Monday night. Take care everyone!!

Ok March 24th surgery people - what time is your surgery?? Mine is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. I am getting scared and nervous.

Hello - I am new here. My surgery date is 3/24/08. I am on my 5th day of pre-op diet. I have done really well except I need to drink more Water (only taking in about 48 - 50 oz per day). I do have the urge to cheat - cravings for Mexican food today - it's Friday and we use to go out to eat at our favorite Mexican Restaurant on Fridays - but I will make it without cheating!!! I know I will learn so much for all of you!! Have a great day, Karen

Marisa - I am so glad you are doing ok. Just sore?? Did you spend the night at the hospital?? I have so many questions!! Anyway, take care and get rest. I am so excited for you and excited for mine on Monday. Have a great day, Karen

I also am scheduled for March 24th. Yesterday I went for my Pre-Op Visit and lab work. I lost 5 lbs from March 10th - March 17th. I was excited and motivated to get on going. I am ready for the 24th and ready to get it over with you.

Angelsvoice - me too on the mashed potatoes!!! I am on Day 8 of my Pre-Op Diet and I dream of the day just to get a bite of my MIL's wonderful mashed potatoes!! Grits/Cream of Wheat are not on my pre-op list. One week from today I will be banded - I am ready to get it over with!!

I selected the lapband because: 1) My husband had gastric bypass in August and has lost 95 lbs, BUT it took him a long time to recover - probably a good six weeks. There were times he was sooo sick. The idea of actually having your parts cut and rerouted just werent for me. 2) The cost of the gastric bypass for my hubby was around $35,000 which was covered by insurance. The cost of my lapband is around $14,000 which is NOT covered by insurance. 3) I do not have 6 - 8 weeks that I can miss for work. 1 - 2 weeks is about all I can take off due to workload. BTW, your BMI is not all that high which would be another reason I would select the lapband. Hope this helps!

I am going thru the same thing. Today is my Pre-Op testing and my surgery is one week from today (March 24th). I am nervous and scared but also know that this is chance of living again and having lots of fun in life!! I am self pay so for me - it has to work and I have to do everything I am suppose to!! Good luck to you!! It will all be ok!!

I too am self pay. My surgery is March 24th. The cost here in Central Texas = $14,000 which includes fills, hospital (one night stay), surgeon.

From what I have read here, doctors are very different in the Pre-Op diet. Seems like most doctors do require the Clear Liquids the day before. Did yours mention anything about a liquid diet one day prior? Best of luck to you on the 18th. Please let me know how you are doing!!

Congrats on your banding date! Mine is March 24th! I am on day 6th of the Pre-op diet - high Protein. It is hard and I confess, I cheated today with two oatmeal Cookies. I beat myself up today but am back on track.

That is great - on your banding and hubby coming home!! Congrats!!