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Teri, thanks for changing my name from this list. I am still so pissed off :thumbup: that they changed my date. If it was tomorrow, I would be almost done. Now I have 5 more days to go. Will it ever get here...........:smile2:

I think we would all do something in your instance. Have you tried Lactaid, they also have Lactaid Milk. I was also told to try Soy Milk or Rick Milk, but I am a big chicken. Boost Glucose Control is lactose free. Check around, the protien shakes are important Talk to your Dr or Nutritionist, they may have suggestions. Debbie

Congradulations, that is a fantastic milestone. Personally I like the old scales. When you go down 50 pounds you get the big "clunk" sound. But the digital are the way of the future. Keep up the good work! You are doing fantastic! Debbie:thumbup:

Thank you, I appreciate it so much Debbie:blush:

Try not to sweat it, at my Pre Op the EKG showed I had a Heart Attack. Turns out they put the leads on wrong. The second EKG still showed a Heart problem, but nothing the band won't help. I had a MAJOR anxiety attack for nothing. And I was told, this is what they need to know, and it doesn't necessarly exclude you from surgery. They just need to be more careful. Good Luck Debbie

Congradulations on doing so well. Remember, stay hydrated and walk. You are doing FANTASTIC Debbie

I was told not to compare "cuts". She told me at my Pre Op that they put in as many "cuts" as it takes to get the job done safely. I guess women were lifting their shirts and telling tales. Anyway, I will be a couple months before I have food, congrats on doing so great!

THEY CHANGED MY SURGERY - AGAIN!!!!! :) So now I am September 23. They waited until TODAY at 3pm to call and tell me. I was very upset. I started to cry Now I should tell you that this Nurse has been extremely cold and almost rude to me, but when I told her that this is the SECOND time they have rescheduled me and all the problems this is going to cause, she actually had compassion. She forgot that I was originally scheduled for 9-17 and they changed it to the 19th. Since I was emotional, I also told her that I was taking vacation for this, it had been planned, cancelled and rescheduled and now they are making it so that I have to take 4 days off instead of 2 days. I was not a happy camper :cool2: but what was I going to do, they have a THREE month waiting list and they are graciously squeezing me in, and I get to be the first surgery. Goody :tt2: So for the first time I actually put myself before my company. Mind you I have a few people off on Medical, one habitually, and for the past 5 years I have cancelled and rescheduled so many vacation days that they pay me off at the end of the year for 4 to 6 days, I just run out of time to take the days. When we have been short I have worked 10, 11 even 12 hours a day. This time, this is important to me and I am sorry that this will make the Department short, but I have to do this, for me! I know that is not very Company Orientated, but this is important and I am going to have this done! I have always put work first, never miss a day being sick, I take vacation days around the flow of the office, cancel vacation days and cut my vacation short even changing our plans. But not this time! I have the Nurse's promise 99.9% that this is the last change. Sorry this is so long :w00t:, but I guess I had to write it because tomorrow I guess I am going to tell my Department that I am having surgery. And I was going to keep it a secret, yah right............ Sorry GG for making you change the list, again. Well at least I am still a SEPTEMBER SAMURAI

You are doing fantastic! Way to go Debbie

So sorry you are having problems. I have an HMO so even though I don't pay, I get it in the end. Front Desk Nurses can be bitches :tt2: (oops I shouldn't use that word) at times, My Surgeon has a major one, come to find out I am not the only one she has bitten, yes I am missing a chunk from my tushie. Anyway just do the best you can do. Perhaps the Dr is not as "stupid" as his front desk. Now, regarding the weight, you do know that surgery can cause you to retain, you know, the tissues are pissed off that they have been assaulted. That is why you get a fill later, you tummy is pissed at have been smashed in a band. Give it time. I have read a lot of posts and some people do not loose quickly in the very begining. And yes Hunger can make our moods - alter. I am just on my pre op diet and today I just snapped, but I was starving. Anyway, just hang in there, drink your protien drinks. You have come so far and everything will work out for you, I promise. Take Care Huggs Debbie

Thanks for the tip. That sounds much better. I am having a hard time with the pre-op, those shakes don't make it. I ate a sugar free pudding today, I have such crappy hours, I get up at 4 so I am ready for Breakfast early. Two shakes don't make it through the day. But I am determined. Drinking lots and lots of Crystal Lite lemonade

Teri, don't worry, you will do great, We are all there with you, in thought and prayer. Take Care Debbie

It is so weird to see all the names listed. We have been writing back and forth for so long, I can't believe the time is here. Do you remember when we first started posting for September? Seems like years ago Anyway, enough memory lane. Best of luck to everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you! You are all going to do fantastic!!! Huggs Debbie

Hey Terri, you do a terrific Job and I know EVERYONE appreciates your help. Thank you from all of us Debbie

You know, those Nurses should be ashamed of themselves. It's their job and if they don't like it perhaps they should change professions. They are supposed to follow the Doctor's instructions, period! This kind of thing really pisses me off. Anyway, so sorry that you do not feel well. Also, My Dr is very restrictive with his diet too. I think protien shakes are going to be my friend, along with Crystal light. Just hang in there, the gas pains can be horrific. If you are feeling better, walk. Don't do too much, but it helps to walk. I know a few have spoken about the Gas X strips. I don't know if they work, but they might be worth a try. Take care, walk, I hope you feel a little better. Huggs Debbie

Good Luck to all of you for the 16th. I wish you all the best. I am just a couple days down the road. My prayers will be with you

I will have my first fill in two weeks but no one told me if he will fill at the time of surgery. This is nerve wracking.

I am doing two protien drinks made with 8 ounces of FAT FREE milk. Then I get a reasonable dinner. I am doing okay, mostly. I have 4 more days and I feel like throwing up so I am not having problems with the food. I am getting very nervous. Finding a protien powder that didn't suck was pure luck. I bought one from costco, and one from Trader Joe. The Trader Joe tasted like SAW DUST. I couldn't get it down. The Costco one tastes good. Is 27 grams of protien good, plus the milk of course. The Nutritionist told me to use Milk. Oh I did find something I liked, sugar free popsicles. But I tell you, I HATE broth. Can we live off of sugar free popsicles and juice???

I am so happy for all of you. This is such an important step. Be sure to follow your Dr's instructions. My surgery is Friday and I also am ready to jump out of my skin. Good luck you will do fine!

I think I am going to go back to Waldo. As much as I love Antonio BANDerous, Waldo will look better with a needle sicking out of his head :thumbup: Frankencrotch :cool2::tt2: I love it.

I just wanted you all to know that the Nurse who did my pre-op today was blown away by our list. I told her all about our group and she was just amazed. I then showed her our banner, and she also thinks SEPTEMBER SAMURAI'S ROCK! I guess not many Lap Banders come through, mostly RNY, but she thought our support group was fantastic!

Congradulations - what a blessing. And don't worry, the band will always be there, relax, enjoy this magical time in your life:wink_smile:

Best of luck to all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Let us know how you are doing and if you need anything. Huggs Debbie

Hey, we are the same day - Good Luck, you will do fantastic Debbie

Thanks so much for the update! I am so glad you are doing well. Remember to stay hydrated. Take Care Debbie