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I went with the Realize band, it was what my surgeon recommended. Their website is great as a support tool. I did look at both and was leaning toward the Realize, so it worked out.

Sorry you had such a rough couple of days. It sounds like you are through the worst of it. Isn't nice to eat a couple oz of jell-o and feel full! Hope you get to feeling better!

You won't believe how quickly the next couple of days will go by! Good luck with the surgery! I had to be on Clear liquids for 3 days. Make sure you drink your Water, don't miss a sip. It is really easy to get dehydrated. I also have found that the SF Popsicles are very nice to have, you get your liquid and it feels good on the throat - mine was a bit sore day 1 and 2. I did get the Gas-X strips, but I have not had any gas pain - I feel lucky because I have experienced that in the past and it is uncomfortable. I also had sf jell-o and added a Protein bullet to it and it wasn't that bad! You can also dilute juice - I have had some cranberry and apple juice diluted 50/50 with water. I have also used the unjury chicken broth, very good source of protein. I also took chapstick to the hospital, my lips were really dry and that was nice to have post-op. Hope that helps!

You will need prescriptions for your pain meds and anti-naseau (sp). I got mine when I went into the hospital and they filled them right there. So it was nice and easy.

Congrats Shelby! Don't forget to keep up on sipping Water. I was bit dehydrated today and have had a hard time getting caught up! SF Popsicles seem to help the most. Way to go!

Good Luck to all the Lucky 7's! Keep us posted on your progress! Happy thoughts sent your way.

Lisa~ I am so sorry to hear about your job - that totally sucks they drop that bomb as you are about to have surgery! Focus on the surgery and your health - a job will come your way. You will bounce back in no time. I was riffed one year from a teaching position and I did the same thing - cried my eyes out during the meeting. But it did end up being a good thing, in hind sight. I was able to move on to a new position that was a much better fit! My thoughts are with you!

That is amazing! I can't even imagine running at this point. I used to run in high school and I loved it, but that was many moons ago! My husband runs and really wants me to run with him, maybe I will be able to run. A lot will change in this next year.

I think everyone gets the nerves - if we didn't there would be something wrong with us! Hang tight it will be over really quickly and you will be an official bandster! Make sure you stay ahead of the pain, get up and get moving and don't forget to sip all day! I got a little behind on liquids today and I could feel it right away, you really do have to be drinking constantly. I found that the SF Popsicles really help. I also made some jell-o with a Protein bullet added. It is not too bad! Good luck and have a safe surgery!

I had the same concerns. I spoke with my primary physician and talked to the surgeons assistant to get some answers. They were very helpful! Some of the pills you can cut into smaller pieces and some of them I have to crush and put in applesauce - I am not sure how that will taste, but I can still take them. They both said as I mover further along post-op I would most likely be able to go back to taking the time release meds and not have to worry. Definitely pose the question for your doc and the pharmacist, they will be able to tell what you need to do! I had to change one of my meds to a different one for a month while my stomach heals. We will see how that goes. A pill cutter is really helpful. I know the pain meds and anti-naseau (sp) they put me on are liquids - not great tasting but easy to get down. Good Luck with your surgery!

Hoping that your paperwork gets filled out! How frustrating. Hang in there it will all fall into place. Maybe you should stop by the office (if possible) to get the paperwork??? An upset customer usually gets things moving - of course it is the doctors office, so who knows! Your in my thoughts!

I exercised right up to my surgery date. No problem! Don't be nervous. I have found each time I have surgery (5) the team has been really great. The anathesiologist (sp) is usually really nice and they help calm you down as you are getting ready - they usually give you a relaxing 'cocktail' before they roll you into surgery, so you are calm and relaxed before the procedure starts and then you wake up when it is all over! You will be fine, just follow your docs orders!

Welcome to the August All Stars! I felt the same way, nervous, but it is well worth the effort. The surgery was not as scary as I thought it would be and I was in and out of the hospital on the same day!

Lori~ Welcome to the board! Don't worry you will catch on pretty quickly. I felt the same way. I have been clicking around the site and I learn something new everyday! So don't be afraid to check things out and see what they do! How far are you in the process of scheduling your surgery?

Woo Hoo! Just sitting in recovery waiting to go home. I have my band and I feel great - nothing to stress about. I just got up and about and walked the halls and felt great. My tummy is a bit sore - I have six incisions with little bandages on them. I took some before pics last night - I told my daughter one last time we have to get some pictures, I usually shy away from having my picture taken, but we did it. I will try to get them posted. The surgery was pretty quick the only thing that was bothersome was how dry my mouth was and I had to wait to get my sips of Water. The pain killers are fogging my brain, so disregard the random babbling. Good luck and don't stress to the rest of the August All-Stars! We are off on a great journey!

Don't let the nerves get to you! Pretty quick in and out surgery. My hysto was way worse! I was surprised at how fast I was up and about. Good Luck to all!

Thanks for all of the well wishes! I appreciate all of the support. I actually had my husbands computer while I was sitting and waiting to go home. I had to stay longer in recovery, so I was bored and got to play on the computer. We have dialup at home , so the wireless is always a treat! Best wishes to all that were banded today! Good luck and safe surgery to everyone that goes in tomorrow! The August All Stars are on their way!

I am all done and banded! :frown: I am so glad to be done and on my way to a healthy me! The surgery went well. I was very nervous right before heading into surgery, because of my last near death experience. It was smooth sailing and I feel good. I have six incisions with little bandages on them. I have an extended stay because of the sleep apnea - not sure what that has to do with it, but oh well. It is giving me time to use the wireless internet - what a treat, we have dial up at home! I have been up walking and using the bathroom without any trouble. I can't believe I feel this great:thumbup: But I am still being careful I know all of that can change in a minute. I am now sipping diluted cranberry juice and it is going down well. Should be out of the hospital by 4:00. Ross has been supportive, he is sitting and reading National Geographic while I use his computer - what a great guy:wub:

Good luck 6ers! Hope you have a safe surgery!

I am soooo excited:thumbup: I will go in for surgery in 8 hours. I can't believe how quickly this has happened. I had to do a liquid diet the day before surgery (yeah, I know, some of you had 1 or 2 weeks) so I feel lucky. It was not too bad. I made it through the day without too many thoughts of food, of course I was preoccupied with tomorrow! Had to do a bowel cleanse, how lovely. However, nothing seems to be moving at this point - with my luck it will kick in about 2 a.m. and I won't get any sleep. I applied my anti-nausea patch thingy behind my ear. Hopefully that will help with the woozies after surgery. Have to be at the hospital by 6 a.m. nice and early and should be back for surgery at 7:30. I am hoping everything is running on time. It would be nice to be home by 1ish, but I am not sure how long they will keep me after the surgery. :confused2: I know they want you up and walking around and able to keep fluids down. Well, I am off, hopefully I will get some sleep tonight and be ready to start this new portion of my life tomorrow morning - no looking back!

Hang in there. I am self-pay too, it was a much more streamlined process from what the insurance co people are going through. Can you see if they will schedule an appt without the labs, just to get you on the books since it took so long last time? Have you seen the nutritionist yet? I got in to see my nutritionist right away, so I was able to start working on losing weight and proper eating. It seems like they would get you in right away if they are planning on an Aug 18 date for surgery? I feel for you. I was under the school starting gun too. Have to get things done on breaks so you can get back to work - it will happen for you! Hang tight and make a little noise, sometimes that is the only way to get anyone to pay attention. Good luck, keep us posted on your progress!

I am soooo excited:thumbup: I will go in for surgery in 8 hours. I can't believe how quickly this has happened. I had to do a liquid diet the day before surgery (yeah, I know, some of you had 1 or 2 weeks) so I feel lucky. It was not too bad. I made it through the day without too many thoughts of food, of course I was preoccupied with tomorrow! Had to do a bowel cleanse, how lovely. However, nothing seems to be moving at this point - with my luck it will kick in about 2 a.m. and I won't get any sleep. I applied my anti-nausea patch thingy behind my ear. Hopefully that will help with the woozies after surgery. Have to be at the hospital by 6 a.m. nice and early and should be back for surgery at 7:30. I am hoping everything is running on time. It would be nice to be home by 1ish, but I am not sure how long they will keep me after the surgery. :confused2: I know they want you up and walking around and able to keep fluids down. Well, I am off, hopefully I will get some sleep tonight and be ready to start this new portion of my life tomorrow morning - no looking back!

Lanakila~ Thanks for all of the hard work. It is appreciated by all of us. This is a great community and it is nice to know that there are a bunch of people out there to support us in this journey!

Woo Hoo! Tomorrow morning at 7:30 I become a bandster! I am really excited and can't wait for the morning to come. Thanks for all of the kind words and support! Thanks to all that have gone before us this month - August All Stars Rock!

Glad to hear everybody is doing so well. It makes tomorrow morning seem a bit less stressful! Not looking forward to the gas pain! I will definitely get up and get moving. Thanks for the updates, eases the nerves of those of us following behind you!