Maggies

WVgal I am on a two day clear liquid diet also, and not liking it. I have lost 8lbs. in the last few weeks because I was told I have a fatty liver and hopefully it is a little better now. I go in at 8:30am and surgery is at 11am west coast time. It is so hard to say goodby to food, but we will survive. I don't know how to start a yahoo group, maybe someone else out there????? Maggies:shades_smile:

Lots of us for Oct. 29. The closer it gets the more nervous I am also. But I have waited a long time for this, so no way am I going to change my mind at the last minute. I am leaving tomorrow morning to go to my sons house in Sacramento because I have two preop appts. 2 1/2 hour drive each way. I'm not sure yet if I'm coming home after surgery or staying down there an extra day. My choice would to be come home. Lets all post as soon as we can to check up and see how everyone did. Maggie:shades_smile:

3 days and counting until bandday. Looking forward to joining all of you in bandland. I think I have everything ready, thanks to reading all of your posts. Thanks, Maggie:shades_smile:

I'm having mine in Sacramento, Ca at 11am. Its is getting so close I'm getting butterflies. Monday and Tuesday I can only drink clear liquids so I'm not looking forward to that. Maggie:shades_smile:

I should be close to done when you are going in. Wow, it is getting so close. Yay for all of us. Wvgal where are you? Maggie:shades_smile:

Welcome Debbietx, You should be out of surgery before I even go in. Good luck to you. What is everybodys time for banding. Mine is 11am, West Coast time Maggie

Welcome, what time is your surgery on the 29th. Mine is at 11am. Maggie:shades_smile:

Cindy, Glad to here you are feeling better. I was going to play cards last nite with my daughter and her husband, but she had a little bit of a sore throat, so I stayed away. I don't want to get sick and not have my surgery on the 29th. Hope you feel better everyday. Maggie:shades_smile:

Oh ya, How many fills have you had? Maggie:shades_smile:

Suziecat, I will be taking you up on your offer. You probaby look like a totally different person. Was your first few weeks after being banded very hard. I will be babysitting my 4 month old grandson and just wonder how long after surgery that will be posible. Maggie:shades_smile:

Altoonasoup, Welcome to the Oct. 29ners. It is the first day of the rest of our lifes. I don't believe I just said that, but it is true. My surgeon only requires two days of clear liquids before surgery. At first I thought it was just one and was happy about that. I have been real strict since I found out my date and have lost 7lbs. Next Thursday I hope we will all be on here comparing notes. Maggie:shades_smile:

Suziecat, A BIG congratulations on the 170lbs. You sure have motivated me. Are you at goal yet? Again congratulations.:thumbup: Maggie

Hi everybody, I am now an October bander. My date was changed from Nov. 5th. to Oct. 29th. Sounds like you are all doing pretty good. I will be needing your guidance in a few days. Maggie:shades_smile:

Tomatogirl It just hit me that your surgery date is Oct. 29th. also. Are you going home the same day. We will compare notes later next week. Maggie:shades_smile:

5 days and counting. I'm enjoying moving around with no pain, because I know I will not be feeling this good in a few days. How are you feeling JWRN & Penny? Maggie:shades_smile:

The surgeon told me it will be an outpatient procedure, so hopefully I won't be staying overnite. I have had 4 surgeries in the past year and am sick of hospitals. I hope I feel like going home, but you never know till its over. Have a good weekend. Maggie:shades_smile:

That sounds more like it, 10%. It should'nt be to much and I'm sure you will be billed for it. And if need be they would probably set up a payment plan for you. I am not wearing a bra home, just a baggy shirt. I have a 2 1/2 hour each way trip to Sacramento for the surgery. I am leaving here early Tuesday morning and staying at my sons house down there. I don't know yet if we will be driving home after the surgery or spending another nite there. Depends on how I feel. I have a preop appt. Tuesday so that is why I am going a day early. I look forward to us all comparing notes afterwards. It is going to be great to compare how we feel and help each other thru each step. Here's to all Oct. 29ners. :thumbup:Maggie:shades_smile:

wvgal, What insurance company are you with.? Wow, they only pay 10% on your surgery. From what I have been told the surgery is anywhere between $10,000. and 15,000.00. And of course the longer you are in the hospital the more it will cost. You should call the ins. company and demand answers. Are you having your surgery in Huntington or Charleston? Good luck and let me know what you find out. Maggie:shades_smile:

Grateful1, My surgery was changed today for Oct. 29, also. I am having it at Sutter Hospital in Sacramento, Which Hospital are you having yours? Who is your doctor? Mine is Dr. Patching on Howe Ave.? WvaGal, small world, I was born & raised in WV. Where do you live in that beautiful state. Lots of us on Oct. 29. Maggies:shades_smile:

JWRN, Wow, I'm excited, and yes a little nervousness has creeped in. You are doing great after your rough start. Mine should be an outpatient surgery. I am leaving for my sons house early Tuesday morning because I have a preop appt. with the surgeon that day. Don't know if I will coming home Wed. or Thursday. It is a 2 1/2 hour trip each way. My daughter is driving me. Do you think I could make the trip home after the surgery? I was thinking that I will still be under the influence of drugs from the surgery and it might be better than the day after. Everybody let me know your opinions. Maggie:shades_smile:

UPDATE, My surgery is now Oct. 29, at 11am. Maggie:shades_smile:

You sound like you are really adjusting well to bandlife. You are brave if you took the pump out yourself. I couldn't do it, to big of a chicken. I don't mind shots and such if I don't look. Keep up the good work, walk, walk, walk. Karina, any news yet. If you need Mrs. Frasiers direct number, let me know. You are going to be successful one way or the other. Maggies:shades_smile:

Penny, Any regrets yet? That may be a silly question to ask, but since mine is so close and I have heard so many people say the first week they have buyers remorse. Where exactly is your port located and can you feel it. I know each doctor puts them in different places. Feeling hungry I know is going to be a hard thing to deal with, but having the band will surely encorage us to eat right. We don't want to do damage to it or us. Did you make your first appt. for a fill yet? Hope you feel better each day. Maggie:shades_smile:

I need to update my weight loss ticker. Can someone help me, I've tried to and it doesn't work.:smile: Help Maggies:shades_smile:

Wow Karina, they have you going around in circles. It looks like yours is going to the top for approval/denial. You have the 100lbs. to lose how about the one health issue? Whey you called Travis, did you talk to A Mrs. Frazier. She is the go-between for bariatric patients and the surgeons. I'm sure she would be very helpful to you. Well keep on trying you will get it sooner or later. Maggies:shades_smile: