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I had a really difficult time with pain and ended up getting Loratab. That helped. Walking a lot helps me too. I am able to tell a gas pain from a regular pain from a hunger pain and can tell when I'm full. Had difficulty with elimination also. After prune juice and serveral doses of a laxative, I choose something that I loathe...coffee. After a few sips, releif came. :tongue_smilie: I have my first appointment with my exercise therapist tomorrow and will return to work (office job) on Wednesday. Congrats to us all!!!

I was banded yesterday, 12/23. Did good in recovery. Had a little difficulty urinating. Got home by 2pm and the journey from hell began. I was able to sip about 8oz of Water, eat two popsicls and 4-6 teaspoons of Jello. I was given the option of taking a pain reliver over the counter (i got tordol in the hospital but it wore off quickly!!) or a prescription one that my insureance did not cover. I choose tyleno extra - strength. Didn't work. I choose Aleve and Ibuprofen. Neither worked. I laid in the bed writhing in pain until 2am when my Mother, who's watching me and is a nurse, was at her wits end and bundled me up and headed off to the drug store. I filled my prescription of Celeberex (14 pills for $62!!). I finally stopped moaning about 5am today and got some rest. WHEW!!! Going to have some water and hot tea and maybe some broth later. What an exprerience. It will be worth it though!

I've been using several options: Carnation Instatnt Breakfast sugar-free, Boost Glucose Control, Slim Fast Optima or Glucerna. I had coupons for most of these. You can register on their websites and they'll send them to you in the mail! I'm adding yogurt or skim milk, ice. My pre-op diet includes raw vegetables (carrots and celery) twice a day. I've added these for my morning shake. Put it in the Magic Bullet...never taste it!! I've also added a dash of vanilla extract, splenda/equal/sweet & low and lite pancake syrup.

Nicci..Hang in there!!! Have you called your surgeon to see what you can do/take? On Day 6 of the liquid pre-op diet. It's getting old! Ready for Tuesday morning to come!!! ~ Nicole

I can't wait for Dec. 23 @ 8:30am to get here!! On Day 3 of my pre-op liquid diet...UGH! I guess it's not that bad. I've made it through two work-related holiday luncheons/prties this week. I'm glad to hear that you may have a say in where the port goes. Have lots of questions about fills. I have the "pleasure" of having to surgeons attend my surgery. I do NOT want Dr. Olsofka. HORRIBLE bedside manner. And seems shady to me. We're on our way to a healthier, thinner day!!!

I went for pre-op testing last week and that's one thing they stressed...Gas-X and Gas-X strps. Said to bring the strips on surgery day and use them in recovery! Needless to say, whenI saw that Walgreens has Gas-X on sale today, I went out and got my a supply.:confused_smile:

I willbegin my pre-op liquid diet on Tuesday, Dec. 16. It consists of unlimited amounts of :Water, unsweetened tea/coffee, Crystal light-type drinks, sugar free popsicles, sugar-free fudgesicles, any type of broth Soup. Sugar-free Jello Moderation: juice (apple, orange, grapfruit or tomato) or Gatorade 1 cup daily Milk (skim, 1% or 3%) 12 cups daily High Protein, low carb drink (Boost Glucose Control, Glucerna, Slim-Fast Optima, Carnation Instant Breakfast) 2 per day Solid food: fruit (small piece of 1/2 cup canned fruit) 2 daily Raw vegetables (carrots or celery) 2 cups daily Dairy: 8 oz sugar-free yogurt(has splenda), 1/2 c cottage cheese (regular) or sugar-free pudding 3 per day Doesn't seem that bad. Only for 7 days.:confused_smile:

Had my pre-op testing on Friday, Dec. 12. Did okay...except the barium from the barium swallow...it didn't like me too well and I ended up having stomach cramps and the runs for 3 hours. UGH!:thumbup: Got the pre-surgery and post surgery diets. It doesn't look that bad. Did all of my grocery shopping for my "goodies"...Positive thinking.:confused_smile: Already scheduled my beginning sessions with my exercise therapist. I start on Dec. 29, unless my surgeon states otherwise.

Anxiously awaiting my pre-op testing on Dec. 12. I will get my "lovely" pre-surgery liquid diet plan then. My friend's have talked my into getting a bikini wax so I can "prepare" for my catheter. Does the torture ever end??:sad_smile: Noticing some "friction" and "bad vibes" from a co-worker who was denied for the surgery. She previously had jaws wired shut, joined Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, and had her stomach stapled and is STILL non-compliant. I've just learned to "shake my haters off" and go on with my life.:tongue:

Hi. New to the site. Just had my initial consultation with surgeon - Dr. Bryce Schuster - on Fri., Oct. 24. Hoping my surgery will be no later than 2nd week in Dec. My insurance plan - Humana - will change in Jan. '09 and I will have less coverage. Nervous, giddy, excited, anxious and frightened about the surgery. NEVER had any surgery or been hospitalized for anything. Will be having my surgery at St. Mary & Eliz. Hosp. My Momma has been a nurse there for 32 years, so I kinda grew up with the staff and know they'll take care of me.:tongue: Looking forward to using this as part of my healing process...mentally and physically.

Wow. Hot topic! Never thought about this. My surgery is Dec. 23 and I'm due for next Depo shot on Dec. 26. Will ask PCP on Dec. 4 appt. and Surgeon on Dec. 19 appt. I hope I can get it. I have soooooo enjoyed NOT having a painful cycle for a year!!!:confused: I'm diabetic and have PCOS and a bushel basket of fibroids. Life withOUT Depo-Provera injections = :blushing::cursing::cursing:

A perfect "Home away from home". Dec. 23 too. Louisville KY. More nervous about pre-op testing and the thought of having a catheter than anything else!!!

Dec. 23 @ St. Mary's Hospitla Dr. Bryce Schuster Louisville KY. Sooooooooo nervous about the pre-op diet, which I will recieve on Dec. 12. Mind over Matter!!

Surgery on Dec. 23. Merry Christmas to ME!!!!!

Good Luck to you!!!

Yippee!! Received approval letter 11/26 Pre-op testing 12/12 2nd surgeon visit 12/19 surgery 8:30 on 12/23:thumbs_up::grouphug::thumbs_up::thumbs_up::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::grouphug::shades_smile::grouphug:

Had my mental health eval. on Nov. 14. Had it with Dr. Mary Hargadon. Went okay. I felt like she was trying to push anti-depressant meds, whick I have no use for. Weird...??:laugh: Got a verbal approval on Nov. 20!! Just waiting for my approval letter. I'm trying to prepare myself because I know things are going to happen FAST! Got a Magic Bullet for my 35th bithday on Nov. 7. Been stocking up on Boost Glucose Control..which I already drink now. Been practicing chewing well, drinking lots of Water, which I do now, and trying not to drink while I eat...SO HARD!!!:laugh:

Had my dietician appointment. What a GREAT gal!! Have my psych eval. on Nov. 14. After that...the waiting game! I'm a state employee, so my insurance is under negotiations for '09, so I have to get this done in '08. Sooo excited!!!

Had a BUSY day today! Got a call from surgeon's office: my pcp letter of medical necessity is complete, they have my medical records documenting my other weight loss attempts, my letter of medical necessity from surgeon is complete, I meet with dietician next week and get psychological eval in three weeks. Soo excited!!! After that I'll be closer to my date!! I don't get care if I'm on the table at 11:59pm on 12/31, I 'm ready to have this surgery before 2009.

I've done the seminar and my initial surgeon's visit. The office called today to discuss my pre-op testing and psychological eval. appointment, but I missed the call, so....I have to wait for them to call me back. That phone system is hell on earth at their office.