jeanangell

Thanks for all the good wishes... I had co-pays at the appointments but none at the time of admission. And that was a good thing since I didn't have any money with me at the hospital:blushing: Out and walking daily, just have to be careful as the meds make me loopy//// I am off for a little cat nap! Jean

Hi, My surgeon told me 72 hours then I could shower but not to use a lot of soap in that ares. :redface: I was banded Weds. can't wait until tomorrow:tongue2: 2 days post op and not too bad - a little sore, a little gassy and very releived to get on with my life Oce I can figure out how to change the ticker - I will start changing that (hopefully all in the same direction...down hahaha)

Hi Everyone - I am Surgery done Wednesday, home from hospital next day, all went well, everyone was great . A little sore but nothing I wasn't expecting. I will check in with you later, I need a nap. Jean:sleep:

Hi, I wanted to check in. Banded 48 hours ago. Tired and sore but doing well. Can't stay awke for long... sleep:sleep: Good job!.

Checking around to see if anyone is being banded on the 28th? On the two week pre-op diet and so far holding strong. :scared2: Still have my little panic attacks:ohmy: about the whole thing even though I have NO doubt that this is the right thing for me. Jean

THANKS~!! Sitting here getting my stuff together to go to the hospital in the morning... I think i will take your post with me to read over and over so I don't have a panic attack and run!:ohmy: jean:thumbup:

Here's to all of us being banded tomorrow. A lot nervous but excited at the same time!!!

Thanks Guys, Trying to get the everything on my list ready to go with me. Still nervous but never had any surgery before so nothing to do with the band. You all helped with those questions.:ohmy: But here comes a new start... Will give you guys update after surgery. Jean

Hi Guys, I know the snow is coming Tues night of course:thumbdown: my surgery is Wednesday morning!!! My sister is coming over and we will call a plow if we need to just to get to the hospital:tongue2: and we even offered to pick up the doc...LOL Still nervous but got so much to do that I shouldn't have too much time to think. Off to work... got my list of things to take to the hospital. Chat later:thumbup:

Hi Jay, Pre-op tests (did mine last Friday) were easy. A lot of questions. They did listen to my heart and lungs, felt my abdomen, etc. but nothing bad, minimal nakedness:tongue2:. Then got an EKG and bloods drawn. After all of it was done they sent me for my chest x-rays and I went home from there. She gave me a special soap to use 3 days pre-op which I started today. So surgery here I come...Wednesday. Jean

Hi All, Nice to meet all of you at the meeting tonight. I needed the boost to keep me going and a lot of my questions (you know- then ones you don't want to ask) got answered.:tongue: 8 days and counting to surgery! Will see you all meeting after I have the band done.

Hi Jhope, I also am scheduled for the 28th. And have my times of nervousness too. I am having my surgery at Brighams and Women's hospital in Boston. What about you?

Hello - I started in Sept but waited a month after that to make the appt. so that was the end of November. I have done all the other steps, approved today!!! and am scheduled for January 28th. I am being banded by Dr. Robinson and I agree with people who have said his assistant Jen is great and she made it easy to thru the steps. jean

Hi All, Got the good news that the insurance approved the surgery. :thumbup: On the pre-op diet now:martini_shaken:. Looking forward to meeting everyone on Tuesday.:thumbup: Jean

Welcome Jay and Hi to everyone else. I am getting my band on the 28th. I am looking forward to meeting everyone on the 20th at the B&W meeting.

Hi All, My name is Jean and I am scheduled to have the band done at B&W with Dr. Robinson on Jan. 28th. Still pending approval (should hear any day). I hope to meet all of you next Tuesday at the group. I also have 100+ pounds to lose. I just started my pre-op diet:drool:

Hope you are kidding as these bands can leak... and that could be deadly.

How did you all deal with the doubt and yes, panic, prior to surgery. Finding myself having doubts, questioning myself... I know this is right but I guess I am just afraid.

Hi, I was having one of those panic attacks right now... scheduled for banding on the 28th. I wanted to so much call and cancel. I came here to look for this conversation exactly. I know in my mind that this is the right thing to do but still start to freak out. I try to keep busy, but then I think I should try something else.:thumbup: I live alone so this usually happens of course when I am alone. Have had upset stomach and sick feeling and I know it is just stress but not sure what to do to stop freaking out... sorry for rambling.

I will stay positiive !!! I keep saying I love your logo - hope you don't mind if I hijack it! Black for that little black dress coming soon.:tongue2: Red for the hot red lipstick and nail polish...:thumbup: And sparkles to enjoy the new year!!:thumbup: OK needless to say I like it and think it should be our group logo.

I have 2 weeks of pre-op diet. 2-3 shakes a day, small meal for lunch or dinner. Otherwise a few popsicles, jellos and clear broths. I have to start on the 14th. I am not going to start early because so many people talk about how hard it is, why make me crazy!:confused: From what I have heard. St. Vincents is really good too :cursing:

Just realized my surgery date was off - I will be happy when I am out a full year :confused: Keep in touch!

Hi, Glad to hear some people are the end of the month. I am Jan 28 (tentatively pending tests). I have my psych appt :tongue_smilie:on Mon and then my doctor on Friday 1/9. I will schedule my preops at that time. I am having the surgery at Brighmans and Womens's hospital, how about you both... :confused: Not looking forward to preop diet... :cursing:

I understand about the freaking out, my surgery is not until January 28th. I too watch the programs (that is in the past). I have battled weight since I was little, I have yo-yo'd 70 pounds up and down for years:frown:. So I guess I was good at dieting just bad at maintaining. This is not good for my health so I am looking forward to have the band as a tool to help me maintain. I used to belong to a marathon running club that has the motto - Maintain, Maintain, Maintain. I hope to use that as a guideline for life in the future. Nervous, scared a little - yes. Freaking out - no. Looking forward to a great future. Definitely.:cursing: Any time you see one of the weight loss shows... turn it over to CNN and grab your computer and talk to us.:confused:

:thumbup:I agree! I loved reading this post. I only hope I have a similar experience to record next year.