NCsQueen
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So I'm officially a bandster!!!! And what a day! I was scheduled at 10:30 was told to be at the hospital at 8:30 didn't actually go under until 1:30 and wasn't released until 6:45 b/c I was so dehydrated I couldn't pee. However, my doc did say I was his best patient today b/c I did really well on my pre-op. He said my liver was so small he didn't even have to move it to put the band on and that saved him an additional 20 mins ( which explains the delay of why I wasn't seen for hours later) I'm in a little pain right now where the port is and i have some gas in my shoulders. All in all though this all so worth it so far! Oh and I lost 9 lbs on my pre-op! I'm feeling very proud of myself. I didn't cry a lot before like I thouht I was. I'll be honest I did tear up when my mother-in-law and hubby had to leave me..But after that i was good. How have you been?
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Its official.. I'm a bandster!!!! And wow what a day! I was scheduled at 10:30 was told to be at the hospital at 8:30 didn't actually go under until 1:30 and wasn't released until 6:45 b/c I was so dehydrated I couldn't pee. However, my doc did say I was his best patient today b/c I did really well on my pre-op. He said my liver was so small he didn't even have to move it to put the band on and that saved him an additional 20 mins ( which explains the delay of why I wasn't seen for hours later) I'm in a little pain right now where the port is and i have some gas in my shoulders. All in all though this all so worth it so far! Oh and I lost 9 lbs on my pre-op! I'm feeling very proud of myself. I didn't cry a lot before like I thouht I was. I'll be honest I did tear up when my mother-in-law and hubby had to leave me..But after that i was good. I can't wait for you to have this feeling.9 more days for you yay!!!!!
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:rose: Babe let me congratulate you first!!! We're in band land ** Happy Dance** :Dancing_wub:My surgery was supposed to be at 10:30 so they had me be there at 8:30. Well since they had some people before me they went over big time. I didn't get in until almost 1:30 and I was starving!!! lol. Well my surgery was a success obviously and my surgeon even said that I did great on my pre-op he said that my liver was so small he didnt even have to move it and it saved him 20 mins. Oh and i lost 10 lbs in 2 weeks from it!! Well to me more technical its nine but still you know?? I can't believe how worried about I was last night. I mean yes I'm in pain and I do have some gas pain in my shoulder too but this is all so worth it. I can't wait to hear everybody elses stories. Be safe down there in Mexico Babe and too all you others if you're not home yet. We're official Bandsters!!!!!
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Hey yea I just got home about 2 hrs ago. I went in at 8:30 and my surgery was supposed to be at 10:30 and they didnt get me in till almost 1:30!! I was starving and thirsty lol. I was so worried that I messed up my pre-op diet b/c I was on the low carb/fat high protein and i didn't realize how many carbs were in fruits!! So all last night I was stressing about it thinking that my liver didn't shrink good enough. Well after my surgery, my hubby talked to my surgeon and he said that i did wonderful on my pre-op and that I actually saved him 20 mins because he didnt' even have to move my liver around and that I was the best patient he had that day!! So that made me feel great and basically told me thats what took so long with his other patients. Now I'm in a little pain with the gas in my left shoulder and of course the incisions. Other than I'm good. Not really hungry just thristy my mouth is dry. How do you feel after day 4 for you?
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Hey everyone! I just wanted to wish you all luck tomorrow! I pray that surgeries are successful and that you will heal fast. I'll be honest, I'm actually feeling a lot more nervous now.:thumbup: I know I'm just psyching myself out but its like I just want to make sure that I'm doing this for the right reason. I know I'm doing this for my health, my knee (tore my acl and meniscus in my right knee) and I do want to look and feel better about myself but I don't want to do this for vanity you know? I guess its really late in the game to be thinking about this but I'm just want to be sure with myself that I'm making the right decision. :cursing: You know what? I know I'm making the right decision. I don't want to live like this anymore. I don't want my weight to rule me and I want to be comfortable in my own skin. Ok I know I'm sounding crazy right now lol.:scared2:I hope I'm not the only one feeling this way lol. Really everyone be safe and I'll update you after my surgery and I look forward to everyone else's updates! I'm going to try to go to sleep now. Night everyone! :crying:
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Lucky you! Yes I'm freaking out now!! Tomorrow OMG!!!! I'm excited still but now a lot more nervous.. As for my shopping list I got unjury protein, broth (chicken and beef) jello-watermelon and now we're about to get some vitamins. I'm bringing my toothbrush (no anesthesia breath for me!!) and all the meds they prescribed me with me. Did you have a good V-day?
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:party:Congrats Jen!! I know you're so excited!! I'll be banded on monday and I'm just ecstatic! Let me be the first to welcome you to the February Foxes and please keep in touch!!
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Hey I just wanted to check on you to see how your surgery went. I hope you're doing well.
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Thats great! Well i'm taking my hubby to the autorama car show in dallas during the day and then we're going to dinner (not sure where i just know i'm getting steak!) i'm taking advantage of this high protein diet!! lol. Nothing too special but i feel like you the lap band is my present! Well drive safe and let me know how it goes!
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I know exactly how you feel Babe!! I think I may be on my "days" during surgery too!! I wasn't hoping that I would've started this past week but no luck! I think with you, it might be the stress and excitement that may be making you late. So when do you leave for mexico?
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Yes!! In fact one of the nurses at the hospital had the lap band done about a year ago and so far she's lost 115 lbs!! She started at a 6x (i didn't even know they made clothes that big for women) and she's down to a 16/18. She looks great and is so happy. Oh by the way my hospital is awesome! Its like a hotel they have valet parking and even a shoe shine place! Its really nice. I'm feeling really confident about all of this. As for you.... enjoy your food as long as you can!!! really you will miss it. I mean yes i'm happy with the pre-op diet i'm not sure exactly how much i've lost yet but i wish i had just one more day for believe it or not but corn! i love corn and i can't eat it right now b/c its a starchy veggie. crazy huh lol
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so i had my pre-op testing today so far everything is still good and they told me my time (10:30 am on 2/16) this is all so exciting!! i cant believe just a couple more days!!! hows everything with you?
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Welcome to the site!! and congrats on your date! Guess you will be joining the rest of the February Foxes! :smile:
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I'll be honest, I'm not keeping my band a secret simply because I'm proud. No one can say anything to me about making a positive change in my life. I totally understand your point though of not wanting to be watched with your eating and how fast your losing weight but everyone is different. You could be doing everything right and still not lose as fast as some else. And also those people who decide to judge you on how fast you're suppose to be losing..who made them doctors??? u know? thats just my two cents on this. Congrats to you though for getting the band and good luck with your pre-op diet. They have me on the low carb/fat high protein diet for mine. Keep in touch!
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Congrats and welcome to the 2/16 Banders!!!
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Pre-surg jitters!?!
NCsQueen replied to presleysyndrome's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Everyone does go through these emotions and its totally natural. I guess with me I just want to keep in my head the positive instead of the negative you know? I guess my jitters are gone now because i got to the point that this is it my last chance to do something for myself. Again good luck :thumbdown: -
February Bandsters- New Poll
NCsQueen replied to marathinner's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm a little confused, is this a poll for the 09 feb. bandsters? or are ya'll just changing your name? -
Pre-surg jitters!?!
NCsQueen replied to presleysyndrome's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ok first off just remember the most important thing, why you are doing this. I know surgery is scary but it will be over before you know it. I've only had one other surgery in my life and it was on my knee so I kinda know what to expect. And don't think about the friday the 13th thing. That is just a superstition and they only way superstitions have their power is if you believe in them (I know it sounds corny lol but just trying to help :thumbdown:) Think of it as the first day of you becoming the person you've always dreamed of. I'm a couple days after you and I'm more excited than nervous now. You will do just fine and I promise you, you will look back at this realize it wasn't that bad :thumbup:. Good luck to you and stay in touch. -
6 more days! i know what you mean about wanting to cheat. I swear this past weekend there was so much temptation but I stayed strong! I hope it is easier on the post-op. Hope everyone is doing good!
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Well thats good if you don't. My older sister was banded Dec. 5 and she didn't have a pre-op diet either. She just couldn't eat the day before. I didn't even get an ultrasound done at all. (thats the army for ya!) I have my ekg, chest x-ray etc. appt. tomorrow so we'll see how that goes. I'm doing really good though on my diet. I'm proud of myself, I haven't cheated.
trust me i've had all kinds of temptation too. And my hubby this last weekend was no help. lol I told him he could eat whatever he wants in front of me but i swear (it could just be me looking too deep into it lol) but he was just eating all kinds of stuff he knew i couldn't have. And it felt like he was only eating it because he kew I couldn't have it. I'm ok though, just an obstacle and I overcame it!!