teachergirl

I am writing to really whine, i guess. So far I have felt fine, but today has been a completely different story! I am achy, my stomach hurts, and I know that I have been doing too much! I woke up with the runs (sorry, didn't know how to spell the correct word), and have absolutely no appitite. Anyone else going through this? My thighs ache!! It is absolutely rediculous!!!:huh2:

Fantastic!!!! Way to go!

I was given a band to wear around my stomach to hold everything in place! I wear it all the time, and it really seems to help. I even have extra padding over my port site to help support it better. Are you doing that? Hope this helps!

shoes,

have you tried sucking on hard candy? That really seemed to help that dry mouth feeling i was having.

I returned to teaching on the Monday following my surgery on Thursday. Monday was fine, but today I fell like a wet rag and am experiencing some diarreha (sorrry about the spelling), so today is not going as well. I am determined not to miss any school because if this. The good news is I am down 15 lbs! Keep up the good work and good luck to those about to get banded!

I was banded on the 19th, and I'm not hungry, either! I have been worried about not getting enough substance to maintain my energy level, though! I am averaging 400 to 500 cals. a day, too. I have lost about15 lbs. since the start of my pre-op diet! Hurray!!!!

I'm now 4 days out, and feeling better everyday! I am going back to work tomorrow, so I hope I can make it. If worse comes to worse, my students may be watching movies this next week! I feel fine, not a lot of pain. But, boy if I forget and try to bend over.....

My doctor has me what he calls a "liquid" diet, but I am able to have very thin mashed potatoes, yogery, pudding, etc. Not too bad. The worst part now is everythng is sweet (other than the potatoes). I will be very glad when I can add in new things. My caloric intake now is like 500 per day. I know I have to up that, I am just not hungry!!! Good luck to you all!

hi, all. I was just banded on the 19th of March. I would like to join this group of "Lucky Losers", too!

That is so cool! I can't wait to never have to shop in Lane Bryant's or Catherines again!

you will definately bruise, expecially if you are fair skinned like me. My doctor says to watch the insisions and if they get larger than an inch, if they are leaking yucky, smelly grossness from them then to let them know. Try keeping the area clean with a little hyrgenperoxide.

I would like a ticker thing, how do I get one?

Mine said that it was just easier on him and me for recovery. How do they check if you have too much fat around your liver?

I am really hoping my doctor isn't really stick about the diet. He didn't seem to be when I met with him. I guess I will know in a couple of days (having surgery on Thursday). I am self-pay...hope that helps him not tell me NO!

I can't believe you have had to go through that! I hope you are rescheduled soon, and as for the nurse. I think she should be looking for a new job!! Good luck to you!

Ok, I am going in in two days, and am having this as day surgery. Anyone else do it this way? What can I expect? I am not worried about my "life" after banding, but I am scared to death of the next 2 to 4 weeks! Wish me luck!

Hang in there! I like to eat at night...I have to all but lock myself into my room, so I won't cheat too badly! Keep looking towards the prize!

For so long I tried to ignore all the discomfort and embaressment of being overweight. The rides at 6 Flags, or Disney World, the sore thighs, the airplane seats, not even mentioning the belts! To even begin to imagine life without these issues is just amazing! I get banded March 19th. I have so many emotions running through my head...scared, excited, nervous! To not have to go through any of these experiences ever again??? Bring it on...

Thanks for getting back to me. I was a little concerned!

Who can recogmend the best Protein drink/suppliment? Having surgery in exactly 1 week from today!!!!

:huh2:I haven't given up my diet Pepsi, or my coffee (cafinated, of course!), and I have a question. I understand about having to give up the carbinated drinks, but why the cafine after the surgery? Will it make my liver stay fatty???

Hi! I am scheduled for surgery on March 19th in Garland, TX by Dr. Nicholson. I am really excited to start this new stage of my life!

:ohmy:OMG! I am having surgery in one week, and I have not been good at all about my pre-op diet! My doctor wanted me to do the standard slim-fast diet with one sensible meal a day, but he didn't say anything about not doing the surgery if my liver was fatty! Actually, he knows that my 20 year anniversery is the day before, and when I asked about going out to dinner, he told me to "have a steak for him!" I guess I better start taking this part more seriously! :mad2: