less-of-me

Well the count down is on. I have been doing so well the last couple weeks with staying focused and not trying to worry about the surgery...but today, knowing that tomorrow I have surgery im getting butterflies in my stomach. Im affair by the time I get off the plane tomorrow I will be a nervous wreck! I cant wait to start a new healthy life but I hate the thought of surgery (I have had plenty of surgeries and always feel this way before hand). I have been following all the threads on the mayo banditos and it does give me alot of encouragement knowing how strong you all have been...and the strength you lend to one another! I know things will go fine just getting the pre op nervousness!:thumbup:

im just on the pre op diet and I find myself weighing once a day. I think im excited and want to see that im going in the right direction. I will have to stop that though becasue it can have a negative affect on my attitude if I dont see a change.

I noticed that I got headaches for awhile and I think that is due to cutting out sodas and coffee...I do drink Iced tea but that is just a bit. I really think mine was caffine withdrawl. I have noticed that my hands start shaking every now and then. I really notice it when Im trying to type and cant hit the right key. My husband says thats from only having protein shakes for 6 days...its only about 600 calories. But doing much better now. I cant wait either FRIDAY will be here before we know it! Looking forward to a long happy life:party:

I too have to admit that all of the mayo banditos have been awesome. I feel that I can come here for strength when I need it...which will probably happen more in the upcoming days since friday is my day to become an actual bandito!!!!:smile: Being positive can go so much further than negativity. Congrats to all of us for our awesomeness:biggrin:. keep up the great work.

For anyone banded in tJ is it as scary of a town as people try to make it out to be? If I dont want to I dont have to leave the hospital. But they do say that the day after I can walk around Tijuana if I desire. Im pretty sure that I will stay in the hospital and hotel and not jurney out...but just wanted to know what others thought about it if they were there to be banded! oh and congrats to all the may banditos that have already been banded!:wink2:

Thank you for the info. It helps to hear it from someone who has been there recently! So you did feel well enough to journey out? I find that as time gets closer and closer its all I think about. Im not scared just excited and nervous about starting my new life. Mainly its going to be hard to be away from my 3 kids and thats the part I get really nervous about...but they will be fine...I just hate leaving them. well thank you again for the info...oh anything you would recomend me bring that would help?

all I can have on my pr op diet is protein shakes and protein bars. No solid food... Im doing ok with it though. I guess it is a good jump start on weight loss!:thumbup:

Thank you so much spideymom. It always great to find nicew people to talk to especially since the only person that knows I going for surgery is my husband. I dont want to hear negative comments...I made up my mind and only want support. I must say that my husband has been so supportive and understanding through this. I hope you all have a great support team at home. well I will go and wish you all a very happy and "pain free" memorial day weekend!

may 29 2009

well let me start off by saying hello to all you! I am nervous and excited my surgery date is may 29 2009 in Tijuana. I can't wait to start my new improved life but the thought of surgery scares me...even though I have had quite a few in the past couple years. It sounds like all of you are doing so well. I hope to keep following up with you. Hearing others seems to really calm me down. Thank you in advance!

did you have the surgery there? If so how did it go? I am suppose to have it on May 29. I am a little nervous but so excited. Can you tell me about your experience? Thank you in advance.

Well after doing a lot of research I want to work with Dr. Pompa and hopefully the end of the month I will be there (just waiting on our passports because of the new border law). What does the pre-op diet consist of? did you have a problem with the hotel they have you stay at? how long did it take before you weren't in pain from the surgery? sorry to ask so many questions but it does help. Thank you

Im glad to hear about your positive experience. I am trying to schedual for the end of may to have the lapband. But they say the surgen is dr lopez but from their website the surgery will be proformed by dr pompa. I am excited but very nervous at the same time. i have been trying to do my homework on everything in hopes to calm my nerves! Do you mind me asking how much you have lost so far? Is it uncomfortable. do you feel it in you? im sorry to ask so many questions but very courious. Thank you