ThePoolGirl

Hi there! For my pre-op I was lucky and did it all in one day. I saw the nutritionist, had an EKG, did a stress test, chest X-ray, and blood work. I didn't do a psych eval or some of the other stuff some docs require. Hope the info helps. Good luck to you! TPG

Okay y'all, my blog is under construction. If anyone is interested, I'll PM the link. It's actually quite boring even to me! But at least I started it... TPG P.S. I have no one to play with tonight - except Plain...and he scares me...and excites me...in a strange kinky kinda way . Ooops, did I just type that?

Da Monkey do like it funky

Lay off the donkey. The poor thing is still on antibiotics from your last "visit". He also seems very afraid of boots and stirrups...

I'd say just use the turkey juice. Right out of the pan it might be kinda hot...but, well....

Good idea - thanks!

What she said!

That totally cracked me up...

Yeah, Slim, I agree. I think I won't put my website on my blog. I think I have all the stuff "turned off" on preferences but honestly, I'm still a little uncomfortable with posting stuff for the world to see. Of course I do it here everyday though :sad:. But I figure, who would want to come and read all this stuff if they weren't interested in lap bands? We're fun, but not that exciting. Gee, some of the bandsters with blogs probably feel like I'm stalking them. I have subscribed to their blogs because I'm interested in what others are doing, talking about, their success, etc. I hope I didn't scare anyone :biggrin: since they don't "know" me. PJTP: Okay, the surgery date looms. I have a list of stuff I want to take to the hosp with me and a list of stuff I'll need/want at home. I think I have all the basics: Gas-X, popsicles, protein powder, broth, Chapstick, etc. Any suggestions for stuff that I'm forgetting?? Any words of wisdom? I think I'm pretty prepared but....you've all BEEN there. Thanks!! :thumbup: TPG

Ooh, some of the warm ups before the workout are harder than the whole workout. I'm scared of Billy :cursing:. I think I'll stick to the pool. Ebony, I'm sure you aced the interview. And as for WL, you are an inspiration. And my doc loved it when I called it "wogging" in the pool :sad:. Slim, sorry to have to tell you, the laundry fairy never shows up. Nor does the dishes fairy, the bathroom cleaner fairy...ah, sad, but true. Okay, maybe if I paid her she'd show up... Diva, sounds like the WW thing is working well for you. I've read some of that thread. Interesting. Seems to be just what some people need to get going and keep going. I hope everyone else had a enjoyable day. I started working on my blog. (I just typed that as "blob". Wonder if that means something :biggrin:) I think it'll be helpful to keep a record of this journey. We'll see. I'll post the link when I'm finally satisfied with it. BTW, how do you all feel about putting personal info on the net? I didn't post much, not even my name but there are ways of getting info. I want to put a link on for my jewelry business but I'm not sure if that's a good idea. That website does have all my info, phone numbers, etc. What do y'all think? Okay, washer is buzzing.:thumbup: BBL, TPG

Thanks for posting these. I can't wait for the day I add my own. I'm just starting my journey so it'll be awhile but it WILL happen! Congrats to all of you! TPG

Hello everyone! I'm scheduled for 8/27. :sad:

Holy crap! That is just beyond sad. Exactly WTH is wrong with some people??? Shooting those family members would be too pleasant for them. It'd be too quick and not nearly painful enough. Urgh. Sickos. Lulu - my laundry fairy didn't show up either :sad:. I think those beotches are prolly together somewhere drinking mojitos. Have a great day everyone!! TPG

Congrats and good luck! Hope all goes well and that you have little or no pain! TPG

I think the idea of the pre-op diet is to get your liver in shape for the surgery. I don't think weight loss is the real goal. It seems that the diets are very low carb, low sugar, and high Protein. Unless your surgeon specifically said you needed to lose a certain amount of weight before surgery, you're probably fine. If you're still worried, maybe you could call the doc's office. I also have worried about the liver-shrinking thing. My doc only requires a 3 day pre-op diet but I'm doing 5 just to be sure. He said 3 was enough but if I wanted to do 5 it was okay. He never mentioned weight loss. Good luck on your journey. I hope your surgery goes well and that you have little or no pain. Take care, TPG

Welcome and hello! There IS a lot of info on this forum. You can find out just about anything you want to know. And even some things you don't ...PB, sliming, etc. Best of luck to you on your journey, TPG

So glad you had a great b'day! You're not old - you're broken in, like a good pair of jeans.

One of my friends on this site mentioned that blog previously and I went and had a look. It's sure inspirational. It also got me interested in blogging. Some of the recipes sound really good too! Just think, many months from now, we might have such cool blogs and stories and recipes that newbies will talk about us and our success. How neat would that be? TPG

Turn your head and cough, dearie. His wife said he's at his doctor's office so often for those "hernia checks" that she feels obligated to invite the doc over for the holidays. TPG

My surgeon is only requiring that I do a 3 day pre-op. It's sugar-free Popsicles, SF Jell-O, broth from chicken or beef noodle Soup, coffee or tea, skim milk, Vitamin Water and juice if it's cut half and half with water. I'm also supposed to drink Protein shakes and aim for 50 - 60 grams of protein a day. And I'm to start on multi-Vitamins and Calcium. I'm going to do a 5 day pre-op, however. I know I have a fatty liver and I just want to make sure that baby shrinks up good :hurray:. My doc didn't seem too concerned though. He gave no indication that the pre-op diet was to lose weight, just to shrink the liver and kind of clean out the system. I've already started to try to sort of maybe give up Diet Coke. I was going to have one tonight. Ordered it along with a salad at a McDonald's. Well, I guess the WLS gods were watching 'cause the idiot teenager gave me real Coke. Urghh. I really, really wanted a last Diet Coke. Oh well, maybe tomorrow . Good luck on all your journeys! TPG

Goodnight, Ebony! Glad that hubby realized the error of his ways . Take care, TPG

Yeah, there must over 200 shake recipes...but if you don't want a shake, you don't want a shake :w00t:! Wish I had a suggestion for you. How many days do you have left? Can you mix protein powder with anything else like pudding? Although maybe you're tired of sweet stuff. Guess the protein powder doesn't come in pizza or cheeseburger flavor...darn. Oooh, can you imagine how nasty that shake would be?? Yep, I'll say it: Hang in there!! Good luck to you and hope you get to have some real food soon. Well, mushy , but real. TPG

Good luck with your surgery! Hope all goes well and that you have little pain. I'm scheduled for next week...not freaking out yet but I'm sure will soon . Take care, TPG

Just get yourself a really loooooonnnngg straw! BTW, my surgery date is 8/27.

Yay! Sounds good to me! Ebony, men are idiots. Enjoy your NSV and understand that the male species is something we'll never understand. Lulu, your arms are amazing. Can I have them when you're finished with them? :w00t: TPG