txflea

Tomorrow is the big day for me. I have butterflies in my tummy, and I'm excited and nervous. I am about to go pack my bag (its just a day surgery, no overnight), but I'm bringing a pillow for the car, my Pj's, a pair of socks, chapstick, my charger (just in case I do end up staying), my headphones to go with my phone, and of course me! I am ready here too; I have my liquid Tylenol, 2 boxes of gas-x strips, heating pad, cold compress thing, sf Jello, sf popsicles, broth, cream of Soups, and my friend just bought me a bullet I have my measuring cups and spoons, (2 sets each) and my small divided plates. I feel like I am forgetting something! Any suggestions? Helpful hints? Words of wisdom? aacck Im nervous!

Name: Felecia Where are you located? Brazoria, I'm about an hour South West of Houston When did/do you get your band? Thursday! June 6th What do you like/look forward to do(ing) for exercise? I like playing on my Wii, I like to watch movies and walk on my treadmill, but right now I'm not doing much of nothing. My legs and feet hurt so bad because of the weight I am carrying I kinda limp everywhere What's your fave thing to eat? Anything sweet or anything carby... I love rolls, home made bread, Pasta, chinese food, oh and salad! Fave music groups/artists/types? I like rap/hip hop, rock, 80's music, 90's music, and some current pop. What are you looking forward to? I am looking forward to not being so tired, not being so miserable, my feet and my legs not hurting when I finally take pressure off them and lay down, not getting winded when I do something simple, being able to buy cute clothing without worrying about having to find the BIGGEST SIZE and hoping it still fits. I am also looking forward to being able to feel full. Anything else you want to tell us? I LOVE audio books..lol

A friend of mine is getting me one for my ''journey'' as she likes to say She had gastric bypass and said her bullet was her lifesaver! So I am excited about getting it

I go in Thursday for my surgery and my doctor is not requiring a pre-op diet. I am doing one anyways but my has only been for 4 days. When I asked him about the pre-op diet he said there was no need.

My surgery is this Thursday. I was not required by my Dr. to do a pre-op surgery but I did/doing one anyways...smh Im nervous and HUNGRY..lol but I think I am hungry because I am use to eating entirely more than what I am eating at this moment. I know my stomach says its full, but my brain is not quite catching it. I have been drinking a lot of water too!! Good Luck everyone!

hahahaha I was wondering the same thing!! Thanks for asking allisontom911 and Thanks for answering Can_do!!

Congratulations!! and I think congrats on not losing the bra size? I'm worried about losing mine, I think I am the only big girl in the world who has B cup ta-ta's!

I don't know what to tell you other than you are human. Pick yourself up, don't beat yourself up and go back to the diet. I have 3 more days until surgery and my Dr. is not giving a pre-op diet. But I have put myself on one anyways, I cant say I have been 100 % but I can say its better than how I normally eat. Good luck!!

In the fridge?? humm.. Make sure to throw them in the dryer before you try them on!!!

My surgery is June 6th.. Yes anxiety is there.

LOL that is so true!! We didn't gain the weight overnight, so why should we expect to lose it overnight? Slow and steady wins the race And I asked myself the same question, don't feel bad! I have a lot of my friends giving me grief because I choose the band over bypass. I like to think of it as long term help. The bypass is a one time fix. And its funny the friends who are giving me grief had the bypass and 2 have gained their weight back! Where with the band, its slow and steady weight loss. When you hit a plateau you can go in to your Dr and get a fill, you are not just stuck with ''here's what you got'' Anyways that's JMO and that's why I chose the Band.

Well originally my surgery date was for May 30th,but there was a scheduling conflict with my doctor so it has been changed one week out to June 6th. I'm ready to start this journey! Sent from my SCH-I605 using LapBandTalk

I am going to talk to my Dr. about juicing as a supplement, like you said for breakfast or maybe even a lunch along with my Protein. I am looking at the Omega Vert 350 HD for my juicer.. currently I have a black n decker model that is a high speed juicer, the Vert is a slow masticating juicer. So less veggies you have to use for the same amount of juice.

I have a date! May 30th.

I just finished all my required tests, did all my paperwork, did my 6 month supervised with a dietitian, insurance approved, and I am waiting for the Dr.'s liaison (helper) to call me back with a date which could be as soon as next week!! I will post the exact date soon as I find out, but I know it will be in May

I just finished all my required tests, did all my paperwork, did my 6 month supervised with a dietitian, insurance approved, and I am waiting for the Dr.'s liaison (helper) to call me back with a date which could be as soon as next week!! I will post the exact date soon as I find out, but I know it will be in May

I had to do a 6 month supervised diet with my dietician and Dr for my ins to approve it. Now I'm getting my surgery date tomorrow Start now, the little things help. Small bites, chewing you bites at least 30 times before swallowing, making a meal last at least 30 min, not drinking 30min before or after a meal. These little things will make the transition easier. GOOD LUCK!

What about hair loss?

Well I did the Edg, yes the scope that goes down the throat. Everything looked good and so the surgery is a go. The only thing they found was a very small heital hernia. So I call the Dr tomorrow so we can set up the surgery date

I go in tomorrow at 10 am for an EGD, I dont know why this stresses me out so badly. I think it's finally hitting me that 'hey, your surgery is now right around the corner'. Has anyone else had to have an EGD? I cant sleep I'm so nervous!

I have been approved by my insurance! I did my 6 month pre-surgery waiting time. I journaled, I did my visit to the Dr. every month, I followed the Dr's approved diet and gained and lost the same 3 pounds from month to month. So, after all that I turned in all my paperwork and I HAVE BEEN APPROVED!! I have to do one more test - an edg this coming up Wednesday and then the day after that we schedule a surgery date I'm nervous, I'm excited, I'm scared all at once. I have my blender ready, I am going to take my ''before'' picture tomorrow, and I need to get some Protein Powder and the essentials for the after surgery. Any suggestions for things I need?

I am in my 4th month of my 6 month diet. I have had 0 luck. I have lost and gained the SAME 4 POUNDS over and over its so frustrating I have given up sweets, I have begun to drink even more water, (I don't drink sodas, so I gave up fruit juices and tea) I have increased my veggie intake and also my protein and STILL no luck. I am at my whits end. I even bought a treadmill for my house and I use it twice a week for 45 minutes each time (No, I'm not speed walking, but doing the slower longer pace) My killer vice is we eat out A LOT. So I have been trying to at least cook more, so I have more control of what goes in the foods.. but again.. SAME 4 POUNDS.. Sorry I am just so disappointed. Have you started eating smaller bites and going without water/liquid 30 minutes before and after a meal? I'm having trouble with that one but the time is getting better... I'm up to 10 minutes now where before I had to have something while I was eating. Good Luck!!