sherilynn

Post surgery, did you all count your jello toward your liquids? My 'head hunger' is here today. By no means am I physically hungry; no way. But this is my first day home alone, and I'm 'bored'. Keep going to the fridge. Jello is the only thing I'm allowed. And tonight, after my first 48 hours, I can add a protein shake. I'm drinking so slowly though...it's crazy. Barely made 50oz yesterday, day 1. Today its slower, since the gas pains are here now. I am going to the potty, so at least I know I'm not dehydrating. I was told to aim for going pee three times a day; and I'm in check with that. Wow...this is so emotional. Especially today. My Dad is too cute, i have to start thinking like a thin person is what he told me. Yup, I guess so!!!

This is a great question, b/c in the "Inamed" manual - they are saying no more than 1/4 cup of food at a time. I'm confused.

Hey all, Yesterday was my day. Turns out my doctor sent me home, I did not stay over night. My 8:45 a.m. turned out to be about 12:30; so there was alot of anxiety. My nurse couldn't get vein for my I.V., neither could the anesthesiologist! I was poked and poked! Oh boy! Finally got it. I was a bundle of nerves in the 'holding area'. I expressed my concern about the gas. I can say last night when I was sent home around 6, I did have pain in my shoulder; but for the most part; it's all gone! I am thrilled. But I am EXTREMELY sore, across my belly right along the top of the ribs. 4 incisions, no black and blues as of yet. Last night I tried to sleep in the recliner; that was horrible by 4:30 a.m. I had to just MOVE. I got incredibly stiff, but I walked in circles in the house for about an hour. I gave in and took two percocets. I put that off, b/c I didn't want nausea. Right now, I'm probably not making much sense, b/c I am EXHAUSTED. No sleep Monday night, none last night. Finally made it onto the bed for a bit this a.m. for a 2 hour 'nap'. HOW DO YOU GET liquids IN? I have had not much since I got home last night, maybe two Water bottles full, some Jello. Thats about it. I think I'm afraid of taking too big a sip. I'm also afraid it won't all go down. I keep waiting about 5 minutes in between. I feel a bit weak, still tired. Ok, I'll write more later. GAS X strips I think did the trick too.

What (other than health reasons) are you looking forward to the most after you jump on the "Band Wagon"? Me - I'm looking forward to wears boots up to my knees! I have a hard time know with my calves, and I can't wait to find any pair of boots I want and buy 'em, because I know they'll fit! :wow2:

Hey That Girl, I have everything crossed for you, fingers, toes and eyes!

YESSSSSSSSSSS, Best of Luck to all my 30th Bandsters!!!!!!

Hey all, I got through my liquids today fine; I lived - go figure! Though at 6 p.m. my stomach made noises I have NEVER heard it make! LOL; she must be in SHOCK! My hospital called for me to be there at 8:45. Big difference from the 5:30 a.m. I was originally told. I called the surgeons office and they've switched me from the 1st surgery to the 2nd. I was a little annoyed, figuring I could wake up; go get it done and that would be that. The extra few hours are just more anxiety for me. Bags are packed, magazines and a squish pillow for the ride home. I'm really, really, really anxious, scared, nervous now. Tears in my eyes as I write. The 2nd guessing has started, wondering if this is crazy or not. Even thought "Hey, I can get through a day all liquids, maybe I can do this alone!". Then of course, my 'history' speaks for it self when it comes to weight loss. Then my Aunt called and said "Sheri Lynn, I don't now how you're going to do this - it's going to be SOOOOOOOOOOOOO hard". I sort of froze. I know she didn't mean harm. But it hit me like a ton of bricks. Anyway, thanks everyone; say a prayer for me tonight - as I know tomorrow - I'll be bundle of nerves. Hopefully they'll give me some happy happy meds when I arrive. I'll write when I can!!! Sheri Lynn:girl_hug:

Well, tomorrow is all clear liquids, for one day prior to surgery. Tonight my father is cooking for me; lobster tail and filet mignon from Omaha Steaks. Mom opened a bottle of Korbel to reflect my 'Going, Going, Gone' attitude with the weight. I know compared to many of you who have had a long pre op diet; this seems like non-sense. But regardless, tomorrow is going to be difficult for me. No solids, and the day before surgery. Yikes. Nerves are creeping in for sure. I definately couldn't be any more ready than I am now. I am just wanting to be healthy. I've packed my overnight back for the hospital, got my Rx's together and I think that's it. I'll be sure to check in tomorrow. Alot 'busy' stuff planned to keep me going and the mind occupied. I'm hoping I sleep LATE!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Aunt Flo is due in town on Thurday, I have my Band Surgery on Tuesday. I pretty much anticipated not being able to bend over the for tampons, so I bought the big ol' pads. Mom tells me they used to be secured in with BELTS! Bad enough now, but belts???/ Oh lord. knowing my luck, it will come during surgery. Just my luck.

I went to Vitamin Shoppe and bought 12 (2.9oz) of IDS New Whey liquid protein bullets. They're 25 grams per 'shot'. Figured a good way of getting in alot of protein in the start, when I'm sure my intake of even fluids will be very limited...first day or two. 12 shots were $30. Found it cheaper online, but with S&H, would have been about the same. Also bought a 1.35lb jug of "ON" brand Whey protein powers. Tasteless, with 17g/protein per 20 gram scoop. I can add this to my water, tea, crystal light, soups, cream of wheat, etc. That was $20. Headed to Target where I picked up a pill splitter, more tylenol liquid and a food scale. They had all sorts of digital ones that were all fancey for $30 -$40. Didn't need all that fancy stuff. Bought one of the good old fashioned types that weighs up to 16oz, for $5.99!! Also bought Benefiber tablets in citrus flavor - OMG; GROSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! I had to spit it out. Way more bitter than any Vitamin C tablet I've ever had. I'm pretty much ALL set. I did want to get some more gourmet types of soup from Wegemans, but I figured I have some time before I should be getting fancy. For my day before, I'll just be having a little s/f jello and College Inn. Eck!

I'm not from there, but I'm always in the Caribbean in Spirit! GRAND CAYMAN, BABY!!! Just 9 months away!!!!!

So now comes the doubts again. More so, am I prepared at home? I have enough canned Soups to provide for a small country in Africa! Heating pad, Gas X, etc. I actually took the list from here, and checked everything off. The one thing I'll pick up today is the New whey liquid Protein, and Benefiber. I have always been one with loose bowels, can't imagine constipation!!! I'll be up on that! The other doubts; about my surgical team. Can they be sure to keep me asleep (not waking up during surgery), as I've said - huge fear of mine. And someone mentioned on here to keep my hands moving, so they're sure I'm not yet under anesthesia. Then i looked at all the scars. Scars don't scare me, stitches, none of that. What I keep wondering, and I'm not even sure I want to know the answer; how do they get the tools 'down in the belly'? Somehow, I imagine getting poked like a turkey with a heat thermometer before it goes in the over. Poke, Poke, Poke! UGHHHHHHHHH, I gross myself out thinking about it. As for Monday, the day before where I can't eat anything, I've filled my day with tasks;shopping for new slippers, mani/pedi, color my mom's hair, etc. THREE days to a new beginning.:clap2:

Betsy, what measurements? How much of this and that?

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Sunshine2, Welcome back. You were dearly missed! I've missed all of your humor and cheerleader pep talks! I'm so happy to hear that you're on the road to a full recovery, and I'm very sorry to hear it's been painful for you. Wow; Calendar girl!!!!!!!!!! Just don't forget us (soon to be) little people here at little 'ol LBT!!!!! AWESOME news on the weight loss as well!!! Feel better, I'm sure each day will improve. :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

And I'm so freaking out! Not sure if it's nervousness, excitment, anxiety - I just don't know. I AM addicted to being on the board every minute. lol This weekend I'm going to: Get laundry together Buy my New Whey Liquid protein for first few days Mani/pedi SHAVE Get out my slip on clothes and put them in a pile - easy access for the next couple of weeks Figure out what movies I want AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Just got back from Cardiologist 12:30 appointment. Finally saw him at 1:15, so he could listen to the heart for 5 seconds, take the BP 120/80 and sign the clearance sheet. He told me that he thinks the band is a GREAT tool; he's seen many patients be successful. The twist; when he told me that its extremely dangerous for me to go into the surgery with high blood sugars. My diabetes was diagnosed about 6 weeks ago; been on Glucovance for just that long. There is not much more I can do before surgery time now, to bring the sugar levels down. He did mention they will monitor/control this in the hospital. Also said that he'll get me some 'education' in the hosptial (testing my own blood, etc). So now - I'm HORRIFIED! I was too scared to ask him what could happen. I'll be in the hospital; a specialty bariatric center!! I'm assuming they deal with issues like mine all the time. I lef there in tears, wondering if I should delay, until my sugars come down. Advice?:cry

I'm horrified of these chest pains from gas everyone is explaining. Perhaps b/c I've had issues with chest pain from my MVP in the past. Ughhhh, I'll gulp the gas-x. Anyone use the strips yet?

I can tell you all this; after this surgery, my education is going to be geared toward diabetes and getting those sugars in check. This is terrifying. Thank you so much for your support! I'm not going to cancel after all. I figured that if they're thinking it's ok - then it is. And of course they'll check me on the day of surgery and if anything is awry, they'll stop the surgery I'm sure. Sheri

RMS...GREAT idea for drinking, so I don't gulp! WILL DO!!! Girls...talk about vanity. I've been planning on what I'd 'wear' that day! How ridiculous! Like anyone really cares. But what is really funny, is that I bought an embellished long sleeve tshirt with three champagne flutes on it for New Years, it says 'Going, Going, Gone' each flute being less full. However, I thought of it as in as in the weight/fat, going going GONE. Therefore, I find it to be a rather fitting outfit, don't ya think?? I too will straighten the hair, so I don't have to deal with it. No makeup? LOL...the way I see it, if he's doing the in between leg surgery - the last thing that he'll have scaring him is the mug! hehehe Don't forget to wear slip on shoes!!

Hi Heather - welcome to LBT!!! Wow, your post (1st one!!!) made me cry a bit. This whole diabetes things is just so new, still incredibly scarey and I'm not nearly as educated about it all as I should be. Yes, the doctor is aware. My fasting sugar on my A1C was 282. First thought it was a false positive; then we did it again two weeks later; 282. ONLY reason I even did the blood tests, was b/c of the band pre op requirements. I'd be willing to bet that I've been diabetic for a number of years, considering the symptoms I've shown of peeing alot and exssive thirst. I was actually listing 'my water' as the thing I'd miss most with the band. I too understand that many people who have the band, from the weight are Type II'ers as well. I've not yet been to an endrocrinologist; on my list of things to do 'after the band'. I've been putting all my energies into this surgery. Bad me, I know. But the MD has me on the glucovance; and was satisfied with that. The cardiologist and MD are both very happy with how well I've responded to the Blood Pressure meds, having me at a perfect 120/80. So now I go into the surgery, knowing that doctor knows best. I also have learned that just a 10% weight loss can make a huge difference in blood sugars. Even our nurse practiioner at the pre op class stated again and again. Thrilled me to bits. I don't want to get onto insulin - ever. At best, would love to get off the meds as well. And I have heard it can be done. Heather, thank you again for the post; it's given me a bright spot to my day. Again, welcome to LBT. You will not get more education about the band any other place than right here.

Never tried baby foods...are they nasty tasting? I was considering getting a few for post op.

CHARLOTTE!!!!!! I'm dying laughing! I am not 'Sher'. Sheri Lynn, or SHERI - if you do not know me! And even IF you know me...my name is still Sheri at least. Like nails on a chalk board. Funny though, some people, can just 'get away with it' - and I don't mind. OR...when people insist on singing "Sheri Baby", "My Sheri A'mour", "Oh Sheri". Like I never heard that one before! Also...when people WEAR TOO MUCH PERFUME! What are you trying to cover up with all that stank?????????????? :angry

Funny you mentioned Omaha Steaks Jack...on Sunday that will be my 'Last Supper'...their Filet and Lobster Tail.

What made the determination for your surgeon to remove the gallbladder? did you ever have pain/symptoms before?