AngelaT

Welcome to our new November Bandsters!! :gluck: Good luck to the bunch going next week. :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: This is my 5th day post-op and I am doing well... I walked several times outside today and it really helped. I met Penni from this site..she has a post about Ghost Whisperer on Fridays here...take a look. They used her house for the episode being shown this Friday 8pm? on CBS. Penni is awesome! She came to Burbank and we walked and talked for a while. She is no longer banded, but she was so helpful! Karen...I hope you are doing better...did you take anything for you know.... like pepto bismol? By the way, do you know if there is a train from BUrbank to Ventura? Penni said she knows of a great fill doc in Ventura for you...let me know if you want the name Congrats on your weight loss :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: Vegge--- you look soooo adorable in that picture!!!:eek:

A good way of losing it and not feel deprived is to doa low carb diet, which also heps shrink your liver for surgery. Low fat protein...skinless chicken, fish, green veggies, sugar free jello, lots of water. Hope it helps!

He he yes it was fast! The gas pain at my shoulder is really bad...I need to walk more and I need to get a heating pad. Penni from tis site said it really helps...one of the secrets to having gas pain go awaay faster! It was so great talking to you...you are just as awesome on the phone as you are here! :eek: Hope to see you soon!

Hi Jackye, I am gald you are back safely! First thing in the morning have a little warm herbal tea, this should relax the restriction a bit. This morning I could not drink a full liquid...a protein smoothie...it felt like a dry golf ball going down...uncomfortable, so I had tea first and it really helped! Take little tiny sips and go very slowly...it works for me! Write to meon my e-mail and let me know details.

Karen....the Milk of MAgnesia worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap2: I also had a yummy blended soup for dinner! Thanks!

Dear Karen, I am soooo glad you are doing better! I am fine, but the gas pain is rally getting to me! Unlike you...no diahrrea...but constipation!! I wish I could goooo!:embarassed: I am not feeling hungry...I eat so I can get my protein in, and I cannot do the entire week of clear liquids..:omg: so I started on some smoothes and today I added oatmeal to my smoothie for fiber... Karen...you can have any liquid including yogurt it seems... is that right? I am so glad we have each other November Bandsters! :Banane20: I told the women who had the surgery with me to join us...I hope they do! To all of you going this week...good luck!! Bring the GAsX strips really! You will all do great :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Really, I need to know...can i just drink any amount since it is liquid or when do I stop? I need to get in the protein... so how big a smoothie can I have?

Thanks to all of you! Vegge...it rally was a great experience...yes the gas pain is not fun, but I have been using the GAs X strips and they help. I am also trying to walk around some. I am not sure how soon I can start walking up to 30 minutes at a time? Anyone know? Vegge, there wak a young woamn with aa low BMI who had it done and she is fine! All four of us did well...only one stayed an extra day because of a bit more swelling than the rest of us. Good luck!

Hi, I was banded Nov 7th. It was reallya good experience overall. For more go to November Bandsters thread. I love Dr. Aceves...he is great!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello! I am back from surgery in Mexicali...Nov. 7th. Dr. Aceves is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Love him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great physician, wonderful bedside manner, beautiful person.... his staff...All wonderful! The hotel was great, the hospital also. The nurses were very sweet and competent and spoke a little english. I feel a little sore with occassional gas pain, but overall I feel great! KAren...as soon as you see ths write me! I hopt it went well! I will try to call tomorrow once you've had a bit more rest. Jackye already walking around and shopping huh?:nervous :clap2: For those of you going next...good luck...it really is not a bad experience...sssso much better than I thought!

Hi Evryone! I am in <mexicali, >MX wow how great so far! <Everyone sooooo nice and professional and everything very clean!! <The hotel...excellent!!!!!! hAD THE LAST MEAL TONIGHT...THEY TOLD US WE COULD EAT ANYTHING TONIGHT... I had an incredible duck and yummy dessert. We are at a five star hotel wwith a five star restaurant... We fasted until the tests...when we arrived everything was taken care of very quickly! Good luck to all going thsi week! See you this weekend online!:thankyou:

Thanks Michelle...wow! 20 lbs!!!!:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Thanks! See you soon!

Hi Everyone! I just saw this thread...great idea! I am going for my surgery in Mx this entie week, but keep me posted! Also we can post in the profile if we are allergic to anything...just in case... some lotions or perfumes, etc. Have a wonderful week evryone! See you soon! Angela

KAren good luck to you!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for keeping us all in mind.

Mine is Tuesday, but I do not know the time. You are keeping the calories low as if you were with the band already! WOW!

Well...not one pound lost since Sunday...I am using the one I bought...makes me feel better using just one. I will see what the docs scale says! I guess to get in themin. of 60 grs of protein I am packing in the calories! When I'm banded I will obviously have to do high protein shakes more often. Even turkey can add up fast! I found a yummy 100 cal pudding with only 1 carb and 20 of protein at The Vitamins Shoppe! Once banded it will make a great liquid or soft diet meal! I went to get my pre-surg pedicure yesterday mmmfelt so good :clap2: I got an Ipod Nano so that while at the hospital I can listen to nice healing music... I think also I am all packed... I am at a poimt of no return he he :nervous :faint:

WOW! great! how long have you been on the low carb diet? I ahve been on it at the same strict guideleines as you for 6 days now and have had NO weight loss! Are you also watching your calories? Of course with alot of exercise it helps I have been careful to stay under 30 carbs, but sometimes I have gone to 45. What have you been doing as far as food? We have surgery on the same day! i will be back in Austin On dec. 2!

It is really important you are getting enough protein. Also important to supplement your B vitamins, especially B12, B6, Folic Acid which you can get a sublingual little pill that melts under your tongue. Biotin works well...do not expect it to work over night. Also take a daily multivitamin a good one! Good luck!

Glad our November Bandsters are doing well!!! How are the recent surgeries from the past couple of days...hope you feel better soon, let us know how you are feeling!

WOW! I was going through withdarwals!:faint: I tried finding other forums, but none compare to this one :clap2: Our forum is THE best!:first: I am so glad you are All here! Thanks!:clap2:

I am a Doctor of Naturopathy/Naturology with an interest in ethnobotany. Essentially...natural medicine. Several years ago I started on a journey to reverse my Multiple Sclerosis...I was not able to do much by then. Constant visits to the ER and unable to move most of my right side and severe cramping of my muscles. When the MD said I needed to start looking for a wheelchair, I rebeled!! I changed many things in my life...MInd, Body and Spirit and went back to school for my Doctorate. This summer I was able to go to the Amazon and to climb Macchu Picchu, not just do the more level part of it. Now I will work on losing weight with the help of the band. I do not use any pharmaceuticals at all. This surgery will be an exception to my ideals because I see the band as a useful tool, and much safer than a bypass. If anyone ever has questions on how to live a better life through holistic ways...please do ask me!

Hi, I have seen posts for August and September and even October, but no November yet... so why don't we start one now :clap2: Mine is scheduled for NOvember 7 with Dr. Rumbaut in Monterrey. MX. When is yours?

Hi LM and welcome! They sell proetin shakes with Fiber, that might help. They also now sell very fine and clear fiber which you can add to the smoothies. Start with adding just once a day adn see...then you might need two doses of fiber or three, but so not overdue it. Remember to drink your water! Congratulations..youa re doing great! And by the way..it's great to see some guys here!:clap2:

Lisa, I'll be back in Austin in Dec. hope to see you then!