tonya66

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8 days and counting! One week and 1 day, or 192 hours to go. I feel like singing - 8 bottles of beer on the wall, 8 bottles of beer, you take one down, you pass it around, 7 more bottles of beer on the wall...come on, you know the song. lol. Okay, I'm really goofy this morning, probably because I had my sleep study test last night, and I really don't think I ever went to sleep. My mind was going crazy most of the night. I got to the sleep study center at 9:30pm, they hooked me up and I was in bed around 11:00 pm. I turned the tv off and decided I was going to get a good night sleep. Well, I remember the tech coming in at some point during the night, and readjusted my nose piece, seems it came off. Then the next thing I remember is he came in around 5:30 am, and told me I had 3 pages of paper work to complete. As he was unhooking me he asked if I felt I didn't get to sleep last night, and I said "kinda", he then said he couldn't discuss my test, but don't be surprised if they have me come back. As I was leaving, he again said be prepared to come back before the surgery. Not sure what all that means, and hopefully the doctor will call me today to go over my test results. I have a headache this morning as usual, I usually wake up with one so its nothing new (that was something that they said is a sign of sleep apnea). When I went in for the pre-test yesterday, I spoke to the doctor and I asked her if I would know the results of my test when I woke up. She said no, and the techs were not allowed to discuss them. She did tell me if they came in and placed a ccap machine on me, that was a sure sign that I had apnea and needed the machine. So, they never did that, so I might not have apnea, not sure. I just know that I snore, like a freaking lion. This morning when I got home, my DH asked how it went and I told him what they said, he said 9 times out of 10, I'm sleeping like a log. I told him just because I'm snoring doesn't mean I'm in a deep sleep. Well - there you have it, my journal for the day.

8 days and counting! One week and 1 day, or 192 hours to go. I feel like singing - 8 bottles of beer on the wall, 8 bottles of beer, you take one down, you pass it around, 7 more bottles of beer on the wall...come on, you know the song. lol. Okay, I'm really goofy this morning, probably because I had my sleep study test last night, and I really don't think I ever went to sleep. My mind was going crazy most of the night. I got to the sleep study center at 9:30pm, they hooked me up and I was in bed around 11:00 pm. I turned the tv off and decided I was going to get a good night sleep. Well, I remember the tech coming in at some point during the night, and readjusted my nose piece, seems it came off. Then the next thing I remember is he came in around 5:30 am, and told me I had 3 pages of paper work to complete. As he was unhooking me he asked if I felt I didn't get to sleep last night, and I said "kinda", he then said he couldn't discuss my test, but don't be surprised if they have me come back. As I was leaving, he again said be prepared to come back before the surgery. Not sure what all that means, and hopefully the doctor will call me today to go over my test results. I have a headache this morning as usual, I usually wake up with one so its nothing new (that was something that they said is a sign of sleep apnea). When I went in for the pre-test yesterday, I spoke to the doctor and I asked her if I would know the results of my test when I woke up. She said no, and the techs were not allowed to discuss them. She did tell me if they came in and placed a ccap machine on me, that was a sure sign that I had apnea and needed the machine. So, they never did that, so I might not have apnea, not sure. I just know that I snore, like a freaking lion. This morning when I got home, my DH asked how it went and I told him what they said, he said 9 times out of 10, I'm sleeping like a log. I told him just because I'm snoring doesn't mean I'm in a deep sleep. Well - there you have it, my journal for the day.

Hello, My name is Tonya (Hi Tonya) and I am a Lab Band Talk/January Bandsters addict. I need help! lol Seriously, you guys are the best, and it is so helpful to get online and read about the experiences in surgeries, and how well everyone is doing. Today our surgeries on the list are: Klo, Wph74, Agelburch, Mindful - I think that is all - so lets all keep them in our thoughts today. I know they will be great! We had lots of surgeries on Monday & Tuesday, so I'm anxious to hear from all of them as well. Okay - I really must get to work!

I had my sleep study test last night. They did not come in and place a Ccap (??) machine on me. The doc said if they did, that was a sure sign I had sleep apnea. However, the tech when he came into my room at 5:30 am, he was taking all the garb off of me and then he said he really couldn't discuss my test with me, however, he did tell me not to be surprised if I have to come back for further test before the surgery. He then asked if I felt I didn't get to sleep, and I said kinda. So not sure what it all means, but then as I was leaving, he again stressed to me to be prepared to come back. I went home, took a shower, washed my hair twiced, and I just got to work and realized that I still have some of the goop in my hair. weird. No one can see it, but I know its there and it will probably bug me all day. Be back later ----------

so sorry - I knew I would miss people. But me saving the master list on a word doc will help post it from now on. I have went back to my previous post and edited it and added you to the list. So sorry. I guess when I got to the 18th, I just got so excited that I left off several on that day. lol (its my surgery date too )

Oh Boy, I hope you get to get in. I'll be thinking of you - take care! Let us know if your surgery gets cancelled. Hopefully by Friday everything will be okay.

the tape measure wasn't long enough for my cousin either, she used yarn. And saved the yarn. It was a great way to check her progress, she would wrap the yarn around her belly and see how many inches she had lost.

Yes, it hurts, but it has to be done, I'm talking about taking my measurements. Since I start my pre-op tomorrow, I had my daughter take a before pic and I took my measurements. Man, they are BAD. I'm as big as a Dallas Cowboy linebacker! I decided that the pre-op is ever bit a part of the lap band, so I am counting every pound I lose, and every inch I lose from this point on. I also probably will count the 20 pounds I already lost, I have worked for those, and I believe I deserve them. lol. Okay, here goes my measurements: Waist - 41 1/2" Hips - 51" ( ) Left Thigh - 28" (this is what the waist is suppose to be) calves - 17" left arm - 15 1/2" breast - 43" under breast - 37" OMG, I can't believe I am this fat! My before pics makes me look prego. My belly is huge! But all this is going to change!

So glad your doing well. I will make sure I tell my anesthesiologist about my past problems (the gass pain with my gall bladder was horrible).

DONE - I've got you added.

thanks 5Jacks. My mistake. I hand typed everyone on a Word Document list to keep better track, and I left you out. So sorry. I'm sure there are others that I left off too. So Everyone come forward. lol. How could I leave off my lab band twin date? I will edit my list above, and add you on. Thanks for telling me!

Audree - sounds like you are doing great! Wow, two bits and you are full. I don't think that has EVER happened to me. lol. I'm just so busy at work these days, hardly any time to get on LBT. sucks! Great that you are doing a fast & prayer - I plan on doing some mediation myself. And for sure some personal bible study. Hope everyone is doing okay. I have now updated the January Bandsters list, and I will keep a master copy in my word file and will only update it once per week. Its really hard to keep this think updated, we have just grown rapidly and getting a lot of new members, but hey, the more the merrier! Well, gotta run...........I have a sleep study test tonight, looking forward to having a bed all to my self. :notagree

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You must stay with us! Your just slightly behind us, so we won't let you leave us.

Hello, please let us know when you get a confirmed date so we can add you the January Bandster list.

Chrissie, Congrats on your wedding. You looked beautiful!

Hello all, I'm doing a quickie drive by to check in. I'm swamped at work and a little stressed. I know we have new bandsters, and we had some surgeries Monday and tons of surgeries today. Lets keep them all in our thoughts today....(even though I'm stressed, i'm thinking of you guys going thru the surgery). I'll try and get the list updated sometime this week. I'm behind on reading all the post - haven't read any since I think Friday. wow. Anyhow, talk to everyone later -

So far, here is the out of pocket expenses my part: $50.00 - sleep study test bill finally came in $25.00 - sleep study consultation with doc, copay amount $43.50 - My first fill (3/6/07) $532.12 - Additional hospital bill from Southcrest (3/6/07) $200 - I had to pay a fee of $200 to my doc for processing the paperwork for insurance. This is non refundable, and the insurance does not pay this. $90.00 - Upper GI fee at the hospital. $43.50 - My estimated cost for the hospital fee for the surgery. $173.00 - Had to pay an additional $173 to the hospital because they kept me overnight. $400 - Deposit to my surgeon for my surgery. Not sure if I will owe more, or if part will be refunded once my insurance pays everything. $200 - Deposit to the assistant to my surgeon, he opens me up for my surgeon. $75 - Pysch Eval ($50 was for testing supplies, $25 for copay) $25 - Copay to surgeon for pre-surgery consultation. So far, I've spent $833.50 on the surgery, not bad for me. I have a sleep study test tonight, so not sure how much that will cost me.

So far, here is the out of pocket expenses my part: $50.00 - sleep study test bill finally came in $25.00 - sleep study consultation with doc, copay amount $43.50 - My first fill (3/6/07) $532.12 - Additional hospital bill from Southcrest (3/6/07) $200 - I had to pay a fee of $200 to my doc for processing the paperwork for insurance. This is non refundable, and the insurance does not pay this. $90.00 - Upper GI fee at the hospital. $43.50 - My estimated cost for the hospital fee for the surgery. $173.00 - Had to pay an additional $173 to the hospital because they kept me overnight. $400 - Deposit to my surgeon for my surgery. Not sure if I will owe more, or if part will be refunded once my insurance pays everything. $200 - Deposit to the assistant to my surgeon, he opens me up for my surgeon. $75 - Pysch Eval ($50 was for testing supplies, $25 for copay) $25 - Copay to surgeon for pre-surgery consultation. So far, I've spent $833.50 on the surgery, not bad for me. I have a sleep study test tonight, so not sure how much that will cost me.

WOW, we are in the single digits now. Just 9 more days until I'm in band land! Yesterday was a very busy day, today is busy as well, and tomorrow is too. Matter of fact, this entire week is busy for me between work and all my doc appointments, I'm just a bit stressed today! Yesterday here is how my day went: 8:30 - 11:15 - my preop. Had my blood work done, also an EKG, and chest xrays. I had to fill out and sign a ton of paperwork with the nurse, I paid my part of the hospital which was $43.50. I think I got out cheap on that one, she said the cost was $29,679, the discount rate negotiated with the insurance was $435 and I owed 10% of that. Cool. I had one small problem with the hospital, they had me put in my own words what I was having done and I told them a hiatal hernia repair and lap band. Well the problem was, the doctor didn't send an order for the hernia repair, so that caused a little stink, but the hospital nurse called my docs nurse and I think they got it worked out. 11:45 - I had to get my upper cervical care done at my chiopractor's office, my neck was killing me. I got thru with the doc and swung thru KFC, got an order of boneless chicken wings, hot flavored and tried to eat them in the car, big mistake, too messy and they tasted bad, I ended up throwing them out. I ran by to pick my daughter's skirt up from the alterations place before my next appointment which was at 1:00 pm with the Psych lady. We went over some stress techniques, craving techniques etc. She said I am ready for surgery. I got out of there around 1:50, I had to run to my docs office to take a short quiz they give every Monday from 1:30 - 2:30 (in between that I made a deposit at my bank). I had to show them that I knew about the changes I was about to make. I passed the test. Got thru with them at 2:30. Then I had a 3:00 pm appt with the dietician. We went thru a lot of info. Found out my clear liquid diet is no longer just 48 hours before surgery, but they are now requiring it to be FOUR days before surgery. So Sunday, I will have to start on clear liquids. eeks. I finished with the dieticial at around 4:20, had to meet with the surgeons office at 4:30 to go over the pre-surgery consultation. I didn't get out of his office until after 6:00 - I had a looong day. I had a total of 6 appointments yesterday and managed to fit everyone of them in. I even was able to squeeze in two errands in (picked my daughters skirt up & went to bank). I have to leave today at 11:00 from work to meet with the sleep center people. Then I will go back there tonight at 9:30 and spend the night there for my sleep study test. :notagree . I'm actually looking forward to this, I can sleep all by myself in a huge bed (my DH smothers me at night - he is a snuggler and I am not). My eating was really off yesterday, I could kick myself. However, I will not cheat any more, promise! I ended up eating a dish from Zios, which had some pasta in it. Well, I've got a ton to do at work because I am leaving next week, so I am going to stay focussed at work!

WOW, we are in the single digits now. Just 9 more days until I'm in band land! Yesterday was a very busy day, today is busy as well, and tomorrow is too. Matter of fact, this entire week is busy for me between work and all my doc appointments, I'm just a bit stressed today! Yesterday here is how my day went: 8:30 - 11:15 - my preop. Had my blood work done, also an EKG, and chest xrays. I had to fill out and sign a ton of paperwork with the nurse, I paid my part of the hospital which was $43.50. I think I got out cheap on that one, she said the cost was $29,679, the discount rate negotiated with the insurance was $435 and I owed 10% of that. Cool. I had one small problem with the hospital, they had me put in my own words what I was having done and I told them a hiatal hernia repair and lap band. Well the problem was, the doctor didn't send an order for the hernia repair, so that caused a little stink, but the hospital nurse called my docs nurse and I think they got it worked out. 11:45 - I had to get my upper cervical care done at my chiopractor's office, my neck was killing me. I got thru with the doc and swung thru KFC, got an order of boneless chicken wings, hot flavored and tried to eat them in the car, big mistake, too messy and they tasted bad, I ended up throwing them out. I ran by to pick my daughter's skirt up from the alterations place before my next appointment which was at 1:00 pm with the Psych lady. We went over some stress techniques, craving techniques etc. She said I am ready for surgery. I got out of there around 1:50, I had to run to my docs office to take a short quiz they give every Monday from 1:30 - 2:30 (in between that I made a deposit at my bank). I had to show them that I knew about the changes I was about to make. I passed the test. Got thru with them at 2:30. Then I had a 3:00 pm appt with the dietician. We went thru a lot of info. Found out my clear liquid diet is no longer just 48 hours before surgery, but they are now requiring it to be FOUR days before surgery. So Sunday, I will have to start on clear liquids. eeks. I finished with the dieticial at around 4:20, had to meet with the surgeons office at 4:30 to go over the pre-surgery consultation. I didn't get out of his office until after 6:00 - I had a looong day. I had a total of 6 appointments yesterday and managed to fit everyone of them in. I even was able to squeeze in two errands in (picked my daughters skirt up & went to bank). I have to leave today at 11:00 from work to meet with the sleep center people. Then I will go back there tonight at 9:30 and spend the night there for my sleep study test. :notagree . I'm actually looking forward to this, I can sleep all by myself in a huge bed (my DH smothers me at night - he is a snuggler and I am not). My eating was really off yesterday, I could kick myself. However, I will not cheat any more, promise! I ended up eating a dish from Zios, which had some pasta in it. Well, I've got a ton to do at work because I am leaving next week, so I am going to stay focussed at work!

Okay, this is a "friendly" thread. I guess I'm not a controversial person, never have liked it. I think everyone has their right to their own opinion. That being said, I took the time to copy and paste the Posting Guidelines. I think everything that was previously discussed seemed to get a little nasty, and it needs to be dropped and we need to move on the what this is all about - support for January Bandsters - the rules are below: (Ps - can we all be friends again? ) Posting Guidelines 1. Don't report other people's experiences as truth. Share your own experiences, thoughts, opinions, theories at will. 2. Attack the idea, not the person. Basic online etiquette. 3. When posting, please show respect. We all deserve it. 4. Please take the really personal discussions to PM or e-mail.

Man, we've got to get you a surgery twin!! ANYBODY OUT THERE HAVING SURGERY 1/30/07???? (Thats me shouting to all the pre bandsters out there) Hopefully some brave soul will step forward and claim that date! I think keeping a food diary is a great idea. I plan on keeping one too. I actually started a little journal on this board, and I will do my best to keep up. I know for me, I am always looking at the people who have lost so much weight, and I wonder, How did you do it? What did you eat? I want to document everything in my journey to weight loss so I can help anyone new - I'm going to try and record everything I eat, even the bad stuff. lol.