Butterfly2010

To answer you question about drinking: I can get down all my recommended protein but I have not been hungry otherwise...reading Brian's post he ate several popsicles already..no way for me as of today...but I guess each day is different as is each person... I changed from my prescription pain meds to tylenol and seem to be doing okay, but even drinking that seems a lot in addition to the shake sips. Bathroom-Bathroom....nothing...:bored: Hope you are starting to get better! :smile:

I arrived in Bandland!!! I had my surgery at 7:30 am yesterday and went home from the hospital at 4 pm. Hardly any gas pain but nausea!!! And I think my BP is dropping at times; I tend to have low BP. Yesterday was mostly rough because of feeling dizzzy and a lot of nausea. I am on Lortab ( tasting awful) for my pain, so any mispelling and crazy sentence structure bare with me... Feeling better in general, but nothing like Brian described , no 98%...he is a lucky guy. I might be at 60%... but much more important then any % : I am happy! And thank you all for all the good wishes and prayers! I feel very good about the surgery and wish all the upcoming ones good luck. I am now on 1/4cup of protein shake six times a day and sugar free stuff/drinks in between. Not hungry at all. Taking it easy; trying to move around in between resting... Best wishes from NC!

Hi Brian it was encouraging to read your report this morning, right before I head to my surgery.... thanks for sharing and I hope you continue on your 98% pain free path! To ya' all! I am getting ready in about 20 minutes to drive to my local banding airport to fly into bandland.... wish me a great flight! And pray for me! Ready for take offffffffffffffffffffff!!!

I am starting to count my hours down... They called with my "arrival time" earlier today. I have to be at the hospital at 5:15 am; which made me very happy! Don't want to wait another minute longer to fly into bandland...I have taken my first of two showers with the hospital soap and will take my nail polish offffff in a few minutes.... Had my last meal at 7 pm, thougt about something special first but then decided to stick with my low carb fish and veggies diet. I am excited! Aaaaaaaaand nervous.... but more excited! It has been great to read all the posts along the way and I hope I will be able to post soon again.... well if I can't sleep I will just read and post all night ...:blushing: Any prayers are very welcome!!!! Ready to fly in NC!

Stick with your pre op diet but you might want to ask your medical provider if you can switch to a better tasting shake; many good tasting ones around. No need to stick with something you hate...several threads on that already. I tried a sample the other day, terrible..so I stick with what I like....big differences...that's for sure! And I wish you best of Luck!!!

I am taking all your posts in while waiting for Thursday to come around...it is great to read everyones status update, from "just approved" to finally banded and even "years later" updates... I use the forum especially when I "feel" like eating; not hungry but looooooooonging for foods that are not healthy and have brought me to this point.... My doc wants a 2 week pre-op low carb post-op: 2 week fluids ( protein shakes) 2 weeks pureed food 2 weeks soft food fills around 6 weeks I started my preop earlier with good weight loss so far.... Hurry up Thursday!!! Greetings from NC!

You are right we all have different pre-op and post-op diets but most important for you: you followed your docs advise! Congrats on that! It does sound tough! And good luck on your surgery today. Keep us posted!

I would love some feedback for purchasing protein powder and other pre/post op items on-line. Has anyone used the bariatric pantry? Coupons anywhere? Specials? Customer service issues? Thanks!

I have tried several of the Nectar powders, so far STRAWBERRY MOUSSE is my number #1....so good! But: Still love my chocolate truffle.....

Hi Mandy, sorry to hear you had to cancel; but you want to be on the safe side...it is a surgery and you don't want any complications that can be preventend. We are glad to have you with our September Bandsters! Welcome!

Soooo glad everything went okay for you; your were our FIRST to go....will you be starting a post op September thread? So many will join you next week! I got my sample pack with 13 samples from calling the phone number that was posted on another thread. 13 samples for $13 ....not bad! I plan on ordering from mybatriatric, have you ordered regular protein/vitamines from them before? Just hesitant since it is an on-line store.... Again, soooooooooo glad you posted! How are you feeling today?

Great to see more September Bandsters...welcome on board! I just got my 13 different flavor sample pack in the mail ....will start in the morning to try the different Nectar shakes... one by one... I have been on Chocolate Truffle for over 2 weeks...need a change in taste! Had my pre-op today...so far so good. Paid my deposit! Yikes! Surgery on the 9th.... excited!!! I am supposed to be the first one on "the list" that day, which I hoped for... Greetings from NC!

what flavor are you using? I just ordered me a sample box full of Nectar... I let you know what I liked once I tried them... hang in there!

Good Luck on your journey! You will be fine!!!

Good Luck Cathy; keep us posted even if just a quick " I am okay".... I will have my pre-op tomorrow....and on 9-9-10 is my BIG day.... doing well with my preop diet... changed to 2 shakes a day today, makes it easier.... You all have a great night!

I called them today and ordered it. It was $13 and she told me it should get to my house in 2-3 days....so will see! Great!

YOU can do it! And we will be your new army for you...we are all fighting the same war! keep posting on your journey...

Hi Sunny day, I feel very similar; even when I call and do have a question it is not very personal; so finding this forum has been super helpful....we hold your hand!!! But check and see if you have a local support group. We have one but they only meet once a month. Good group but way to much time in between meetings so reading the posts and posting helps! We walk with you!!!!

Great, I will call them today; I already drink their chocolate truffle and like it very much. Thanks for all the info posted so far! Will check out those websites. anything on " my Batriatric pantry"?

Thanks Banded- Septermber-2010 for keeping up with all of our special dates! I am still alone on 9-9-2010....come on, someone should get a phone call for an approval! Have my preop this Friday.....uhhhhhh it is getting closer! You all are great; keep on posting! Greetings from NC!

Thanks for the info; Pina Colada sounds sooooooooooooo good! Will try that one! And might get french vanilla as I will start to replace my regular lunch pretty soon....

Greetings onceuponaband, I don't have a formular in regards to who to tell. I will not lie, so if someone asked I give them a truthful answer. But I have been selective in telling people at this point, simply due to the fact that I am still learning a lot and don't need to be challenged with more then what I challenge myself with. But my boss knows, few co-workers, few family members , 2-3 friends and of course my boyfriend. It will not be a secret, but I will also not tell the world around me... yet... But I do have to say: I can't wait until it is so, so ,so obvious that people will just have to ask me and I can then proudly say how the band and my hard work paid offffffffffffff....Happy Day!

Hi wannabhealthy, I do just that, read and type instead of eating those empty carbs. Especially after 5 pm; the hardest time for me. It works!!! To me, "that" is another tool: support! WE need several tools to helpd us fix what we feel is "broken" and keep it running after. And it helps me to read what everyone else is doing so I can pick the tools that are right for me. But we have ONE in common: THE BAND!!!! Have a great day!

I replaced my breakfast with a shake. I use Nectar Chocolate Truffle by Syntrax. 100 cal/ 23 protein/0 carbs! I mix it with Almond milk and almost love it.... bought it at the Vitamine Store. No bad after taste!!! I am not on my 2 week pre op yet but decided to get started...so far great results! Anyone tried any other flavors by Nectar? Would like to mix it up a bit...

Thank you for sharing!!!