Calling all DWF area banders!!!!

[Jadeite 0]

Calling all DWF area banders!!!! Please Help..

My name is Jade 28 coming in from southwest Colorado..but don't get me wrong, I'm a southern girl from Bama:)

I am set for surgery on the 12th of Feb :biggrin: But my flight arrives Wed. 10th.

Any friendly banders out there interested in meeting up and talking with me while I am in town pre-op?. I don't know the area at all and would hate to be stuck in a hotel room.

(: drinks on me:)

No but for real i would really love some calming techniques for surgery, encouragement, and any personal experiences you might find helpful. Thanks so much..

Jade**

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Jade, I'm being banded by Dr. Smith on 1/27. How come you are coming here to get the surgery instead of having it closer to home?

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Well for one I am self pay and the price is unbeatable!! Dr Smith also does surgery in Abq whch is only a 3hr ish drive away from Durango, but for an extra 5G's. So i opted to fly down to the great state of Texas:)

Have you already had a few visits with nurses etc.? Seen the doc yet? How is you pre op diet going? Any suggestions? love to keep in touch with ya!! Tell me how is goes. Wish you luck with you up coming surgery!

Jade**:biggrin:

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That's excellent! I'm self pay too, so I get that. I have met with the office twice - introductions & pre-op/nutritionist appt. I met the doc at the introduction for about 10 minutes. He was very nice and got me fired up to move forward. :biggrin:

This is day #8 of my preop diet. I hit a bit of a wall today and I'm so sick of smoothies & pudding, but I know that I can do another week. The Soup is definitely the highlight of my day! I have been swapping out Jello, pudding & popsicles as I get hungry. I eat something small about every 45 minutes which seems to really help my hunger.

Good luck to you too! I will send you a private message later with my email address so we can keep in touch a little easier.

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It is so cool that we have the same doctor:smile2: You will have to tell me all about everything!!! I know the pre-op diet does not look fun at all, but im ready for it. I bought and elliptical for the house and have tried out some Protein shakes. yuck!!! i hear ya.

Well i have experimented a little and i found that frozen fruit (ur fav) mixed with 1/2 n 1/2 PureApple juice and Water with the Alive Protein mix (pea and rice) taste actually pretty good. just found combo yesterday.. Just a day at a time.. you can get through it!! Im sure i will be hurtin after week to..lol..

I'm glad Dr. Smith got you excited and seems genuine.. I have mostly spoken with Heather.. know her? First apt is 2-11-10. yay!!:biggrin:

Jade**

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I haven't been exercising much because although I'm not super tired, I really don't think I could pump myself up to work out. I am trying to be active though. I used to Jazzercise (for 6 years) but I stopped around Thanksgiving. I called and put a two month hold on the fee and I start back 3/1. I guess I'm doing phases...maybe I'm a wimp! :biggrin:

I haven't been successful making my own smoothies, but I keep trying. I will definitely try this. I have been drinking ready made & smoothie King Gladiators.

I've spoken with Heather but only over the phone. Susie, the nurse, is extremely nice. I really like her. Are you going to meet with the nutritionist when you are here? I think her name is Sharon?

I have to get my labs done tomorrow morning and pick up my meds at the pharmacy. Other than that, I just have to see through the 2nd week of the pre-op diet and I'm good to go!