October 2010 Bandsters!!

[Pinkstar 0]

Hi.. I was banded on Oct 7th. I am also still currently on the liquid diet. how has it been going for you??

Congrats everyone! I hope everyone continues doing great! I'm 6 days post-op and feeling great. I came back to work today. I really didn't want to but I needed too. I'm still on my liquid diet 4 days to go and I can't wait. I'm so OVER it at this point. I did 2 wks prior to surgery so needless to say I'm def over it. :wink2:

[ARKAWANA 0]

sarah: Thanks for all the detailed information, where are you located? I hope my surgery goes just as easy on wednesday the 20th. I have diabetes so I know I will have to stay at least one night, but hope to be up walking the halls to get to go home the next day. My doctor makes you walk the hall 10 times before you leave the hospital. I have been on HMR shakes for 10days before surgery and only Clear Liquids last night. Thanks for your post. cherie

[61jojo 0]

Hey, Grams and Pitpat! Three cheers for the over sixty crowd (myself included). I am 3 days post, the surg went well, but it's so hard to turn in bed...for a stomach sleeper it's a trial. But less pain today, and a shower! Now one wound is reddish and warmish--IDK if I should call. Also: still on Clear Liquids except for 3 oz of coffee with skim milk and 4 oz whipped yogurt once per day, no probs. Stay in touch. PS when do we move to the post surgery thread? Um, now that we are post surgery?

Edited October 17, 2010 by 61jojo

[Grams 0]

Hey, Grams and Pitpat! Three cheers for the over sixty crowd (myself included). I am 3 days post, the surg went well, but it's so hard to turn in bed...for a stomach sleeper it's a trial. But less pain today, and a shower! Now one wound is reddish and warmish--IDK if I should call. Also: still on Clear Liquids except for 3 oz of coffee with skim milk and 4 oz whipped yogurt once per day, no probs. Stay in touch. PS when do we move to the post surgery thread? Um, now that we are post surgery?

3 Cheers for us is right! I'm day 5 and feeling much better although not yet ready to start cleaning closets (in fairness I didn't like doing that before the surgery either). I'm a stomach sleeper too but that's out of the question right now. They repaired a hernia while they were in there and so it wasn't quite as easy as I hoped but on the plus side they killed 2 birds with 1 stone. It has been interesting hearing about the differences in the diets pre and post. I am not having any problems with the yogurt, pudding, Soup phase so today I think I'll try an egg or something. I still think about food, not as much, but the thought passes before I get off my butt to get anything. It feels like it would be too much effort to eat. I hope I lose a few more pounds before my appetite comes back. I'm not weighing myself until 1 week post op (Tues.) to give the surgery bloat time to pass. I know it's better to lose slowly but I want a big drop for the effort.

How do we get to the post op thread? I was there once but forget how I got there. I'm sure your incision is fine but don't wait too long to call if it doesn't get better. You might just need an antibiotic. Take care and stay in touch. I love having someone to talk to who is going thru it too and knows what I'm talking about.

[NurseNic 0]

I am having my Lap Band surgery tomorrow around noon. I am getting nervous, but mostly excited. Did a ton of "nesting" today. I cleaned the house, made like 5 things of sugar free Protein Jello, got a new book, and made dinners for the family. Hope I can sleep tonight. I have so much support, but it sure is nice from someone who has gone through this before. Will post tomorrow after the surgery. Wish me luck.

[Ishkahara 0]

Thursday 21st october, here I come!!!!:thumbup:

[AMAZED1 0]

I am having my LAP-BAND® surgery tomorrow around noon. I am getting nervous, but mostly excited. Did a ton of "nesting" today. I cleaned the house, made like 5 things of sugar free Protein Jello, got a new book, and made dinners for the family. Hope I can sleep tonight. I have so much support, but it sure is nice from someone who has gone through this before. Will post tomorrow after the surgery. Wish me luck.

Nurse nice, it's 'today'. Bloody good luck. Hope it all goes well. Wish it was me!! Jude x

[dylanthomas99 0]

Hi everyone,

I'm in the Uk and my date is October 12th, sooo excited.

D

Hi dawn hope all goes well for you keep in touch, I'm being banded on 24th I'm soooooooo nervous x

[dylanthomas99 0]

I am having my LAP-BAND® surgery on the 25th of Oct. looking forward to it :thumbup:

me to good luck x

[dylanthomas99 0]

My surgery date is 10/25/10 and i am freaking out. Most of your posts are making me feel better. I am excited and scared. If only i had a crystal ball.

I'm 25th aswell so nervous

[lzj21428 0]

New here, but have been reading a lot of posts. I'm being banded on 10/25/10 @ 8:30 AM. I guess I started the journey on 8/12/10 with a Lap Band seminar. Have completed all the requirements for before surgery. I'm on week two of the all liguid diet. Some days are better than others and I have to be honest, I did eat some food on a couple of days, but didn't go wild. The hard part is cooking for the family and watching them eat. Love the shakes, hate the jello!!

Well, just wanted to kind of introduce myself. Hope to be around some more for encouragement and information.

[Grams 0]

Hey Pat,

I'm pretty sure today is your big day. Sending you my prayers and very best wishes for a speedy recovery. Let me know how you're doing. Hugs Lynne

[AMAZED1 0]

Anyone heard from Caroline. Waiting patiently for her third week check in on you tube! Is she ok??

[Pattypwk 0]

My surgery is the 25th of October. Today was my first day on Optifast and no caffine. Feeling very tired and hungry.

[AllenH 0]

Band date 10/25/2010. I have one week of pre-op diet behind me. I am on two shakes and one small meal a day. I have noticed pre-op diets vary some, what are yall on?

Good luck everyone

Allen