December Bandsters (Early Xmas present)

[Jess55 97]

Waiting is killing me. I was told I'd get a cal within a week with a surgery date, yeah it's only been 3 days, but I am so impatient I want to know my day. I need to give notice in to work and I need to tell my mom, since she is going to take the day off too to help me. I wan the phone to ring with the date. AAGH!!

I finally found a Protein Shake can swallow! The Unjury chocolate splendor totally tastes like chocolate milk (when mixed with milk obviously) with no nasty Protein taste. I am going to try the other unjury samples I got before I order a bunch of it. I hope I can mix the unfavored with my wyler's drink without a nasty tast for when I have to do full liquids.< /p>

[size10again 11]

Hello,

Vicky~ I am happy to hear that your surgery went well!

I went to my first post op appointment this AM and everything is fine. I slept well last PM and walked quite a bit this AM, from the parking lot into the hospital and back. I am still on Clear Liquids until tomorrow when I'll advance to full liquids.

Welcome to the new folks!

Joan

[okhereigo 0]

I am scheduled on Dec 28th, I am so nervous and excited @ the same time. I want to lose 100lbs.

[andrea0121 28]

Thanks for the updates newly banded ladies.

Sal, hope everything went well for you too!!

FOUR MORE DAYS

[jdmerck 0]

Has anyone heard from Sal???

[anatomycat 1]

Just got back from Hospital. Very sore, everything went well. I am officially Banded!!! Will report more when feeling better.

[jdmerck 0]

Thats great hope all is well

[beckyrlnd 2]

my surgery date is December 21, 2010. I dont have to start my preop plan till the 10th. really excited! i have been racking my brain trying to find other clear liquids i can drink beside broth, Water and crystal light. i found a wassail recipe to help give variety. heated up and it will a delicious alternative that i can enjoy with my family during the holidays. one thing i have been doing lately is gathering as much information as possible. i would rather be overly prepared for what may or may not happen that not be prepared at all. I really enjoy this site. I especially enjoy all the support people give each other! i hope all have a great day! and to the bandsters that are now banded Good Luck and God Bless you on your new journey! ( I will b there soon!)

[Renee2010 0]

Hey, hows everyone feeling?? Im feeling great and even went back to work today! I have a desk job so no heavy lifting or anything. Im finding it a lil difficult to get all of my liquids in but im trying. Im looking forward to hear how our other new bandsters are doing and good luck to those of u that are next!

[skeefe 2]

I am scheduled on Dec 28th, I am so nervous and excited @ the same time. I want to lose 100lbs.

I am scheduled the 28th too!

[jdmerck 0]

Hey, hows everyone feeling?? Im feeling great and even went back to work today! I have a desk job so no heavy lifting or anything. Im finding it a lil difficult to get all of my liquids in but im trying. Im looking forward to hear how our other new bandsters are doing and good luck to those of u that are next!

Thats awesome you are doing well and back to work, as far as the liquids i am not even getting all liquids in during this pre-op phase sheesh i hate to see how i will be post op....but i am glad to see you are doing well

[Christa3085 1]

I am new to participating on this site. I have been reading through all of the supportive comments and wanted say you all have been sooooo much help to me! I am scheduled for Monday Dec 6th. I am really excited and nervous. I never expected to be this nervous....I seem to have boarded an emotional rollercoaster today that I really didn't expect. LOL Good thing my huband is out right now or he would think I have lost my mind..

I did want to share a couple of things that might help. My surgeon highly recommended MY Lap-Band Journey and it has been fantastic. There are videos on the surgery, explanations, expectations, tools to track progress and create a support group of friends and/or family to receive "cheers" as you reach milestones. There is so much good information out there that I just had to share. Its www.lapband.com and the click on The Journey at the top right and sign in.

Congratulations to all!!!!! I can't wait to join the "after" group in just 2 short days. I hope I can get a little sleep between now and then but it's not looking good so far Sending positive thoughts to all!

[size10again 11]

Hello,

Renee~ Wow, you're back at work?! What are you allowed to eat at this stage? Just keep sipping to get your fluids in.

Sal~ So glad to hear things went well!

I am now on a full liquid diet until my next appointment which is on Thursday. I have done fine with it. Farina Cereal thinned with milk, apple sauce, Protein Shake, cottage cheese with pureed fruit. Wonderful after the 2 week preop diet and 2 day clear liquids following surgery!

Christa~ What date is your surgery scheduled?

Joan

[Renee2010 0]

Right now I'm on full liquids but it's so hard for me to get it all in. I've been sipping but right now I'm not even close to what I should be getting...just taking it one day at a time. Everyday seems to get better...so thankful for the support from u guys.

[vickyd 24]

Right now I'm on full liquids but it's so hard for me to get it all in. I've been sipping but right now I'm not even close to what I should be getting...just taking it one day at a time. Everyday seems to get better...so thankful for the support from u guys.

I am having the same problem with getting in all of my liquids but the instructions that my surgeon's office gave me say that if you force Protein Shakes to keep your energy up you will make yourself feel sick and delay your recovery. But it also says to keep zero calorie fluids next to you at all times and try to sip on them as much as possible so that is what I am trying to do. I'm really trying to start listening to my body as far as the hunger goes...I am finding it hard to tell what is actually hunger and what is gas but hopefully the gas will go away soon so that won't be as much of an issue.

So far, this has not been nearly as difficult as I expected. I haven't needed much pain medication at all and I am trying to walk as much as possible to help with the gas...all in all, I am so glad I did this!!