Bandsters for the week of December 27 ~ let's chat!

[thu1976355 0]

wow.. good luck. and keep updated.

I didn't forget about the thread, just a few changes here. I have had a last minute change of heart, and I decided to do the gastric bypass. I have 200 pounds to lose, and while talking with my doctor, I think this is the best thing for me.

Thanks so much to all of you for posting on this thread, and best of luck to you all!!

Teri

[thu1976355 0]

Hope your surgery went well. I had mine done on Monday 1/3. I agree with the mixed emotions. I had a mini meltdown 2 days preop.. I will tell you what got me through was the support of my boyfriend and family. You may want to reconsider telling family and friends.. They have helped me emotionally more than you can ever image. Good luck to you. Keep in touch. Traci

Tomorrow is the day!!! Agree with everyone here that there is a crazy mixture of emotions. I'm even worried about taking too much time off from work for follow-up visits with the Dr. I'm us soooooooooo busy at work, I don't want to piss off my boss. On Friday morning I woke up from a bad night's sleep and I had a "melt-down". NO ONE knows except my husband... and feeling somewhat guilty for my secret. Also, I sorta still feeling like this is cheating... and that I should have been able to do this myself without the surgery. I'm just praying that ALL goes well with NO complications (which could sabotage my secret).

Prayers and well wishes for EVERYONE this week!!

[Swan56 6]

LBT Addict -

Do I understand that you are already eating solid foods? WOW! I am on a full liquid diet for 2-4 weeks and thought that was pretty standard. I can't believe that you are already eating chicken! Don't get me wrong...I would kill for a piece of chicken right now, lol!

I was surprised by my post op diet as well. He said 2 days of liquid, 2 days of mushy, and then begin working in solids. He said to make sure that I try new things slowly so that if I have a problem I can tell what food is causing it. I had read liquid/mushy for 2 weeks. I feel fine doing it the way he had me do it. I was on a preop for 2 weeks and was really tired of just liquids. I go for my post-op checkup Thursday. I'm assuming I'll get a fill in about 2 weeks. Things are going well. I feel much better this week. Been working out quite a bit and despite how little I actually eat, I have plenty of energy now (as opposed the the tired feeling I had before surgery). I hope you get to eat soon!