September Bandsters

[DawnH 9]

My nutritious said caffeine dehydrates you, and the liquid diet already dehydrates you. She said I could have 8 oz per day. I'm on day 9 of 21 for the prop, and I've been off caffeine for 2 weeks today. The first week was hard, but now I'm ok! It's rough at first, but it gets easier! I just keep saying I can do anything for this short time frame!

Okay, that makes sense. Maybe that is why mine didn't say that because the liquid part of my pre-op diet is only 2 days. One thing I thought was weird on my drs liquid part was that I can have sf Jello and sf popsicles but no red or purple ones. Weird.....

[BandedAnnie 0]

BTW...how do you get those cute countdown tickers on your profile?

[Texasbandit 8]

Ok everyone I'm here! Just filled out paperwork. It sucks to be here alone. Everyone I know has to work and from my approval to surgery all happened in less than a week. And I started my period today!!! Jeez!! Other than that I'm a little nervous but excited too.

[vanillahoney 1]

I am being BANDED on Monday, September 12th! Reporting to the hospital at 11am and going for the gold at 2pm. I started my Optifast diet on Monday.....AND IT'S BEEN ROUGH! I have had a nibble here and a nibble theren but for the most part I am proud of myself cause THIS AIN'T EASY YA'LL!! The Optifast containter says that an 8oz shake is an exchange of 1 skim milk and 1 lean meat......so just let me have a piece of grilled chicken! However, I did get into a pair of size 18 jeans today that I have not been able to wear for quite some time soooooo.........so far so good!

Good luck everyone and hang in there! We can do this!

[Legal8y 0]

Well. Today was my day to be banded. I had been on my prep liquids since august 24 and lost 8 pounds. I was committed and excited. Not nervous at all. My mom went with me. Checked in the surgery center at 9 am. They took me back. Funny thing that I had to do pregnancy test first. Thatbwould have been an eye opener. Then stripped, paper gown, pressure stockings on and hair in cap. They started the iv and then did the first blood pressure check. OMG! 187/110. They kept telling me to calm down and that I was just nervous. I was fine. I felt great. No discomfort or anything unusual. But they were fearing out over my bp. My doctor then gave me a beta blocker to bring down the bp and told me to relax. The juries kept telling me to think of the beAch. I guess they think thatnis relaxing and soothing. It came down a little. Then gave me 5mg Valium. It came down to 151/96. Then comes my doctor with a look on his face and said "I am going to cancel your case today, it just is not safe with the blood pressure issue. Funny thing is I don't have high blood pressure. I was just thereon Tuesday and it was 130/80 and he saw that. But better to be safe then sorry and risk having a stroke under general anesthesia. Dr Choi my doctor was great and so was the staff. He said to go see my oxo and get on some meeds and he would reschedule in a week or two. Bummer I had tondo some major schedule maneuvering to do this. But I want it bad enough I will make it happen. He was funny though. Knowing thatni am a trial attorney he didn't want to take any chances and played out a scenario of how he would have to answer to a clai. Of malpractice should anything have happened to me. Of all the things I have read on this forum and others I never thought that I had a bp problem or that rhisnwould be a reason for complication. Luckily I am self pay so I don't have to jump through any insurance hoops to address this issue. Damn I was so psyched and ready to embark on my new life. I stocked upnon some great Protein Drinks I have found and are really tasty. Mr dot or told me to stick to drinks or Breakfast and lunch and a sensible dinner during the time to my next scheduled surgery. So now you all know what could happen that could put a stop to your journey. I hate the idea that I will have to take medication now but this is the very reason why I was doing the band. To prevent the inevitable. I don't have a huge amount of weight to lose and I didn't have ay obese related health issues. But l live a stressful life/career (I'm a foreclosure defense attorney) and I knew I was headed for disaster unless I did something drastic. And everyone I spoke with whonhas done it or knew someone said it was the best thing I could do for myself. I guess next time I won't go to court the day before my procedure! Good luck to the rest of you. I will keep you posted.

[Texasbandit 8]

I'm home and sleepy. The gas pains are terrible seriously. I have chewed gas x and they helped a little. I don't hurt from surgery just the pressure in my diaphragm. It is a little better and I've been walking. I'm trying to sip Water but it kinda hurts going down. I hope I feel better tomorrow.

[DawnH 9]

I am being BANDED on Monday, September 12th! Reporting to the hospital at 11am and going for the gold at 2pm. I started my Optifast diet on Monday.....AND IT'S BEEN ROUGH! I have had a nibble here and a nibble theren but for the most part I am proud of myself cause THIS AIN'T EASY YA'LL!! The Optifast containter says that an 8oz shake is an exchange of 1 skim milk and 1 lean meat......so just let me have a piece of grilled chicken! However, I did get into a pair of size 18 jeans today that I have not been able to wear for quite some time soooooo.........so far so good!

Good luck everyone and hang in there! We can do this!

The 12th is my date too! Can't wait and I can't believe it is in just over a week!

[ROTJob 1]

I was banded on Thursday and came home yesterday afternoon. Things went very well. Pain was much less than I expected until I stood up, then it got painful. The meds help a lot with that. I am having a lot of intestinal gurgling that my doc said is normal. It isn't painful as much as it is uncomfortable. Laying on my side is difficult, so sleep is also difficult at the moment. So far I have kept all Clear Liquids down no problem. Ready to try my first post-band Protein Drink today.

[Texasbandit 8]

Morning everyone. sleeping for me goes off and on my first night. I was banded yesterday afternoon. I don't have pain just horizontal pressure which is uncomfortable but getting better slowly. Thank goodness I'm off until Wednesday!! I'm trying to walk around and today me and the fam are taking a trip to the mall. I got my Soup and Water by my bed and I sip all day and night. It still gives me gas pains but not as bad when I got home yesterday. I ain't gonna lie yesterday I was in so much pain I thought oh god I regret this, but I feel better today.

[DawnH 9]

I was banded on Thursday and came home yesterday afternoon. Things went very well. Pain was much less than I expected until I stood up, then it got painful. The meds help a lot with that. I am having a lot of intestinal gurgling that my doc said is normal. It isn't painful as much as it is uncomfortable. Laying on my side is difficult, so sleep is also difficult at the moment. So far I have kept all clear liquids down no problem. Ready to try my first post-band Protein drink today.

Congrats, that is awesome you are doing so well! Looking forward to hearing your progress!

[DawnH 9]

Morning everyone. sleeping for me goes off and on my first night. I was banded yesterday afternoon. I don't have pain just horizontal pressure which is uncomfortable but getting better slowly. Thank goodness I'm off until Wednesday!! I'm trying to walk around and today me and the fam are taking a trip to the mall. I got my Soup and Water by my bed and I sip all day and night. It still gives me gas pains but not as bad when I got home yesterday. I ain't gonna lie yesterday I was in so much pain I thought oh god I regret this, but I feel better today.

Glad you are feeling better! The gas can get uncomfortable for sure but walking gets it moving. Has it been going good keeping the soup and water down?

[Texasbandit 8]

I've been keeping Water and broth down great. No nausea or urge to vomit, just my stomach gurgling and trapped gas.

[RedDirtRN 8]

Well folks, today is the day! I check in at 10:30, and my surgery should be around 12:30. I am super excited, not as nervous as I thought I would be. My pre-op appointment was yesterday, and everyone made me feel at ease. I will keep you posted on how things go!

Good luck hope all goes well! Keep us posted!

[BeckyJane 2]

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BTW...how do you get those cute countdown tickers on your profile?

[BeckyJane 2]

Surgery Date: September 19

Pre-Op Diet starts September 7

I just got the letter from my insurance company and I am approved! On Tuesday, I will call and make my penciled in date final. I start the pre-op diet also on Tuesday. I went out and got my Isopure Zero Carb powder and the things I need for my 100 calorie Snacks and the only "dessert" I'm allowed: sugar free popsicles and sugar free Jello with fat free cool whip. Yum!

I go into to Chicago on Monday to have lunch with my daughter - last restaurant visit for a while. I have to make an appointment to see the surgeon one more time and I will see my GP next week for the 'health and physical' the hospital requires.

Countdown begin!