March Bandsters!

[judych 225]

Hey Judy Kim here. I'm luckily not near the floods thank goodness I'm in sth east qld Brisbane way. Isn't this an awesome site. Do u know wen u have surgery as yet. Make sure u get on to the dietician so u get their version an not the docs version of the diet. I was drinking vegemite Water I was so hungry. Diet soft drinks and jelly have been my best friend It's hard at first but if u don't have sugar carbs u won't crave and ur appetite will die down u would hope!!

hello Kim , its just so good to see another aussie on here. although i must say its been a brilliant forum for me so far. i guess when it comes down to issues like we have, countries are all the same.... and so are the people. its good to meet you.

o.k..so you are near Brisbane?? i love that city. ive been through it a couple of times, we have a family member who lives in Eleanora which is near Coolangatta airport. Ray and i often go to Coolangatta for holidays.

So you are in hospital in the morning? is that right? im assuming that you are on computer now.. we are on practically the same time zone. we have an hour ahead of you though, but its not much.

Has it been hard for you leading up to your surgery then?? boy oh boy... some drs from what ive read here have put their patients on strict diets. i dont know how i would manage that without a band. who is your dr?? my dr will be Dr Wilkinson.

WAs it hard for you to get the referral?/ im about 4 stone overweight... my height is 5ft 5in. If it wasnt for my arthritis ,which is crippling me in my feet, hips and knees after many surgeries, i dont think the referring dr would have given me a referral, she didnt say anything but im thinking my BMI is only 30.... its the chronic condition of my joints that got me through. im hoping that it wont take all that long for me to lose the weight... but then i dont know really.

I see dr wilkinson next wed... the 7th. i held out with the appointment because we had a family visitor staying and it was too difficult for me to get to the dr. WE live right down south in TAsmania.

..nearly the furthest point you can find on the map. lol. its; a beautiful place, we live on the Water, looking out to the sea towards the east. Its a small town with not many amenities and we have to travel on a not so good road to Hobart to see the specialist etc etc. so, its a biggie for us. we dont like being on the road much.

anyway, im so glad i found this forum. ive made so many notes... ive got plenty of questions for the dr when i see him next week. l i hate going and not being prepared., How long did you have to wait until they got you into surgery??

wilky has his own lapband clinic. i dont know what sort of waiting list he has... i hope its not long.

Which specialist do you have?? are you going to a clinic or into a hospital?/ what time are you booked in for?? If you like i can email you privately. if you want to email me privately my email addy is with my details... you can see it there.l

its so good to see you on here..... keep posting. im waiting with bated breath to see how you get on.

Did i see you say that you had to have vegemite in hot water?? i love that. did it help you?? it sounds like you went through some tough days leading up to surgery. i certainly will talk to a dietician. thats for sure. Did you get a chance to do that??

i dont know the protocol yet. i will let you know. o.k. ... now ive written a book id better get off here...

'bye for now Kim... all the best for tomorrow.. .which is friday. are you in only for the day?? let us know.... sending you big hugs now. judy

[kcdaddy3 0]

Well my day has come. My banding is less than 10 hours away. Very excited. Well wishes to all the other 3/1 banders out there.

[judych 225]

Well my day has come. My banding is less than 10 hours away. Very excited. Well wishes to all the other 3/1 banders out there.

and all the best of luck for you as well.. look forward to hearing from you after the event..

[my3kidz36 9]

Well 3am came way too early. On our way to the hospital. Its an hour away. I will update as soon as im able.

Sharon

[judych 225]

Well 3am came way too early. On our way to the hospital. Its an hour away. I will update as soon as im able.

Sharon

good. keep u posted... what time are you scheduled??

[judych 225]

I wanted to jump on the March band wagon, hoping that I will be having my surgery by then..I have my first appt with the surgeon and the nutritionist today..Praying that my insurance will approve the surgery. Good luck to everyone.

Karen

Karen.. what date are you again??

[Karma88 7]

Good luck March 1st bandsters! Heading to hospital soon. Blessings for everyone. Here we GO!!

[judych 225]

I just found out today that I am scheduled for March 8th. I am so excited and nervous! Its the day before my birthday too. Its been a long road and I'm just glad I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and I am keeping my fingers crossed the rest of this process goes smoothly.

....and what a wonderful birthday present to be through the surgery and looking foward to your new body. its great. wish it were me. lol. im not sure yet.

[my3kidz36 9]

Judych

My surgery will probably start around 8.

[judych 225]

Judych

My surgery will probably start around 8.

do you have far to travel?? im a couple of hours away from the hospital wherei will be done...

[judych 225]

Wow its great how many of us are already in March, it is amazing. I wish everyone the best of luck.

Question for you????

I have not yet told my boss about my surgery, I did only find out shortly ago the date. She is the type that has to know everything and I don't want to tell her, I know 100% she would not keep it to her self, and in this small town everyone would know.

So what do I tell her and my co-workers that will be asking why I need the time off. I don't want to sound rude and say its none of their business, although that's what my husband says I need to do. (aka grow some balls) as he would say.

Any input would help thanks!!! how did you get on with this?? i know i wouldnt tell her. i live in a small town as well and thats not good. only my husband knows about me

[judych 225]

I work in the hospital that is doing my surgery so not only will my boss know ( she prob does already) but Im' pretty sure everyone will! lol I'm ok with it. I feel the more I tell the less I can screw up!

lol... thats true..

[my3kidz36 9]

Judych

Just an hr away. Not too far from home.

[judych 225]

I am also really anxious but i am also very excited, but once we start to reek the benifits and when its all done we will look back and say what was i so worried about... It will be just fine. I cant wait to finally be getting this done, and so soon I go March 2nd.. Best of luck to you..

wow... two days to go.

[Sarahbear0429 25]

Well 3am came way too early. On our way to the hospital. Its an hour away. I will update as soon as im able.

Sharon

Well, even tho I'm not supposed to be there til 7:30 (it's now 3:40am) I can't sleep. The anxiety is KILLING me! Please say a special prayer for me!