a1990 55 Posted October 5, 2012 Good luck to all of you I just Had mine done on the 3rd I haven't ate anything In two days I am working on a Protein Shake right now , and the pain is worse than I thought it would be I thought I was never going to start passing all that gas they put in you 1 NYTeacher reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms. Blue 42 Posted October 5, 2012 I've been following everyone's posts and I hope to have some free time this weekend to reply to some. What a great thread this has been. If I created an October 2012 bandster "group" on here would you all want to join? Might be a better way to keep tabs on everyone and bring up individual issues without them getting lost here. My surgery is Monday, I've only lost 12 lbs on Optifast so far. A little discouraged. I wrote more about it on my blog http://thefatgirlthin.blogspot.com/2012/10/counting-down-biggest-loser.html 2 JB'snewlife and NYTeacher reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fallbride 35 Posted October 5, 2012 Had my upper endoscopy done yesterday and walked out of the procedure with my gastro's permission for surgery. Had my last surgical consult last night so I am all set for my surgery next Friday. Have not received approval for the surgery from Aetna yet but the surgeon's office swears they will have it in time and that I've done all I can do. Lost 21.5 pounds in the first pre-surg diet week. One week to go! 1 linda0084 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almostbanded 9 Posted October 5, 2012 I'm definitely feeling a lot better not as hungry. And yes very tired of the shakes. I had to go find another brand & flavor just to change things up a bit. Wow you got your time already? That's good. I have to call late this afternoon to get my time. I can't believe it's almost Monday. We just have to get thru this weekend. It sucks that you have a late time' date=' hopefully it won't be too much later than that. I think we will be so anxious & excited that the not eating/drinking after midnite won't be so bothersome. At least I hope so. Yay, 3 more days!! And our new journey will begin. Our life is gonna change for the better. Good luck to you too <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote'] I'm scheduled for 8:30am on Monday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
journeygirl28 18 Posted October 5, 2012 My date changed again' date=' back to the 4th!!! I just got back from signing all my papers, paying my fee and having my last weigh in! I'm excited but I did have a little moment of panic when I got in the car, but it's passed.[/quote'] Mara05 how are you doing after surgery??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
journeygirl28 18 Posted October 5, 2012 Had my upper endoscopy done yesterday and walked out of the procedure with my gastro's permission for surgery. Had my last surgical consult last night so I am all set for my surgery next Friday. Have not received approval for the surgery from Aetna yet but the surgeon's office swears they will have it in time and that I've done all I can do. Lost 21.5 pounds in the first pre-surg diet week. One week to go! @Fallbride. So you will be going in as I'm coming out. I will definately check on with you. Surgery for me is next Thursday. 1 Fallbride reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
journeygirl28 18 Posted October 5, 2012 Good luck to all of you I just Had mine done on the 3rd I haven't ate anything In two days I am working on a Protein shake right now ' date=' and the pain is worse than I thought it would be I thought I was never going to start passing all that gas they put in you[/quote'] Feel better love. Have you tried heat packs. And are you taking your gas-x strips? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara005 70 Posted October 5, 2012 Mara05 how are you doing after surgery??? Felt good yesterday, last night was hard (the bed was very uncomfortable and I like to sleep on my side which I coudn't). But I feel pretty good today, walking around, trying to get rid of any gas and also, trying to eat. I can't tell if I'm hungry or having gas pains it's odd. 1 Fallbride reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamamia89 22 Posted October 5, 2012 Oct 12 for me was hoping for sept but that didn't work out. But I am ready to stay my journey as an Oct bandster!! I'm in West Virginia where is everyone else from? In also Oct 12!!! But I'm in Missouri good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Price 14 Posted October 6, 2012 In also Oct 12!!! But I'm in Missouri good luck. Good luck to you too! How are you doing on your pre op diet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlbachmann 25 Posted October 6, 2012 I'm scheduled for 8:30am on Monday. They changed my time to 10:30. Yeah! We will have to keep in touch after the surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a1990 55 Posted October 6, 2012 Feel better love. Have you tried heat packs. And are you taking your gas-x strips? I haven't yet I didn't know I could put heat on my stomach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamamia89 22 Posted October 6, 2012 Good luck to you too! How are you doing on your pre op diet? So far so good. But I'm border line crazy. 1 ponderingLB reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlbachmann 25 Posted October 6, 2012 So far so good. But I'm border line crazy. It doesn't feel like it, but it will get easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamamia89 22 Posted October 6, 2012 It doesn't feel like it' date=' but it will get easier.[/quote'] I sure hope so!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites