Any February 2013 Bandsters?

[Darlene101 9]

Hey me too' date=' my date is the 11th. But today I am starving. How is your day 6 going? Just 9 more days...[/quote']

Hi Cindy my date is feb 12 we both will be going on this adventure together! Wishing you the very best!

[bandedmarci 15]

I don't post much- but I want to start! I started my liquid diet today(one day early because I had all the stuff and I was so anxious!) I have to do the New Direction diet if anyone is familiar?

It's 3 items a day(soups or shakes) and unlimited Water, broth, and sugar free Jello. So far so good- then again it's only 5pm on day 1. I am just so psyched to finally be beginning this process. My surgery is on 2/21!

[ErinSue2000 48]

I am really worried and honestly my anixety is pretty high today to to fear! I fear something could go wrong and I could die and I have a little boy that needs his mom!

[Rockstar_Jen 49]

I am really worried and honestly my anixety is pretty high today to to fear! I fear something could go wrong and I could die and I have a little boy that needs his mom!

I know exactly how you feel... I was banded yesterday and Monday I started freaking out. I'm usually a strong person, but I started thinking about my girls and family. I hugged them extra tight and told them how much I love them. I didn't want to freak them out but it needed to be said. I had to remind myself that they were a driving force for me to go through this. I was nervous until the doctor put me to sleep and now I already know I made the best decision!

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[Sunnyd623 13]

Congratulations Jen, my surgery is tomorrow morning & I can relate to the anxiety! I doubt I will get much sleep tonight.

[Destined*Lady*D 90]

OMG... I feel that anxiety now and surgery is still a week away. I have decided to write my boys letters of love just in case and have been talking it through with my hubby. Still, I know that I am making the best decision for long term and that will technically keep me around my kids longer, but Got to get banded first.

hang in there guys, we can totally do this!!!!

[TheNewMeTrini 26]

Finally got a time and such scheduled for my surgery Monday... A little nervous but also excited for a change..

[Destined*Lady*D 90]

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Congrats on the date.

[SaraJ 6]

Where do i find the weight loss ticker? Also, i am waiting for progress reports and updates from those of you who were just recently banded. Hope all is going well.

Sara

[SeaSounders♥ 225]

@Fabric-wife writing love letters to your sons is such an awesome and cute idea. Wishing & praying that you will have a speedy and well surgery/recovery!!

[akwright68 114]

Sara - the tickers are listed on your profile - it has it's own category "my tickers" you can create several.

I think that writing letters to your children is not only healthy for you, but God forbid anything occurring, your children know what was in your heart. If nothing bad happens you can still find a time to give the letters to them and let them know how special they are to you. My older son's (26 ans 24) are supportive, but not exactly a fan of me going under anesthetic so they have been avoiding talking about the surgery this week and I am certain next week will be much worse. My surgery date if the 15th, so I am writing them two letters, one for when nothing bad occurs and the other "just in case". The "nothing bad" letter is full of memories of past discretions of theirs that have made my heart go into my stomach (jumping off the 2nd story balcony onto the trampoline, flipping the motorcycle on a major road while doing a wheelie for over 2 miles, starting a "campfire" in the living room, etc.).

We are all a little anxious - it is surgery and the unknown or "what if's" are driving us bonkers. We have to have faith in our surgeons, the hospital staff and our bodies to pull us through. The next step is a journey into another unknown for many of us - learning how to use the band as our weight loss secret weapon and learning how to eat all over again. I am not trying to speak for anyone else, but this is what we are waiting for. Let's get this show on the road.

Alita

[NJDanielle27 76]

Hi all. I was a nervous wreck too before surgery and I don't have children so I can only imagine. The complications rate is so low - that is what I kept reminding myself. I am 5 days post op and feeling so much better! I went to the grocery store today and it was wonderful to get out for an extended period of time and walk around the store. I haven't had a BM problem (thank god) and I've lost about 5 pounds since Friday. I feel hungry but can control my intake and that is a very empowering feeling. Good luck to the women getting banded soon and speedy recovery to those recently banded.

[Sunnyd623 13]

Thanks for the words of encouragement, I haven't been able to slow my mind down all day.

[asr2468 25]

Sara - the tickers are listed on your profile - it has it's own category "my tickers" you can create several.

I think that writing letters to your children is not only healthy for you' date=' but God forbid anything occurring, your children know what was in your heart. If nothing bad happens you can still find a time to give the letters to them and let them know how special they are to you. My older son's (26 ans 24) are supportive, but not exactly a fan of me going under anesthetic so they have been avoiding talking about the surgery this week and I am certain next week will be much worse. My surgery date if the 15th, so I am writing them two letters, one for when nothing bad occurs and the other "just in case". The "nothing bad" letter is full of memories of past discretions of theirs that have made my heart go into my stomach (jumping off the 2nd story balcony onto the trampoline, flipping the motorcycle on a major road while doing a wheelie for over 2 miles, starting a "campfire" in the living room, etc.).

We are all a little anxious - it is surgery and the unknown or "what if's" are driving us bonkers. We have to have faith in our surgeons, the hospital staff and our bodies to pull us through. The next step is a journey into another unknown for many of us - learning how to use the band as our weight loss secret weapon and learning how to eat all over again. I am not trying to speak for anyone else, but this is what we are waiting for. Let's get this show on the road.

Alita[/quote']

I was banded in January (28th) I went into surgery with my mom and fiancé in the waiting room... I have no children but I have both of them letters as a god forbid and if all went well it was just a nice reminder then:) I also bought them small tokens of things with nice sayings on them that they had at the hospital with them as good luck charms:)

[general_antiope 189]

Wow lots of Feb bandsters here!! We have a dedicated group for those of us getting banded this month. Please feel free to join - we have threads on pre and post op support, and general discussion that's a little more organized.

http://www.lapbandta...2013-bandsters/

Note: Groups aren't currently accessible on your phone or iPads. This will be fixed in a few weeks, along with a facelift to the Groups area to make them easier to navigate.

To Join: Click on "Join this group" and then go to "Group Discussion" under the right side navigation. You can start a new topic or start reading and commenting there!