Any one in NW WA

[Spot 20]

Thanks Wenjea! But yes, I am too far away. I'm in Stanwood, about 25-30 miles north of Everett.

Sorry I'm not very chit-chatty in this thread. I'm normally quite a post whore, lol. I think the closer I get to the day, the more I'll get into the groove.

Congrats to those who've had their surgeries and good luck to those who are due to go in soon!

[amrdmr 1]

Tacoma, Tacoma, TACOMA!

Where be the Northenderbandsters in this here thread?

I'm here, up in Arlington, an hour north of Seattle. Any other northenders?

AMRDMR

[amrdmr 1]

Thanks Wenjea! But yes, I am too far away. I'm in Stanwood, about 25-30 miles north of Everett.

Sorry I'm not very chit-chatty in this thread. I'm normally quite a post whore, lol. I think the closer I get to the day, the more I'll get into the groove.

Congrats to those who've had their surgeries and good luck to those who are due to go in soon!

Stanwood is in my neck of the woods! Next stop up from Arlington? Any Marysvillagers around?

AMRDMR

[Wenjea 1]

My pre-op is 2 weeks of Protein Shakes (90g/day) plus Vitamins and Clear Liquids. For one week after surgery is clear liquids only (no vit. or protein), then I add back the vitamins and Protein for the next three weeks. Dr. Oh says it takes one month for your stomach to heal, that is why he doesn't allow any food for one month. Then you do the mushies and on to food from there. Also I have to drink 64 fl.oz. of water/day.

There is a huge variety of what you can and can't have when between the doctors. If you spend anytime on here at all you can see the huge variety of pre and post-ops. I know Dr. Oh is very conservative but that is okay since I want to get a lot of weight off quickly for that boost you need to keep going at the beginning.

[Wenjea 1]

My pills are working great! The pain in my esophogus is gone and I don't have all the heart burn. Who knew you could have all that from thrush. I won't be taking those antibiotics again since I had such a bad reaction from them.

Thanks for all the hints and helps about what to do next time and prevention methods. You guys are great!

See ya at the mall!

[jratkell 0]

Hello Mt Vernon, My wife and I live in Ferndale and we were banded on March 19th 07. So we are newies I guess. We did a lot of reserch and so far so good. Karen is my wife's name and I'm Jeff. We went to Mexico for the surgery and made a vacation of it. Good luck to you!

[amrdmr 1]

Hello Ferndale! I was banded in TJ on March 20 by Dr. Ortiz. Who did your bands? I have always wanted to see what Ferndale was like. Maybe when my husband and I retire......not for a long time, what with self-pay, even in Mexico, not cheap. But worth it!

AMRDMR

[singandsew 0]

Hey Sue and Wenjea,

Sooooo sorry, but I'm not going to be able to make it to walk on Friday. My husband is working up in Mount Vernon and I'm going to hop the Amtrak tonite to go see him...coming back Friday nite. I reaaaally want to meet you all....next week?

Merrillee

[sue11 0]

Merrillee...so diappointed, we'll have to make it next week for sure. Can flex time/day around if needed.

Have a great time with hubbie

Sue

[PineNut 0]

Hmmmm. I was trying to reply directly to the gal in West Seattle......Oh well.<p>I am going for my first appt with the nurse and psych tomorrow am. My appt with Dr Michaleson is on the 10th. I will let you know the scoop if you like! I am hoping for banding on the 24th of May! Wish me luck!</p> <p>Laurie</p>

[Wenjea 1]

Mer - things come up, it's work-a-ble, see you next week

I'll still be there at 11:oo cuz I need to walk and I let life get in the way the last few days. I need to make me a priority!! Hope to see someone there!

[Wenjea 1]

waterlilly - are you mall walking today with us? Hope so!

This liguid pre-op is harder then it seems but the drop in pounds is amazing and that will help me to keep motivated. How did you guys do this?

[ShellMarr 0]

Hi Laurie.... I think I'm the gal in West Seattle

Good luck and your appointments... and yes... please let me know how everything goes.

I'm so excited for you too!

Hmmmm. I was trying to reply directly to the gal in West Seattle......Oh well.<p>I am going for my first appt with the nurse and psych tomorrow am. My appt with Dr Michaleson is on the 10th. I will let you know the scoop if you like! I am hoping for banding on the 24th of May! Wish me luck!</p> <p>Laurie</p>

[ShellMarr 0]

Thanks for the welcome! Yes, they are going fast....but not fast enough...hehehe I've a reading and researching fool I tell ya.... and I THINK I'm ready to go like RIGHT NOW! My hubby and Sister are going with me to another NWWLS Seminar on the 15th in Bellevue...just so hubby can see it and ask any questions that he might have..... he is 100% supportive already...... but I would feel better if he heard about it from someone besides myself...(so I know he is listening) hehehe just kidding. He is also going to read the book that Jessie from NWWLS wrote when I'm done, I've only got about 15 pages left.

sue - I'm okay with changing it to 11:00 if that works better for you. Are you okay with that Merrillee?

welcome shellmar! Sounds like things are moving fast for you. It seems that there are quite a few here who go to NWWLS for their bands. Good luck!

[lsprin 0]

Hi I wanted to ask how do you add the thicker to your post