October 2006 Bandsters!

[TXSunflower 0]

Hi Everyone. My surgery date is October 18th. I'm sort of worried a bit now that I"ve read most of the posts for October bandsters. I wasn't told to do any pre-surgery liquid diet. I have a pre-op scheduled with my doctor on October 12th. But I haven't been given any instructions as to liquids beforehand. My BMI is 36 and I was told by neighbor that may be why I don't have to lose any weight before surgery. I'm excited to have a group to belong to that is going through the same thing that I am. I can't wait to hear how you are all doing. I'm just outside of Houston, Texas. Anyone close by let's chat !

[NowNotSoBigGuy 0]

Hello and welcome. Spiegel did my surgery 9/13. Let me share a few notable things with you regarding my experience in weeks 1 and 2 post surgery.

First: liquid Tylenol solved my pain problem quite well; I refrigerated it to cut down on the medicine-taste. Also, there is now Tylenol on the Go, a mint flavored chewable tablet.

Second: Protein drinks: I found them awful, but protein is something we cannot do without. My advisor at Speigel's office said Ensure was NOT recommended, due to high sugar content. I tried Adkins Advantage and SlimRite (Kroger's name brand), but in the end, I purchase some Unjury unflavored Protein Powder (at the suggestion of multiple people from LBT) from the website Unjury.com. It come in flavors if you prefer; order the sampler package to get you started.

I also purchased a Magic Bullet blender (on eBay or any department store) and began making my own Protein Drinks with skim milk, a package of unjury (20 gms protein) and one of two tsps of sugar-free Jello pudding (butterscotch, chocolate, etc.), and 1/2 to 1/3 of a banana. The Magic Bullet mixes it very nicely and it is so much tastier than any pre-packaged drink. The Magic Bullet can pulverize anything to a mush consistency, just what I needed as I progressed to thicker liquids in week 2 and mushies in week 3. Hard Boiled eggs, some FF mayo and presto, egg salad; some tuna or canned chicken, mayo, presto, tuna/chicken salad.< /p>

Other clear liquid favorites were SF popsicles, SF jello (in small 3 oz paper cups) and Gatorade. When chicken and beef broth became intolerable, I switched to egg drop soup; strain out the egg if you don't want to chance it, but the egg is a great protein source. Also, I found hummus to be an excellent source of protein. As for thicker Soups in week 2, Campbell's Select (in the boxes) are great as are the Imagine Organic soups at HEB.

Vitamins: Centrum chewables, citus-berry flavor, twice a day for the first two weeks.

Best of luck to you and again, welcome to the Land of the Banded.

[lainer 0]

well, had my band put in on friday. My partner had hers done at 7:30 in the morning; mine was supposed to be at noon, closer to 2 by the time we got started. but the hospital was great, they put us in the same room to sleep off the drugs, and then we decided to go ahead and stay over. Being waited on was a good thing. Am more sore than I expected to be, but remarkably not hungry. Thanks, everyone, for your good wishes.

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[Slocumna 0]

try buying Campbells Soup. add the can of Water, heat it and then strain it and drink the broth. Much more filling than plain broth and you have a bunch of flavors to use from.....

[JDru 0]

TXSunflower: I don't have to do a pre-op diet either. I think it just depends on your doctor. Good luck!

[purtynailz@aol. 0]

Big Girl Band, Today I am not sick at all. Its good to know that I can still have the surgery if I do get the darn cold. I might call in tomorrow and just rest. I have been dizzy for the last 3 days but I am eating only 800 calories my bp was 94/55 just now. I am on bp med.s so It shouldn't be that low. I wonder if I should skip Tomorrows pill? And work? LOLOLOL

When is your date??? Mary

[kellieatkins30 0]

Hi october Bandsters Im being done tommorow the 10th and am going really well in the lead up :clap2: I really do hope that this time when I get beack on this site that I will be officially a bandster

Good luck to anyone else being done tommorow

1 More sleep:notagree

[roxy123 1]

Kelli. are getting banded tomorrow or are you leaving tomorrow? Im getting banded on the 10th, which is tuesday.

[Ms Khris 0]

Hello All,

I'm new and I'm excited to find this forum. I starting my pre-op 10/09 and will have my band placed on 10/16. I'm nervous buy, also excited to see the new me. I mostly want to be healthy and I know this is the best option for me.

Since my 1st counsulation in September I've lost 9 pounds on my own by just cutting out sweets, breads and fatty foods. I'm starting my liquid diet on today 10/08 and hopefully more weight will come off before my surguery date :clap2:

I need your support and I'm glad to be here, I'll be posting regularly.:girl_hug:

To receive band 10/16/06

Dr. Carson Liu, Los Angeles CA

389 1st Counsultation visit/379 pre-surgery/wherever I get is my goal

5'7" -- size 28/30,want to be 14/16 now!

[Big girl banded 0]

I am banded on the 12th. starting to get a little nervous but I know one of the nurses that is working on that floor and she is giong to find me and check in, for some reason that is reassuring even though we went to highschool together and drank silly and dated the badboys... :girl_hug: but it is still more comfortable then not knowing the nurse at all.. LOL Good luck to all this week. Ill see you on the other side of banding....

[Lots2Luv 0]

Starting to get a bit nervous so I'm trying to stay busy. I'm cleaning my house and every now and then come sit at the computer to check in like now:) I was ok earlier..... Well, next time I check in will be after I return home from being banded. Unless, I have major anxiety tonight then I may just chime in some more:paranoid .

Best wishes to all October bandsters!

Hugs and Kisses to all!:hug:

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[kellieatkins30 0]

Kelli. are getting banded tomorrow or are you leaving tomorrow? Im getting banded on the 10th, which is tuesday.

I am getting banded tommorow 10th I am in Australia so we may be out of sinc abit

[kellieatkins30 0]

Starting to get a bit nervous so I'm trying to stay busy. I'm cleaning my house and every now and then come sit at the computer to check in like now:) I was ok earlier..... Well, next time I check in will be after I return home from being banded. Unless, I have major anxiety tonight then I may just chime in some more:paranoid .

Best wishes to all October bandsters!

Hugs and Kisses to all!:hug:

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lol lotsoflove I have just finished cleaning the house packing for my three nights in hospital and organising my boys I am trying everything I can to keep the mind busy so I dont stress out 7.45 am is check in time at the hospital good luck and best wishes

[JDru 0]

Welcome to all the new Ocotber Bandsters!! :clap2:

Good luck to everyone getting banded tomorrow...you are in our thoughts! :biggrin1:

[Ms Khris 0]

Lot of Love & Kellie,

Best of luv to you both, I'm sure your going to be just fine. Keep us posted of how you do..Don't forget to check in with us all.

Your in our thoughts...:girl_hug: