November Bandsters!

[pebbles4388 0]

This is great news!! I am so glad to hear that the pain is minor....thank you for sharing that!! Now, about that dry mouth...is it because you still can't drink much? You are doing so well---you are an inspiration!! I leave on Tues. for my surgery on Wednesday..... so any advice you give is so helpful. Thanks!

If you can take a laxative to clear your bowels, do so. You don't want to have to strain after the surgery. It really helps to be able to go with relative ease. I guess the dry mouth is temporary. I don't know if it's because I can't drink a whole lot, but it gets better daily. Expect to be nervous, but it really is not a difficult surgery. I was really afraid of the unknown, but after having gone through with it, I came out surprised that it wasn't as bad as I had thought it would be.

Expect the gas pains. That is the worst part, but move around to help expel the gas. Best wishes to you on a safe and speedy surgery!!

[strangercat 0]

Thanks pebbles & denise!

I appreciate the support. I will let you know how it goes...

I'm glad to hear that your jitters went away on that you are feeling good - and 9 lbs down - that's GREAT!

maureen

[Inner_me 1]

Hi everyone! Sorry, I've been missing in action, had a looonnngggg weekend. Well, here's the line up for this week. Good luck to everyone, and please come back as soon as you feel up to it to update us on your progress! Can't wait to join you!

11/6 Lois Lane goal: -100, down 3

11/6 strangercat (Maureen) Dr. Ren

11/7 AngelaT (Angela) 225/221/150 Dr. Aceves

11/7 hadituptohere (Kim) 272/257/175 Dr. Fass

11/7 Jackye 225/225/150-45 Dr. Rumbaut

11/8 L8BloomR (Karen) goal: -105, down 5 Dr. Francis

11/8 dpingl goal: -92 Dr. Hoehn

11/8 niecyrenee goal: -232, down 15 Dr. Pitt

11/9 Keekahari (Kee) 280/245/175 Dr. Moazzez

11/9 W8onGod Dr. Rodriguez

11/9 Crystalstar11 goal -165, down 41

11/10 FullofGRACE Dr. Curry

11/10 alix_1 (Alix) 222/222/140 Dr. Garza

11/11 Page001

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Chris

[dpingl 0]

dpingl, hang in there!! I think alot of us had to have a cardiac clearance before surgery, at least I did. Unless they find something really bad, I don't think it will keep you from having surgery. And look at it this way, if there is some problem, at least you are getting it checked out early and thoroughly. I have atrial fib as well as 2 bad heart valves that will need to be replaced soon....but they are allowing me to have the surgery!! So I am hopeful for you! Besides, you are one of our "Gang of 3", Nov. 8 Bandsters, so you have to be there with us, y'hear?? Let us know on Monday how it goes, please!! And we will keep you in our prayers this weekend!!

Karen

Karen,

Thanks so much for the support! I just feel like WOW, get down to that days and now something else. Your right though, rather be safe than... well whatever! :rolleyes I will let you know after I see the cardioligist this afternoon.

THANKS AGAIN!

[Inner_me 1]

Okay, now that I've caught up on my reading, I think the list is current and upto date. Once again, good luck to all, and to those who are traveling back and forth...safe travels.

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Chris

[Inner_me 1]

I know...I know...I came back post happy... I just wanted to update the ENTIRE list again, and repost it for everyone. If you've already had your surgery...CONGRATULATIONS!!!! For those who have come back and updated us...THANK YOU, it means a lot, and has been very helpful.

For those we haven't heard from yet, we are thinking about you, and we hope you are progressing well. Matter of fact we're claiming it for all of us and we KNOW you are progressing well! Stop by and let us know, so that we can keep your information up to date...it's VERY inspirational.

For the rest, I'm with you! Excited, nervous, happy, and can't wait.

BANDED - 10/26 Jdru (Jessica) 218/206.8/125 Dr. Hansen (Honorary Nov Bandster)

11/1 melany72 Dr. Hargroder

11/1 frogger2479 Dr. Spivak

BANDED - 11/2 DeniseC (Denise) 226/216/130 Dr. Carbonell

11/2 CJay 345/345/??? Dr. Huacuz

BANDED - 11/2 prbrooksie 252/237/150 Dr. Malley

BANDED - 11/2 Kym828 (Kim) 278/278/175 Dr. Ortiz

11/2 KYcat74 283/283/138 Dr. Rodriguez

BANDED - 11/2 pebbles4388 249/240/150

BANDED - 11/3 Jess333 (Jessica ("Lil" Red)) 278/???/150 Dr. Ortiz

11/3 Mewton (Melissa) Dr. Ortiz

11/6 Lois Lane goal: -100, down 3

11/6 Strangercat (Maureen) Dr. Ren

11/7 hadituptohere (Kim) 272/257/175 Dr. Fass

11/7 AngelaT (Angela) 225/221/150 Dr. Aceves

11/7 Jackye 225/225/150-45 Dr. Rumbaut

11/8 L8BloomR (Karen) goal: -105, down 5 Dr. Francis

11/8 dpingl goal: -92 Dr. Hoehn

11/8 niecyrenee goal: -232, down 15 Dr. Pitt

11/9 Keekahari (Kee) 280/245/175 Dr. Moazzez

11/9 W8onGod Dr. Rodriguez

11/9 Crystalstar11 goal: -165, down 41

11/10 FullofGRACE Dr. Curry

11/10 alix_1 (Alix) 222/222/140 Dr. Garza

11/11 Page001 Dr. Kuri

11/13 swilborn (Sherrie) Size 22/???/140 Dr. Rodriquez

11/13 Betsyjane Dr. Spivak

11/13 Keekahari (Kee) 278/245/175

11/14 ahaizlip (Amy) goal: -129 Dr. Liu

11/15 tropicaljill 238/238/160

11/17 Asmallerchick (Kelly) goal: -200 Dr. Aceves

11/20 Diana_G 234/234/145 Dr. Huacuz

11/20 Veggestyle 275/?/150 Dr. M

11/20 Sunsreturn 284/284/1?? Dr. Ortiz

11/20 Jeffslove

11/20 Laurba

11/21 Jess02 (Jess) 193/193/130 Dr. Rumbaut

11/24 aussie_bandit 153kg/153kg/75kg

11/29 DaniKLargo 234/227/140 Dr. Perez

11/30 Inner_me (Chris) 350/350/200 Dr. Cahill

11/30 Khrissy 273/273/150 Dr. Joffe

Waiting on a date:

Helensmith 213/205/125 (Doc says 113) Dr. Li

Aza 321/314/165 Honorary November Bandster (December?)

Whew...what a list...

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Chris

[prbrooksie 1]

Today I am back to work. I think I figured out why my left side hurts worst than anything else. I think it is the port. I am only taking children's liquid tylenol today, so still have some pain. I sure this will get better with time. I'm not sure how much to eat and when to eat. I feel like I should eat, but I haven't been hungry today.

PS...Stay away from people who make you laugh...it hurts! :heh:

[page001 0]

I am truly inspired by all the posts and the great surgery results for the November bandsters. I am holding on better than I expected with the pre-surgery diet. My husband and I fly out Friday and Saturday is my big day. I don't think I listed Dr. previously -- Dr. Kuri.

Gas-X sounds like something I should definitely pack.

[L8BloomR 1]

Thank you SO MUCH to all the Newly Banded who have come back so soon after surgery to inspire and encourage the rest of us---you just don't know how much it helps and strengthens us!! What a great contribution you have made to our little group. I really can't thank you enough! I leave tomorrow for my surgery on Wednesday, and you have taken away so much of my anxiety. Thanks for your ideas and hints.... I will definitely take some Gas X with me, and keep on walking to ward off the pain.....

All you guys ROCK!!!!:clap2:

Karen

[L8BloomR 1]

Okay, now that I've caught up on my reading, I think the list is current and upto date. Once again, good luck to all, and to those who are traveling back and forth...safe travels.

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Chris

Chris, I can't say enough how much you have contributed to making our Nov. Bandsters group special. Thank you so much for updating the list so often, and for remembering and encouraging the members. I'm sure you have plenty to do, but you have made this list a priority and I appreciate all you do!! I'm sure everyone else here feels the same.... You are so AWESOME!!:thankyou:

Karen

[L8BloomR 1]

Karen,

Thanks so much for the support! I just feel like WOW, get down to that days and now something else. Your right though, rather be safe than... well whatever! :rolleyes I will let you know after I see the cardioligist this afternoon.

THANKS AGAIN! :thankyou:

Please let us know as soon as you can!! I am hopeful that all will be well enough for you to have the surgery. We will be waiting to hear---Good luck!!

Karen

[Veggestyle 0]

Karen my thoughts and prayers are with you!!! I hope that all goes well! You have made this board so pleasant and I really appreciate it!

[Veggestyle 0]

I wish everyone safe travels!!!

[L8BloomR 1]

Karen my thoughts and prayers are with you!!! I hope that all goes well! You have made this board so pleasant and I really appreciate it!

Cassandra, thank you so much for the nice compliment.... you made me blush!!:thankyou:

I appreciate your prayers and thoughts and will take them with me happily! And I will return the favor on the 20th ---you are doing so great and I know it will go well for you on your Band Day, also. Keep in touch!!

Karen

[alix_1 0]

Hi there everyone,

I have done some more thinking and research and have decided to change my Dr. I was getting it done on Thursday with Dr. De La garza in Monterrey Mexico and now I am going to get it done in San Francisco with Dr. Cirangle. I was scared to do my surgery so far away and kept squashing it. Now I feel like I am being true to myself and my feelings. Hopefully I will be a November bandster still...Cross my fingers.

Alix

225/225/140