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Thanks for that awesome article. I think I am going to print it out and read it everyday. I told my husband that I figured out why I have to come here so much everyday. I am reprogramming my brain to learn a totally new way of living. For example, I told him what would be the first thing he'd do if I started choking? He said give me some Water to drink. Well, I told him after the band, that would be the worse thing to do.

Once pre op starts, I will again begin my journal on what I eat, how I feel, etc.

Audree

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I like the question they ask at the end: "Are you ready to go the distance?" I think it's a good question for focusing the mind on the task at hand.

Yes I agree. Its a good question, and I read so many times where people state that they were not "prepared" for the slow weight loss. I wonder, how that can be because I read that over and over. This is a slow process, its not a quick fix, its a TOOL. We have to do our part in order for the band to work, period. If we don't do our part, it won't work, plain and simple. So, are we ready to go the distance? Its a question we all my ask ourselves and only we can answer.

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Unfortunately, a LOT of people get banded without doing the research first. Then, they're surprised at what the band does and doesn't do. I also think that, sometimes, people discover things that they didn't know about themselves after banded...and it's not always good things. For example, before banding, I didn't think that I was such an emotional eater. I know different now. : I want to eat when I'm celebrating, I want to eat when I'm discouraged, I want to eat when I'm bored. So I'm having to work at separating food from emotion.

It's also kind of hard to accept, sometimes, that I was morbidly obese simply because I *put too much food in my mouth.* In the past, I always said it was because of genetics and a slow metabolism. But it really was ME.

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Cindy - I agree with you that a lot of people get banded or have any type of WLS without propper research. A friend of mine had the RNY bypass last year. She has been having a lot of kidney stones, I told her that it was a side effect to the surgery, she was shocked. I knew it and she didn't. I had done so much research that she sometimes comes to me and ask questions. I told her that the kidney stones was a side affect and she needed to up her Vitamin b-12 (its common knowledge, and she looked it up on the internet, and it was right there). Amazes me she didn't even know that.

Anyhow, I'm sure once I'm banded there will be things that I figure out that I didn't know. But I think I've done a lot of research. I know that the band isn't for everyone, and some have complications, I'm praying I'm not the one that has the erosion, or slippage. I do think a lot of this has to do with the doctors that did the band surgery. And how you treat the band. Too much PBing is not good, it will cause slippage. So I am really hoping to avoid the PB. I know it will happen eventually, and that is when I need to slow down and chew more.

I never thought I ate that much, but lately I've been noticing how much is on my plate, and I just think Wow, this is about 3 cups of food, I'll be eating about 1/4 of this.

Cindy, do you have problems eating out? My DH & I eat out every Friday night, I was wondering if I will still get to eat out? I'm kinda worried how I will handle it.

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My surgery is scheduled for 1/10/07, and my doctor requires a 7 day pre-op clear liquid diet. This is to help shrink the liver, so it won't be so hard for him to put the band in. For Christmas, I ate quite a bit, but nothing really more than usual for a holiday. At the same time, I'm glad it's over. I can't wait to start the liquid diet because that means I'm only 7 days away from surgery. I've been researching WLS for over a year, and have read just about everything I could find, so I feel comfortable in saying that I have a good idea of what is expected. That's not to say that unexpected things won't happen. The odd thing is, I find myself doing this "Farewell to food Tour", which I didn't really expect to happen. When we ate at my favorite mexican food restaurant, I thought, "Well, this is my last carne asada that I'll be having". It was very strange. As for "going the distance" -- you bet . . I'm ready!

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Today I put together my list of post-op necessities. Basically, I used the lists in the "stickies" section of the Pre-Op Post-Op Questions. They seem pretty complete. Most everything was available on line except for a few things from the grocery store like popsicles. I ordered all the drug store stuff from CVS online. Found a good price on some Atkins shakes and various types Protein powders and ordered a few weeks' supply. Ordered my blender from Target.com. I found that "Better Than Boullion" stuff on line as well.

About three weeks to go before I "tie the knot" so to speak.

Feeling ready.

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I do know that I am a emotional eater. I am now trying to find other things to do besides eating it I am bored. That seems to be the worst time for me. If I am upset I cannot eat. I got some hand games and word find books. If I can keep my hands busy it seems to help alot.

Rene'

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24 days until banding!!!!:clap2:

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I was reading on another board that there doctor told them if food got stuck , they should take sips of hot Water or drink soda. What do you guys think about that. I actually, if I had never read these boards,would think it was good advice. It said the reason for the soda would be so the carbonation could dislodge the food. I seems to make sense. But,then someone on the board says a nurse told them to drink water to dislodge and it caused such a bad slip they had to have an emergency removal that saved their life!

What do you guys think?Audree

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Hi y'all,

I am going to be banded by Dr. Ortiz three days after you BabyGot Back. I sure wish I could have met you. Wow, every morning I wake up and think, "what, am I CRAZY?" The reason is that now I know how many issues I have with food. Just the thought of not being able to eat much is scary. But that said, I am excited about it all and I know I'm doing the right thing. The 8th is coming up so fast! wowowwoooo!!!!!!

Cheers,

Susan

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Cindy, do you have problems eating out? My DH & I eat out every Friday night, I was wondering if I will still get to eat out? I'm kinda worried how I will handle it.

Nope, not at all. We eat out a LOT because I hate to cook. We ate out last night. :) I had peanuts, some of my husband's steak, and some of my son's zucchini, salad, and shrimp. I don't always *mooch* off of them, but I rarely order my own entree these days. But I can always find something to eat at a restaurant... Special Noodle Soup (without the noodles) at our favorite Japanese restaurant, tuna salad and crackers at the local deli, salmon and grilled veggies, steak and grilled veggies, etc. The hardest thing for me is avoiding sweet tea, but when my band is tight, if I drink anything cold, I can't eat...so the band even helps with that. :)

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I was reading on another board that there doctor told them if food got stuck , they should take sips of hot Water or drink soda. What do you guys think about that.

When I first read this, my thought was "Hell, no!". LOL For me, when food is stuck, it's a very uncomfortable, "full" feeling. At its worst, it hurts and it feels like the food is "backed up" into the esophagus. Trying to drink anything would be like adding Water to the top of a clogged funnel...it just sits at the top and makes it worse. Also, the sliming that people talk about is where your body is producing more mucous to help the food go down...and that adds to the discomfort and pain because it's doing the same thing (backing up). So, for me, I KNOW that drinking anything would make it worse.

Sometimes, waiting it out works...the food goes down on its own. Sometimes, sitting up tall, raising my arms, or walking will help. Sometimes, it's easier to PB and get it over with. :) The good news is that it doesn't happen that often...I haven't PB'd in months.

I also won't drink carbonation because Inamed, the maker of the band, says it's a no-no. It might harm the band. It's also suggested that carbonation will stretch your stomach and/or might cause a slip...so it's just not worth it to me.

Cindy

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ahhhh, I've heard that a lot from Bandsters. Drinking anything cold makes the band even tighter. I belong to a yahoo group, bandsters@yahoo.com, and this one lady on there states she drinks warm Water all day long in order for her band not to go too tight. I'm going to have to get used to that I guess.

Anyhow, I'm ready for my pre-op diet to start too. I don't begin it until Jan. 4, but I'm so ready to get on with my appointments and get this ball moving. I start all my appointments on 1/4. I think the time will go faster once I'm doing something. I kinda feel like Audree, I'm ready to do somthing!

I'm still doing my Atkins diet right now, although not too good since the holidays. I've lost right at 20 lbs since my first doctor appointment in November. I was hoping to lose another 10 before surgery, and I might still do it since I begin my liquids next week.

I hope everyone is doing good. TXPeaches, Angy12314, Kellie Reachell, & Babygotback - I can't believe all of you get your surgery NEXT WEEK. :clap2: :clap2: That is so soon. How are you guys holding up? You nervous? Anxious? I know you guys will do great and I can't wait for you guys to share all the details with us. I'll be thinking of each of you next week!

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Today I put together my list of post-op necessities. Basically, I used the lists in the "stickies" section of the Pre-Op Post-Op Questions. They seem pretty complete. Most everything was available on line except for a few things from the grocery store like popsicles. I ordered all the drug store stuff from CVS online. Found a good price on some Atkins shakes and various types Protein powders and ordered a few weeks' supply. Ordered my blender from Target.com. I found that "Better Than Boullion" stuff on line as well.

About three weeks to go before I "tie the knot" so to speak.

Feeling ready.

I've started my "shopping" too. I'm finding it VERY hard to find the liquid tylenol in adult strength - did you find it marjon9? I will have to check out CVS online and see if I can find it.

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