January Bandsters???

[juno610 1]

I had my anesthesia consultation over the phone yesterday morning. It's finally seeming real! Only 10 more days! Today is my appointment with the hematologist. Please everyone send me good vibes -- I need him to clear me for surgery!

Maria

[shues138 35]

Well, two weeks from now I'll be banded, I'm nervous but excited too. I'll be on vacation for a week so it'll keep my mind of it, or maybe it'll make me think more!

Went to my PCP today and she was so supportive of my surgery, she was more excited than I was, and wants to see me 6 weeks post op and hopefully decrease my blood pressure medication.

I had my endoscopy yesterday, I was so nervous about it, but I don't remember anything. I just remember being wheeled into a room, having some numbing spray sprayed in my mouth by Dr. Valin, and then we were all talking about vacations, next thing I know I saw him inject something into my IV and he said nighty night, next thing I know I'm in a recovery room singing along with a Rolling Stones song (I hope quietly!).

I felt good after that, I wanted to sleep, but I didn't until about midnight but I feel okay.

How is everyone doing? Hope you have a good weekend, I have to pack and get ready for vacation!

[BabyGotBack 0]

This is getting to be a big group!!! The more the merrier and the more support!!!!!

I am on day 7 of my post of and feeling GREAT!!!!! I am sipping on my 1 cup of Gano coffee with soy milk (200 calories, 6 grms protein), which to my delight is my Breakfast these days. And the soy milk has 6 grms of Protein and doesn't give gas!!!!:clap2: My energy levels are great. I go to bed early and get up early with energy and an anticipation for my day that I don't remember feeling, ever!!!

To KNOW that I will do it this time!!!! :clap2:

Audree

[angyl2314 1]

Yeah I did and it was GOOD!!! I just stuck it in the freezer for about 1 hour and shook it! I loved it. Yeah, you can probably add beano to it or I use Silk Soy milk vanilla and it tastes really good. Soy milk doesn't give gas.

Audree

My dietician said that soy milk is fine but the flavored has sugar. I guess I'll try the beano. I am glad you liked the frozen drink. yum...I am drinking some right now!!!

[rsbell 0]

Audree, you are a great cheerleader!

I got my final official drs. clearance today, so I am all go for the 22nd.

It's been a 5 month process, with a false start back in November, but I finally have the green light.

Finally!

[BabyGotBack 0]

Thanks!!!

I had a false start too on Dec. 18 and then finally got my surgery Jan. 5, 2007. I just used the time to get my stuff together and get as prepared mentally as I could.

These boards have been invaluble to me! I have learned so much!

Audree

[texasbighair 0]

We can be the January 30th Triplets!!:clap2:

I am so excited about being given the opportunity to shed this "fat suit" I've been wearing the last ten years. How 'bout you?

texasbighair

229-228-150

01-30-07

Dr. Rodriguez

[cdgmom 0]

Texasbighair - I love your name!!

I got out and about today and had my hair cut and checked in with the office. I came back home exhausted but I think that is pretty normal. I have to work tomorrow for about 5 hours so I hope I can handle it.

Does anyone that have their band have a weird feeling like you are being squeezed every once in a while???

I'm on day four post op, no hunger at all.

Amy

[BabyGotBack 0]

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[BabyGotBack 0]

I haven't weighed in, but I can tell I lost weight by my scar pics!

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[your247realtor 0]

Hi all-I will be Jan 31st by Dr. Tull in Clinton Il. Go the 17th to start pre-op, getting excited, but also having shoulds or shouldn'ts going on in my

head. 5'11, 267 lbs goal is 165.

[SeattleEbeth 0]

I was banded on the 9th at NWWLS in Everett, and so far it has been a good recovery.

The toughtest part of the operation for me was when they delivered the antibiotics through an IV before going in. They said there may be some transient naseua, and sure enough, there was. It was like having the 2 minute flu. Scared the heck out of my huibby. After that, they took me into the surgery room and put an oxygen mask over my face and said, "This is just oxygen right now but in a minute we will be giving you the anethetic and....(fade to black)"

They discovered a hiatel hernia while they were operating and repaired it (explains the acid reflux). That was the only thing out of the ordinary.

Today is my first day back at work and so far so good.

[tonya66 13]

Hi all, Welcome all you new January bandsters. Do not despair, Angy & I will get you added to our master list. Angy will have to update the first post, since I can't edit her post. But we'll get everyone added in. My master list is at work on my computer, so I have to wait until I get back to work on Monday.

Marjon9 - you were right, they first gave me this mask that went completely over my face & nose. I tried really hard to get used to it, I really did. But finally I felt like I was going to suffocate, so I told them i had to have another mask. They then brought me a mask that fit right under my nose, I slept so good after that!

[jeanettej505 0]

Today I started my pre-op diet! I woke up so excited because it is finally happening. Two more weeks and I'll be a true bandster. :clap2:

Audree- Thanks for the pic of the scar. It makes me feel better about Dr. Oritz and his work.

[BabyGotBack 0]

Today I started my pre-op diet! I woke up so excited because it is finally happening. Two more weeks and I'll be a true bandster. :clap2:

Audree- Thanks for the pic of the scar. It makes me feel better about Dr. Oritz and his work.

He is really, really good. My scars will be very unnoticable. He sutures from the inside and uses surgical crazy glue on the outside to hold the wound closed. It has a better result of a scar. It was a perfect experience. The only thing that happened was I threw up after surgery, but I always get like that after surgery of any kind.

Audree