Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum - Considering Dr. Kirshenbaum

[divaofsongs 42]

Thanks Gurly, I was scared they may be calling to reschedule my surgery and I am too excited to wait any longer.

[Woofay 0]

Tied2bfit~Don't worry! It's all Fluid and that comes and goes on a whim! Oh, I wanted to ask you, is dependent edema the same as pitting edema? This pre-op diet is not to lose weight, but to shrink your liver. Weight loss just happens to be a happy side effect. Oh, also, sorry your turkey dinner sucked. Sad when your looking forward to at least the turkey part (cuz the rest is pretty much not okay pre-op) and even that was crappy. I was sad for you! I'll save you some of my turkey. (hummmm, what color would it be by the time you can eat it/I see you? Heehee!)

Dynamo~ Ya for a good day!:clap2: Even eggs are being a bugger for me today...so I had some chocolate....crap! Must stay away from the chocolate!

Shelbicallie~ Hurray for your second fill. Let us know how it does for you. The next few days should dial ya in! Those first few meals after a fill can be scary!

Hi Gurlygirl! Good to see ya on!

[DynamoMini 1]

Hi Everyone,

I did it. I spent a day on a good eating plan, no extras. I haven't really stayed the course for a long time. I am excited and pleased with myself.

Dee - I am sure Dr. K will see your ankles and know right away. Glad you have done so well getting ready.

Woofay - I don't want to see the green turkey you'll be serving Dee.

Well - tomorrow is another day.

Good night all.

[Lap_dancer 8]

Hello Friends!

Hugs to you all. I have to jump in the shower in a sec it is 2:30 your time in Colorado...smiles...but I'm on eastern time and up for work.

Reading all your posts sending out encouragement and good thoughts to all of you for this journey, and for the support you extend to eachother.

Natalee at the OR, how cool is that! She is one of those individuals that you could sit and have coffee with and open up yourself to, talking for hours. Definately someone I would love to have there.

Michelle good luck on the visit. Hope you get the adjustment that puts you in the zone. I loved that article.

Swelling. I too get pitting edema and take Lasix. I replenish with loads of Water each day all day. Salt is something that hides in foods we least suspect but my body will show it the next day.

I've seen the Big Medicine show and the edema that occurs. I think that I was not too far away from being incapacitated like that. My heart goes out to those who struggle with that food noose. I am grateful beyond words each day for this band.

I had a sweet tooth. Here's the difference between then and now. I could have taken out four donuts and a large double double THEN, now it's a small coffee with milk and an order of donut holes. Big Ed, my dog, loves donut holes. I get three or four, Ed gets the rest.

If you haven't read the article I posted above on restriction, read it. Being at the best place in restriction makes such a difference.

All of you have a grand day! ...and I'm still going to be a grandma, daughter went to the doctor yesterday and had it confirmed. Next is the OBGYN on Thursday. Woo Hoo..here we go.

[ShelbiCallie 0]

Dee -- If I had been there I would have given you a big hug! But I had my fill here in NC. Tears of joy are a beautiful thing -- this is a very exciting and life-changing experience and you are right in the middle of it. Have Natalee to remind Dr. K to take a photo of your band while he's in there. He made one of mine for me -- I had always planned to post it here, but of course, haven't done that yet! I can't wait to hear your surgery story. Just think -- next year this time, you'll have turkey with no edema! 2008 is going to be such an awesome, healthy year!

All these new babies coming into the lives of the people on this thread; things happen for a reason -- getting banded, getting healthy, getting ready to keep up with a little one!! A new life for two~ so to speak.

Happy Tuesday! A new day for each of us ~~ let's make it the best. Thinking of you today.

[Mal 0]

Dynamo~Job well done, let's do it, one day at a time! I was driving home from the gyn the other day and for no reason at all just started balling! This is a sad time of the year for me too...lot's of heartache. My subconcious must have taken over because I wasn't even thinking about anything...I must have seen something or maybe a song on the radio...something triggered and I balled, then all the emotions just flooded. Now I have to repeat lots of positive thoughts to keep myself up. Working out really helps. I did it, I bumped up my workout. I did three miles cardio and added reps and even added an incline on the treadmill...here we go! We will meet our goals!!!

Tied2b~I am soooo happy for you that Natalie is going to be with you. That is wonderful. I know it makes you feel better. We all will be there with you too, just before you close your eyes, picture us there holding your hand, then go to your happy place with your cabana boy and a nice cool fancy drink!!!

Lap~A granndma! You are going to bo the most amazing Grandma. How's the Grandpa to be? and the Uncle to be? and the Great Grandma and Grandpa?? How exciting

Where is Mare? Hope your doing well!! toss us a post!

Shelbi~How cool, a picture of your Band?? You should soooo post it!!!

Have a Terrific Tuesday...GOALS, here we come!!!

[DynamoMini 1]

Hi Everyone-

Mal - thanks for sharing that special moment of sorrow with us. I have been taught to always put on a happy face, a brave veneer, but inside I might be sad. It has taken me a long time to reconnect to my feelings. It is a sign of HEALTH that you can cry. Bravo!

And Bravo on the workout regime. Just don't hurt yourself. If you hurt then you won't continue. Make sure you have good shoes on. I have to replace my sneaks every three months or my knees hurt. Weird, expensive, but I am worth it.

I am committed to another day of good eating. Amazingly, I lost two pounds that I had gained recently. Oh my goodness, the push to drink lots of Water seemed to help too.

I'll report later. I am battling "stinkin thinkin" a phrase from OA that applies to me. Today is a great day.

Hugs all,

Michelle

Dee - I didn't really get nervous about the surgery, but was so "numb" in my thoughts that I am not sure what I felt. That is one of the results of the band for me, I am feeling my feelings and not "stuffing" them. I have a lot of years to undo the pattern of ignoring my gut, but guess what, I can do this and so can you.

[Mal 0]

Tied2b~thanks for the big hug! I totally get putting on a happy face on for work. Sometimes I feel like I am living a double life!

I pictured myself looking at the beach , sunset, calm waters and lost of happy thoughts.

[Mal 0]

Mal - thanks for sharing that special moment of sorrow with us. I have been taught to always put on a happy face, a brave veneer, but inside I might be sad. It has taken me a long time to reconnect to my feelings. It is a sign of HEALTH that you can cry. Bravo!

And Bravo on the workout regime. Just don't hurt yourself. If you hurt then you won't continue. Make sure you have good shoes on. I have to replace my sneaks every three months or my knees hurt. Weird, expensive, but I am worth it.

Thanks Dynamo~

I'll be careful with my workout. I TOTALLY agree about the shoes...Sooooo worth it. I LOVE Runner's Roost (Arapahoe and Parker). Great guy there, he knows his stuff. Great shoes, pricey but worth it!!!

[Mal 0]

My gym is selling the Body Bug for 499.00 plus three months of service...I soooo want to splurge on this for a Christmas gift for myself????

[DynamoMini 1]

Mal - I just went to that same Runner's Roost to get my new shoes. What is the Body Bug???? I've never heard of it.

[divaofsongs 42]

I just got off the phone with Paula, she gave me my pre-op and post-op directions for eating. I am so excited I could just scream! 16 days left and I doubt if I will get a minutes rest until then. I am so excited I can't sleep. And when I do sleep, I keep having dreams of little Dutch girls in wooden shoes dancing around windmills twirling Lap-bands around their arms! You think I might need a psychological eval first????? Just kidding. But, I am really excited. December 13th at 12:30 P.M., come quickly please.

[ShelbiCallie 0]

.... And when I do sleep, I keep having dreams of little Dutch girls in wooden shoes dancing around windmills twirling Lap-bands around their arms!

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That's a first! Too funny, Missmona!! Hang in there -- Dec. 13th will be here before you know it!

[gurlygirl 0]

My gym is selling the Body Bug for 499.00 plus three months of service...I soooo want to splurge on this for a Christmas gift for myself????

Mal - They were just on for $249 at 24hourfitness.com with the 3 months of service. I just put the 24 hour website on as my homepage to see when they went onsale. They are now back up to $349 but I would just keep watching they usually go onsale every week or so. I am getting mine on Thursday and I can't wait:whoo:.

[gurlygirl 0]

Hey Gurly -- it's good to see you around! How have you been? Your first fill is this week, right?

Hi Shelbi - I pop on every so often and read to catch up on everyone's progress and lives. Lots of happy baby news these days.

You are correct. My first fill will be on Thursday with a local surgeon. I hope it will move the scale for me. I am tired of looking at the same 2-3 pounds jumping back and forth. :bounce:(this smiley should not be grinning LOL). It can get a little frustrating when you are doing all the right things and the body just doesn't want to let go of the weight. :angry

I will update you on how my first fill unfolds.

Have a great rest of the week everyone!

Good luck Dee!! I will be thinking of you on Thursday!

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