February 2007 bandsters!

[MCOBandita 0]

Has anyone gotten cold feet before their surgery? I'm not thinking about not going through with it, I think I'm just scared about the surgery part.

Here is a link to me panicking pre-band! You should check out the responses I received. They were very helpful to me.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/over-researched-thinking-t29594.html

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face.... You must do the thing you think you cannot do." — Eleanor Roosevelt

Best of luck to you - you can do it!

[kathyy68 0]

Hi All! I'm having my surgery on Wednesday and I'm getting more and more anxious (in good and bad ways). Has anyone gotten cold feet before their surgery? I'm not thinking about not going through with it, I think I'm just scared about the surgery part. I'm trying not to think about it too much. I'll just be glad when it's over and the losing can begin.

 

I am having my surgery Wednesday also...possibly the same place as you. I am in Houston also. I will be at Physicians Surgicare Center downtown. I am a little nervous also, but I try not to think about it. I try to think beyond the actual surgery and the benefits it will give me. This is my first surgery and although Im nervous, I would never back out of it. I haven't come this far for nothing!!! Relax and know it will be over before you know it.

Kathy

[carriedba 0]

What a small world! I'm also at the Surgicare Center on Wednesday too. I think what I have is just a case of the jitters. I would never back out either. I know i'm doing the right thing for me and that is what is most important. I think I just need to take a few more deep breaths and know that all will be ok!

[synicalchick 0]

Well, it's the day before my surgery and this is how it's gone so far.

6:00: UGH.. wanted to wake up early so I could pick some things up at the store before work. Oh well, I'll at least be on time any way.

6:15: mmmmm I'm so glad I did laundry yesterday so I can wear my most favorite soft cotton knit pale pink shirt to work.

6:37 while in truck: ACK! NO NO NO! chocolate Protein Drink ALL OVER MY PINK SHIRT. Can I cover with my badge... WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Not even. Well, haven't passed Wal-mart yet.. I'll stop anyway and get new shirt.

6:50 in Wal-Mart OH MY GAH... I'm starting to cramp.. I can't BELIEVE I'm starting TODAY. Better get tampons and Tylenol, even though only ibuprophen works.. I can't take ibuprophen before surgery per Dr... Please let extra strength Tylenol work...

7:15 get to work... LATE wearing new scratchy, fit's a little big, pink shirt that isn't NEAR as cute and comfy as the one laying crumpled in the bottom of the floorboard with massive chocolate stains on it shirt.

7:30 stuffed 4 chewable Tylenol go tabs in mouth... cramping so bad I'm sweating and I want to punch something or tear all of my hair out... NOT exaggerating.

8:00 Cannot concentrate on ANYThing cramping is so bad. Tylenol SUCKS

8:30 ran into friend, Shannon in bathroom, she has a cherry pit heating pad that you heat in the microwave... temped to kiss friend

8:45 nuke pad for 3 minutes.. is so hot have to put thick papers on leg to protect but FEELS REALLY GOOD on left side that is somehow hurting worse than the rest of my uterus/right ovary. had two cups of BLACK coffee

9:00 Call surgeon to beg him to let me take my ibuprophen.. left message

9:10 they called back to tell me it was ok to take

9:10 and 1/2 inhaled ibuprophen, reheated cherry pit thingy for the 3rd time and waited for some relief.

9:40 FINALLY getting some relief but feel loopy for taking ibuprophen on top of four Tylenol.

11:00 life is back to normal except for incredibly annoying new pink shirt that rides up and makes my already huge rack look three times as big.... and the burn spot on the left side of tummy.

1:13.. time for more pills. I'm not eating at all today.. just doing my EAS shakes. Be glad when tomorrow's procedure is done and over so I can quit thinking about it.

[KHolmes 3]

Kelly, talk with your doctor about that. Seems like you are not getting the nutrition you need. Not enough fat in your diet will cause your hair to fall out too. I did that one time. Are you still having protien drinks?

 

My dr requires a Protein drink a day. Since my surgery I have had shakes on 4 out of 6 days. I wasnt able to drink them the day of surgery and the day after. I am keeping a food journal that includes Calories, Carbs, Fat and Protein. I have been eating average of 400 Calories a day, 30-35 g of protein, and 10g of fat. Yesterday I started mushies so I will be getting more calories and stuff. I am drinking approx a gal of Water a day.

 

:update:

I am not having that much pain anymore. It is still there though. I have been up and around a lot though. I have a problem with lying in bed all the time. I have been doing light duty of course. Plus I have been doing a lot of walking around. I have a path thru my house and I walk it often. It helps me think. Yesterday I was out pricing elliptical and treadmills. I cant wait to get back to regular duty.

[kathyy68 0]

What a small world! I'm also at the Surgicare Center on Wednesday too. I think what I have is just a case of the jitters. I would never back out either. I know i'm doing the right thing for me and that is what is most important. I think I just need to take a few more deep breaths and know that all will be ok!

Carrie....what time will you be there?? I have to be there at 7am for an 8am surgery. If you are there the same time look for me...I will be the fat chick in a surgery gown!!! haha :biggrin1:

Maybe I will see you in recovery. :tired

[babygrl1234 6]

Woohoo!!! I am down 3 more pounds this week!

[carriedba 0]

Carrie....what time will you be there?? I have to be there at 7am for an 8am surgery. If you are there the same time look for me...I will be the fat chick in a surgery gown!!! haha :biggrin1:

Maybe I will see you in recovery. :tired

 

 

I have to be there at 6:30am, they didn't say what what surgery time though. This is really cool! We'll have to trade stories when we're through!

[silry 0]

synicalchick! your surgery is TOMORROW!!! my gosh! congrats!

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[silry 0]

just an update about me. wee.

last night was the WORST. the gas pains were wicked horrible and i couldn't sleep AT ALL. :ogre my wounds almost don't hurt anymore, but i am concerned about the superglue stuff they use on them - i wanted to use mederma (spell? that stuff for scars) but obviously i can't since the superglue. i'm also concerned that dirt or bacteria can get underneath... one of them is looking kind of angry.

today i am so exhausted i can barely function. i'm also running a slight temp, but the doc said that wasn't unusual and only to worry if it gets above 100. blah. i'm starving all the time to boot, argh.

BUT i heard from my nutritionalist and she said i could start Soups early!!! :high5:

i hope it all gets better soon. :cry

[sunnysea 1]

Hi Everyone, I haven't posted lately, just wanted to let you know that I will be flying out of Green Bay WI. tomorrow to Denver CO., my surgery will be on Wed. and I will fly home on Thur.:omg: I'm sure I will be tired, but it was this or no band! It turns out I feel alot better about this Dr. than the one I had choosen here in WI, although it would have been more conveinent to do so here. I have lost 7lbs on my pre-diet, so all is good except for this stupid snow that just won't quit!!!! I will post as soon as I feel up to it. Sunnysea

[KHolmes 3]

Woohoo!!! I am down 3 more pounds this week!

 

Congrats:clap2::clap2::clap2:!!!!

 

 

[2boys2cute 0]

I understand!! I am sleeply a little some through out the day and don't feel too much pain in tummy area but for me the gas pains just don't want to leave me:eek:

 

 

just an update about me. wee.

 

last night was the WORST. the gas pains were wicked horrible and i couldn't sleep AT ALL. :ogre my wounds almost don't hurt anymore, but i am concerned about the superglue stuff they use on them - i wanted to use mederma (spell? that stuff for scars) but obviously i can't since the superglue. i'm also concerned that dirt or bacteria can get underneath... one of them is looking kind of angry.

 

today i am so exhausted i can barely function. i'm also running a slight temp, but the doc said that wasn't unusual and only to worry if it gets above 100. blah. i'm starving all the time to boot, argh.

 

BUT i heard from my nutritionalist and she said i could start Soups early!!! :high5:

i hope it all gets better soon. :cry

[Sugarbear 2]

Hello Carriedba. Welcome. I am one week behind you. Yes, there are many that have gotton cold feet. I have been on several different forums on here and plenty of folks get extremely nervous. Before and after. It is natural. We are getting ready to change our lives, for the better, but still a change. That is forever too. Good for you that you are taking care of business while you are so young and making changes for a healthier you. I have researched this over a year along with other options. This appears to be the safest, and if problems arise for what ever reason it is reversible. Me? I don't have time. I have to get hold of health problems now. Good luck and I hope you hang in there. It has to be your decision.

[irishmae11 0]

slugging down my last Diet Cokes....trying not to get too nervous tonight...only working a half day tomorrow, so I can come home and do my "prep"...fun-fun-fun...Carried, Sunny, and Kathy-see you in "recovery"...lol:p