Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters

[TerriDoodle 6]

Pat - First of all, best of luck to you with your surgery tomorrow. I know you'll be glad to get it done and over with.

The only thing I can suggest is for you to find something to keep your mind and hands very busy.... stay away from all your normal triggers. Yoga, meditation, relaxation tapes....those also come to mind. You should find a way to relax and divert your focus away from your stomach and on to something pleasurable. Half of it is the mind game, y'know.

[TracyinKS 7]

Pat: I FEEL YOUR PAIN BROTHER!!!!!!!

I am on day ONE of liquids (3 weeks for me)

I have been sipping Protein Shakes, eating SF Jello, and I am stopping by the store on my way home tonight for some SF popsicles.

I guess my best advice would be to make sure you are getting all your Protein in.... and when you are hungry, have a glass of Water then re-evaluate.

OH and by this time tomorrow you will be in BAND LAND!

Your first few days you will have post-op swelling so you won't be hungry, and maybe if your one of the lucky ones you will have some restriction just by the band itself! YOU ARE LUCKY to be getting it TOMORROW!!!!

[kity 2]

Hey All,

I am 18 hours until BANDLAND!!! freakin can't wait. I am on bowel prep, and I haven't heard anyone mention it. I did a 10 day liquid prescribed diet from the doctor (like opti or medifast) and lost 11 pounds! Now, 2 days clear liquid...and yes I am starving, but day 2 is better. The bowel prep is a bummer, makes you sick to your tummy so your not hungry anyway. I just want it to be Wednesday, when I can put some real creamy Soup into the Magic Bullet and drink that. After the 10+2 days, I am more looking forward to that than anything (oh, yeah, and losing the weight). I did the Last Supper thing for months and put on 5 pounds from January until 3-21! I was shocked but it reinforced why I am doing this. I've mastered the eating thing...and was on my way to real trouble. I am glad that I will never be that high again (280). Anyway, hang in there guys and gals...it will all be over soon. Can you imagine our threads in May when we are ALL banded! God Bless!

peaceout:clap2:

[TracyinKS 7]

OK, I just made a mistake.............. Less than 3 minutes ago I put a peice of sf gum in my mouth and it must of triggered something because now My hunger pains are enough to make me nautious!!!! SPITTING IT OUT NOW...

going to get a glass of Water and hope like hell this nawing in my stomach subsides!

[kity 2]

Tracy,

You get used to the hunger pains. They become a constant, and you get used to them. Everytime you feel 'em or hear 'em as was the case w/ me, smile to yourself and say..." I am doing this so I can be at my best for my surgery. I am worth it."

The headache, which will come if it hasn't already, is because your going through sugar withdrawl. Not from sweets, but from all the carbs that turn to sugar. It goes away in about 3 days. You'll start to feel lighter, things will fit better, your skin will glow (because your not putting in the bad stuff) and your gonna start to sleep great! There are so many perks...hang in there...you can do it...and your worth it!

Pamela:girl_hug:

[pinkybar 0]

Hi Tracy and fellow April Bandsters,

Can I still join up???

I've just found this site. I'm over in New Zealand and would love the support of other April Bandsters.

My op is April 18th and I start my pre-op diet tomorrow.

Thanks,

Ellen.

[panda 0]

(This is panda's husband. Im writing for her.) Mom and I are doin okay. Definitely sore, but the worst part is over. I just wanted to let you know that were home and in good spirits. We'll write more tomorrow.

[Gr8ful gal 0]

Count me in, I am having surgery on 4/5 which happens to be my 40th birthday!

[janiebug 0]

Wow! Already home!!! Good luck and good nights sleep!!

[Margi 0]

Thinking of all of yous!! I am praying for all of yous having the surgery this week!! There seems to be a lot of you. Can't wait to hear how all of you are doing!!

I think all of you are so brave!! And, I know you will do great!! Yous are the brave that go before the rest of us. Thinking of yous as you go into surgery this week, praying all will go great!!!

[bandedme 1]

Panda -

you go girl(s)!!!!! CONGRATS!!! And GOOD for your DH for posting tonight for you!!! I appreciate you thinking of us and his dedication too! I pray for you and your mom's speedy recovery and that the weight just slips right off! sleep well and I will look forward to reading your posts in the days to come with your recovery! I will be banded on Thursday, April 5. Take care and good luck and comfy resting to you and your mom!

Bandedme (almost! in 3 days! WOW! Can't believe it!!!!!)

[TerriDoodle 6]

(((Panda))) So glad to hear ya'll are home and doing well. I've been anxious to hear from you ALL day! Take good care!....and thanks to hubby for posting!

Ellen & Gr8ful -- we are SO happy to have you here with us. We've got a wonderful group here and you are more than welcome!

ALL MY BEST WISHES (AND PRAYERS) TO THOSE GOING IN TOMORROW:

SQUALE (PAT)

KITY

SPARKETTE(DONNA)

AND

JENNIFER

((((HUGS)))

[Jennifur 0]

Tracy - why have you gained weight?? Was it your famous Farewell to food Tour? I have been doing a *little* bit of that, really not too bad, and I'm bumping up at my high, too (215)....I seem to be gaining and losing 3# over and over. Story of my life for the last 6 mos. Water Water Water. More Water.

Tonight I take photos and measurements. I'd rather have my hair set on fire.

I'm thinking of my sisters out there getting banded today...and have been all morning! Sending lots of positive energy your way! Can't wait to hear from you and hope you're all just peachy-keen!

I'm also a bit nervous. My mom is pretty sick (she has COPD) and I'd say there's a 50-50 chance they'll put her in the hospital in the next few days. What timing, eh? Especially since I haven't told her or my sister about my surgery....and surely can't postpone it without some type of penalty. I'm really wringing my hands over that one. Should know more this afternoon or tomorrow. :help:

Terry

You are strong and fantastic and all your kind words of encouragement helped me to make decisions about what to do in my path. You will know when the moment is there if you should tell them or find a kind way to explain you cannot get sick right now for what ever reason. You will know.

Stay strong - you are fantastic and it will all be good

I am having a bad weight week too but I think PMS is coming upon me... LOL

I guess better this week than the day before surgery

[Jennifur 0]

aaggghhhhh!

My banding is tomorrow 9:15 am, the doc has had me on Clear Liquids for two days, and everything is looking like food. Does it get better? I have tomorrow after surgery and wed, thurs to be on clear liquids still. I am so hungry, I never knew what hunger pains were until now. Any suggestions....

Pat

Stay strong, I met with my friend who had surgery today and she said it gets better, Will all be worth it in the end!

[Jennifur 0]

Wow

what a great day and a great group of people, what wonderful support

Tomorrow brings group 2 ... YIPEE. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers

I am going to be away for 9 days, I have to bring my laptop, I'll go through withdrawl and don't want to do that, I will be home on Saturday the 14th and having surgery on the 16th! So i Can't stay away from the thing that keeps me going and so positive

God Bless and all have a great night