May 2007 Banders

[Manatee 4]

Hi, newbie here.

I originally posted in the June thread because my date was June 30. However, there's rumors of a buy-out at work, and the HR benefit person told me in no uncertain terms that I need to get this done ASAP or face losing it altogether.

So, talked to the doc's office today, and my date is now May 21. He requires a 10 day liquid diet, so that starts...uh...NOW!

Whoa.

I'm more than a little nervous right now, as I thought I'd have more time to get ready for this event. Instead, this is more like skydiving -- only 1 way out!

Geronimo.....

[NimbleBean 2]

Good Luck to tomorrow's bandsters... buscove24, mommytokk and NicksWife22!

We will be thinking of you.

liberattor, I will add you to the calendar as soon as you let me know your date.

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buscove24

mommytokk

NicksWife22

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SoulfulGrandma

rubylyn

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NurseLaureli

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<O:plosin’it

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susaninnkc

METALBAND

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NimbleBean

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kacee

RKidder

ragdollx19

Tagger

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Kansassooner

cyndilou29

amy

Phyllis S

deb24

jojo

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Olivia3031

jobyone1

kaylali

weightingtolose

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JaneC

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cutiepie77

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SpecialK77

cmacinga

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violeteyes37

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faithmd

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be joined by:

<O:pAnnabelle12

<O:pFluffy

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[kadrianmatthews 0]

Hi, newbie here.

I originally posted in the June thread because my date was June 30. However, there's rumors of a buy-out at work, and the HR benefit person told me in no uncertain terms that I need to get this done ASAP or face losing it altogether.

So, talked to the doc's office today, and my date is now May 21. He requires a 10 day liquid diet, so that starts...uh...NOW!

Whoa.

I'm more than a little nervous right now, as I thought I'd have more time to get ready for this event. Instead, this is more like skydiving -- only 1 way out!

Geronimo.....

WELCOME:clap2:

You have chosen a great group of people to join

[faithmd 14]

Welcome, welcome, Manatee!!!

This is a great thread! We are here to support one another, all for one and one for all in this game.

[Tamjpjb 1]

Cindyluhu,

I was banded on Tuesday, and my port was placed behind my bellybutton. The nurse told me that the Dr prefers this because as you lose weight it is less noticable than it can be on the side.

[ginger205 0]

Good Luck To: buscove24, mommytokk, NicksWife22<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Welcome Laurenj!<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Macysgranny- glad to hear you are better!<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Manatee- love the skydiving analogy! Yes, we are all on our way out of FAT WORLD!!<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

Those of you that know where your port is, should I be worried that I don’t??<o:p></o:p>

<o:p> </o:p>

[crabcake 0]

Those of you that know where your port is, should I be worried that I don’t??<o></o>

heh, heh...i wouldn't worry. you'll know for sure once you get that first fill!

[mommytokk 0]

Well, I'm done counting down the days...now I am counting HOURS. I got a little emotional when I put the boys to bed tonight (6 & 8 years old). My oldest one knows what is going on, but the little one hasn't a clue. Now I'm scared. I have been so excited...I guess the jitters are setting in. Also, a very dear friend who worked in our office for the last 5 years died yesterday. She had a meningioma, and had been going downhill for the past year. Still, it was such a shock, and I am just so sad!! I know I am emotional about all that is going on, so it is even worse. My surgery is tomorrow morning, and her funeral is Saturday morning at 11:00...anyone think I can make it ok?? I just can't imagine missing it. The only solace I have right now is that I know she is with Jesus in heaven, and is out of pain. She was the most selfless person! And such a strong Christian. I will miss her dearly.

Sorry to go into all that...I guess I just felt like I needed to acknowledge her. It's hard to be so excited for the surgery, yet so sad for Hanna. I'm a mess!:cry

But...I know she would be so proud of me, and I know she is looking down on me. I have to get to bed, get a good night's sleep, and wake up to a brand new life!!! (or is it a band new life!)

Good luck to all who are getting banded in the next several days...I don't know when I'll be up to posting again. Wish me luck!

[Laurienj 0]

Best wishes to todays banders. You'll do fine. We're behind you. Thanks for adding me to the calender. Does anybody know why my ticker would have gone away. I made one and loaded to the site but now it's gone.:help:

Laurei

[ragdollx19 1]

I had my pre-op appointment yesterday and after spending hours on these message boards reading all the information I can find I was RELIEVED to find out my doctors instructions. I have no liquid pre-op at all. It is basically a high Protein low carb 10 day diet. Which don’t get me wrong won’t be fabulous because it has strict limitations but it isn’t what I was expecting. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

<o:p></o:p>

Post-op diet looks pretty good too, liquids only for week one including strained creamy Soups if I am up to it. Week two is soft foods, and 3rd week I can start solid foods as tolerated. He also said I will know when I am ready for a fill. Generally 4 weeks is when they want to do it but he said if I am able to eat a lot of food and am starving at 3 weeks then I should go ahead and get a fill, or if I am fine at 4 weeks and want to wait that is fine too.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p></o:p>

I have been really nervous about what I should and should not eat once I start solids and he really made me feel better about that. He obviously wants me to choose foods that are good for me but said over time I will learn what foods don’t agree with my new banded stomach. While lettuce or fruit peels may bother one person, they may have no affect on me at all. He also recommended drinking wine; he said one glass a day would be good.<o:p></o:p>

<o:p></o:p>

Last night I really started worrying. More about the fact that it is a surgery and there are always some risks than the actual procedure itself. I am also some what ashamed that I am having this surgery. I am wayyyyy excited to be having it done but it is hard to admit I couldn’t lose the weight on my own. I guess it is hard owning up to being a failure sometimes. I have no doubts that this is my last hope and that I did everything I could on my own but it can be hard to look at what you have let yourself become. I am just so excited and thankful that the lap band is a tool available to me and blessed that my insurance is picking up the tab. Funny that they will not make me spend one penny out of pocket for this but would not pay for my Rx diet pills. Thanks for letting me rant. I feel better now! Good luck to all of you going in today and those of you recovering already.

[soulful Grandma 0]

May 11 Banders - Thinking of you and praying for you today! Congratulations and take it slow and easy. I know you will do wonderfully.

Eleveners: We are with you!

buscove24

mommytokk

NicksWife22

May Fourteeners - WE'RE NEXT!!!! Hang in there and stay busy this weekend.

To all May bandsters - you are the best! This thread is so encouraging. Special thanks to those who have made such an effort to log on right after coming home to give us the lowdown.

Fourteeners: a great new life awaits..

SoulfulGrandma

rubylyn

amandawv

melissa o

NurseLaureli

mannamay

legster

Dutchgrl59

phuber40

[Dutchgrl59 2]

Thank you for all the loving concern and my blood pressure problems. I did see a primary doctor yesterday and he gave me medication and cleared me for Mondays surgery. I was so happy I could have kissed him. When I got in the car I took one. I then drove back to the hospital and paid my admission when they told me that I was not on the schedule! So I went to my surgeons office to straighten out that whole mess and to give them their payment. WHEW! Soooooo, now everybody has been paid, I have meds and my date is Monday. When I got home to my boys I was just wiped out. We jumped in the car and had dinner out then came home for some down-time. I am relieved that some of this is behind me but this morning at 3:30 I was in pain. My neck and my arm hurt so I got up. I did an internet search on heart attack, then blood pressure and side effects of medication. Don't know what to think. I don't hurt anymore..... now I'm just hungry. Thanks for listening. I have a sub for my job, kinda planned a day of rest with this blood pressure thing and now I'm glad I did. I'll try to post later any updates.

[Bullwinkle 1]

I was banded 05-04-07 and I'm leaving in about 15 minutes for my post-op exam. I've lost 19 pounds as of this morning. I am on Clear Liquids and if I drink one more cup of chicken broth, I'll puke. I start the pureed diet today and can't wait.

[kacee 3]

Well, I'm done counting down the days...now I am counting HOURS. Wish me luck!

From one Kathy to another....from one Spivak patient to another... I'm thinking GREAT thoughts about you this morning!!!!! I am T-Minus 12 days and counting down and I will be right where you are today...I assume at Park Plaza. Let me know blow by blow how you're doing! You GO GIRLFRIEND!!!

[cfred 2]

Hi everyone,

I had a pretty good "first" night last night.. I was afraid to roll over to my side but my husband put a pillow behind me and that helped so much.

I haven't had any pain meds yet - wait that is not true.. I had some in the recovery room and then before I went to bed I thought I'd take some just in case... we'll that has been 13 hours and so far I do not need anymore. I really feel okay.

My post-op diet is liquids as I can tolerate them. I'm on my 2nd oz of Protein Shake and already feel full... man it will be hard to get the Protein in.

Good luck to everyone today!