July 2014 :)

[Aliciafl2014 57]

Wow! So exciting to be part of everyone's journey! @@operation_newme I go for pre-op visit on the 10th so I think I'll be up on diet at that point. Right now it's low carb. I'm definitely addicted to the sugars and carbs so breaking those now and getting in the walking. @@messagetosiobhan sounds like you're really doing well. Recovery is going good?

[messagetosiobhan 17]

Recovery is going well. When I woke up in recovery they were amazing at treating the nausea and pain and to be honest I was so sleepy I don't remember the pain now at all from it. The next morning, I was only allowed sips of Water and had iv fluids and iv paracetamol going. I was discharged and on way home by 10:30! Lots of walking has taken place in the last few days! Even managed to get to the supermarket with my husband and kids! Recovery is going extremely well and each day I wake up in feel better and better. Word of advice: get lots of big fluffy pillows to keep you propped up at night for those first few nights! It's so amazing how a good night sleep helps!!!

[fhawkins12 16]

@@nerms Pre-op diet was not too bad. The first few days were the worst. After the second day I told my husband and son they were going to have to cook their own dinner. My son decided to eat Soup with me so I would not feel so bad. He can be sweet when he wants. LOL After about day 6 I was able to start cooking for them again. I did lose 11 pounds. Tomorrow is the big day. Excited and nervous at the same time. I will try to give you all an update at least by Wednesday evening. I don't have to be there until noon. Was hoping for earlier but all well. I hope everyone that had them today did well.

[falconfan 0]

My surgery is scheduled for 6 a.m. on July 14....getting nervous!

[dford 26]

Wow!!!! I'm so excited to see so many July 2014 bandsters!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm 22 (almost 21) days away!!!! SUPER EXCITED!!!! I'm also happy to see that there are more people in the same situation of wanting to lose weight and be healthy!!!! Good Luck to everyone, and may you be successful!!!

[nerms 237]

@@dford I'm so excited too, its 21 days now, soon it'll be 14, then 7 ... I check the date like 4 times a day and just obsess about it, it's pretty crazy hahaha.

I started preop today(a week early) instead of the 15th

[operation_newme 11]

@@dford I'm so excited too, its 21 days now, soon it'll be 14, then 7 ... I check the date like 4 times a day and just obsess about it, it's pretty crazy hahaha. I started preop today(a week early) instead of the 15th

Time is going to fly! What does your pre op diet consist of? If you don't mind me asking.

[nerms 237]

@@operation_newme

It's just another Optifast diet! 3 shakes a day, or Optifast Soups or bars. I got shakes and Soups, I always find myself wanting warm food so Soup hit the spot last night.

I got the optifast pudding too, not the best.. I prefer the shakes. But it's good to mix it up I guess. I couldn't finish the pudding and couldn't finish my last shake yesterday, but I didn't feel hungry all night so that's a good thing. I'll try harder today to force myself to finish it all.

I'm taking vitagummies too, multi and fibre. Last time I did optifast for a week I got really backed up and almost exploded in a shopping centre, not good haha.

[newme62633 13]

So even though I have my surgery date I am having some issues with my WBC count and I am hoping with me being on antibiotics that it will go down by Monday. My surgery is still scheduled for the 16th and I am still doing my pre op diet of high Protein and very low carb diet. I am praying that everything comes out ok I have worked and waited to long for this surgery for it to be pushed back. But I understand if I do have some type of infection going on it will not be safe for me to have surgery. I truly think its from me not taking all my antibiotics when I had an ear infection towards the middle of June. So cross your fingers and say a prayer that my test results come back ok on Monday so I can have surgery Wednesday.

Being on this no carb diet has me craving bread and I know its just because I can't have it. But I have a bigger goal to achieve and that is to get fit and that bread and satisfying 30 seconds is not worth it.

[alyssaajoan 36]

my surgery was on Monday. I stayed over night in the hospital and got home at about 8 last night. After the surgery and pretty Much all yesterday I was pain free. The nurses said at 24 hours post op is when you feel the most pain and they were definitely right. And as much as you're not going to want to you have to walk walk walk! It's the only thing that has helped me today. Good luck to everyone who is having surgery this month! It's all worth it!!

[nerms 237]

Good luck @@newme62633 !

[Aliciafl2014 57]

Good luck @@Newme! I have pre op appt tomorrow. Hoping I get this final green light! Thanks for the update @alysssajoan!

[Aliciafl2014 57]

Well went for pre-op appt today and have the all clear for surgery! I might have to move my date though because the Dr is changing the surgery center he does procedures at. I'm hoping it doesn't change or at least not by much. Spoke with nutritionist and got some really helpful info on cutting sugar cravings with cinnamon extract. Sugar is a real challenge for me. Love the team they have there and there's a monthly support group that meets up at the office. Now I just gotta get my final time to show up! hope all are doing well!

[mune04 4]

My surgery is on July 23rd! I'm excited and nervous! I'm on my 3rd day on my pre-op liquid diet...I can't stand the Protein Shakes already! Lol I'm happy to find many of us are in the month of July. I wish everyone good luck !! I know this is the journey we were all waiting for ????

Let's keep in touch!

[redhead87 19]

I just joined these forums, and thought I'd pop in here. My surgery is this Wednesday, the 16th. I'm so excited!

I've been doing the pre-op diet since the 2nd, so it'll be two weeks when I have surgery. Mine consists of unlimited Protein shakes, and other sources of Protein such as turkey, chicken (skinless, no sauce), egg whites, tuna, etc. and the standard broth, Crystal light, and other low-calorie liquids.

I go back to work full time on the 23rd, a week after surgery. I'm a teacher, so I was so glad to be able to have the surgery during the summer.

I'm getting nervous about everything, but I'm so excited to change my life!