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TENaciousTENS "roll call" as promised!

OregonHolly

By OregonHolly, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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cookielover    1

cookielover
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Hey according to last roll call 67 of us are now banded!:banplease: That is about half. WE SO ROCK!:eek: How are the "waiting-to-be-banded" folks doing? Oh man...would someone please eat a big fat juicy cheese buger for me, and top it off with a Starbucks Mocha?:hungry: Any takers?

I hope that recently was banded is resting,:car: because that is very important to your recovery!

I am confident when I say that we are all in this together!

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marcy    0

marcy
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holly don't forget me! I was banded on Oct 3. Marcy

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JUDE    0

JUDE
Posted

Hi all,

and thanks for the good wishes. I had an horrendous night again last night so the first phone call this morning was to the surgeon's office. I explained that I had difficulty keeping anything down and that whenever I tried to lie down I experienced a choking/drowning sensation which made me vomit. He said "your band is probably too tight - come in an see me right away and I'll fix it for you" - and he did. He took out I think 70ml (could be wrong on the amount) and immediately I could sit up and drink a 500ml glass of Water - a miracle!!!! I couldn't believe it. He got me to promise to drink 2-3 litres of Gatorade over the next 12 hours which I'll do. I have had some liquid yoghurt and a small amount of mashed potatoes and gravy which I had cooked for the family yesterday. I look and feel 100% better.

So you were all right - I needed to get back to the doctor and the problem is now solved. I'll just wait for my next appointment at the end of next week and talk about tightening up the band then.

Can't tell you how much better I feel. thanks for your support.

Jude:)

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LSzeliga    0

LSzeliga
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:notagreeMorning all,

Well its 4:00am and heading to airport to get flight to Denver. Then meeting with Dr Kirshenbaum @ 4:00 pm. And surgery scheduled at 1:00 pm Thursday afternoon. Keep me in your prayer as I have done for you. I will keep everone updated,:rolleyes::whoo::clap2:

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babs0101    1

babs0101
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We are all praying and pulling for you LSzeliga! You will be just fine! Keep the faith. You are just starting the journey of the new you!

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OregonHolly    0

OregonHolly
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:director: TENaciousTENS :update:

More and more TENaciousTENS are joining. If I left you off, it's by accident - send me a private messge and I'll be sure to get your name on there! I do scan the posts looking for newbies, but PM's are the best way to get my :wave: attention.

Thanks for all the :) support following my surgery yesterday. Today I do feel a bit :sick but let me tell you - it's so empowering to know that we have all taken control of our lives this way. It's so exciting to have such a wonderful group to share it with. :becky:

:gluck: to those who's date is yet ahead. And now for the update:

UserName..........surgery date.........................name

  1. lovekatz1975..............1....................... ........Debbie
  2. hd10952....................1...................... .........Holli
  3. catnipaddict...............1...................... .........Jena
  4. realestwoman71..........1......................... .........?
  5. Woodsk.....................1...................... ............Kerry
  6. Shrinkage..................1..................... .............?
  7. KloverDad..................1...................... ..........Dylan
  8. KloverMom.................1...................... .........Mary
  9. IleneV.......................1.................... ............Ilene
  10. MistyDTX...................2...................... .............Misty
  11. mescla808..................2...................... ...........Miriam
  12. sbee.........................2.................... .............Shana
  13. BigK..........................2................... .................?
  14. pvchickie...................2..................... ..............Tara
  15. summer.....................2...................... ..........Summer
  16. BlueEyedKitty.............2....................... ...........Jill
  17. bbjerseygirl................2?.................... .............?
  18. gallygirl.....................2................... ..............Gail
  19. moopymom................2......................... .........?
  20. Kim in SF...................3............................ ......Kim
  21. Kygal........................3.................... .............?
  22. MandyW................... 3.................................Mandy
  23. Nancy33....................3...................... ............Nancy
  24. marcy........................3.................... . ...........Marcy
  25. Rastis100...................3..................... ..........?
  26. cope1951...................3...................... .........?
  27. cookielover.................3..................... .............Amy
  28. reneem......................3..................... .............Renee
  29. BigK..........................3..................................?
  30. Lizzie.........................4.................. ................?
  31. rabid 24.....................4.......................... .......Jodi
  32. Cheri42......................4.................... .............Cheri
  33. want so bad................4.............................. Nicole
  34. Lafs ..........................4....................... ........?
  35. New L'D RN..................4............................. Twyla
  36. Shermy58....................4..................... ........Carol
  37. BuffettPhan.................4..................... ........Justin
  38. nurse4........................4................... ...........Carina
  39. Sillybro.......................4.................. .............?
  40. Change.......................4.................... ............?
  41. babs0101....................5..................... ........Barbara
  42. melbear......................5.................... ............?
  43. nume130.....................5..................... ........Cheryl
  44. mom2kiss....................5..................... .......Lisa
  45. superjamiek.................5..................... .........Jamie
  46. MizPeppy....................5..................... ........Beth
  47. Trudy.........................5................... .........Trudy
  48. nvnagdtme..................5...................... .....Ashley
  49. RenFize......................5.................... ..........?
  50. JUDE..........................6.................. ..........?
  51. cutiepie123.................7.................... ........?
  52. Stfnklly......................8................... ........Stefanie
  53. Sierra1411..................8..................... .......Sierra
  54. ManhBill......................8................... .........Bill
  55. new_me_2008..............8........................ ....Tina
  56. foxytri........................8.................. ...........?
  57. colesd1.......................8................... .........Dawn
  58. emilia12076..................8.................... .......Emilia
  59. b_brown......................8.................... .......?
  60. miladyelfn....................8.................. .........Mila?
  61. NewOrleansGRL.............9....................... ....?
  62. OregonHolly..................9.................... ........Holly
  63. bbjerseygirl..................9................... .........?
  64. brispenny31.................9..................... .......?
  65. ::Lori::........................9................. ............Lori
  66. dmichele......................9.................. ........Michele
  67. wsb............................9................ .............?
  68. ssfano.........................9.................. ..........Stacie
  69. sadie640.....................10................... . ......Sadie
  70. Carrot06.....................10................... ....... :-)
  71. Arkie..........................10................ .........Sherry
  72. LSzeliga......................11.................. ...........?
  73. BluesByrd....................11................... .........Ray
  74. laurygregson................11.................... .........Laury
  75. ParaGirl.......................11................. ..........Dana
  76. Jenne.........................11.................. .......Jennifer
  77. Hoping4the Best...........11............................Sara h
  78. npmental.....................11.................. ........?
  79. crazy4jags...................11.................. .........Sue
  80. Ricebabe.....................11................. ..........?
  81. lauren0728...................11................... .....Lauren
  82. Karenr204....................12................... ..........Karen
  83. hope36ca....................12................... .........Hope
  84. MTaylor.......................12.................. ...........Marie
  85. lgmb...........................12................ ............?
  86. Merv...........................12................ ...........Rhonda
  87. sweet_liberty................12................... ........Libby
  88. RondaBen.....................15................... ..........Ben
  89. Dustout........................15.............................?
  90. Sonic777......................12.................. ............?
  91. CQQlgirl........................15................ ............Valerie
  92. fluffyinks......................15............... .............Jackie
  93. ernurse12.....................15................. ..........Sherri
  94. State_ur_worth..............15................... .......Susie
  95. angelina85.....................15............ ..........Angelina?
  96. nicnaknut......................16................. ...........Bonnie
  97. luvmyboyz.....................16.................. ..........Heidi
  98. Topdownbug..................16.................... .........Judy
  99. Misjanete.......................16............................Janet
  100. Margottesser.................17................... .......Margaret
  101. Melissa300....................17................ ...........Melissa
  102. Saintluver.....................17................ ............?
  103. moving4word.................18.................... .......Amy
  104. tizen33........................18................ .........Tina
  105. bandster_1007...............18.................... ......Tabatha
  106. ahealthieryou.................18.................. ........Tammy
  107. BalsamChick...................18.................. ........Kim
  108. vfran............................19............... .............Vickie
  109. KristinaDawnB.................19.................. .........Kristina
  110. LalaD............................22.............. ................Lala
  111. coo..............................22.............. ...............?
  112. Donnajade.....................23.................. ...........Donna
  113. Bandwagon....................24................... ...........?
  114. Kathy759.......................24................. ............Kathy
  115. Artzygirl.........................24.............................Janet
  116. O2BSlim.........................25................ ............Dianne
  117. BigFred...........................25............................Fred
  118. Montanagirl......................25............................?
  119. Freebigbennow................26................... ...........Ben
  120. DavidB...........................26............... ..............Dave
  121. EricCharbonneau..............26................... ..........Eric
  122. justwaitin2b....................29................ ............Karen
  123. Trapped _inside................29......................... ...Anne
  124. signgirl...........................31............. ................Diane
  125. Brookus.........................31................ ............Brooke
  126. Margie122......................31................. ...........Margie
  127. Kathrn...........................31.............. ..........Kathryn
  128. Bugalu...........................?................ .............. ?
  129. marywalker20..................?................... ......... Mary
  130. goswicks........................?................. .......... Nettie
  131. B-Rog............................?.................. ..........Beth
  132. Stranger138....................?.................. ..........Tina

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She Be thinin'    0

She Be thinin'
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Hi everyone,

I have been following along as a guest because I'm not used to chatting online...don't even know how to attach a ticker! I'm SO SO impressed with all of you I logged in and am taking yet another plunge!

I was banded on Oct 5th and have realized after a few bites of food today that I need to not fall into that trap....PLEASE tell mke I haven't blown it??????????????????:)

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BuffettPhan    0

BuffettPhan
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Sorry this is just my rambling thoughts hope ya’ll can make sense of it.

Well I am now 6 days post op and doing very well. Still cannot sleep in the bed as I sleep on my stomach so I am on the recliner. I still have a bit of pressure in my left shoulder and I am sure it is gas. Doesn’t hurt I just know it is there. I am on full liquids and today introduced rip banana 34 of one and I was full. My recovery has been smooth. Operation day was the worst a good bit of pain for me it was more from the cuts than gas, but the Dr gave me lots of good dope and I was able to check out and head home by 5pm. (operation was 9:30am) Walking for me has been the key and lots of Water. I started drinking once I was in my hospital room and really have not had any trouble getting a min of 64oz a day in. I have 5 incisions and I have no idea what one is the port. Two are still very sore I think one was where they put the band in and the other must be the port. I have Dr appointment on Friday and will ask then, never thought to ask before leaving the hospital. Weight loss has been about a pound a day. I have not been hungry once and so far my diet has been slim fast, SF pudding, SF Jello, and Soup. First two days after banding I was on clear liquid that sucked. Today I had Decaf ice coffee w/ skim, ¾ banana, one slim fast, cup of tortilla soup broth only, 1 cup of cream of mushroom, two SF instant puddings and I just finished a mashed up banana. Hope this helps a bit.

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hope36ca    0

hope36ca
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Thanks :clap2:Holly for the update and all your hard work, it is greatly appreciated. Tomorrow is my surgery. I'm excited and scared,I'm sure just as everyone is when it finally comes time...I have to thank :) all you guys who post. This website has become a regular routine for me. I feel like I know so many of you. I want people to know how much I appreciate when people open up and share. I don't think any post can be to small or ask a silly or stupid question. This forum has helped me so much in the last month and I'm so glad there are regular posts by so many of you. Together we can get through this. Thanks again for all the sharing and caring. :confused: May God Bless you all ....and I'll see you on the band side!

Hope

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foxychick04    0

foxychick04
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Hi everyone. newly banded on 8th Oct and my biggest problem has been gas. For those that awaiting to be banded , follow the doc advice and you should be fine. Don't be afraid (although I was) it really is fine and will be over before you know it.

Good luck everyone. Make sure you keep hydrated and walk, walk, walk!!

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