TENaciousTENS "roll call" as promised!

[cookielover 1]

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!

[crazy4jags 0]

Don't mention food! My surgery is in 2 days and I would LOVE a large Oreo Blizzard! I can't wait!

[artzygirl 0]

Please add me to the list. Oct. 24!!!

Thanks

[marcy 0]

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

[Jenne 0]

mine is in 2 days too....scared, scared, scared and excited too!!!

[LSzeliga 0]

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[cQQlgirl 0]

How much weight have you lost on the pre-op diet. Curious because mine is comin' off slowwwww.....

[JUDE 0]

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:)

[LSzeliga 0]

: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,:whoo::clap2:

[babs0101 1]

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!

[OregonHolly 0]

: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

[She Be thinin' 0]

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??????????????????

[BuffettPhan 0]

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.

[hope36ca 0]

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

[foxychick04 0]

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!!