steph_co 9 Posted November 6, 2007 Congrats, Phil! Sounds like you're doing pretty good. I would say, though, that if it were me, in spite of what the doctor said, I would NOT eat solid foods for at least two weeks. The point of that is that your stomach has to "work" at food by churning...muscle contractions around the stomach. The harder your stomach has to work, the more likely it'll be for the stitches holding your band in place to tear and possibly cause slippage. Drinking liquids makes this less likely to happen because your stomach doesn't have to work as hard. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f9/liquid-stage-recipes-17636/index12.html#post592236 Of course, I'm not your doctor, but I would choose to be on the safe side, if it were me, and err on the side of caution. Ann: *hugs* You'll do great! I'll be sending lots of positive thoughts tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QatarPhil 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Thanks Stephanie for a good tip. Makes perfect sense. I'm very cautious and am sticking to Soup in the immediate term. Back at work today, Tuesday (Surgery Sunday, recuperated Monday) and feeling somewhat tender but quite able to work effectively. Appreciate the support and best wishes from everyone in the group. Cheers Phil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cota129 0 Posted November 6, 2007 In 24 hours, I'll be on my way to surgery and celebrating my rebirthday!! I'm excited, but also feel like I could puke right now. Guess the nerves are starting to creep in Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nessa3678 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Good Luck to you Renee! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sades 4 Posted November 6, 2007 1st PattyPoo Nessa3678 brandymom1234 Mom_of_Chuy sanderro Holiwood Longhorn Forestcat Rhea Sades 2nd lizzie_07 lindata KristinaDawnB lindseyann2u sconie pam726 4th QatarPhil 5th DLW Hungryforchange wnt2lose jelbel 6th Wishes4444(Ann) Diva Inside ndmom kandiceb jetti vanessav 7th Goldie1109 susieq125 shadst83 Cota129 Imonmyway7368 MyLady 8th anw5102 dawndannae stranger138 needto ebrow39 Bandstertobe zippykat QUEENMOTHEROF1 9th Banded4Life neen7171 maccy mariaxoxo4u Kristin1031 Carsons mommy 10th Selisejohnson omlagirl jen6740 12th jrsyshoregrl684 suebob Shalee04 13th CCFRA Princessannod1 Tralynn222 sschude 14th lightenup! dream'n2bthin 15th steph_cn RxTracy Hopping to It- Danna sunshiny Tete2 16th Laurieu 19th Mrs Smartypants 20th Skinny_Jill blondecz (Crissy) 22nd luvmy4boys 26th kuchiegrl1 Tishbite2 27th 731Shawty Cherlita Julie-Ann plump_princess 28th lukin puppy 29th Sassafras Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cherlita 0 Posted November 6, 2007 I received my approval letter from United Healthcare, so I am definitely a go for launch on Nov 27th. I have never been so excited at the prospect of surgery. I am so looking forward to a new, thinner life. Have a Great Week Everyone! Cherlita Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carsons_Mommy 0 Posted November 6, 2007 I received my approval letter from United Healthcare, so I am definitely a go for launch on Nov 27th. I have never been so excited at the prospect of surgery. I am so looking forward to a new, thinner life. Have a Great Week Everyone! Cherlita YAY, CHERLITA!!! That's so awesome! Congratulations!!! :whoo: I'm so excited for you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sades 4 Posted November 6, 2007 Good luck Renee, you'll be in and out before you know it ! :whoo::whoo: Congratulations on your date Cherlita ! :clap2: :clap2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anw5102 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Well everybody I am in Mexico, Monterrey, waiting for my surgery it is the day after tomorrow! And I am just ready to get it over with!!! I am so sick of not chewing something!! Well I hope everyone is doing good! and good luck with your up coming dates and ones that have passed keep your chin up!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edeva3 0 Posted November 6, 2007 :clap2: Nov 1st San Francsico Ca UCSF te=hungryforchange;582703]I compiled a list of surgery dates that have been posted. Please post any changes to your date or when you get your date scheduled and I'll add it to the list. Yay for the November Bandsters!! :clap2::clap2::clap2: (do we have a cute name yet?) 1st PattyPoo Nessa3678 brandymom1234 Mom_of_Chuy 2nd lizzie_07 5th DLW Hungryforchange 6th ndmom 7th Goldie1109 susieq125 8th anw5102 9th Banded4Life neen7171 maccy 10th Selisejohnson omlagirl 12th jrsyshoregrl684 29th Sassafras Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Longhorn 1 Posted November 7, 2007 I think you copied and pasted a very old list. We have many more names than that in November. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadst83 0 Posted November 7, 2007 Where are my fellow sevens?????? 7th Goldie1109 susieq125 shadst83 Cota129 Imonmyway7368 MyLady 24 hours to go ... :faint: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cota129 0 Posted November 7, 2007 Shadsta83....here I am :confused:!! How are you doing tonight? I'm pretty good. A little bitchy and snappy, and my hands and feet are freezing....a sure sign for me that I'm nervous! My surgery is scheduled for 7:30 am, I need to be there by 6:faint: Good luck to you tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadst83 0 Posted November 7, 2007 Girl I'm sitting here sucking down my last b4 the band shake. I've been running around this evening and I've finally taken time out to "eat". It's good that I've been busy, though because I'm exhausted and I think I'll sleep well tonight. I have to be there at 7am for surgery at 9. Hopefully I'll feel well enough tomorrow to report back tomorrow. Good luck back atcha!!!! :confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldie1109 0 Posted November 7, 2007 hello Nov bandsters! Did we ever decide on a name so that we can start a new thread and keep in touch? I can't wait for tomorrow...B-day is finally here. Way to go all that are through their operations and good luck to the ones coming up...:whoo: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites