I am home!

[Char1007 0]

Chrissann,

How are you feeling at three days out?

I am being banded January 10th, I was thinking of you on New Year's Eve since you were the "first" in the January group.

Hope all is well with you.

Charlotte

[kimmycrs 0]

Wow that's great. Home today? I hope it goes that well for me.

[adorkbl 156]

Yeah! Congrats. Glad to hear you are doing well.

[BensonRN 0]

I am all approved and ready to go except I havnt called and scheduled the actual day. I dont know if I am scared of dying if I have complications, am I nervous about the life style change. Did any one else feel scared ?

[gingerbug 3]

I am all approved and ready to go except I havnt called and scheduled the actual day. I dont know if I am scared of dying if I have complications, am I nervous about the life style change. Did any one else feel scared ?

I think I am more scared of dying from complications from obesity than I was of the surgery itself. The lifestyle change is a positive force in my life that will extend my life and improve my relationships with other people. My point is, keep your chin up, always look for something positive. It is very very exciting. Oh, and, congrats on getting approved!!

[BensonRN 0]

That is so true. I actually called today and got choices of days that my Dr. is available. My choices are Jan 22, 23, 24, 30, 31. I am closer. I just do not know which date to choose. I am scared also of not fitting in with my friends and husbands life style. We go out and play darts and drink beer and eat bar food. Funny thing is I am the only one over weight. and I actually excersize and watch what I eat most of the time compared to them. I guess healthy foods can make you fat too if you eat too much of them. I am excited about feeling better. Example being on New Years Eve , everyone was 4 wheeling and I didnt because I know the snow clothes would not fit me. While my friend slipped into a 12 year old suit. I cant wait to live normal. My BMI is 42. I would love to be at 29.

[gingerbug 3]

That is so true. I actually called today and got choices of days that my Dr. is available. My choices are Jan 22, 23, 24, 30, 31. I am closer. I just do not know which date to choose. I am scared also of not fitting in with my friends and husbands life style. We go out and play darts and drink beer and eat bar food. Funny thing is I am the only one over weight. and I actually excersize and watch what I eat most of the time compared to them. I guess healthy foods can make you fat too if you eat too much of them. I am excited about feeling better. Example being on New Years Eve , everyone was 4 wheeling and I didnt because I know the snow clothes would not fit me. While my friend slipped into a 12 year old suit. I cant wait to live normal. My BMI is 42. I would love to be at 29.

Oh, I know what you mean. We eat really healthy foods at myhouse and I cook from scratch and rarely buy boxed convience food. We eat ground turkey instead of beef, etc, etc. My problem is Portion Control. I have no problem eating healthy. Might explain why I have a bmi of 40 yet a really low cholseterol level and a great BP. Weird.

[NukeChik 1]

I'm right there with ya'll too. Don't get me wrong I do eat unhealthy food too, but usually only once a week or so. We love to eat fish and I'm actually worried that I won't be able to eat brocolli or asparagus after the surgery (actually my two fave veggies) I just eat too much. I have a sweet tooth too and a bread problem. I'm having to pay for my surgery because my bmi is under 40 and I don't have any of the co-morbidities that my insurance company requires. I go in on Monday so this is the last normal day of eating for me. I have to do a liquid diet for 24 hours prior to surgery! I can't wait!

[SunriseinPA 0]

Congrats! I am delighted that all went well. Your words give me encouragement. Here's to a great week for you!

Hugs,

~~ D ~~

Banding January 9

[phowell 0]

Hey, glad you are home and doing well! Looks like we both did great! You got to go home sooner than me, though! I tried to text to your e-mail, but I just figured out I had your e-mail address wrong!! Let me know how you are! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!