Hello, Newbie from Tx

[Pipa 0]

First time posting . I am going to be banded on jan 29 ! I cant wait. I have been waiting awhile for the insurance to accept my claim.And I just got a date! Any support would be great. I have no family around and no friends around here.And my husband just dose not understand what I am going through right now.I am happy and scared at the same time.

[jewelee 0]

Welcome!! Totally remember the happy and scared feeling.

Where in TX are you?

[Road King 0]

First posting for me as well. I just recieved this morning, my surgery date Jan 24th. Up till today I have been nothing but excited about the surgery, now that I have a date I actually feel scared. I hope this is normal.

Di

Dallas Tx

[Pipa 0]

I am from around austin area. I understand i have been waiting a long time to get my date. I just got notice I have to do a low carb diet for two before my date. How about you?

[Steph1977 0]

Hi Pipa, I am in Arlington. Don't worry, I was really scared before the surgery. I even put things in order because I was scared I wasn't going to wake up from the surgery. My husband was pretty dismissive about it. I'm not sure if he thought I was being stupid to think that or if deep down he was a little scared too. I'll think you'll be surprised at how sympathetic he is for you after the surgery though. Mine still is (It has been almost 2 weeks now) and he even eats slow with me at dinner so that I am not eating alone.

I am not on here too often (once a week). But I will look for you and feel free to chat back. I don't have many friends, but the ones I have are not worried about their weight and don't understand. My sister in law is scheduled for surgery on the 25th though. So she will understand. Hope this helps.

[aubrie 6]

Greeting Texans!! I'm in Corpus Christi and congratulations on getting approval and a date. Stay with us. We'll help you through!!

[Road King 0]

I have not told anyone but my husband I am having the surgery. I just an not interested in the comments from others. I guess I am afraid someone with be negative. My husband has supported me from the start. Yesterday was my first day on the 2 week Optifast diet. It was also my first day without a diet coke. It was not easy but I made it. Had the Tomato Optifast Soup for dinner. Wasn't to bad. It's going to be a long 2 weeks waiting for my surgery date of the 24th. I love reading all the Threads. The support everyone gives in wonderful. I am soaking in all the info.

dianne

Dallas TX

[jessiegirl 0]

Hi Newbie from Tx,

I too am a newbir. I wil be having my lapband on Jan 16, 2008. I started down the lapband road in August 2007. I know what you mean. Part of me can't wait and the other part wounders what am I doing.

[vballmom 0]

Welcome Pipa, where are you in TX I live in Houston. I had my surgery on Dec 31st. Good luck on your surgery and you might see if your doctors office can recommend a lap band support group. You would definitely make some friends and get alot of support. Take care.

[Road King 0]

scruffy: How are you doing less than 2 weeks out from surgery. Have you had any problems. Would love to hear

[vballmom 0]

Road King, I have had a good experience so far. I did have the gas and shoulder pain after surgery. My husband gave me a good massage and took my pain meds and it helped. I lost 16 pounds on the pre-op diet and have lost 12 more since surgery. I couldnt lay down for about 2 nights and slept sitting up in bed. I guess my swelling has gone down bec I am starting to feel more hunger, but I am fighting it and filling up on Water and really watching what I eat. I went back to work after one week but I have a desk job so it hasnt been a problem, but I am exhausted at the end of the day and hit the sheets about 8:00 pm. I would suggest if possible you have someone with you at home for at least the first three days just to help with the small stuff. I am dealing with the head hunger now. I will admit I did have one french fry last night but I chewed it well. I am still on mushies until 1/21.

Good luck hope it goes smooth for you.

[Road King 0]

Scruffy: Thanks for letting me know who you are feeling. Will help me when I go through it. My surgery will be on a Thursday 1-24. My husband will be home with me. I was wondering how long I would need to be off work. I also have a desk job. Sounds like you did ok with a week off. How long were you on the pre-op diet, they put me on for 2 weeks. Optifast.

Dianne

[vballmom 0]

Road King (Diane) I did the pre-op starting Dec 22 with liquids only, and got a break on Christmas day and ate one meal that was not liquid and then back on liquids until the 31st. After surgery I had Clear Liquids for 3 days, then 3-7 days had full liquids, then mushy for two weeks. I will be able to start my regular foods at the end of this month. I had squash cassarole from Black Eye Pea for lunch and it was wonderful and filling.

[Road King 0]

With me just on my second day of liquids that squash cassarole sounds wonderful. Yesterday was the first day I went without diet coke, but I am doing better today. Keep in touch, want to know how you are doing.

Dianne

[jvance74 0]

Hello there, I am also new. I was banded last Friday January 4th and I have lost 22lbs so far! I am from Irving, Tx! You will do great and it is normal to be so excited and then scared! Good Luck!