March Bandsters: MASTER THREAD

[Fenton 3]

On, another small ointment fly: when I got home, I couldn't find my wallet.

Which, of course, contains my Health Insurance card, that I need for my cardiology appointment tomorrow and my surgery Thursday!

[P Nut 0]

March 28th is my date-starting at 267 want to get to 180 or lower-glad to hear there are more of you out there.

[nycm00 0]

Fenton: So sorry to hear about the snags you've hit with the pre-op appt. I too have to get cardiology clearence, and am having trouble getting in touch with the cardiologist I've used in the past. I don't want to go to someone new, because I am hoping to avoid having to do more testing before surgery and just use what we have.

Good luck to you with the surgery!

Christine

[pippinje 0]

What is your plan to unwind the night before surgery? Anyone?

Well...luckily last Friday was my birthday and my WONDERFUL mother gave me a gift card to a local spa....so...I may just go get me a massage and pedi or facial to relax.:biggrin: Then again.....I may want to save it until AFTER the surgery.:rolleyes2:

[momof321 0]

Hello

I am new to this. I went for my consult yesterday and I wil have surgery on March 13th. I started to pre op diet today. I am hungry but not unbearable yet. I think it is in my head because I normally don't eat until later in the day. I was very nervous about seeing the doctor but after meeting with him I feel good and I am very excited to get started.

[Fenton 3]

Hey, Momof321, welcome aboard!

I think the best cure for nerves is information, with companionship coming a close second; you'll find plenty of both here. We're all going through the same thing, and we all share the same goal.

I think you'll find the pre-op diet not too bad - just focus on what you're doing for yourself in the long run, and follow the instructions you've been given.

It's a good idea to speak up about your worries and things you don't know about; chances are, a whole bunch of people here have the same worries and want the same questions answered.

[Fenton 3]

PS I found my wallet. It was (wait for it): in my pants pocket.

The blindness of the hurried and neurotic!

[scrappy_friend 0]

Hello new friends I will be banded March 17th. I went for the pre op stuff today and started the pre op diet. I get 2 Protein Drinks a day and a 350 calorie meal. Hope I can do this for 2 weeks. I have lost 30 pounds since my first appointment with the surgeon. I told them I want drugs to calm me down.

[SpecialK 22]

I'm doing the same thing approximately except for 3 weight loss shakes of about 180 cal plus about a 300-400 calorie meal of lean meat/vegs. I really hit a wall this afternoon about maybe 3pm after having my lunch shake at about 11:30 and I had to break down and get an extra shake out of my stash in my drawer at work - I felt a little panicy if that makes any sense. Within about 30 minutes, I was okay again and now almost 3+ hrs has gone by and I don't feel drastically hungry yet to eat my dinner.

Found out my pre-op admission testing isn't until March 11 with my surgeon visit on March 14 and then surgery date on March 17. I am doing the pre-op diet on my own discipline because I know so many others have said their doctor requires it but technically until I go on March 11th and they tell me otherwise, I could still be eating. Its just a voluntary act on my part to get into the right mindset.

[cheercoach08 0]

Hi all!! It is exciting to see that everyone is close to their surgery date. My insurance was sent off today. Now it is just wait and see. I am really excited that things are finally getting closer (and really starting to get nervous)!!!

[momof321 0]

Today is the first day of pre-op diet. I was doing ok until about 1:00 pm. I started feeling jittery and had a terrible headache. I didn't know if I could make it but I did. I've eaten my meat and veggie dinner and am starting to feel better. I think I can deal with the hunger just not feeling bad. Does anyone else feel jittery because they aren't able to eat.

[nycm00 0]

Fenton: LOL about the wallet. Can't tell you how many times I have done that, sometimes with the misplaced item right in my hand! YIKES! DId you sign up for the memory study being done at NYU? I was told about it when I met with Dr Ren. There was a form to fill out in my black folder. It's a study to determine if weightloss improves memory. I am thinking about signing on.

Welcome to Momof321 and Scrappy Friend.

Special K: Ithink it's great that you are doing the diet on your own. The whole fatty liver thing scares me. My pre-op liquid diet begins on Monday.

Christine

[Lori_NC 1]

Hello, my surgery is now set in stone for the 28th. Cant wait! I have a 2 wk fast on liquids. I started the liquid fast on sat believing that I was going to have the surgery on the 12th but the surgeon had a conflict. So back to the drawing board.... now I have until the 14th before I start liquids again. But, Im getting some of the Capella Flavor drops for more variety.... thx for the info!

[Fenton 3]

Hey, welcome aboard you guys!

The liquid diet thing - which I've been saying all along isn't so bad - well, it's not so bad. But I realized I've been overdoing it. I'm 473 lbs (well, actually, as of today, 449, but still!), and I work a very active job, and I've been walking home, which is about a mile, and I've been dragging my huge carcass around on 1100 calories a day. Today I was too exhausted to do anything, and I thought, to heck with it - and ate some solid food!

I've returned to liquids now, though - full steam until Thursday!

[pippinje 0]

Well...I can't say the same. This liquid diet is for the birds, but I am sticking to it. I am beginning to think that I am not taking in enough, because I feel drained. Oh well....I am going to tough it out! :shades_smile: