kerryconner 0 Posted May 17, 2008 Are you going to Dr. Kuri? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdzoe1 0 Posted May 17, 2008 (edited) Hi to all you Junies!! I read the post about the pre-op diet. I am a little confused too, but my Dr. said that I should follow the Atkins diet for 10-7 days before the surgery. I really hate the Atkins diet, but I'm pretty sure I will be faithful. I am self pay and it took a long time to save up and hours and hours of extra work. My Dr. had a patient he calls "The French Fry Lady." I guess during the pre-op diet she ate french fries everyday because she didn't really think it mattered.....Well, when the Dr. got inside to do the procedure her liver had not shrunk at all and he was unable to complete the banding and had to stop and stitch her back up. I think I would just die if that happened to me. So good luck to all of us. I can't wait to post an "after" picture someday!! Julie Edited May 17, 2008 by jdzoe1 added "ticker" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerryconner 0 Posted May 17, 2008 I think it sounds like it is a good thing to follow, so I will begin 2 weeks prior to the 17th of June and try to follow as closely as possible. Kerry:thumbup: I don't want to be the "French Fry Lady" either. That would be devestating! Hi to all you Junies!! I read the post about the pre-op diet. I am a little confused too, but my Dr. said that I should follow the Atkins diet for 10-7 days before the surgery. I really hate the Atkins diet, but I'm pretty sure I will be faithful. I am self pay and it took a long time to save up and hours and hours of extra work. My Dr. had a patient he calls "The French Fry Lady." I guess during the pre-op diet she ate french fries everyday because she didn't really think it mattered.....Well, when the Dr. got inside to do the procedure her liver had not shrunk at all and he was unable to complete the banding and had to stop and stitch her back up. I think I would just die if that happened to me. So good luck to all of us. I can't wait to post an "after" picture someday!! Julie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triser72 0 Posted May 17, 2008 YEAH!!!! You finally got a band date!!! w2g!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCluvs2scuba 0 Posted May 18, 2008 I want to...I hope I am! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCluvs2scuba 0 Posted May 18, 2008 I'm just wondering how a new thread gets started? Christy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdzoe1 0 Posted May 18, 2008 Hi Christy, I noticed that on pages that list the names of the different threads, there is a button near the top on the left that says "new thread." Hope that helps. I've never actually done it. Also, to all the Junies, I noticed someone said something about the 'Jazzy Junies' list. Where is that? It's so nice to know that there are so many people out there that understand exactly what I am going through because no one in my immediate life does understand. I can't wait for June 11th!!!! Julie :thumbdown: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BanTam 1 Posted May 18, 2008 My doc's office called with a June 2nd date! I missed the call on Friday but you bet I'll be calling first thing on Monday with a HELL YES! It's all moving so fast! I mean, I just had my consult this week. I kinda want to let out a girl scream, but I AM a girl, so YAAAAAAAAAH! ...okay, I feel better.:thumbdown: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ironbutterfly 0 Posted May 18, 2008 I am about 3 week away from banding. Have not made an apt Yet because I am not sure about best doctor. I hear alot of great things about Dr. Ortiz. Do you know anything about Dr. Lopez at Hospital Angeles in TJ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ironbutterfly 0 Posted May 18, 2008 Who is doing your surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pitter 0 Posted May 18, 2008 Well, I had posted earlier that I was going to have to go alone out of state for my 6/6 surgery - got some good news. My mom, bless her heart, called to tell me that she made flight reservations for the same trip and was going with me, that I was not going to go alone for surgery!! Boy was I relieved. Don't mean to sound like a baby but I really wasn't looking forward to going through this alone and out of state at that, though I was prepared to do it anyway (the doctors didn't recommend coming alone). Just wanted to share my good news with you guys! You've been so supportive. I start my pre-op diet 5/30 and I'm getting excited! Good luck to all you June Bandsters!!!:thumbdown: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kalaipahoa 2 Posted May 18, 2008 Hello Everyone...I am being banded on June 27th in Olympia, Wa. I work in a school and wanted to wait until our summer break. Last day of school - June 25th - one day to wait and then off I go. Like everyone I am on a roller coaster ride of elation and fear. I am trying hard not to get too much into the "last meal" syndrome until I start my pre-op liquid diet. I will look forward to watching everyones progress and soon be experiencing the same thing instead of just reading about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitcatnap 0 Posted May 18, 2008 I work in school too!! Our last day is June 2nd (my surgery date). We return to school the last of July and I hope I am recoverd by then. I am having a hernia repair and band placement at the same time :thumbdown:. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cathychatts 1 Posted May 18, 2008 All are welcome to the Jazzy Junes! Here a link to the June 2008 thread. Just go to the Support groud section under the 2008 support and you will find all the threads for June 2008 bandsters! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f181/june-line-up-61688/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sappymonkey18 0 Posted May 18, 2008 I got my date for June 4th and i am scared to death :eek:haha im only 20 years old and this is a huge change in my life. im just so nearvous i hope everything goes well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites