Blaze21 5 Posted July 7, 2008 Tomorrow is the big day and I'm nervous as hell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mommy.ArmyWife 6 Posted July 7, 2008 Me too! I keep worrying my liver will be too big, since I've cheated on the pre-op diet. However, I know that, as my BMI is lower than 40, my liver shouldn't be HUGE to begin with. My doctor said to just keep it healthy, and that the liquids are not all that important until afterward! It was a relief to hear that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orea15 0 Posted July 7, 2008 Yeah, I still have over 3 weeks to go and I am stressing about my testing this week, and the Optifast diet, and then there is the whole other issue of what will my gynecologist say about a completely different problem... and, oh, you name it. I am SO ready to get several months past this! But one day at a time is how we have to play it. Let's all take a few deep breaths and try to relax a bit. Lots of other people have done this and we can, too. Orea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynlynkr 0 Posted July 8, 2008 Congratulations to last weeks surgical folks, good luck to this weeks surgical success stories, and let's get to next week!!! I am ready for my turn. Although my doctor did not say I had to do a liquid diet pre op, I decided to do it anyway. (Call me crazy I know) It has been 36 hours - Yikes this is hard. I want to loss 5-10 prior to surgery, so together we drink our Protein shakes and sip our soup! Sippers unit. You are all keeping me going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orea15 0 Posted July 8, 2008 Wow, doing it voluntarily! Good for you. I wouldn't, but I have to anyhow. Orea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmyWA 0 Posted July 8, 2008 Guess who got her band today?? I did! I did! Just thought I'd pop in with an update. Everything went well. The port area basically hurts like a mutha, but there's no pain at all from the other incisions. And no real gas pain. I took Gas X as soon as I got back to my hotel room, though I'm not gonna sugarcoat the pain thing...there is a good deal of pain, but nothing unbearable, and I've been able to nap off and on. I don't really have any complaints. And while I don't know firsthand, I figure having a baby is much worse. The port/incision doesn't hurt when i'm lying down or sitting in a chair...just when I'm trying to get up...or when i'm standing. All in all it could be so much worse, though. And the heating pad feels good. I haven't eaten in 24 hours and it will be another 15 or so (after my swallow test in the morning)...but I've never looked so forward to Tomato Soup in my entire life!! Okay, this was just a newbie update. If anyone has any questions that I now may be able to answer, feel free to drop me a note. Amy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thatDEgirl 1 Posted July 8, 2008 Guess who got her band today?? I did! I did! Just thought I'd pop in with an update. Everything went well. The port area basically hurts like a mutha, but there's no pain at all from the other incisions. And no real gas pain. I took Gas X as soon as I got back to my hotel room, though I'm not gonna sugarcoat the pain thing...there is a good deal of pain, but nothing unbearable, and I've been able to nap off and on. I don't really have any complaints. And while I don't know firsthand, I figure having a baby is much worse. The port/incision doesn't hurt when i'm lying down or sitting in a chair...just when I'm trying to get up...or when i'm standing. All in all it could be so much worse, though. And the heating pad feels good. I haven't eaten in 24 hours and it will be another 15 or so (after my swallow test in the morning)...but I've never looked so forward to Tomato Soup in my entire life!! Okay, this was just a newbie update. If anyone has any questions that I now may be able to answer, feel free to drop me a note. Amy YAY!! Here's to a quick recovery and much success!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melaniematters 0 Posted July 8, 2008 I just scrape in 31st July is the big day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suzie-ny 0 Posted July 8, 2008 The not even drinking part at this point seems like it would be unbearable. Aren't you starving? How are you handling it? Can you have Water? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orea15 0 Posted July 8, 2008 Congratulations, Amy and Banditmel! :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeverlyDiane 0 Posted July 8, 2008 Congratulations all who are now banded. I hope you are doing well. Please keep posting and let us know how it went and how you are feeling. To those of us still waiting, our time is coming quickly! :biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joiful 0 Posted July 8, 2008 (edited) Today is day 4 for me. Still not doing as well as I thought. My intistines are still not making their own gas and still in pain. Can't find any doctors to see me that does Lap Band surgery. They all suggested going to the ER. I am sure if I go to the ER my insurance will not pay for it so I am going to wait 1 more day. I have absolutely no restriction and can swallow pills and eat anything. Any one else have this? I am starting to kick myself for not looking into better places to have Lap Band than Bajanor where I went. Hope every one else is doing well! Edited July 8, 2008 by joiful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dalene 0 Posted July 8, 2008 I can now say I will be banded in July the 28th to be exact.:biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonnegutk 9 Posted July 8, 2008 I can now say I will be banded in July the 28th to be exact.:biggrin: Hi Dalene You and I share a July 28 Band-date! Congratulations! I know you will do great and I am happy to know someone who shares the same date with me. Let's keep in touch. TAD MEYER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j_holm07 0 Posted July 8, 2008 My surgery is tomorrow!!!! I have NEVER been so nervous in my life! Josh ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Band Date: July 9th, 2008 Surgeon: Dr. Jeff Baker Insurance: Medica Heaviest Weight: 315.5 Current Weight: 299 lbs. Goal Weight: 190 lbs. Freedom is only a word until it is upheld by the roots of its meaning….. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE JULY BANDSTERS!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
