Who's Getting Banded in July?

[PennyLane 0]

Susan, I stopped eating solids. I am following Weight Loss Surgery with the Adjustable Gastric Band for what I should eat now. I was not getting enough Protein hardly any and that is what caused weird cravings that i hadn't had in years. I can't imagine doing liquids for 3 weeks. This book says that you can have some soft foods on day 7. Days 13 til 15 you can add fish, toast and crackers, Pasta and veggiees that are well cooked. He is a doctor thta wrote the book. I am so confussed I don't know what to do. I guess every one's diet is different. I am seeing a doctor on Monday. Feeling better but there is still blood in my phlem(sp?). I will not be able to work even tomorrow. It is unbelieveable I can usually make very good money and now there has been nothing for a week! I just think of The Secret and I will be fine.

Hope evey one is doing very well!

Joiful, I think I have said this in another thread but coughing up blood (or even thinking you may be) can be very serious, especially following a surgery. I don't want to frighten you but serious complications from any surgery can and do happen, and coughing up blood is a symptom of these things. Please consider seeing a doctor about this as soon as you can.

In terms of your diet, if your surgeon didn't give you any instructions to follow, it sounds like following this book you've found is a good idea. And in terms of work and money, your health is more important than those right now--just do what you need to do to get better.

[BeverlyDiane 0]

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I will be banded by Dr. Christopher Edwards on July 28 at St. John's in Springfield, MO. Thank you for letting me join the July Butterflies.

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Edited July 11, 2008 by BeverlyDiane
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[BeverlyDiane 0]

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Good Luck on your surgery today. Prayers are going up. Please keep us posted on how you are doing.

Edited July 11, 2008 by BeverlyDiane

[Mommy.ArmyWife 6]

Josh I am glad you posted. I guess it is a mother hen thing that i was worried about you. Glad to see you are doing well.

I don't have a port site. Do others?

Gosh, if you have to get enough Protein then you can't eat anything else hardly, right? That is 3 low carb/high Protein slimfast to get your 60 grams of protein needed. So then how do you eat other things? So confused!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am not restricted at all either. So if you are not suppose to have a drink with food an example would be Slimfast (isn't that a drink) and then some Soup or applesauce. So when do you have your Protein Drink?

I know I told you this, Joiful, on another thread, but I'd like to share with all the new bandsters here... Slimfast is probably not the best option. It's ok, but if you want lower sugar and higher protein, go to Vitamin shoppe or GNC. They have Protein Shots. They come in what looks like test tubes, taste like Kool-Aid, and have over 40 grams of protein! Of course, you're body can't absorb 40 grams all at once, so split it up, half in the morning, half in the afternoon, then work in a whey Protein shake (I got a double chocolate Fudge that has 23 grams in a 6 ounce shake), and you've got all your protein! :confused: We can't eat much, or drink much. My doctor said 2 oz an hour. I don't know about y'all, but I would rather not be sipping on the same Protein Shake for 3-4 hours, lol!

[Lisa B 0]

Me three, or 42. :thumbup: I'm scheduled for July 24. Eeek! :redface:

[wstone 0]

Hello July Butterflys!!

I got my band put in yesterday. Everything went well. I was banded at Baylor Surgery Center in Garland and loved the place. All the nurses and staff were so friendly and fully. They had my husband and I laughing all the way up to me going in the surgery room. My surgery nurse as a hoot! She stood and held my hand in the surgery room until I was asleep. When I woke up in recovery I had another wonderful nurse taking care of me. I'm really surprised how easy everything went. My Doctor also repaired a hiental hernia (not sure on the spelling) while he was in there. In the recovery room before they let me go home, they put a wide elastic band around my stomach. I think that has helped tremendously. I stayed a my Mom's last night which is just across the pasture from my house. She has a hospital bed and that made it much easier sleeping last night. I actually sept like a baby last night. I'm glad it's all over with and I'm on my way to a slim me. I hope everyone that's banded has as good a experience as I did.

Good luck to all that are being banded this month.

Waynette

[Mommy.ArmyWife 6]

Wow! I had to stay over night, but I was at Plano Presbeterian, and let me tell you, that place is the HILTON of HOSPITALS! Free Movies on Demand, Room Service (not that I could EAT anything, though) and internet on the TV! Plus the hospital itself was amazing! I'm glad all is well, and I hope your recovery is swift!

[ebvillal 1]

I am!! I am so exvited but nervous as well.. my date is the 30th of july, if anyone would like to tell me there personal experience i would love to hear it, I just want to get it done and have a new life start!! That is my hopes at least!!

[melaniematters 0]

HI there

I'm being done on 31 July in Sydney Australia - scared and excited but can't wait to see some results. thanks

Melanie (banditmel)

Banditmel's blog

[MeganMatters 1]

WOW July is a great month! My date is set for the 24th. I'm sooo ready to do this. Scared as hell and can't wait to see what the future holds! I'm so grateful for this site. Here's to JULY!!

[melaniematters 0]

Hi, I love your user name - Megan matters. Yes, she does. And you've made me realise, so do I. It's really struck a chord and I'm going to change my blog address from bandit mel (sounds like I'm doing something wrong - and maybe deep down I do see it as wrong - weird fat thinking keeps me thinking I should have been able to manage this on my own (without surgery) whereas clear thinking says "Mel, your body has a problem and this could fix it so it son't work against you anymore" - I hope you don' mind but I'm going to change it Melaniematters - coz I do. This lapband is going to be my tool to a better life - not the sole solution but a tool - one that has never been available to me before. What do they say? Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results? Well, the lapband is not the same thing and will deliver me different results - because we all matter. thanks Megan.

[melaniematters 0]

Okay, I've done it. I've renamed my blog www.melaniematters.blogspot.com Wow that felt good. No longer a bandit mel., Thanks Megan.

[lynlynkr 0]

I can't wait!!!!!

I have my new hospital pjs and my home supplies. Let's go.:biggrin2:

[Mommy.ArmyWife 6]

A couple people asked for experiences, and I just got banded, so I'll share a bit. I actually was nervous about the surgery! Not about having the band itself, but the thought of something going wrong during surgery. Well, I had NOTHING to worry about. The doctors and nurses were so kind, and took WONDERFUL care of me! First, I got checked in, and settled into my pre-op room. My surgeon came by, made sure I knew exactly what was going to happen, and wanted to make sure I didn't have any last minute questions. Then, he went to get ready for my surgery. The nurse came in after Dr. Cribbins, and put my IV in, then the anesthesiologist (sp?) came in. He explained what he was going to do, then gave me a shot in the IV. Basically for nerves, and a precurser for going under. I got kinda loopy, and wasn't nervous any more! I remember being wheeled into the surgery room, and then, the A-ologist put the mask on me, told me to take a couple breaths... the next thing I remember is waking up in the recovery room. I was quite uncomfortable, I have to be truthful. Not so much pain, just really uncomfortable. I was hooked up to all sorts of monitors and such, and it really was no fun. I dealt with it, and soon, I was moved to my hospital room. There was a flurry of nurses at first, respiratory therapists, and techs checking monitors, asking if I had pain, and such. Basically making sure I was ok. I got pain meds every 12 hours, and was able to ask for more if I needed them. I did a couple of times. My hospital was as close to a 5 star hotel that it could be, movies on demand, room service (although all I had was som super-yummy apple juice), and internet on the tv. Everyone made sure I was comfortable. I was asked to drink 2 ounces of cold Water an hour if I could. I was SOOOOO thirsty! It wasn't uncomfortable to drink, and although I could definately tell a difference with the band, I had no pain or nausea when I drank the water out of my little "shot glasses". I really could have drank more, as I was so thirsty for a while! Luckily, all the fluids they gave me through the IV helped. It was difficult to get up and go to the bathroom, though, with all the wires, and cords, and such! My husband had to help me get the hang of it, lol. I had "puff shoes", as I call them, that were sort of like a blood pressure cuffs that puffed the bottom of my feet to help with circulation. The puffed like twice a minute on each foot, left/right/left/right...Those were annoying as heck, but I got used to them and was able to sleep. I got more comfortable as time went on. My nurse and tech woke me up alot during the night. Checking IV's, and my oxygen levels, and blood pressure and what not... it was bareable. The next morning, They came and wheeled me to X-rays. I got the upper GI done, and all was fine. It was really cool seeing the Xray of my new pouch, and the band and all. Seeing that made it SO real! Then, afterward, the nutritionist came and talked with me. She was really nice, and so much like a Lap Band Cheerleader, lol. She made sure to tell me so many times, "We want to hear about your success! Please let us know! You're going to do so great!"

Then, my doctor came in, and checked me out, told me how well the surgery went, and that it was super-fast. He said that it was the picture perfect surgery, lol. Like anyone would like THAT picture! He was really encouraging, and such.

Then, his nurse gave me lots of info, most of it the nutritionist already gave me, but they gave me a special calendar that showed when I could have certain foods, and when my appts were and such. It was cute.

I did have one unexpected thing. I had an On-Q. It's basically a pressurized, portable IV that has pain meds that are put directly into my stomach area. Now, it REALLY helped control the pain, the only worrysome part was the fact that I had to remove it myself, 4 days after surgery. Not to mention, having to carry the little purse around. It was fine, and I am definately glad I had it! I just wish they would have told me before hand.

Anyway, they came and removed my IV, I got dressed, and I got to go home! I'm on day 4, and starting full liquids. Making sure I get my Protein, and trying to make sure that I stick to the diet, and don't screw anything up. The LAST thing I want is a slip!

In anycase, that's my surgery. All doctors and hospitals are different. And, of course, every surgery will be different, but I hope that all of you who were wondering will realize that it will be FINE, and all will be well! Just know that you don't have to worry, and you don't have to stress out! It'll be great, and you'll be on your way to a new you!! I know I am!! Even through the pain, I know this was an EXCELLENT decision! You will think so too!

[losing_it! 0]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your surgery/hospital experience. Hearing what others are going through is important on many levels. You're a great storyteller - I really felt the experience! I just wanted to thank you and wish you well. It's been a rough day for me on the pre-op diet, and I needed to hear someone's good news!