Surgery July 7th!

[slim1 0]

My surgery is scheduled on July 7 with Dr. Kim in Celebration, FL. I am scared but at the same time I am so excited. I have been on clears for 6 days now, and I feel proud becasue I've never done anytinig like this before. It is getting easier and I'm able to be more active than I was on days 1-4. I've lost 7 pounds so far.

[snowbird 2]

Welcome, slim! Looks like your post slipped through the cracks yesterday and no one answered you. Sometimes that happens, since there is so much going on at this board every day and a post can get buried. congratulations on sticking with your pre op diet. It does give you a feeling of empowerment, like you are finally taking control of your life, doesn't it?

[clusk 0]

Hi Slim1 I am being banded on 7/7 also. I am being banded by Dr.Ortiz in Mexico. I am both scared and excited.

[Barbiek 0]

I was banded on July 2 and I was scared and excited at the same time. Mostly scared so that is normal. When I woke up from surgery and realized I was alive, that's when the excitement really kicked in! I am doing well and very happy with my decision. Good luck to you all. I have been there and know exactly how you feel. You will be fine. It's hard, but try not to worry.

[slim1 0]

How did your surgery go? I'm so glad it's over-the anticipation is always the worst. B/c of the pre-op diet, I'm usd to drinking and not eating. So far, so good.

Edited July 8, 2008 by slim1
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[slim1 0]

I am also happy with my decision. It's good to be on the other side of the surgery, isn't it?

[slim1 0]

Thanks for the warm welcome. And yes. it feels great to be taking control of my life!

[Barbiek 0]

Slim1,

Can't believe you are up and on the computer already! Glad you are doing good. So how are you feeling today? I'm sure you are sore. I am 6 days post op and doing well. I went back to work today, and trying to take it easy still. I am a little sore still, but not bad. I've lost 9 lbs since surgery, but I don't know how to move my "ticker" yet. 9 lbs gone forever! Looking forward to this lapband journey! Keep us posted!

[slim1 0]

COngratulations on your great weight loss!, and I'm happy to hear you are doing well. Yes, I'm sore but feeling better every day. I'm getting frustrated b/c the scale has not gone anywhere since the day before surgery! (I did lose 12 pounds before surgery.)

[Barbiek 0]

Thanks Slim1,

Actually, right after the surgery I gained like 5 lbs due to the I.V. that I was hooked up to for fluids and some gas too I'm sure. So I actually took off the 9 lbs + the temporary 5 lbs gained from surgery. (So 14 total, but I don't count the 5 from surgery). You won't see a weight change for several days, then BOOM!, it just starts falling off! Good luck to you and I am glad you are feeling better! (Now I am going to try to fix this ticker! Thanks!