Any October Bandsters!??!?!

[Scorpyian1 0]

My date is October 16th. :laugh:) I can't wait!

[CyndyG 0]

I just found a great web site. I was wondering what a good weight would be for my goal. It help me be realistic about what normal weight should be. Hope it helps. Better Ideal Weight Body Calculations

[Renita 0]

Hi everyone!!! Im got banded on Friday October 10th in Cancun Mexico. So i guess im on day 5 post-op and i feel like someone died. I can't belive what a food addict i was before i got banded!!!! Im literally mourning my old food habits. Im like borderline depressed just thinking about 'my last supper' and the burger i had from Chillis the day before i left. Ive been sucking on gatorade, chicken broth, Water and teeny weeny bits of Jello and im soooooooo sad. Believe or not, i actually gained 1 1/2 pounds 2 days after surgery, but now im showing a 1 pound loss (day 5). Im thinking this is because i started weighing 200 lbs, so my weight loss might be slower. Im having tons of gass pain...and my port site is killing me. It hurts to laugh and cry. So now i just have this shocked look on my face all day. This better be worth it everyone .....:huh2:

By the way, im reading very mixed mesages about when to start 'full liquids' and how long i should be doing that. I would cut off my little finger right now for some milk or cream of mushroom Soup. Can anyone help?

Oh and good luck to everyone that is still getting banded!! I'll pray that God keeps you all. :laugh:

MonkeyBand--

Hey...I feel your "pain" I went through the same thing as you are going through on Sunday--4 days post op.

You are in the "mourning stage" and it gets better believe it or not.

My post op plan says I can have thinned,strained,cream Soups. I know everyone's is different but those have saved my life.

I do get the low sodium because I know that is better for Fluid retention and I am a retainer!

Don't feel bad about the small "gains" I have read different threads that sometimes this happens after surgery...this is the healing stage so don't put all of your eggs in the scale basket.lol

Hang in there..tomorrow is another day:thumbup:

Renita

[annecolorgreen 0]

CyndiG--that's a neat calculator! It said 163 is a good weight for me...I would agree that would be great to get to!

Monkeyband--I'm sorry you feel sad. I'm sure that's normal and that it will get better as you lose. Just an FYI--gaining after surgery isn't abnormal as they give you so many fluids that you will eventually lose. If your sadness doesn't go away soon or increases, you should let your doctor know.

Oregonirish55--what's your date? I would like to add you to our list!

~~anne

[HelloPenny 0]

liquid Protein pre-op diet is working ok so far, but some of the stuff tastes chalky, any good brands that actually taste good out there?

I really like EAS. I got a giant bag of the chocolate flavor at Sam's. It pretty much meets my expectations as far as Protein drinks go. But, it doesn't taste bad at all to me. Or even smell too funky.

Is this bad? My 1 yo daughter is not making the transition to whole milk very good. The other day she wanted a drink of what Mommy was drinking so I let her taste my Protein Drink. WELL!! She thought that was YUM YUMMY!! She had HUGE grin on her face after ever drink, and would pull my at cup for more. So, since then we have added like a tablespoon to her milk in the mornings. The milk disappears! (By the way, this is whey Protein only, no muscle building or other crazy additives.)

[KarenK 0]

I just found a great web site. I was wondering what a good weight would be for my goal. It help me be realistic about what normal weight should be. Hope it helps. Better Ideal Weight Body Calculations

Thanks for the link. Funny - their more realistic goal for me is almost the same as the one I set for myself.

I have two more days of Clear liquids. I am not sure I can handle two more days of broth. Even the idea of broth is making me gag.

I am mourning the lack of real food (staying home with all the commercials probably isn't helping), but right now I would be so happy with oatmeal or scrambled eggs.

[travelinsnorkel 0]

Hi everyone! I had my surgery and am doing pretty well. It really only hurts when I get up and down and I just have to be careful walking. It is very strange not being able to eat. I was sitting here earlier thinking what will I have for dinner. I forgot it was only liquids! But, I'm also not hungry. Been sleeping a lot. My Mom doesn't want me to take the pain meds too much, but I want them to help me sleep and stay out of pain to help me these first few days. I am glad I didn't spend the night at the hospital, I think I slept a lot better at home! Good luck to everyone getting banded this week!

[HelloPenny 0]

One of my pet peeves I guess...

But, there are two kinda of people out there.

Ones who take medicine to cure their aliments.

and

Ones who don't.

I don't understand the ones who don't. I am married to one of those "who don't" and it drives me coocoo!

He broke his ankles a long time ago, but of course they bother him frequently. He very rarely complains, but when he does, I ask if he has taken anything. Nope. I will even offer to go get it for him, thinking it is a lazy thing, and not wanting to get up and go get it. Nope. Sometimes he will take medicine... especially if I get it for him! LOL

His brother is the same way... horrible heartburn. Offer him prilosec. Nope!

And the funny part is, their Mother is a Nurse Practitioner. She does not understand it either! If you are in pain... take something!

I guess I don't understand why people feel the need to deny or limit their pain medication, when the Doctor prescribes it for a reason.

I understand if the pain does not warrant a lortab so you opt for Tylenol. But, just not taking anything? I guess there might be past drug addiction issues there. Hell, I have to be careful about narcotics because they constipate me!

What are some reasons that you would not take your pain meds, if you were in pain?

[nazzy 1]

hi all,does anyone know how much a fill is?i have bcbs michigan was wondering what they will cost when i go?

[morph521 0]

I made it ! I have a surgery date next Wednesday 10/22/08! I am using Dr Benevedas in Dallas Texas. Started my preop diet yesterday.

[Little Bit 0]

Yikes, I'm having my surgery NEXT WEEK, and I am kinda freaking out. Anyone else feel this nervous about the surgery? It's taken me 5 months to get to this point, and I wish I did not feel like running away>>I know in my heart this is the right thing to do. so why am I so whacked out? Any tips for the countdown? I've already lost over 40 pounds and can't wait till more is going bye bye! Liquid Protein pre-op diet is working ok so far, but some of the stuff tastes chalky, any good brands that actually taste good out there?

It would be great to hear from you...:biggrin:

what day are you having your surgery. mine is the 22nd. i am scared s#$@$#$$#. i am drinking Atkins. i add maple or rootbeer flavoring to the vanilla shakes. (like vanilla flavoring) the root beer makes it taste like the ice cream in a root beer float. the dietician said it was okay.

she also said i could have french onion Soup, without the onions. i really like it.

[Little Bit 0]

hey morph

my surgery is next wednesday too. in st. louis, mo

you are lucky. i had to start my liquid diet on the 9th.

[annecolorgreen 0]

Hey Morph521--

I'm on the 22nd too! I am starting my pre-op TODAY. It's funny how doctor's have different expectations...seems like it would be more uniform.

~~anne

[Oregonirish55 0]

Hi Little Bit,

I am having my surgery Oct. 23rd. It's good to know that I am not the only one scared to death! This liquid Protein stuff has me making a face every time I try to swallow some. But the weird thing is that it's not that hard to do because you're so limited on the choices. I did try a Diet Dr. Pepper popsicle last night and it was horrible! Even smelled funny and I do like Dr. Pepper???

[Gracey 7]

Waaahhhhh my goal weight per that website is 195 and I'm 5'4". I guess it's b/c I'm so big now. I guess I should just be glad for any weight off; esp for my poor knees!!