Why Don't We Give A Little Update Where We're At

[Keleka 0]

Hi Everyone!!!!!

I'm on day 13 of pre-op and not doing too bad with it!!!!

I only have 3 more days to go unitl BandDay!!! :lovechoc:

I'm getting really excited now!!!

Good luck all!!!

Teresa

[incipientesquire 0]

Does anyone else feel like they're nesting a little? I felt a little silly setting up exactly where I'm putting the Protein powders and the Jello and everything else (I'm on a liquid diet for three weeks afterward) ... and packing a bag to take to the hospital Monday morning, etc.

Also, I've had several rounds of sushi the past few days (my favorite), but I don't necessarily want a huge "last meal" with my fam, the bf and his fam ... has anyone else had to deal with this?

[debbieperez55 0]

Ok, the stress is getting to us - I spent 9 hours in urgent care trying to get my EKG redone, per Drs orders.

I tried to leave, THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG, but I was told that if I did she would say I left against Dr Orders and she would cancel my surgery. They have a protocal they have to follow.

A FAT WOMAN SHOULD NEVER GO INTO A HOSPITAL OR URGENT CARE AND THEN SAY YOU NEED A EKG BECAUSE YOUR OTHER ONE WAS ABNORMAL. THEY FREAK OUT!!!!!

Well I still have a abnormal EKG. I did have a silent heart attack but not recently. They won't forward the results to my personal Dr.

I am now in Ativan for anxiety. MMMmmm I wonder who stressed me out! lol

[gg2007BandSTAR 0]

hey hun!

Good to hear from you. Cant believe they made you hang around for 9 hours!! Wat were they doing that takes so long. Is surgery still going ahead?? I hope so

xxxx

Ok, the stress is getting to us - I spent 9 hours in urgent care trying to get my EKG redone, per Drs orders.

I tried to leave, THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG, but I was told that if I did she would say I left against Dr Orders and she would cancel my surgery. They have a protocal they have to follow.

A FAT WOMAN SHOULD NEVER GO INTO A HOSPITAL OR URGENT CARE AND THEN SAY YOU NEED A EKG BECAUSE YOUR OTHER ONE WAS ABNORMAL. THEY FREAK OUT!!!!!

Well I still have a abnormal EKG. I did have a silent heart attack but not recently. They won't forward the results to my personal Dr.

I am now in Ativan for anxiety. MMMmmm I wonder who stressed me out! lol

[debbieperez55 0]

Hey GG, how are you feeling. I loved your Utube. You are my inspiration! After all you are first! I can't believe so many have gone this first week, how fantastic! So how is it REALLY

Feeling much better today. Tuesday after the EKG I stressed out so bad. Wednesday I had an anxiety attack and to boot had an episode of very low blood sugar. My emotions effect my sugar and since I couldn't eat because of the anxiety attack I was on a rollar coaster. Thursday when I went in for that test, it was just the end. I started to cry when they wouldn't just do the test like my Dr said. Then after the test which was abnormal they just kept me monitored until two blood tests 6 hours apart showed no current damange. Today I told my Dr Office that the Dr threatened to cancel my surgery if I left without her approval.

So they - My regular Dr talked to me today, what has happened has happened. I guess they see it as I need this more than ever. Because of family history I need to be on statins, but I can't right now because of "fatty liver".

Anyway just have to see a Cardiologist now, but Monday is my Pre Op with the Surgeon and The Nutritionist. I am to go forward as if all is a GO!

Always a September Samurai! Debbie

[MissBS 3]

Debbie. Wow. You have been through a lot... and in a short period of time. You are a trooper and I sure do hope everything goes just like you want it to. I'm not a doctor, but I can tell you have a good heart!! Good luck to you and know that your fellow September Samurais are with ya!!!! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers - keep us posted!!!

[aprilapple 1]

hey debbie I am so sorry that you are going through eu much. God has a plan for your life and you will be successful in your weight loss journey.

[debbieperez55 0]

Oh, thank you so much. I am blessed to have so many really care. I get very emotional sometimes and you all help me so much. I have decided that I need to take charge and I am going to call my Insurance Surgery CoOrdinater and tattle (okay that I know is childish - but if it works). I am going to tell her how they would not give me the retest like my Dr wanted and how they will not forward the new EKG. How can I be treated if my Dr does not know the exact results! Anyway I am going to see if she can move some mountains for me. See - I am acting like a Samurai already - they better watch for my sword! HI YAH :shades_smile: I think I will kick some Urgent Care butt!!!!!!

But really, this is too important to me. I am going to stop lying down and letting them walk all over me. I am taking control now! :thumbs_up:

But your prayers might help too! :thumbs_up:

Thanks so much for all your support :teeth_smile: Debbie

[lcjackson 0]

Hello Sept Samuri's,

I am new to this group. I am gald to meet everyone. I just got my surgery date last week. I will be banded on Sept.23,2008 by Dr. Whipple in Savannah, GA. I am soooo excited to finally have a date. I started this whole process almost a year ago in Nov 07. It seemed like I would never get to this point. I go on Thurs Sept 11 for my upper GI and pre-op. I look foward to getting to know you all. I have been reading the post and they have really helped me get prepared. I start my preop diet on Tues 9-9. My doctor wants me to do strict liquid diet of 4 Protein shakes/day, SF popsicles and Jello and low carb yogurt but only 1 serving per day. I am sooo jealous of you all that are able to eat Protein and veggies on your preop diets. But I must remind myself that it will be worth it in the long run when I walk by my husband in a cute nightie and make him look twice like he use too.:shades_smile: LOL

[nayray13 0]

icjackson- my diet is kinda like yours except i can rotate between cottage cheese and yogurt...started mine on the 1st and as strange as this sounds...i am not even eating and drinking all that i can...i am just not hungry...i do drink a Protein bullet so i won't get so weak, and i need to drink more Water...but no hunger...i have been having the worst headaches that i have had in a long time....

debbie- hang in their girl...it seems people just don't realize what kind of stress this puts us under...my prayers are with you...

ok, how is everybody else hanging in there? hope everyone is doing well...

[gg2007BandSTAR 0]

Hey hun!

awww thanks for your sweet words:girl_hug:! Im doing great thanks! DAY 7 today...!! Da burping thing still getting on my nerves but it is getting better...am feeling hungry now...and drinking Water dnt seem to cut it anymore lol lol! (but thats prob cos im not really a fan of Water lol lol)

Im glad you feeling much better after all of the drama with the EKG. Please do try and eat hun....dont forget about ur health. I know its easier said than done...because when i get stressed or worried i do the same...and not eat. But its important for you to keep ur blood sugers stable. They were really mean to threten to cancel ur surgery...i hate it when people take advantage!! But im glad you are standing up for yourself!! Your get that sword out babe!!! Your sept samurai troops are all behind you!!!

let us know how it goes on monday!

I will be praying and thinking about you xxxxx

Hey GG, how are you feeling. I loved your Utube. You are my inspiration! After all you are first! I can't believe so many have gone this first week, how fantastic! So how is it REALLY

Feeling much better today. Tuesday after the EKG I stressed out so bad. Wednesday I had an anxiety attack and to boot had an episode of very low blood sugar. My emotions effect my sugar and since I couldn't eat because of the anxiety attack I was on a rollar coaster. Thursday when I went in for that test, it was just the end. I started to cry when they wouldn't just do the test like my Dr said. Then after the test which was abnormal they just kept me monitored until two blood tests 6 hours apart showed no current damange. Today I told my Dr Office that the Dr threatened to cancel my surgery if I left without her approval.

So they - My regular Dr talked to me today, what has happened has happened. I guess they see it as I need this more than ever. Because of family history I need to be on statins, but I can't right now because of "fatty liver".

Anyway just have to see a Cardiologist now, but Monday is my Pre Op with the Surgeon and The Nutritionist. I am to go forward as if all is a GO!

Always a September Samurai! Debbie

[1000words 0]

I have been on my pre pre-op diet for the past few months (basically just 30 carbs a day). Today I started my clear liquid diet that I will have to be on until 3 days after surgery.

My surgery is on Tuesday (Sept. 9) at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville.

[speck 1]

Hi,

I just finished 10 days of pre-op and today and tomorrow is Propel Water and chicken broth. Hooray!!! lol

Surgery is Wednesday.

Sandra

[debbieperez55 0]

I just had my Hospital Pre-Op today. Found out some great news. The second EKG looks much better than the first, they didn't have the leads in the correct position. I have something wrong, but was told not to stress, and it will not stop my lap band! I am so SO happy :frown:

Seems loosing weight and getting the band is key to my heart. And I guess I don't have to fear dropping dead at any second.

I am just glad that whatever it is that I have is not as bad as the STUPID Dr made me think last week. :smile: Who does she think she is messing with lives and wasting money. Anyway my Dr will finally have the info tomorrow, but they said passing the Stress EKG trumps the other EKG when it comes to the surgery.

:huh2: Looks like next week is for sure Thank you all so much for all your prayers, they worked! :redface: Huggs Debbie

[terilynn112 1]

Congrats Debbie. I'm so excited for you.

teri