August 10, 2009 - My Rebirth Day!

[Monihottie 0]

What about "OMG gag me with a ginsu!" Do people say that? :biggrin:

LOL!!! ....um, NO!!!

[Monihottie 0]

Welcome Monica!! I love the way you think! :smile2: I am sure that you will be very successful with your band. And congrats on your REBIRTH! I cant wait to join those of you who have begun the journey to the "new" you!!!! :biggrin:

Thanks! I honestly have to say that my thoughts up until recently were the complete opposite of those I'm speaking of now. I decided to do a TOTAL life makeover, so I'm working on the way I think. I know I still have a lot of work to do, but so far, I am LOVING the new positive, Monica!

By the time this initial journey is over I'm going to be a brand new package. I think this freaks out some of the people I love who love me, but honestly if you loved me for who/what I was, and I'm only improving, this can only benefit everyone!

Do you have a surgery date, yet?

[Monihottie 0]

I, too, started my new journey on August 10th. And that's for the uplifting attitude and encouragement from everyone who posted on this thread. I am on my 5th day from surgery, still getting a lot of pain in my chest and shoulders from the 'gas'. Still on phase I post-op liquid diet. I bought some crappy whey Protein crap from Wal-mart and I hate it. I am going for a post-op appointment with my surgeon on Monday and I am going to see if I can get just one large container of their High Protein Meal Replacement that I had pre-op. It tasted much better than this crap I have now. And I know I really should be taking in the protein. I'm glad I joined this forum, I feel like I will get a lot of support here! Thanks Monica!

I'm happy to find someone banded on the same day...what better way to compare current experiences/progress/etc. I'm still having some significant gas pain, as well. Are you walking? I've been doing small stints on the treadmill...today's really worked a lot of gas out. I don't mean to be gross, but obviously, they (my medical team) wasn't lying about walking to alleviate gas pains!!!

I've been using GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey Protein (Unflavored). It's pretty reasonably priced, has great nutrition facts, and blends well into cold and hot (not above 130 degrees!!!) drinks and Soups. I put it in everything, so I've been consuming the 70+ grams of protein recommended so far. I'm sure I'll still use it after I'm well into eating regular foods.

How many incisions do you have? I have 5, and they're starting to itch, and not scratching is sooooooo hard! I was a little afraid at first to shower, but now I enjoy it...I just use the gentlest setting on the shower head.

Let's continue to keep each other updated!!! :biggrin:

[Jancsoulmate 0]

Yes, we will have to keep in touch. I am glad I found this forum so that I can find new friends who are going through the exact same thing I am. How do you get that little ticker at the bottom of your message?

Janice

[jenrobbar951 0]

Thanks! I honestly have to say that my thoughts up until recently were the complete opposite of those I'm speaking of now. I decided to do a TOTAL life makeover, so I'm working on the way I think. I know I still have a lot of work to do, but so far, I am LOVING the new positive, Monica!

By the time this initial journey is over I'm going to be a brand new package. I think this freaks out some of the people I love who love me, but honestly if you loved me for who/what I was, and I'm only improving, this can only benefit everyone!

Do you have a surgery date, yet?

No, no surgery date as of yet. There was a slight hold up on the Psychiatrist's part. She forgot to NOT clear me, or CLEAR me. She just did the eval and it took her office an additional week and a half to send in the FINAL eval. ERR! But what is one more week? Supposedly the final paperwork was sent in to the insurance company sometime this week. Should be hearing from them within the next couple of weeks...I hope!!! Thanks for asking!!!

Keep up the positive attitude.....it is contagious!!!:sad:

[chellt75 0]

Congrats to everyone on their success!!! I am on my 3rd day od the two week preop liquid diet, and I am REALLY struggling.... Please continue to post your progress,discoveries and struggles...It is an invaluable resource to those of us having a tough time..... I am scheduled for surgery on the 27th.....

[Monihottie 0]

Yes, we will have to keep in touch. I am glad I found this forum so that I can find new friends who are going through the exact same thing I am. How do you get that little ticker at the bottom of your message?

Janice

There are many different sites you can obtain tickers from, and I may be changing b/c I've seen some tickers way cuter than mine!!! Anyway, mine is from www.tickerfactory.com. Go there and create your ticker. When you're done, it will give you code to use on the bottom of the page. Copy that code and paste it into your lapbandtalk signature.

I see you don't have any signature yet, so in case you don't know how to create one, you select UserCP from the main screen...under the LapBandTalk logo and Home; then, on the right select edit my signature. Let me know if you need more help than that. Good luck!

[Monihottie 0]

Congrats to everyone on their success!!! I am on my 3rd day od the two week preop liquid diet, and I am REALLY struggling.... Please continue to post your progress,discoveries and struggles...It is an invaluable resource to those of us having a tough time..... I am scheduled for surgery on the 27th.....

Yes, the pre-op liquid diet was a bit of a struggle, but I did not cheat once, and I am SOOOO proud! You will be too. I got through it by constantly reminding myself that I CHOSE this, no one was forcing it upon me. Also, one week is so short compared to the infinite happy time you'll have after losing weight.

Just keep up with the positive self-talk...it will help! Good luck, hang in there...it will all be worth it. Also keep reminding yourself that sticking to this pre-op diet will make surgery safer, which is what you no doubt want anyway!!!