December Bandsters 2009

[blondie219 0]

My doctor doesn't require a pre-op diet either. I do have to stop eating high Fiber foods on Saturday before my surgery on Friday, then on Thursday before its Clear Liquids all day. I would think that the pre-op diet would help get you used to the way you will have to eat after the band. Less than a month to go (freaking out now LOL)

[KarynA 0]

Trust me - no one wants me to post my 'before' pictures until I have 'after' pictures that puts them to shame! :thumbup:

suzy - have you considered creating a blog? I know nothing about it (trust me) but I thought I'd give it a whirl and recently created one. It's alot like a journal... only public. Kind of scary.

So I took care of all my pre-op tests this am. I had an EKG, a chest xray and blood work done. *What I found interesting was that the radiologist had to do my chest xrays twice - he had to turn the film horizontally becuase I have such large lungs. When I had my gallbladder removed, the surgeon told me that my gallbladder was larger than he thought it would be too. So I was thinking... maybe ALL my internal organs, including my stomach, are oversized. It's just how the good Lord made me. That would explain A LOT. Anywaya, it sure makes the idea of getting a little pouch just that much better!

[KarynA 0]

I'd planned my "last meal" of chipotle burrito bol tonight, but went in for my pre-op this morning and they moved my surgey date up. liquid diet starts today. lol. I love my luck.

Oh no! I'm sorry. It's okay... It isn't like you can NEVER have one again. You'll just eat a lot less of it when you do.

[RandaPanda 0]

Do you guys have a list of things you want to eat before you start your liquid diet? I DO! lol Just one more time I really want to enjoy certain foods.

My husband actually laughed at me today as I was scarfing down some lasagna. He says that I'm celebrating each bite that I take like it's the last thing I'll ever eat! :thumbup:

My surgery is Dec 1st, and we're going to eat at Applebees one Saturday night...one last "normal" time.

[KarynA 0]

Sorry for the confusion!... but the posting space allowed on the group board isn't enough for our list - so I'm just going to continue to post it here. Hope that works for everyone.

Week 1

Monday, November 30: Electrawoman

Tuesday, December 1: RandaPanda, TheCutestFatty, terriamn, LALALUDE (tbd), great expectations (tbd), oceancity4me (tbd)

Wednesday, December 2: garden-nut, yosemite, Su59, Bobbie0918, austrolatrishy, take charge time, michelleisaac, nurseb24, lcdragna

Thursday, December 3: tbird1211, dmdsanchez, suzycooke, mommymya, sxygma130, Claudean, lapfish, homewith2, ganda, adevong, RAinNH

Friday, December 4: kslessar, KarynA, cent, juke, syly14, NurseRachel, MyOldSelfBack, skinnybitch

Week 2

Monday, December 7: lackey4, RadioGirl311, HappyMe2009, lpglarry, realtruelady,

Tuesday, December 8: Zanath, Veronda

Wednesday, December 9: michelleintheoc, Irishbookworm, nursejojo, Pam92, tdtucker, SwanGal

Thursday, December 10: msjoachin1, kellu25, karin joseph

Friday, December 11: Ernieschick, mmh, LindaO, sarahnoh, Kathryn2003, LindaO

Week 3

Monday, December 14: j-mae, Drasan (tbd), ceecee3272 (tbd), hhcurious, seraiah3

Tuesday, December 15: voodoo, BigMomma, slmsister, TinaM, ididit35 (tbd), alilash (tbd)

Wednesday, December 16

Thursday, December 17: librarychick, adagray, TracyW2, Melinco, drumr2112

Friday, December 18: bren5500; policy34, blondie219

Week 4

Monday, December 21: hunybear53. abbylamb, great expectations

Tuesday, December 22: illuminationlady, kimwash71112, NolaLola

Wednesday, December 23: danielle.hurstcrose

Thursday, December 24

Friday, December 25

Week 5

Monday, December 28: alicia3138, tracyv12, Bamablondie1

Tuesday, December 29

Wednesday, December 30: TN_girl21, HapiCat, stampstalker

Thursday, December 31

Edited November 25, 2009 by KarynA

[1SkinnyChick 0]

Oh no! I'm sorry. It's okay... It isn't like you can NEVER have one again. You'll just eat a lot less of it when you do.

I'm hoping I can have it again. Rice is my absolute favorite food in the world and it's on a quite a few bandsters' no-can-do list, so fingers crossed.

Anywho, I just sipped my chicken broth and pretended it was chipotle. Wasn't so bad.

:thumbup:

[lcdragna 0]

Surgery is Dec 2nd!!! Had gallbladder out 10/30/09! Dr said lapband surgery is easier!

[terriamn 0]

I am on day 4 of my liquid diet, today was much easier then yesterday. The night before I started the diet hubby took me out for a last dinner and a couple of Mragaritas. Probably not a smart move to over eat then go on a steic diet the next day

[seraiah3 0]

How can I join this dear group? I am in process, trying to move my surgery date from Dec 7th to the 14th....so as soon as I have it firmed up I can get on your list?

I like the Stars of Bandleham. :confused: we are all gonna be stars

Sara 49.4 BMI weight 332, ideal goal 150, but will take 170. heh heh :ohmy:

we could also be called GOOD HUMOR [no pun intended]

[lcdragna 0]

Had bloodwork done today! Getting excited and nervous all at the same time!

[KarynA 0]

How can I join this dear group? I am in process, trying to move my surgery date from Dec 7th to the 14th....so as soon as I have it firmed up I can get on your list?

I like the Stars of Bandleham. :confused: we are all gonna be stars

Sara 49.4 BMI weight 332, ideal goal 150, but will take 170. heh heh :ohmy:

we could also be called GOOD HUMOR [no pun intended]

Welcome! You're in (and you're added). Just make sure to vote!

[Bamablondie1 0]

Me Me Me! My surgery date is 12/28.

[homewith2 0]

I'm so glad to hear all of you saying the things that I'm thinking! Not much longer to wait!

[KarynA 0]

It's my two year wedding anniversary today/tonight. So... if I'm posting here later on, be sure to kick me off! :ohmy:

[KarynA 0]

Me Me Me! My surgery date is 12/28.

You got it, blondie!