justplaintired

I'm anxious and nervous. I have to be there are 6:15, surgery at 7:30. I can't wait for it to be over with!

I'm getting nervous and found myself choked up today. I am just worried about the surgery. I'm excited about the lapband being done and to begin the next phase. I'm getting the surgery at 7:30 tomorrow morning so I have to be at the hospital at 6:15. I have to go alone because my husband has to get the kids off to school and I haven't told them anything. My youngest leaves at 7:15 so I don't know if I will get to see him before surgery. I will log in over the weekend and give my surgery report.

Good luck to us all!!

HI Everyone, If you are interested in joining a bunch of February 2011 bandsters, scroll down the forum list until you come to 2011 Banders (click) and then click on February. You will find a pretty active board with a bunch of members there going through exactly what you are. Everyone is welcome, even if 2/11 isn't your month!

Best wishes tomorrow to the following people! 2/10/11-JMH80 (Jackie) 2/10/11-Elle23 (I'm not sure what Elle23's status is right now but I didn't want to delete just in case) 2/10/11-Trns4md 2/10/11-TexasNurseMom 2/10/11-bigtom1948 I cannot wait to hear your surgery reports but I don't know when I will get to read them as I get banded the next morning! '

How are you feeling Loozer2B?

Well, today's appt was very good. In fact, I brought a little index card with questions and he answered them all. He's a very nice surgeon and makes you feel very comfortable. Another vgt is that I have lost 5lbs since my one week pre-op diet began. So, that's five less I have to worry about! I find myself getting very cranky being on a strict diet. I miss the bad foods, I guess. I think I am also getting some carb detox headaches. I believe that I am addicted to food so that is what I am referring to. I haven't exercised yet but I'd like to start doing something soon. I just haven't been up to it yet!

Elle, I'm so mad FOR YOU! I can't believe there was a mistake made like that. Can't they just call BCBS and have the doctor switched on the pre-cert? I mean, they approved the surgery...why so long to switch the doc?! Please do stay with us even if you do end up a March bandster. Hang in there!

Best wishes tomorrow!

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Hi, Just had my pre op today. It went well. I had a little index card of questions and the surgeon was great about answering each one. It makes you realize how close you are now. Everyone wishing you well in the waitng room, etc.

I'll tell you what's not American... watching the Super Bowl while sipping on a Protein drink. WTH?! I envy those who can indulge a little and never binge. I am doing this surgery to break my binge habit. Damn, I just wrote a long paragraph and it disappeared. Why does that happen?

Thanks, Tom. I plan on buying this, too!

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry! I cannot imagine having to wait any longer when you have something in your mind! I hope you don't get bumped and if you do, I hope it isn't too much longer. I hear you on the cranky. I am VERY cranky with headaches with the pre-op diet so far. Ugh...

Congratulations on your new life! I'm glad your recovery wasn't too bad. I'm ready for mushies already myself and I've only been on pre-op for three days!

I got samples from a local store and so far I like the ISOFLEX chocolate PB and Chocolate Mint. It surprised me because I thought I'd be a vanilla gal. I also tried Vanilla from Dymatize 100. In fact, I bought it but it is still sealed. I think I might exchange it for some of the ISOFLEX ones. I also tried unjury vanilla, UNJURY chicken Soup. I was shocked that the chicken soup wasn't bad. It was a nice break from sweets, sweets, sweets. I tried some orange kind that was NAUSEATING. Literally made me want to vomit. NEVER AGAIN. My thoughts on day two of this pre op diet is...hmmm, I thought Protein was supposed to make you not hungry? Ummmm...notsomuch. I feel hungry and unfulfilled. I remember someone saying get through 3 days and you will be fine and no longer hungry. I'm only one day two so I will reserve my judgement. All that being said, I WILL NOT cheat. I know it is too important to do what the doc/nut tells me to. I won't go through surgery and only commit half-a##ed. I can't wait until surgery day and the rest of my life!!

I appreciate everyone's comments regarding protein drinks. I think I will try out the premier at costco. I got samples from a local store and so far I like the ISOFLEX Chocolate PB and Chocolate Mint. It surprised me because I thought I'd be a vanilla gal. I also tried Vanilla from Dymatize 100. In fact, I bought it but it is still sealed. I think I might exchange it for some of the ISOFLEX ones. I also tried UNJURY vanilla, UNJURY chicken soup. I was shocked that the chicken soup wasn't bad. It was a nice break from sweets, sweets, sweets. I tried some orange kind that was NAUSEATING. Literally made me want to vomit. NEVER AGAIN. My thoughts on day two of this pre op diet is...hmmm, I thought protein was supposed to make you not hungry? Ummmm...notsomuch. I feel hungry and unfulfilled. I remember someone saying get through 3 days and you will be fine and no longer hungry. I'm only one day two so I will reserve my judgement. All that being said, I WILL NOT cheat. I know it is too important to do what the doc/nut tells me to. I won't go through surgery and only commit half-a##ed. I can't wait until surgery day and the rest of my life!!

Hey! I wish you well tomorrow. I look forward to hearing all about it when you are up to it! GOOD LUCK!!!

Hey! You were banded and we weren't able to wish you well (site probs). I hope your surgery went well and we will be looking forward to your report when you feel up to it!

I love ythe little puker, too! Where does one get that? I'm glad you are doing pretty well. I start pre op diet on Saturday...it will be here before I know it.

According to the roll call list, we have three 2/11 banders going into surgery tomorrow. Let me be the first to wish the following people good luck... 2/02/11-ManningFan 2/02/11-TylerAshton567 2/02/11-Shawnypoo If I've missed anyone, I apologize. Thanks to all who have been helping me keep the list accurate. We will all be looking forward to your surgery reports!

Insomnia last night. I'm 11 days before surgery. I wrote an entire blog about this only to have it disappear. UGH... Basically I am worried about surviving this life change emotionally. I don't know what I will feel like when I am not impulsively eating. I need to come up with things to do that are positive. I was thinking about setting up a movie night with dh. We presently do our date nights at restaurants and I don't see that being a fun option for me anymore. I'm worried that I will lose weight and still feel like crap. I worry that I will have a horrendous looking tummy after I lose the weight. I worry that my pants still won't fit right. I worry about surviving the surgery at all. Sigh...

Great responses and input to my original post! I loved the cartoon, Big Tom! About three years ago, I had moderate apnea and now it is severe. I have spent most of the past 15 years constantly tired. I went back to the nasal mask and I'm doing better with it. I dont' mind the noise at all. I like white noise. I hate the straps on my head but the nose mask is better than the nasal pillow thing I was using. So, it is getting better but not perfect. I am not experiencing any increased energy yet and I've been on this thing for a month. I pray I start feeling less tired. I also hope that I will not need the cpap after I lose weight. I feel embarrassed and very unattractive wearing this thing!

Great report! You made me chuckle, of course. I'm so glad you had a good experience!

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