TerriF

Self pay here also and I didn't even tell my family let alone my PCP. I am sure he or staff knows because my surgeon requested my records be sent to him. My surgery was a breeze (knock on wood).

LOL I know exactly what your going thru. Mine has decided he is going to eat his portion and mine , I have been trying to cook ahead so I don't have to look at food every night. If mine pulled that stunt he would not only be cooking it the next time but would have been wearing the corn and chicken. I told myself to lay off him, let him eat whatever and the next time I cook and want leftovers for his lunch the next day I will pack it first and then let him think he is eating it all. lol

Hello, I was just banded by Dr. Hoehn and I found him to be great. I don't think he is real talkative but not at all cold to me. I have seen him 3 times before hand and he told me yesterday that he would see me 7-10 days afterwards. He actually came into the waiting room to find my husband when it was done. I went to several seminars and found Dr. Hoehn's to be the best. He is alot more strict post diet than some and he wants me up walking (brisk walking outside or on treadmill) as soon as I feel good. I haven't had any gas or real pain so far. All the staff at the hospital said I picked the best for what he does which really helped with the nerves. It was the best choice for me.

Well I am finally home, surgery was at 8:30 back in recovery 1 hour later. I don't want to jinx myself.....but this was so much easier that I thouhgt it would. No gas, very little pain meds. Had some pain in my left shoulder and the biggie was no nausea....yeah!!! The nurse put in the IV on the first try....wow I was impressed. Lost a total of 11 so far but that is water weight I am sure. I hope everyone being banded soon or had it today....I hope it goes as easy as mine....knock on wood!!!!

Same here have to be there at 6:45 am. Surgery at 8:30. Not nervous yet just worried about the IV of all things, crappy veins but with all the liquids the last 2 days they should be easy to get to.....or so I am telling myself.

Just started the 48 hr liquid diet before surgery on Wed. My husband has decided to do the greiving and his answer to that is eat his portion and what mine would have been. I thought I would cook like I normally do and there would be good leftovers for him after surgery and I won't feel like it. Ya right....used to be he and I would eat and there would be enough for his lunch the next day. I think he is doing this so I won't try to change him just because I am. But geaze give it a rest already....he will explode and I am not cooking for a few days atleast. So he can eat out or starve. Thanks for letting me vent...LOL

Wow...you look great. Younger, too!!!

Started my clear liquids today and have to do this for 48 hours. Surgery is 8:45 am Wed. morning. On my clear liquids I am allowed 2 protein shakes a day. My surgeon recommends Bariatric Fusion, so I bought this huge container and thought great I will be stuck with some nasty thick gross me out stuff. It was wonderful, 6 ozs. skim milk, 2 crushed ice cubes and one scoop and blended it. Just like a milk shake and 27 grams of protein.

I am surprised by how different the different diets are on here. Mine is Clear Liquids 48 hours before surgery and 3 days after. On days 4 thru 6 it's what thery call full liquids (which to me means thicker), weeks 2, 3 and 4 are mushies which in my books says soft, moist, solid foods. (eggs, tuna, fish, well cooked veggies, cottage cheese, string cheese, refried Beans, deli chicken or turkey, fruit (no skins)example: peaches fresh or canned just no citrus) and from day one Protein Drinks.

Hi all, Mine is the 20th....I want to be done and a week post surgery. Thats seems to be when everyone who has gone thru this is feeling somewhat back to normal.

Knock on wood I hope I am as lucky as you, I go in on the 20th and the nerves come and go. I will have 8 days off and hope it's enough.

Kansas, $11,999.00 w/ 1 year fills and appointments. Everything included except the head doc eval. Went to him not for cost so much but because his seminar was so good and he lets you know he is the best. Of course I will know more once I actually get there on the 20th, saw him yesterday for my pre op appointment.

I totally feel the same way, mine is the 20th and I have been going back and forth like a ping pong ball. One thing I keep going back to though is the idea that this time when I lose the weight it will stay off.

Hi all, It was good to hear spot is doing better and I know woodslass was worried, but now she hasn't been on for a few days that I know of. She said she was having her one week post op appointment Tuesday. Anyone heard from her?

I am not telling anyone but my hubby and 2 co-workers. Didn't even want to tell one of them but it would be imposible to expect one to keep my confidence and all work in the same office. I told them I didn't want anyone to know...am the Director of a cosmetology school and lordy the gossip!!! My boss and his wife know and hopefully my loose lipped boss and hubby won't spill the Beans. Especially my hubby, I know he's just dying to tell his whole family...."I said let me get on the other side of this weight and then you can brag your heart out, but your still not blabbing how I did it" "If I want them to know I will tell them" I am not telling my parents as I don't want them to worry, same with the siblings!!!

From what I understood, they wanted a person to shink the liver to make the surgery easier.

Relieved to hear you are ok. Not fun feeling like your going to throw up all the time and then having to fly on top of it. Hopefully it will be smooth sailing the rest of the time. Take care.

Crystal, I am being banded the 20th also. I had alot of doubts myself but I think I am finally over that part. Now I just want to get in and get it done. I will be 55, 5 days before the band so happy B-day to me. I know this will be the best thing I will have ever done for myself. Come join us in the April 2011 bandsters also, there are getting to be quite a few of us and lots of good new bander info. See you there!! Terri

Gosh my doctor told me that I would be on liquids 2 days then on to mushy and by the end of the first week he wants me on moist solids. Eat slow, chew chew chew and no liquids right before and 30 mins after a meal. The nutritionist said they were changing the way they do things because they have learned so much about the band and are relaxing the guidelines. I think those of you that had to be on liquids 2 weeks are saints!!!! and super disciplined....

Glad to hear your getting better each day. Do they want you off a whole week? Mine wants me off till I see him the following week, I did all my blood work yesterday and they gave me all my instructions and what to expect. She had to stick me twice for 2 vials of blood....so I just can't wait for the IV. LOL Is the protien shake one the doctor carries? My doctor recommends fusion, anyone heard of that one and if yes how do they taste? Atleast I can buy the individual serving packets to try, the chewable Vitamins aren't bad.

I am taking one before and one after.....but then I hate having my picture taken. Maybe that will change.If you do, take them once a month....weekly seems excessive.

Relax, your body has gone thru alot and working out builds muscle and weighs more, keep doing what your doing and you will lose. Probably alot at one time. Don't weigh to often, do what your doing and wait a week to weigh you will be surprised.

I attended a Malley seminar too!

I have made these many times. Your right you don't even know there is pumpkin in them the pumpkin keeps them moist. I use the low sugar cake mix, add 2 eggs and and 1 cup of dark chocolate mini chips and bake them in the mini baking pans and they are 35 calories each. I am so glad I saw this tread as I might not have remembered them.

Wow seeing my name on the list makes it so real. I am having these bursts of nervous energy, worked in the yard all day yesterday and have been cleaning the house like crazy. I want this house clean and the laundry all done so when I get home I won't have to worry about a thing. I loved woodslass's idea of using baby forks and spoons, I am going to hunt down my childrens in the silverware box.