KrisW

Great job, keep up the good attitude.

I feel for yah. I got lucky and was able to take off until the end of the week. So I have been putzing around the house. I made dinner tonight as well, lol, roast. I'm still on a liquid diet but I don't want them to feel like they can't eat. My stomach is also hard in certain spots so I'm glad to hear your doc said the same thing. Keep it up you are doing great!!! ~Kris

Wow, thanks for all the comments on my question yesterday. I went from feeling great to feeling like crude. My face, shoulders and chest where bright red, I had no fever and my blood presure was fine. I finally called the doc and he said it is probably an allergic reaction. I had the hubby get some benadryl and it knocked me out. Feeling a lot better today still a little red but much better. I think I prepared myself for everything, but the immediate after surgery time. Not sure how you all do it by going back to work so fast. Glad I took more time off. Ok more later. ~Kris

Thank you all. I did call the doc, looks like an allergic reaction. Had to take something for it I just woke up. I'm not as red and not as hot to the touch. But extremely tired so back to bed for me after some more fluids and a few goes at the lung Thingy. Still no temp and bp is normal. Hopefully it will work through me fast what ever it is. Thanks again to all. ~Kris

I was banded on 5/12 and seem to be flushed in the face and chest. Even warm to the touch. No fever. Has anyone else had this before? My guess is the gas, giving it a little longer before I call the doc since no fever. Almost like a sun burn look to it and hot flash feel to it. Thanks for your in put. ~Kris

Yes it will help. The nurses told me they wanted to hear me down the hall. Lol.

Thank goodness you have no gas pain. I had surgery yesterday and that right now is my biggest issue. I have had to take pain meds because of it so I can get up and walk. I guess that is the best remedy. Good luck on your journey. ~Kris

Well, I am finally home. Got home around 1. Now that I am more coherent I thought I would give a little info on my journey yesterday. Got to the hospital at 7. Took less than five minutes to make it through registration but a few hours to make it through the rest, vitals, iv and so on. They finally took me to the holding pen. Yup I made jokes to them about that. I had some new people I think they where nervous but o told them I did not mind as long as my surgeons where not new. I got the whole practice which was cool. Both surgeons and the Arno on staff where there for the surgery. I told the sleepy guy that I get nausea with the meds so he said he would load up the nausea stuff. Didn't work. At least I didn't get sick. Surgery went well six incisions, everyone was right the port site is the sorest and the gas is the worst. My iv slipped out so they had to call someone to fix it. I had a total of seven stabs from the beginning to the end for iv's I was wrong with the earlier count. I am a really hard stick. Thank you to everyone I brought jammies and that made me feel good. Brought my own pillow to just incase. They kept my meds up pushed lots of water and had me walk a lot. I would get nauseous after the meds and walking we figured it out to be the meds so change in rx and that is better. Now that I am home just relaxing, doing the meds, walking, drinking and the lung stuff. Can't wait for the gas to be gone I think that is my next goal. Take care all. ~Kris

I did the sf chocolate icream pops. I Think they are 90 cals but not sure. Oh almost forgot to mention, my Tom feel on the tail end of my liquid diet. My hubby went to four stores before he could find something. Good luck, I hope next month is easier for us all.

Well the surgery was later than originally planned so I am staying the night. I think it was good because the hubby looked freaked out a little. It was cute. I woke up very nauseated. Bad! But I'm better now. I am walking drinking and sleeping. I have been stuck7 times for an iv. They had to break out the ultrasound to get and even that one took two pokes. Well off to bed now. I just wanted to say i made it. ~kris

I just wanted to say Great job to all for....... Sticking in there, not giving up, getting back on track and being great inspiration. I go in tomorrow morning to be officially banded. Check in at 7 surgery at 10. Hope to be home tomorrow but the doc said it all depends on how I do. Happy thoughts and hopefully good dreams tonight and tomorrow. I am one of those strange people that even under anesthetics I dream. Good night all. Talk again soon. ~Kris

The only people I have told is Family, my best friend and my boss. The only reason I told my boss was because I didn't want to take my vacation time. We have whats called and extended illness bank but you can only use it with a doctors note stating why. She understood why I wasn't telling anyone and has been very supportive. I don't plan on telling anyone else for the same reason as a lot of people mentioned above. I don't want to hear the only reason why I am losing weight is because of the surgery. This takes a lot of work. I think we all deserve the credit!

Don't be bummed. I did my own work for 3 months while I was researching lap bands. I even called the insurance company to get the info. When I finally made my decision and made the arrangements to see the surgeon my insurance company changed policies and I had to got through the 6 month waiting and nutritional classes. I was pissed. Well, my surgery is now on the 12th and I am SO GLAD I went through the 6 months. I think I was able to grasp what all the changes where going to be and I think I handled the ALL liquid diet the surgeon put me on for 2 weeks before the surgery alot better than I would have. It's different for everyone. Just try to make the best out it and soak in all the info you can. Good Luck on your journey. ~Kris

So tonight I went to my first support group meeting. They meet once a month and it's focused on Banders. I was very happy to find a group. I felt a little shy to begin with as group things have never been my thing. I just know I will need the support and thought I would reach out to not only my internet Banders but to ones I can see. It was nice. I guess it was smaller than usual (nice day out kept some away, i think) which was better for me. Everyone went around the room saying who they are how much they have lost and a little bit about there journey. I had to chuckle at this, it felt very strange. When it came to one gentlemen he introduced himself and so on then said he is a "closet bander". He has told family and select friends but no coworkers. Once it got to me I told him that it was great to meet someone else who decided not to tell co workers and I asked how he was able to do it for 2 years. He told me he didn't lie about his weight loss (no carbs, smaller portions, high protein, and exercise) he just left out the last important tool of the band. I love it and now I have my new title "The Closet Bander" There was also another person there that is going to be having the procedure done by the same Doctor as I am so that was nice to meet her. I should say that I live about 45-60 minutes away from my surgeon's office. The support group is local for me about 15-20 minutes away. She is at the beginning of per op stuff. Well, tomorrow is the last day before surgery. I think the only thing I am really nervous about is the nausea from anesthesia. I HATE getting sick. I think I will make it through the next stage of liquids since I made it through 2 weeks without killing someone. Well I hope I can sleep the next 2 nights. The time is almost here. ~Kris "The key to change... is to let go of fear"

Great job! I'm on day 12 of my all liquid diet and everyone in my house is still alive. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Just keep busy and time will fly by. I didn't believe that at the beginning when someone told me but now that I am just a few days a way from surgery. It really did fly by. Good Luck. ~Kris

Hope you have a speedy recovery. I'll be right behind you on the 12th. ~Kris

The end of day 11 and all is well. I am getting very excited about Thursday. A little scared but mainly excited . Let's see what has happened the last couple days? Friday work as normal. I tried to keep busy yesterday, went to ikea and shopped for hours with the bff and my daughter. Had lots off fun but it was really hard come lunch time when they had yummy food and I waited until we got back to the car and had my protein. Man I was tired by the time we got home. Today was errands and doing my daughters hair. I did get flowers and a card (very sweet) from the hubby and child. Well I hope the next three days go by really fast. Nothing really to report, which I think is a good thing. Have a great week everyone. ~Kris

I to am vitamin d deficient. I found this out a couple of years ago when I was getting increasingly more tired. The doc gave me rx for 50,000iu vit d2 yet it did nothing for six months then the doc changed me to vit d3. It made a great difference. I didn't know there was a difference but after research I learned alot. So if d2 is not working for you ask for d3.

Things are still going... Fine I guess... today was a little hard at work since they where having a Cinco De Mayo party in the break room during lunches. I didn't stick around, I decided to go home. Oh ya, the hubby was off today and has a meeting tomorrow and he thought he would smoke a pork shoulder to take for everyone. I came home and the yard/house smelled so good with it smoking in the back yard. So this is how I am feeling right now. + On top of everything I was seriously craving a cup of coffee and caffeine was on of the things I had to give up too. The hubby and kid are having breakfast for dinner (one of my fav's) so I excused myself and came in to write/read a little. I guess 2 bad days out of 8 on a straight liquid diet isn't that bad. Here is hoping the 12th gets here soon. ~Kris The road leading to a goal does not separate you from the destination; it is essentially a part of it. ~Charles DeLint

Hope you are doing well. Look forward to hearing how it went. ~Kris

I'm on day 6 (out of 14) of my pre op diet. Other than a few issues yesterday (nope I didn't cheat) it has been going as well as it can. I am on a 100% liquid diet. 90g of Protein and all the SF juices and drinks (64oz water) I can have. No soda No caffeine (I live in WA this is hard with all my usual Starbucks shops screaming at me to stop) jell-o and Popsicles are ok but they have to be SF as-well. Good luck to us all!! Remember it should get better. I hope you are feeling better soon. ~Kris

As I sit here this morning drinking my protein I thought I would review yesterday (Day 5) as I am surprised I made it through the day with out cheating. Things where going well drank my water had some protein went to work came home for lunch (I don't live far from work and it makes the liquid stage so much easier to come home) Well I had some broth and another protein. I was getting my water bottle ready and I heard my stomach. I think the whole block could here my stomach then oh my god (Sorry tmi coming) I had to run like I never ran before to the rest room. Finally thought I was feeling better and went to let my dog back in then once again the whole block heard my tummy roar. Back to the potty I go. Finally made it back to work but all I could think of was I want crackers. Someone give me crackers. The only person at work that knows what is going on is my boss I have not told anyone else because I've heard how they reacted to others getting the procedure. And if they talk like that to me, well lets just say I don't want to get fired by putting them in there place. I made it through the work day but was glad my office is close to the bathroom. When I got home I couldn't drink my last protein or my broth for dinner. I just didn't want to look at food (even liquid form). Has anyone else had this problem with their liquid diet. There are two factors I can think of. I know to much SF stuff can give you diarrhea. So it could be that. I am going to start alternating my crystal light drinks with a bottle of water hoping that will help. OR I have been trying new (sample) protein drinks. I try my best to find the whey isolate as I am lactose intolerant and all the research I've done says that is the easiest to digest for that reason. Well now I am on to Day 6, Hope today goes better. ~Kris

Great job!!

So day 4 wasn't as bad as I've read. Although I did get a surprise. I don't know why I never thought about it before but I was to focused I guess. My 10 year old daughter asked my why and what exactly am I getting done. I felt so bad because with all the research and discussions my husband and I have had I didn't include her in what was happening and why. So I pondered for a minute and said you know what I am sorry I didn't explain this sooner and I should have it's not a secret I was trying to keep from you. So I explained what would happen with the surgery and how I would be feeling when I get home. Then I asked her if she understood why I was doing it. She said ya to loose weight. I backed her up and said yes that is one reason but not the top reason. First loosing the weight would help me be healthier and essentially live longer because I am living a healthier lifestyle. Second I want to be able to do things other parents do with their kids. Like sports or hiking or getting on a ride at the park and not be afraid. And yes I do want to look good for myself. She said she understood and she would help me after surgery to get walking and not just sit there. Also she said she would help when I got back to the eating stage with picking things to eat. I have to admit that even though I have been a yo-yo dieter my daughter has always been a veggie and meat person. Candy is low on her list of what she would ask for and she hates soda. I know that will change but with me changing I can help her choose healthy when she hits the teenage years. Also show her a different outlet than food if she is bored, stressed, sad, happy or mad. How did everyone else do with talking to their kids? ~Kris