sophiamckenna

Good luck to all Feb bandsters! It works you know!!! Your life will be so much better soon. Just think about the good thing coming and not you thinks you are giving up. I have lost 144lbs over the last 2 years. I have reached my goal weight. My life has changed forever thanks to that band! 56" waist to a 36" waist. Get ready to be happy... That's my experience anyway. Todd Hartmann 5' 11" 185lbs 56 years old and feeling 36!

Well, I made it through dinner out last night - thank goodness for soup! But I must admit the hamburgers on the menus looked mighty tempting. But, I'm proud of myself, sipped my iced tea and small spoonfuls of Soup, minus the meat and veggies. Had my Protein Shake when I got home.
I'm 7 days post op and feeling good!
Good luck to all those being banded soon!

Just came from my upper GI Dr said everything looks great. Down a few pounds today, still with the protien drinks, Water & ice pops. some pain in abdomen still but I feel better today than yesterday. I am not hungrey at all but I stay out of the kitchen when my family is cooking and eating. I think the hardest thing is watching TV with all the food commercials. You never notice all of them untill you can't eat.

Yikes! Less than 24 hours! I report tomorrow at 7:30 am for surgery ! I'm as ready as I'll ever be, got all my Rx filled, my gas x strips, plenty of clear liquids for post op, gummy vitamins , comfy clothes and a good book... Good luck to sojourner, mrsbrown, Sophia , and Kim , on all of your surgeries tomorrow !!!!

Feeling lighter on day 4 of pre op liver shrinking diet.Saw a guy on the train eating something out of an aluminum wrapper and it didn't even make me feel hungry!!! And he was chewing down with great gusto!!!!!
Getting excited to call tomorrow to get OR time for Monday. Doing last minute cleaning , getting stocked up.
Good luck to all!

Hi Sophia,
You and I have the same surgery date!
Now Day 14 of the pre-op liquid diet...still maintaining compliance. chocolate flavor Protein Powder has been the key to my success thus far. Yesterday I was co-hostess of my club's monthly luncheon (a date chosen months ago), and was required to be in attendance. I was able to focus on the guest speaker while sipping ice Water with a slice of lime and ignore the 40 other people in the room enjoying their lunch.
I will have Breakfast and lunch shakes today, and then on to Clear Liquids. I need to be at the hospital at 10:30 on Friday. Looking forward to moving on to the next stages of this journey.
A major thank you to all of the people who have been posting their pre and post op experiences...the encouragement and emotional support have been awesome!

I am getting excited about monday! I have been reading and reading everyone's posts. I almost called off the surgery. I was going back and forth with myself. My skinny husband said he would support anything I decide. I went back to my pro/cons list. I am now 100% feeling great! And monday can't get here fast enough!
I was only going to tell my husband, parents, and one friend (who is watching my small children while i am at the hospital). But I decided to tell everyone! i am so surprised all the positive things I have heard!
I finally told my daughters yesterday. They are only 3 & 5. But I explained I was having surgery on my belly and that daddy would be the one to help them for a few days while I recovered. I never told them what the surgery is for. But I asked if they had any questions...only question I got was from my 5 y/o..."will you still be able to dance the black eyed peas experience with us?" The things that are important to them! I said of course! After I heal! She was ok with that
Good luck to everyone and thank you to all that have been writing their stories. I have enjoyed reading them.

I had to do mine for 3 months and it really is not a big deal, at least it wasnt for me. Just make sure you keep your appts on time not before or after. The time will fly by....Good luck!

Wow, I hope my spouse is that way!! lol.. We are doing the journey together. I am getting my band the 24th and she is getting hers some time with in the next 4-6 weeks. I hope our love life comes back!.. congrats to yours being renewed....lol..

I know that when one gives up one addiction (food), another one is likely to surface. At least sex is good cardio, good for the relationship, and not to mention it's lot's of fun!

Welcome Sophia, I was banded yesterday and feel gret today. I even went to work for a few hours. Good luck to you on Friday. You will do great!

HI all! My surgery is scheduled for Feb 15th...staring my pre-op shakes Wednesday!
I am super excited

Starting my second week of the pre-op diet! So far I have lost 17lbs during the first week of the diet. I get banded on 2/6/2012! I started at 375 and Doctor would like me to get to 200. So I am looking to lose 175lbs. total!

I just got a call today from my family physician and all the pre-op test results are in and she faxed them over to the bariatric surgeon's office. Should be hearing soon when I will be scheduled. I've already stopped taking baby aspirin and started the pre-op diet that he told me about when I met him a few weeks ago. Excited, anxious, and a little bit scared. Wondering what it will be like to give up some foods and old habits. But then I started making a list of things I won't miss, like:
Buying clothes in the big woman section
Buying clothes because they fit; not because of style.
Not being embarrassed in public, esp. at the beach or pool.
Not having any dresses that fit.
Not looking in the mirror and wondering "Who the heck is that fat woman?"
Being the fat sibling in the family.
Wearing capri pants in the hot summer because I'm embarrassed to wear shorts.
I could go on and on. Do you have anything you won't miss?
Debbie
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I'm getting banded the 13th! I start my pre op diet on Monday. Not excited for that part haha but super excited for the operation!

Tentative date of February 15th!

My date is also in Feb - I get admitted on the 8th and get banded on the 9th. Starting pre-op diet this weekend. Excited... but nervous.

Yesterday I set the date for February 2012~! I am so stinkin excited!

My date is February 20. Sooo excited.

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Hi Sophia, I has mine done on the 13th. There is a whole group on here for us done in February. Lots of support and a really great group of people all at similar stages and going through a lot of the same feelings and thoughts.
I have found it very helpful.
So welcome and lots of luck in your journey!

I just wanted to introduce my self. I am Sophia and my surgery date is set for the 24th, I am excited nervous and scared , but I know in the end it will all be worth it. I am on the liquid pre op diet right now and I am having the hardest time. I have to tell my brain and mouth NO! a lot. Is any one else going through the pre op diet as well, any advise for those who have already gone through it? I keep telling my self 4 more days and then my brain says nope, its a few more weeks... lol!

Hello,
congrats on being banded. I was banded on Feb. 9. 2012 and so far its been good. I wake up everyday and get on the scale and I see two lbs a day being dropped.....Since my surgery I have lost 20lbs and I feel good about it.

WOW! That's amazing! Tell us your secret

Here is my before picture taken the night before surgery.
Ok Here is a pic taken this morning Feb 11th in a size 12 Old navy pants