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So Monday was the big day! I got up early. Took my second shower in 6 hours with antibacterial soap, woke up my husband and got ready for my day. I slept surprisingly well for the night before. He didn't. My mother-in-law came in, we got our daughter up a few minutes earlier than normal. Then I made lunches for the kids and my husband started dinner for that night for them in the crockpot. While all this my parents had come and brought my husband Breakfast. Now we were out the door. The drive was about a 45 minute one. We arrived and got into a little scuffle regarding what the security/valet guy had said (apparently loud enough the whole lobby heard, this is somewhat unusual for us . We went upstairs and they whisked me back to pre-op. They weighed me and according to their computer and BMI calculator (which put the notes in my hospital notes for the insurance) my BMI was EXACTLY what it needed to be to be covered by insurance. Thank the Lord! I was worried I had lost too much weight. Which will be the last time you will ever hear that from me. They put this gown on me that hooks up to this air hose that blows warm air into your gown. I'm not a fan of warm air as it makes me sick. They started my IV. My family finally got to come back to see me. They gave some relaxing meds and off I went. The procedure itself was only about 35 minutes. The doctor told my family it went great. I'm rather sore, more so than I was prepared for honestly. But I've been trying to get up and get around a bit here and there to help my recovery and prevent blood clots. I'm also staying on top of my pain meds and ice packs are my best friends. It feels like a really bad muscle tear. So far, I've had one nausea event with chicken broth. I'm trying to stay as hydrated as possible as well.

It's finally here tomorrow!

I am on Clear Liquids today and tomorrow and at least Monday and Tuesday and then I saw something that looked really yummy.........sigh. Just remember I've already lost 24 lbs w/o help, think what I can w/help!!!

In my time since starting with the doctor, I've lost 24 lbs. I could tell in the mirror this morning. This is my first NSV and probably only the second time in my adult life losing weight that I could tell!!!!

I know I'm one of the last to get banded in our little group.....but, 3 more days until my surgery. I'm sure you ALL know exactly what I'm feeling. Nervous anticipation. Am I doing the right thing? No, it's gonna be great, etc. sigh. 3 days.......

Wal-Mart. Body Fortress $15.

If you are like me, then one of the 100 reasons (and one of the top reasons) is so those of us that have kids can see them grow up, be in lives a very long time! So to you mommies, Happy Mother's Day!!!! To you out there that are not mommies yet and want to be, I've been there. Trust me. I know this isn't the fertility board, but I have stories I could share. God has blessed me and I hope by this awesome, healthy thing you are doing for yourself, He will bless you too! To those of you who aren't moms, you are still my peers and as a mom, you inspire me to do good. I know I'm one of the last to get banded in our group, so I'm like the little sister, so you kinda have to put up with me for a while. Thanks for helping this mommy out!

Right now I can't really add anything yet to them. Right now I'm on the very strict 10 day pre-op diet, but thank you for the ideas

I hate protein shakes! There I said it......

Maybe you could get the unflavored protein from this site to add to your stuff so you're still getting your protein. http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/reg/unflavored_protein.shtml

I've heard Body Fortress from Wal-Mart. I start my 10 day tomorrow. Nectar from The Vitamin Shoppe. It's pricy but it's thinner.

My office has me taking these.... http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/optisource-post-bariatric-surgery-formula-chewable-vitamin-%26-mineral-supplement-tablet/ID=prod403359-product

The nutritionist told me just to get the sugar free pudding.

Whatcha eatin'? I went shopping today and I want to make sure I have most of what I will need post-op. I already know I forgot something, eggs. So, what did you like, have to have?

Whatcha eatin'? As mentioned in a different post, I went shopping today and I want to make sure I have most of what I will need post-op. I already know I forgot something, eggs. So, what did you like, have to have?

What are/were they? I'm gearing up! I went to the store today and got a bunch of stuff but want to make sure I don't miss anything. My office does an 8 day - 3 protein shakes, 1 yogurt, 1 small piece of fruit or 1/2 cup of canned lite fruit, 1 lean cuisine or similar entree and 1 cup of salad w/1 tbsp of lite dressing and then 2 days of liquid diet. Anything you had to have in the house?

Since there's no "real" fix to the app and I don't know about you, I can't really seem to see much on the app. Certainly not our little group here, my little fix is to open up the safari Internet window and open it up like I would as if I was sitting on the computer. I know this probably redundant to most of you, but I hate having to lug out the computer when the iPad is just so convenient. Just thought I'd share.

You'll have to tell us all about how it is to get a fill and how much they put in, etc.

Just wondering......

So, I went yesterday for my pre-admission testing appointment. It's where you go through everything and make sure they have everything and you have everything answered. There is a long story, but my NP is out on materity leave (due back next week) the other NP from the other office took her job of a lifetime, so need less to say, I've been waiting for this appointment and had to go to a completely different office. I get to the office yesterday (I'm 12 days out today from my surgery) and they had me down for the wrong surgery!!! And the worst of it is that the doctor only does gastric bypasses on one day and bands on another. So basically, my "band" surgery is scheduled for a bypass day. So now the NP and the office manager need to try to fix it while I'm there because I then explain to them that I have two people taking the day off (my husband and mom) and have child care for my kids already set up for that particular day. They called my surgeon and he said mo problem! So now, I'm going to follow with MY NP when she gets back in next week to make sure someone followed up with the hospital and it was changed there because what if I get there and the actual hardware, the Realize Band, isn't even there. Then the whole thing will be a bust!! Maybe I should go ahead and call my office and have them check. I'm afraid my NP might be overwhelmed when she comes back in. So, that's my story. My good news, I'm down 19 lbs in the last 2 months and 3 numbers on the BMI scale

Well, found out my insurance doesn't cover the facility fee my office charges. It's quite a pain to be a partial self pay especially since its such bad timing financially for us but the do knock 30% off when you self pay and the hospital actually owed me some money too so that helps. But, what a pain......

I spelled there's wrong....duh. Their's......sigh.

Well, I had a long 2 hour pre-op appt. my surgery is 3 weeks from Monday. I'm nervous about all the rules. This many grams of this and that and portion sizes. I'm sure it's going to become second hat once it gets going just overwhelming. I have lost 15 lbs in about 5 weeks so I'm excited by that! I also went and picked up my post surgery vitamins. Anyone else get there's?

I was going to say my nutritionist likes the Body Fortress which she said is at Wal-Mart and Kroger. I have the Soy Protein from Sam's (not a fan, but I'm finishing it because I paid for it). I also have the nectar from the Vitamin Shoppe (pricey), it's foamy and it was very thin when I made it. I need to try it again.

My son had some pretty overwhelming dental work today so it didn't happen today but I will. Thanks for the info