Bamabander

Well I am packed and ready. Having another popsicle before bed. I am not nervous, but waiting for it to hit me. Please say an extra prayer for me and my fellow surgery buddies tomorrow! Hope the others that are going in tomorrow have a very easy, complication free procedure. Can't wait to hear from you all! Good Luck!

I am bitterly against program fees, they are a giant rip off. My practice has all the nut follow up and education you need for no program fee. Insurance won't pay the fee or reimburse you. Call around to see if there is another center of excellence without that extortion payment.
Mimi

Hey KAH!! That's great news... I had a hiatal hernia so was a little painful right after but feeling much better now! So glad you are good too... We are bandsters!!! Yay!

Sounds like both of you are doing well. Keep it going! I'm scheduled for Monday......will be anxious to read your updates!

Came through with flying colors ! Doc even took some photos and gave me of my band... Very cool!
I have been nauseated all day. Have a patch, zofran and phenigran, feeling much better. Think it was from anesthesia it really kicks my butt!
Slept most of the day and sore tonight but only when I move... LOL!
Hope tan and everyone did great... So sleepy right now...dozing off now. Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes !,

bamaa ((love/support) from carolina girl

Came through with flying colors ! Doc even took some photos and gave me of my band... Very cool!
I have been nauseated all day. Have a patch, zofran and phenigran, feeling much better. Think it was from anesthesia it really kicks my butt!
Slept most of the day and sore tonight but only when I move... LOL!
Hope tan and everyone did great... So sleepy right now...dozing off now. Thank you all for the prayers and well wishes !,

Good luck btan! I'm getting checked in right now.. Let me know and I'll let you know... I swear we made it through the pre op... We can do anything'

Super YAY!! I really think that was hard... I feel
Like after that I can do anything... Waiting to get checked in right now!! Keep going Carolina, you are almost there! You will do this, hope you have a great day!

Well I am packed and ready. Having another popsicle before bed. I am not nervous, but waiting for it to hit me. Please say an extra prayer for me and my fellow surgery buddies tomorrow! Hope the others that are going in tomorrow have a very easy, complication free procedure. Can't wait to hear from you all! Good Luck!

Well I am packed and ready. Having another popsicle before bed. I am not nervous, but waiting for it to hit me. Please say an extra prayer for me and my fellow surgery buddies tomorrow! Hope the others that are going in tomorrow have a very easy, complication free procedure. Can't wait to hear from you all! Good Luck!

I'm right with you, bama. I'm mostly packed, about to go to bed (I'm starving!) I'm getting picked up at 5am to go to the hospital. So, I'm getting up at 4 to do the special surgical cleanser, etc. Bama- we can do it! Post to let us know how it goes.

Good luck.....we will be thinking of you! Just promise you will get on and share the whole day with us!
Sending one of my angels to stay with you! (she talks alot but shes pretty good at what she does)

OK, made it through TS Beryl with just some limbs down..lights did not go out. Now we have the buckets of rain (which we need) 10-12 inches expected. Wow, those winds were strong. Tamg - I understand SE Ga is going to get pounded for a few days too..be safe. Bought all the right foods so I dont think I will find the chip bag. Will have to workout in front of the TV for a few days but all is well. For those of you having surgery next week, good luck and be sure to follow the doctors instructions. Carolina and Shy hang in there..thinking about you both ! It won't be long now..
Melinda in "wet" Jacksonville, Fla.

Yes!!! Can't believe it.. Feels like so long ago I started this process... August 24 to be exact!
KAH... Does clear liquids mean no Protein shakes? I'll be keeping you in my thoughts! @carolina... You are right around the corner, we'll keep ya posted! It's weird but ya all seem like my buddies now... I haven't told anyone other than hubby, kids so having people to talk to has been a life saver... Thank you so much!!!

Carolina... When is your surgery? I will post it all.. Love the iPhone app...

Oh yes Carolina... I am waking up and so full of energy... I usually want to stay in bed and "rest" a little longer, always have a bit if a fog but since pre op diet I am waking up refreshed and ready to get going.... Love this feeling! Glad you are doing well too... Can't believe it's only 1 more day!

Yes.. Agree with Carolina, the new crystal lights are really good. The chicken broth is what fills me up the most, plus it's not sweet, getting tired of everything being sweet! I'm on day 4... Having surgery on the 29th. Funny thing is that last night I was so hungry and frustrated, woke up today, not hungry, no cravings.. Like magic overnight it got so much easier. So hang in there, it gets easier! Good luck, keep us posted!

How's everyone doing.... This sucks so so so bad!!! I swear time has slowed. It seems much worse at night... Still sticking 100% but so ready to throw in the towel, I won't but dang I want some food!!!!! I may never eat Jello again!

I have to be there at 6:30 for 8:30! Question for you all, my doc gives me the choice to stay the night or go home ( if everything is ok, no complications) I'm leaning towards staying, any advice or opinion on that first night?