Mimi1980

Hey everyone, I had my surgery yesterday, and I'm feeling pretty good. I had a hiatal hernia they found and repaired while they were in there. Not too many gas pains. I've been walking around a lot. Some incisional pain on the lower left. All in all, feeling good! Also, started out at 331lbs and was 307 lbs yesterday, so I was really happy. Good blood pressure and cardiologist said a healthy heart, so I've been in really good spirits. Since I'm in mexico I also got a tooth fixed for dirt cheap.
Anyway, good luck to you all, let's keep in touch!

Great job on the 10 lbs Anali! I am down 9. Can you believe we only have a week to go? I am craving the spaghetti everybody is eating at the office right now!! We can do this.

Hang in there!!!

Believe me I understand, my mom bought long johns silver last night and I had to lock myself in my room. I'm on preop diet day 7. Its gotten easier but I'm getting BORED with my food selection

Girls, we can't let failure be part of our vocabulary when we discuss our future with the band. We have to be strong and go into this with only positive images of our future in minds. My mantra the last couple of weeks has been -
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Phil 4:13
I don't know if your believers but find something to remind yourself of why you are doing this in the first place. I keep thinking about my sore knees and I am only 44. I don't want to be 66 and not able to do things with my future grandchildren.
Hold tight and know we are in this together - wherever we are located in the world. Chrissy
PS - I am in Fort Worth, Texas

Hey Mimi hope all is going well, any updates? You have been in my prayers...hopfully this will be a short lived diabetic blip prior to surgery and it will all be over after the procedure!! Keep your head up and please keep us posted.
As for everyone else, how is everyone doing so far? I have pretty much got use to this whole thing and only ONE WEEK LEFT! Ahh so unreal!! Last night I had a craving for some cheese and a chicken cutlet as well as a burger but made it threw lmao!! How much weight has everyone lost so far? I lost 10 since last week, I guess sipping on liquids will do that to you...UPDATES UPDATES UPDATES everyone xoxo

I'm very sorry to hear this news Mimi. The good thing is, with your surgery so close, you might not be diabetic for long. Hopefully you can get by with just oral meds and then just diet controlled. I will keep you in my thoughts. As far as pre op diet, you might just be getting bored with not being able to have foods. It will be over soon my dear!

Got on the scale when I woke up. I'm 8 lbs down since Wednesday. This is definitely the push I need to keep going

Finally got my surgery date! January 30th!! Don't know the time yet. They were ready to take me tomorrow! I'm like, I'm not ready yet! I have two kids to worry about! Very excited and nervous!!!

I am day 5 post op. I am sore but doing well. So excited for your surgeries. I was nervous too, but we are here to support you.

I have my surgery this coming Tuesday the 15th... I have been on the pre-op diet for two weeks and have lost 10 lbs.. fortunately my insurance did not require a long extended diet.. If I was a successful dieter I wouldn't need a lapband.. lol I have been on every diet known to man,
I lost and re-gained hundreds of lbs. so hopefully with the help of my lapband I will be successful in not only losing but keeping it off.. good luck to all my band of sisters and brothers for January 2013...

Day 12 of my liquid diet. Down 17 lbs. tomorrow is weigh in & Wed is band day:) 10 lbs away from Onederland!!!!! Hallelujah!!!!!

Dont give up soon2bebanded im on day 8 you can do it.

Good afternoon all today is day 5 of my pre op diet and I'm doing much better. Headaches are gone and I've gotten a bit more energy. I also feel satisfied when I eat which I never thought would happen. It's amazing.

Anyone else getting banded in January? I'm scheduled for January 23rd. It all feels so real now that a date has been set.

I am the 23rd as well... Nervous as all get out, but excited at the same time.. Glad to have found this site.

Thanks babykins! This is the boost I needed

Wow Mimi! Way to go! That's fantasic!

I have been reading posts on LBT since July '12 but just "signed up" today. My surgery date is Jan. 21 at 9am. I am on day 6 of the pre-op diet... Today has been the most diffucult because it's the weekend and I have more free time. Good luck to all!

I'm on the 23rd too on day 3 of my preop diet, feeling good add me so we can stay in touch

Thanks Lapbandit. Day 1 was haaaaaaard. Day 2 a little better. The trick is not to let myself get too hungry so every time I start to feel hunger pangs, I drink Water or Crystal Light or I eat Jello, applesauce, a popsicle or drink a cup of broth. I have to call my doctor today to see if I can substitute something else in place of the Bariatric Advantage bars. They are horrible!

Anyone else getting banded in January? I'm scheduled for January 23rd. It all feels so real now that a date has been set.