susansilver

It's been ages since I wrote on here. Gotta keep up! Tomorrow I go back to work. I am a little nervous worrying what if: I become weak or dizzy. People notice me only drinking fluids. Don't think they will notice my weight loss because I am wearing the same clothes that I was rapidly growing out of! Anyways at my weight 20 lbs is not that noticeable! I am enjoying being off work!! Thank goodness I did not have to take this as vacation time - I need to plan some. On the other hand it will be good for me to get back into my routine and not think about "ME" all the time. DH is a dear but does not know how to do laundry. I miss cooking. The weather is nicer, looking forward to going out for walks without fear of falling down! Can't wait to get on my bike!! Looking forward to my first bite of real food and to see how fast I can feel full!!!

So so sad. Perhaps they should do a stroy on why OHIP doesn't fund the lapband!

Hi Cat, No nausea and much less weak these days. When I burp it is more of a tightness I feel than pain. I have been able to sip Water and juice quite easily. broth, about 1/2 cup at a time and about 1/2 Jello at a time. I know that Dr. Y is always very concerned about dehydration, therefore I would advise you to call the clinic if you are having trouble sipping water. Are you siiping slowly? That may help. I used a straw for the first few days and if I took to big a sip held some of the water in my mouth and let it trickle down. Cat, please let us know how you are doing!!!!

Hi Leslielee. Oh MY! Just looked at your ticker and you are already down 15lbs before preop! That's a great running leap. When do you start Optifast? What else do you get to eat with it? Today I start full fluids and I will try one of these premixed Protein Shakes I bougt. They are expecially for diabetics, so I hope they taste decent. I also bought some nice cream Soups. It will be interesting to see how it goes because I could not eat a Jello portion in one sitting yesterday! LOL Life will NEVER be the same. HAng in the LL...

Good luck! I am sure you will do great. Don't forget to take good care of yourself afterwards.

I tried Jello today and found it a litlle difficult. I could not eat the entire small container - only about 1/2 until I felt full.

Sorry about my bad sense of humour - no offense to anyone. I am wondering if any other newly banded is feeling dizzy. I am almost constantly. What do you think it's from? I start full fluids tomorrow, so I was thinking that might help. To you veterans....did this happen to you? Do you get this after fills?

I am 4 days post op - on clear fluids until tomorrow and I find that I am very dizzy. Every time I stand up I am lightheaded. Has anyone else experienced this?

Mandi - you are doing great. Your weightloss is inspiring and I love how you seem so confident with the jerk and with your employers. Good luck whatever you decide.

Hope you all did well today!

Because I stayed overnight I got morphine all night, so the tylenol 3 seem fine to me. I woke up this morning feeling better. Had 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep and so far no pain meds needed. Drinking coffee now! yummmmm

Hi LeslieLee! Thanks I am doing quite well. Right now full of tylenol 3. Yup codeine rocks. I wrote about my experience on the Best o'luck Susansilver thread. I hope yours goes as well.

Good luck to all you guys. Dr. Yau is phenomenal and I am sure you will all do well. Let us knw how you are doing when you are able.

Thanks guys. I am back!!! My experience in the hospital was absolutely phenomenal until I was taken to my room after recovery. Remember this was NOT at TLBC, but at Scarborough Grace Hospital. Mostly I think the nursing staff on the surgical ward are overworked, but enough of that. When I went in yesterday morning the day surgery staff was so wonderful. Truly caring and very supportive. The pharmacist, Dr. Yau and the anaesthesiologist all came to talk to mr. Dr Yau was so very supportive and I think I now have a crush on him! :embarassed: They walked me into the operating room and just as I was breathing deep in to the mask and thinking that I didn't feel sleepy, I woke up in recovery! Dr. Yau was there, told me that everything went really well and that he put in a Swedish band. My recovery nurse Cathy was a darling and then abouto an hour later - up I went to my room. I think I'll skip that part. Dr. Yau came in a little later that afternoon to see how I was doing and even called early this morning to talk to my night nurse. Did I mention that I have a crush on him????:embarassed: LOL I was discharged around 11:00 this morning with a scrip for Tylenol 3, which I am making use of. Other than that I feel great. I am now on the banded side and looking forward to the future. I am not hungry at all, so I have been sipping Water and cranberry juice all day. Thank you all for sharing your experiences, giving me support, hope and comfort and lots of good laughs. I plan to stick around and join you in sharing triumps and tribulations, welcoming newbies and celebrating all the milestones to come.

Wow! That is a great milestone Ms. R!!! 1/3 gone forever. Congrats.

Good luck to all you May 4th banders!

Mandi - my thoughts exactly!

Good luck Mr. Y - I know you are in good hands Dr. Yau is amazing!

Thank you so much all! I am signing off now (I have an early day tomorrow). I will be home from the hospital mid day on Thursday, so I hope to check in then! See you on the banded side!!!!

LOL!! 10 lbs is amazing! I would suggest not to go overboard, but allow yourself a couple of treats, so you won't panic before the optifast.

Back from the pedicure and MAral called me to answer my question about Clear liquids today and YES!!! I can have broth and POPSICLES and CLEAR JUICE!!! I am sipping hot consomme right now and in heaven.....

Thank you Yoda - and although I am sure I will be back online before Friday - my best to Mr. Yoda and all May 4thers

Hi Cloe, You sounds like you have it together! Try not to worry too much about the medical problems, let the Drs sort it out and then deal with it. You are banded - you can do anything!!! Online stores are the way to go. I would suggest to get a good web developer and very good software. I don't have personal knowledge but from what I understand that "shopping cart" can often make or break your business. It has to be easy to use for the consumer as well as for you. Good luck and let us know when you are online. Bandsters...break out the CC (not cottage cheese....credit cards)!

:clap2: Not just the sun outside but in these dark days of preop diets and anxiety! I am actually feeling pretty calm today. On the urging of my one sister, I called both my father and my other sister to tell them I am doing this. Surprisingly, they were both supportive and my sister said she will have mushies for my on Mother's day. To be honest it is a relief because I don't like to lie - it's one thing to lie to colleagues or even my in-laws, but it's much harder to lie to my own family, I never liked to do that. DH is as always supportive and wonderful, giving me extra long hugs and not complaining about the lack of fresh food. He even booked a pedicure for me for today. LOVE THAT MAN! To all of you who are going on Friday - it will go fast now...wait and see.

Robgoblin - I gave yogurt a rest for a day then came back to it and it was not so bad. Hang in there - you only have a couple more days. YOU CAN DO IT!