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Oh I'm so sorry you have strep on top o healing from surgery. Hope you feel better real soon!! Remember to keep drinking water especially now that your body is fighting strep.

I was banded last week and I slept with pillows from day one. I tucked one under my belly and between my legs. I felt more uncomfortable on my back. By the third day I was able to do it on my left side too. Now the getting out of bed was another story, LOL!! Try several positions and I hope one works for a good nights sleep for you!!

Wow, i was banded last week and although im losing its more like 1 lb a day right now. Dont get me wrong, I'm thrilled with that, but wow 4 lbs is amazing. Keep up the great work!!!! Care to share your stats? We'd understand if not :-)

Oh God bless you flrosie, brazilangirl, and Ginger!! I pray you ladies get to feeling better real soon. Today I'm back at work and have had my moments of nausea but it passed and I am here at my lunch sipping on broth. My incisions are itchy now. I've had to wear a slip with my clothes to keep them from snagging on the sites. I chose not to tell my boss and coworkers what I did and today they knew I was out Two days last week. My boss even called me in to see if I was doing ok. Part of me wants to shout it out and the other just wants to quietly do my thing. Still not sure what I'll say when the weight loss is noticeable and someone asks me how. Maybe I will maybe I won't, I'll wait til that happens Rest up and get better soon y'all!!

I have that every now and again. Kinda like a half hiccup to me. I try to stand and stretch my mid section with some deep breaths if it doesn't go away right away. I feel great for the most part but just not eating much at all. That is not good I know, so I'm consciously trying to get somethings down. Keep up the good work and in a week or two this will all be distant memories LOL!!!

Yesterday was tough as I couldn't get my meds down without cutting it into pieces. sleeping on and off yesterday made last night hard to sleep. Today I'm off the meds just taking ibuprofen and staying awake. Mainly sore at the incisions. I haven't eaten much only got thru a bowl of broth since yesterday. Found I don't like muscle milk bluck :-( about to try pure Protein shake. For those who are where I was two days ago (pre-op) I will say yes there is pain, but its bearable. Have help there with u if at all possible. Someone to fetch and assist you will be valuable getting thru that first day. Ahhhh I'm now a Bandster!!

That's a question I have as well. I actually have six, five above my belly button and one tiny one at my belly button. That's a question for my post op check up

Today has been a great day as far as physical ability. No pain outside pulling when I cough or get up. Now stamina is another thing, I guess the limited intake of calories is affecting that. I just can't seem to force these shakes down. Any other suggestions on liquids. I'm allowed any liquids but have only had broths and shakes.

I was nauseous and my dr prescribed phenergen for it. Have you asked for that yet?

Wow!! I cannot wait to be where you are now!! What words of advice for us newly banded one might you have to share?

Lucky u!! It's amazing how different people handle the surgery. I also was banded 3/21. I so wish I had little pain. It hurts for me to get up and down mostly. Can't wait to watch us progress this year!

Crazy question, how did you know you had ketones? Sorry for the medical illerate I am :-)

I'm also going in tomorrow (21st) at 5:45am!! I'm nervous bc its real surgery, but excited to be moving into the new phase of life. I pray a healthier me will emerge in the coming months!!! Best to you and I will be praying for a quick recovery for us both!!!

Yes, my doctor stated a low carb, low sugar, high Protein "Atkins style" diet will shrink the liver. If nothing else I've been not eating processes foods and I know that in itself will improve my liver function! I attached a copy, I think, of my docs pre-op diet if anyone is interested. Still looking for tips, ideas, lessons learned for the liquid phase I anyone has any!!

Ok so I have been on my pre-op diet since last Thursday. My focus has been on eating Atkins style these last few days. Great news I'm down 10 lbs from my Diet counseling with my Bariatric nurse or 8 from the outpatient surgery pre-op testing last Friday!!!! Now that I am three days away, I am trying to shop for post op diet (2 days clear and 2 weeks liquids). My Bariatric Nurse gave me some ideas, but I'd love to hear some of your fave Clear Liquids (iced teas, juice) and other non clear liquids besides Protein Shakes. Just looking for variety :-) Thanks for all the help through response and just reading others' threads!!! Sooooooooooo EXCITED!!!!

Wishing you all the best tomorrow!! I know two weeks will be tough maybe you can think of all the weight you'll lose!!!

I know how excited and nervous you may be right now! Praying for a speedy recovery!! Mine is this Thursday!!! Wishing you all the best my fellow March Bandster!!!

Yes JennyBee, you look great!!!! Please share where you were and what lessons you have learned in the journey to your new self!! Thanks for the inspiration photo too!!

I am so excited now! I met with my WLS Dr and his Bariatric Nurse yesterday to go over the pre and post op diets. We marked my starting weight, took before photos and talked about the band. I have read everyone has a different diet per their Docs preference, and this is just me sharing my docs orders. Pre-Op Diet Atkins style with high Protein, low sugar, and low carb foods only. Begin practicing the no drinking with meals and small well-chewed bites. Weeks 1 & 2 liquid diet "anything that I drink through a straw" but be conscious of high calorie drinks like choc milk and juices that will slow/stop weight loss. Small sips with Water as a top priority. WALK. WALK. WALK Weeks 3 & 4 pureed foods light yogurt or blended foods. Focus on Proteins as much as possible. WALK. WALK. WALK. Weeks 5 & 6 Soft, well chewed foods with the PVC balance. Proteins first followed by veggies followed by carbs. Focus on not drinking 20 mins before and after meals, chewing well, and WALK. WALK. WALK!!!

Just had my preop counseling today!! Two weeks and counting.... WOW!!!!!!

Approved!!! Surgery set for March 21!!

Just received my BCBS approval and my date is MARCH 21st, 2013!!! I'm nervous about the surgery and pain, but just trying to expect the worst and hope for the best!! Right now I am cutting out my Diet Coke and weaning myself off drinking while eating. I meet with the Bariatric nurse next week to discuss the specifics. Soooooo excited!!!!!!!

Anyone who has pre-teen/teenage children have any suggestion on how best to explain WLS to them. I want them to know why things are going to change, but not so much that they are terrified of losing their mom. You know what I mean? Anyone have advice/chocie of words? TIA!

Thank y'all for the encouragement. The office called BCBS and the insurance lady said Ooooopppps our bad they pre approval has been rerouted back for review. Back to our regularly scheduled program of waiting. LOL!! But its not a no so I'm happy to wait!