Mandi1441

I had to quit taking both of my diabetic meds. I got some light cranberry and apple juice and drink a small glass of it when I start to drop. I have been hanging around in the 70's but doing alright for the most part. I go in for surgery Friday. My two weeks are almost over. I know the first few weeks are also going to be a challenge with my sugar, it is kind of a change dealing with low blood sugar instead of high. Good luck to you. It really does get easier.

My doctor's instructions are no mushy foods until the third week. 2nd week are cream soups, so you still have time to heal. Maybe next week you can enjoy it. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. :-)

I am also having a hard time keeping my blood sugar up. I have stopped taking my januvia and glyburide. I am on day 8 of my liquid diet and have had to take some glucose tablets to keep my sugar from bottoming out. I try to spread my shakes out to where I would be taking one around the time my sugar is crashing. My sugar is hanging around 86 as a high which for me is very low. 125 used to be a low number for me before the liquid diet. If you find out about any pointers I am open to any suggestions. I have a week to go and everyone is tired of me snappy and moody.

Hi ladies! I wish I would have known about the lap band sooner. I had a total hysterectomy when I was 28 because of PCOS and endometriosis. When you treat one it makes the other so much worse. I had two surgeries before my hysterectomy. One to remove all the endometriosis and the other was to drill the cysts and try to jump start my ovaries to ovulate. Between all that and all the fertility pills it made me almost crazy. When I had a period for 4 months straight of heavy bleeding I finally went to my doctor and told him to take it all out. I couldn't do it anymore. I found after my surgery that when I did get off the hormones I have been the happiest, less moody in my life. I have come to the conclusion that my body wasn't used to the hormones so when I was taking them or injecting them in my body it was causing my moods to swing way outta control. So now my moods are controlled, the bleeding is no longer, I still have the major facial hair problem and the weight problem. My surgery date is set for the 24th of this month. I am ready to tackle it one problem at a time. I would love any pointers and/or issues you have found that may relate.

Chasity I grew up in Katy! I went to Hutsell Elementary and Katy Jr High. We moved right before I started high school. I went back and visited a few years ago and can't believe how much it has grown. It has become an extension of Houston now. Before it was a few subdivisions and a lot of rice fields. lol How is your pre-op going? I am craving some meat!

My lap band coordinator was telling me about anchors and balloons. You have people that will be balloons in your life and lift you up and support you. Then there are anchors who will always discourage you by little comments like oh one cookie won't hurt, or you shouldn't loose anymore weight you are looking unhealthy. She said if you know about it up front you can be ready to respond to the anchors and stay strong. I know my sister is jealous about me getting the lap band. I really wish she would be excited for me and be part of the journey and maybe one day soon she can get it done also. We just have to remember the balloons and anchors and surround ourselves with balloons. :-) Good luck!!!

I hope everything goes great!! Let us know how it goes. Best wishes!

Don't be embarrassed, be proud you are taking the steps to change and become a healthy person for you and your family. I felt embarrassed at first and didn't want to tell anyone, but you know what? I am doing this for me and my family. I want to enjoy going on vacations and doing things on the weekend without having to sit down and rest or being embarrassed about my weight. I want to go ride roller coasters without worrying about the bar not being able to lock over all my fat. I would love to go to the beach and not be so self conscious the whole time I can't enjoy myself. To me those are more embarrassing than getting the lap band. You should be proud of yourself for getting the help you need to make the changes in your life to become a healthier person. Let people know so you have more people in your corner to talk and support you. There are more people than you know out there that are supportive of the lap band, and most of them know someone close to them that have had it done. I was amazed when I opened up about it. I am getting support from people I thought would be very judgmental. They are proud of me for choosing a healthier lifestyle. One step at a time... we will become a slimmer, healthier person!!! Good luck!!!

I know exactly how you are feeling. I got my approval call on the second. Seriously I think I was more excited then if they told me I won the lottery. Thing are moving so fast after that. I am on day 2 of the liquid diet and go for surgery on May 24th. Congratulations! The days will fly by and it will be here before you know it. :-)

Day 2 of pre-op diet. I lost 4 lbs yesterday thank gosh. It is giving me the motivation to get through another day of all liquids. Good luck to all of you. We can do this!!!

Thanks guys for the responses. I love being able to come here morning, noon, and night when I am worried about something and get information from people that have had the lap band and their experience with the situations.

Hi everyone, I was wondering about medications post banding. I am on 10 pills a day and was told to take chewable Vitamins and larger pills would have to be crushed. A few of my pills are time released and unable to be crushed. What issues do you guys have, and how have you changed taking your meds? I am hoping not to have to stay on them much longer after surgery, but until then I need some pointers. Thanks!

I also start liquid diet on the 10th and surgery on the 24th. I have mixed feelings about the liquid diet. I want so bad to get it started because I know it is getting me closer to the date, but I'm afraid I am going to be a horror to be around. I have been warning everyone that anything I do or say during that time is not me. lol Good luck to you. I hope to stay in touch during our journey.

May 24th Oklahoma! I am so excited and a little nervous. I am looking for some friends to share the journey with.

I understand how you are feeling. My surgery is set for May 24th. I had to jump through all the insurance hoops the last 7 months so it feels like I have been waiting forever, yet now I am getting a little nervous, excited, anxious... so many emotions right now. Good luck with your journey. I hope to keep in touch since our surgeries are so close together. Maybe we can be band buddies.