sweetforlife

Thank you so much for having your thoughts with me. Everything is coming along fine. Some gas and soreness but all in all I am fine.

Well everyone....I am in the land of the living...I was banded yesterday. It was so funny as I was watching Big Medicine the night before my surgery and saw a lady that was doing the lap band surgery...I love that show. Listen anyone who has not done this surgery...It is probably the best thing that could have every happened to me. For many years I suffered from an eating disorder and it got out of control. For anyone out there that may feel that binging and purging can make you loose weight (trust me there are people out there that feel that way). You will not you were looking at at a previous bulimic that gained 50 lbs! It's better you do what you have to do and get this band. I know this journey won't be easy but now I am in control of ME and that is the most important thing. Here is the low down: 1. I waited until 1:20 p.m. a lady met with me and brough me to OR I was put in a waiting room. 2. The nurse told me to put on a robe that could finally fit me. You know the hopital gown that you have to put two on or you will be ass out..yeah...that can't happen there! lol. I also got a took to put on.The nurse came in asked a few questions. She weighed me and to my suprise I lost 15 lbs.:whoo: 3. The anestigolist (mind my spelling) met with me to explain what he would be going and asked what meds I am on and if I am allergic to anything. 4. Then I met with Dr. Cobourn for a while. He answered all my questions. He told me he loved my touqe and not to start without him.lol. I told him I would try not too! 5. I was then taken to OR they strapped me up to the machines and sent me to lala land. 6. I woke up. The post op nurse Francine was amazing. She came me all sorts of cool drugs lol. I got some demerol and codine. 7. Dr. Cobourn met with me breifly and told me that I had a bit of a hernia and he fixed it! HA...I went to Peel for the same problem and they turned me away saying nothing was wrong. 8. I had a lot of gas pain in the shoulders which I think was the worst. 9. Got home and put a hot Water bottle on the shoulders took gas X and went beddie bye. 10. One thing that helps with the gas I found was a nice message. My hubbie gave me a message it helped move around the gas. 11. I slept on the couch for the evening as my couch has a lot of pillow which was very comfortable. 12. Woke up this morning to some gas but now soreness in the tummy. I guess the stiching is making me sore. The gas is starting to come out (gross) and is litterly a byatch to come out lol. All in all ... everything went well. I am very happy and that each and everyone of your for your support along the way. If it wasn't for you all I would be in the dark as to what to expect. At least by reading your experiences I now know what to expect. You all are amazing! Thanks again for all your support.

Well everyone....I am in the land of the living...I was banded yesterday. It was so funny as I was watching Big Medicine the night before my surgery and saw a lady that was doing the lap band surgery...I love that show. Listen anyone who has not done this surgery...It is probably the best thing that could have every happened to me. For many years I suffered from an eating disorder and it got out of control. For anyone out there that may feel that binging and purging can make you loose weight (trust me there are people out there that feel that way). You will not you were looking at at a previous bulimic that gained 50 lbs! It's better you do what you have to do and get this band. I know this journey won't be easy but now I am in control of ME and that is the most important thing. Here is the low down: 1. I waited until 1:20 p.m. a lady met with me and brough me to OR I was put in a waiting room. 2. The nurse told me to put on a robe that could finally fit me. You know the hopital gown that you have to put two on or you will be ass out..yeah...that can't happen there! lol. I also got a took to put on.The nurse came in asked a few questions. She weighed me and to my suprise I lost 15 lbs.:whoo: 3. The anestigolist (mind my spelling) met with me to explain what he would be going and asked what meds I am on and if I am allergic to anything. 4. Then I met with Dr. Cobourn for a while. He answered all my questions. He told me he loved my touqe and not to start without him.lol. I told him I would try not too! 5. I was then taken to OR they strapped me up to the machines and sent me to lala land. 6. I woke up. The post op nurse Francine was amazing. She came me all sorts of cool drugs lol. I got some demerol and codine. 7. Dr. Cobourn met with me breifly and told me that I had a bit of a hernia and he fixed it! HA...I went to Peel for the same problem and they turned me away saying nothing was wrong. 8. I had a lot of gas pain in the shoulders which I think was the worst. 9. Got home and put a hot Water bottle on the shoulders took gas X and went beddie bye. 10. One thing that helps with the gas I found was a nice message. My hubbie gave me a message it helped move around the gas. 11. I slept on the couch for the evening as my couch has a lot of pillow which was very comfortable. 12. Woke up this morning to some gas but now soreness in the tummy. I guess the stiching is making me sore. The gas is starting to come out (gross) and is litterly a byatch to come out lol. All in all ... everything went well. I am very happy and that each and everyone of your for your support along the way. If it wasn't for you all I would be in the dark as to what to expect. At least by reading your experiences I now know what to expect. You all are amazing! Thanks again for all your support.

Hey everyone, I am very embarrassed to say this but I did not loose much weight on Optifast...I cheated on the occasion but nothing to my usual callibar due to being so hungry at sometimes nauseous. My surgery is tomorrow and I am scared they will cancel it. I lost 12 lbs and in one day my scale says I gained 5 how is that? Yet agin I feel like I failed myself. Has anyone experience this?

Hey everyone, I am very embarrassed to say this but I did not loose much weight on Optifast...I cheated on the occasion but nothing to my usual callibar due to being so hungry at sometimes nauseous. My surgery is tomorrow and I am scared they will cancel it. I lost 12 lbs and in one day my scale says I gained 5 how is that? Yet agin I feel like I failed myself. Has anyone experience this?

I am being banded August 7/07.

yeeeaaahhhh....congats! I am happy you are fine...what was your experience like?

I am sooooo happy for you girl....I can't wait to hear about your progress.

Did you loose your belly button? I hear one of the complications are loosing a belly button? After my surgery I want to get one too...(after I pop out a few more kids) lol. But I am scared of loosing my belly button.

How did it go??? Who did your sugery? I hope all is well....let us know how your doing...take care.

I am so happy for you.....You will do great! Let us know how it went!

Okay...I was freaking out cuz when I went to the Dr. C's office it said I weighed the same....after 2 weeks of freaking Optifast....aaaagggghhh. Well I went to my family dr and weighed I lost 8 pounds! The nursed said she wished she could video tape my expession. I am soooo happy...at least I have 10 more days to shrink that liver!

Good luck with the surgery!!! You must be so excited....mine is in 10 days.....OMG it sounds so close when you say it like that! All the best girlie.

OMG....I am soooooo happy for you both...I was recently married in Februry...CONGRATS GIRL!

Does anyone know why the liver has to shrink prior to surgery? What complications can you have as a result of the liver not shrinking? __________________

Does anyone know why the liver has to shrink prior to surgery? What complications can you have as a result of the liver not shrinking?

Thanks for the encouragement....I just got some of the money for the surgery as I have to pay them tomorrow...I just looked at it...and starred at the draft and then my mom said to me...you better follow through with this....basically you better not fail again....and on the drive home i wondered to myself will this be it? Will this work? Will the side effects of surgery get the better of me? Can I just for get the surgery and do this on my own? Will I fail again? I have over 150 pounds to loose...by next year this time I want to do so much for myself....So many things went through my mind...did you feel this way? So much is riding on my sucess after the surgery.

Good Luck Peaches!!!!

Hey Michee, Congrats on your new journey....I too am going to be banded with Dr. C on August 7/07 though. I am so happy but cranky as I am on Optifast!!! lol....all the best with your surgery!

I ordered it through my Doctor. He gave me a form and I ordered it via fax.

I bought peppermint extract and put a lille with the chololate optifast with some ice....it has a nice taste...I also blend the optifast with vanilla extract, mixed essence, cinnimon and ice.....give it a try....you have to be creative with OF!

Please let me know more about aspriation?? What exactly is that...and how do I avoid that?

<p>Ok Queenie girl...I will have the optifast...boo hoo.. I will go and get the blue berries...that does sound like a good idea....oh girl... sob sob! Thanks for your support!</p>

Ok...I am now 4 day in on Optifast and I am hungry....everywhere in this office there are cookies, Timbits...you name it we have it!And I love the sweeettttssssss! Hence my name lol.... I am ready to jump someone for they're cookies!:help:

Andrew, I noticed you said you had to pay $100.00? Was that for a fill/defill? I thought those were free for five years?