Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

freedom4emjay

LAP-BAND Patients
  • Content Count

    32
  • Joined

  • Last visited

About freedom4emjay

  • Rank
    Advanced Member

About Me

  • Gender
    Female
  1. freedom4emjay

    Slipped Band- Need Support!

    I a few weeks ago I had an upper GI and found out that my band had slipped... Because I was feeling better after they took a small amount of Fluid out, they decided that they will wait and see. Last night was BAD- almost had to go into the ER, but I went to bed instead. I received a call this morning from the wls center and I have to go in tomorrow to be accessed. I am sure they are going to take out the remaining fluid from my band (I know this because of my last appointment). I know it's for the best, in the long run. I haven't even hit the "green zone" and now I have to start all over. Please, anyone that has gone through this, tell me it will be ok. Tell me you are doing better after this happened to you. I am so upset and depressed, I don't know what to do anymore!!!
  2. I am 10 days post op and I am so sick of being on the this liquid diet. I see my nutritionist on Thursday and it cant come soon enough. As of yesterday, I have been allowed to have cottage cheese. I knew that this would be a challenge, but I assumed that I would have some kind of restriction until my first fill. I feel fine and I have my full appetite back. I started this journey last February and I am not able to start my first fill until January. From what I read, some ppl need multiple fills, which will put me past the year mark before the band will 'doing its job'. I have learned a lot of during this process, but I am really struggling that this was the right decision for me. Has anyone felt like this? Thanks for listening. emjay
  3. freedom4emjay

    So Thankful

    Out of my many 'Thanks' that I have, I am very blessed to have a wonderful banding buddy. Thank you and to everyone on this site!!!
  4. Happy birthday!!!! I was banded yesturday too. Maybe we can be band buddy's
  5. freedom4emjay

    Anyone getting banded in Nov?

    Sleep well tonight!! I leave for the hospital tomorrow at 5:30am! Please keep me in your prayers!
  6. freedom4emjay

    Anyone getting banded in Nov?

    Tomorrow is the big day for you! How are you feeling? Mine is Friday and I had a complete melt down today. I am so scared the dr is going to open me up and say-- yup you cheated, come back later. I will keep you in my prayers. Keep us posted!!
  7. freedom4emjay

    Preparing For Winter

    I finally started my pre-op diet today and reality is starting to set in!!! I live in Wisconsin and we are blessed with some doozys of winter weather! With that in mind, does anyone have any recommendations for a good, womens walking boot? I need to eliminate the 'excuses' out of my life, so I would like to have a good boot to wear after it snows. I have done a general internet search, but I would like to hear your thoughts! Thank you in advance.
  8. freedom4emjay

    Anyone getting banded in Nov?

    Congrats!! Mine is Nov 22. I live near Madison, WI.....good luck!
  9. I am so excited, only 3 more weeks until my surgery day!! I have been on this journey for some time now and now that it is so close, I would like help making a pre-op checklist. I guess I am looking for things that were important, or things you wished you would of done before surgery. With the Holidays coming up, I would like to be prepared. Thank you in advance!! :rolleyes:
  10. freedom4emjay

    my BANDING Day has arrived!

    Congrats on your new band... keep us posted and stay hydrated!!!
  11. freedom4emjay

    November 20th 2013

    Wow! Do you purchase any shakes and bars from the hospital? When I go on Tuesday, I purchase shakes, bars and vitamins.
  12. freedom4emjay

    November 20th 2013

    Welcome!!!
  13. freedom4emjay

    Anyone getting banded in Nov?

    That is my surgery date too!!! I am glad I am not the only one who is doing this so close to Thanksgiving!! I will be praying for you!!! I go next Tuesday for my info with my nuritionist. I only have to be on a 2 week 'diet'. I am also the cook of the house--- but we are 'modifing' (my favorite word) that---
  14. freedom4emjay

    Anyone getting banded in Nov?

    Are you saying this is your 9th weight loss surgery or 9th surgery all together???
  15. freedom4emjay

    Anyone getting banded in Nov?

    I am looking for a November 'banding buddy' or buddies. My surgery is Nov.22. I would of liked to do it sooner (dont we all) but my surgon is on vacation. I am not nervious about the surgery. I am scared of losing my best friend-food. I have already come up with a plan for Thanksgiving, and how I am going to avoid going to my family's house. Besides ,my husband, everyone thinks I am having heital hernia surgery. I feel really guilty not telling them what I am doing, but I learned my lesson at the beginning of my journey, when I mentioned I was looking into weigh loss surgery. That is why I am coming here. I do need support. I am noticing that I am doubting my decission. Does anyone feel or have felt this way?

PatchAid Vitamin Patches

×