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I made it through. But man has it been rough. The anesthesia really did me in! I have been super sick and nauseaus. Finally today I am feeling some healing going on. I can actually sit up and walk around more. I have more strength. I am not nauseaus. I finally weighed myself post op- I have lost 6 1/2 pounds since Wednesday! I can't believe it! Anyone else weighed?

Twyla- It sounds like you are doing great! That is wonderful that you are so active already and feeling great. Amy- How awesome! Those 230's just snuck by you. That's okay- you didn't really want to meet them anyways did ya! Dan- 25 pounds down and mushies- you must be in heaven! Ha! Holly- Oh man, I see you already have your Christmas Ticker out! Imagine how much weight we can lose by the holidays! Yeah! Cope1951- that is great that you are getting out and about. I drove my son to school today- a little sore but manageable. Great job on the 9 pound loss!

I am doing a lot better today. I was sooooo sick for days after. Today I finally feel I am getting better. I didn't have much pain- just extreme nausuea! I had some gas pains- but only around my heart at the hospital. That kind of freaked me out but they said not to worry. Once I walked that eased up. I had lost 14 pounds on the two week pre-op diet. I just weighed for the first time post op and have lost 6 1/2 more pounds. Wow! Isn't it amazing! Great job to you on the weight loss. How are ya feeling today?:cool:

KLadybug- way to go on losing 17 pounds! You are doing awesome!

Sorry all that it has taken me so long to write. I have been extremely ill. :sick:sick:sick I wasn't expecting that since many of you bounce back so quickly. I had my surgery at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. I wasn't discharged until 7 p.m. I was feeling very nauseaus and sick. I had a hard time waking up from the anesthesia and being sick, so I didn't get to walk until in the evening time. I had an 1 1/2 hour ride home. I just had to lay back and close my eyes. Right when we pulled up to the house, I opened the door and got sick. I have been extremely ill- feeling like I can't barely eat or drink do to being so nauseaus and sick. On night 2 I was throwing up, which was scary and awful. I have been trying to force myself to take fluids cause I can tell I am getting dehydrated. I have been so sick that I have not been able to even sit up. And it was so weird- it has been like my arms have been numb and so weak- kind of like you slept on it wrong, but it has been like that for days. Finally today they are feeling more normal. I finally am able to sit up and walk around more today. I pray I am staring to turn a corner. I have been bumbed I have not been able to post and hear how you all are. It sounds like you are doing great. I was suppose to go to work today, but there is not way. I am going to try to hydrate my head off today and rest, and hope I can go to work tomorrow. Thanks to all for your prayers and good wishes. I think things may be turning around finally today. I will write more soon when I am up to it. I am so happy to see you are all doing well and recovering. Good luck to all those to be banded. Don't be scared- I think I am a rare case. Most are recovering great and are not so sick. Love ya all!

:thankyou:Amy- I feel the same way about you chickadee! I love reading your posts! Thanks for the support! I need it right now. I will be staying over at my mom's the first night so I can rest and she can help with my son. (And she doesn't have a computer. So it may be Thursday before I get to post.) I will let you know how it all goes. Topdownbug- I appreciate your encouragement. (Especially since you have had a few surgeries and have been through it all a few times.)

Marcy- thanks for the encouragement. lizziee- I will keep your advice in mind for after the surgergy and I healing- I like the clothes don't match eating pizza comments. That very well may happen. We will see how I fee. :eek: I am not really scared about life after the band right now. I am scared about the actual surgery itself. I am not even scared about pain or anthing. I am just freaked about the anesthesia and surgery part. Especially the anesthesia part!

I have my surgery in the morning too... I will be so happy when it is over so I won't have to worry. Then we can just start our new life!

I have been thinking about you all day. I know you did great. Look forward to hearing all about it. I have my surgery tomorrow.... I can't wait to compare stories. Hugs!

Okay all- I am getting so nervous. Tomorrow morning is my surgery. I feel sick- not sure if it is because I have barely felt like eating and so haven't the last few days, or just plain nervous. I am getting scared... The thought of something happening to me and leaving my little boy is breaking my heart right now.... I a worried... I am nervous... I am scare.... Help......

Let's everyone open our arms and give a big supportive Hug to Holly! You can do this....

This is a great thread! I really need to hear the positive stories with my surgery on Wednesday! AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

new_me_2008- that is really encouraging to hear things went so well for you. I will make sure and mention to them that I got sick last time I had surgery, so they can head it off early. It sounds like you are doing great- espcially if the sore throat is your biggest complaint. I hope I have your same results. Thanks for the info!

I can tell from your response you are kindof in that freaked out what have I done stage. It sounds like a lot of new bandsters go through it. And it sounds like everyone turns a corner and love their band. I am sending you good vibes for a great first day back tomorrow! We are here if you need to talk.

Oh Holly- I feel your pain. Today food has been on my mind all day. I have my surgery the day after yours. Let's have this moment of boo-hooing the loss of the junk, and then let's get this show on the road! We are going to be so thin and healthy that we will turn our noses at those pastrami's, burgers, and steak. We may decide to be friends with them again someday, but we will have our boundries and not let them take advantage of us in the future! I am sending up a prayer for you and your surgery tomorrow. I can't wait to hear about how beautifully you came through the surgery and your new life.

cope1951- I was glad to see you posted and are doing well. I think that not hunrgy feeling is something we all are looking forward to. I am happy you aren't in much pain. Keep us updated on your progress- so glad for you.

Amy- you are really motivated and it is inspiring. I hope for that drive for us all! We can do it!

It sounds like you have a wonderful support team- and that will be so helpful in this process. How exciting that tomorrow will be the day and your new life will begin! Great job on the weight loss before surgery. I am thinking good vibes for a good day tomorrow for you. Let us know how everything goes.

Let's all think good thoughts for Sonic777 that her surgery doesn't have to be delayed. How difficult to be ready, excited, nervous, and then possibly have to wait longer. We are hear for ya! Let us know.

Fluffylinks- that is atleast a little comforting to know others are going through the same thing. My stomach is growling so loud right now! The first three days were rough, and then my pre-op has not been to bad. But I am nearing the two week mark and the last two days I have been getting hungrier! I only have a few more days- I can do it, I can do it, I can do it! Ha!

Lisa- I am so glad you had a chance to post about your experience. I have been anxiously awaiting to hear from you. That is great that you were up and moving so quickly and able to drink 32 ounces of water while just at the hospital. I didn't realize we would be there so long- 7 hours? What time did you go into surgery? It sounds like you are doing great. I bet it was a little rough on the long car ride home though. I am going to send you a PM. Get well!

It looks like we both are getting banded on the same day. It is so close, yet also feels so far off. Great job on losing the six poounds. I hope you told them goodbye, cause you won't be seeing them again!

Amy- your post cheered me up. I know it started out discussing the dreaded pain topic, but the ending gave me a warm fuzzy feeling. Ha! Thanks for the info and support. Glad you are doing well.

I know it is rough, but it will be here before you know it. I thought it was going to drag on- but now I only have a few days left. You can do it!

Lizziee- I cannot imagine have to wait there for hours when you thougt you were going in way earlier. How nerve racking! I am so glad you finally had it done and are doing well.