StLouisGal

Thanks ladies. I'm feeling the good vibes today. Believe it or not I am not too nervous. I have been making lists all morning but I think I am about finished with that. :wub: I hope to be back online Saturday afternoon. My hospital doesn't have internet access. :wub:

How awful for you! Looks like they could have given you a call at home before you drove all the way to the hospital. I hope you don't have to rearrange too much stuff to make it happen next week.

There are quite a group of us going to DePaul. Have you gone to a seminar there yet John? My DH and I went last week and it was extremely informative. DH was quite concerned about he procedure and now he is 100% on board for me to have it. The staff at the WLI are great. Welcome aboard.

I am having my surgery at DePaul with Dr. Scott. I'll let you know next week how it went. Have to be at the hospital at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

Thanks Annie, I'm starting to get a little nervous. It's day after tomorrow, yikes. I still have to do my taxes!!! Thanks for the good wishes. I'll see you in Band Land! Pat

Congratulations on your band. Hope you had a safe trip home and are enjoying some good quiet rest time at home.

I bought a couple of lounging gowns. One is sweatshirt material with long sleeves, high neck and floor length. I think I am going to wear that home from the hospital. As someone else said, I have to get from the wheelchair to the car and the car to the front door so no need to be stylish. I figure these and my flannel nightgowns will get me though the first few days at home. What I wear after that will depend on where my incisions are and how much they hurt. I didn't have any particularly yucky tests, just the usual, EKG, pulmanary function, chest x-ray, stress test and gallons of blood for testing. I was surprised that I didn't have to have more tests but I'm ok with that. :smile:

Hang in there. All of these appointments seem frustrating now but it really is designed to make the surgery easier and safer for you. Before you know it, you will be two days from surgery like I am and wonder where the time went. Take care and enjoy the journey.

Good luck tomorrow. Enjoy your dog sled ride.:biggrin: I'm not sure where you are but it is really slick here too. Be careful. I'm two days behind you.

I think most surgeons require a seminar before making an appointment. If you already have insurance approval it shouldn't take too long to get the other ducks in a row. I had to wait for insurance approval before they would give me an appointment with the doctor. That was pretty frustrating too. I had originally chosen a different doctor but my inusurance wouldn't pay for her. Now I am about 30 minutes further away but I like the center much better and it is costing me a lot less. Good luck to you. My advice is, sign up for the seminar as soon as you can and go from there.

Good to see you up and about! Take care of yourself!

Thanks for all the good wishes. It's an exciting week to be entering bandland. Good luck to everyone this week. My surgery is at 10 a.m. on Friday. What a way to start the weekend. It works out nice since DH will be home all weekend and Monday (Federal Holiday) so he won't have to take but one day off work and I won't be alone for the first few days.

That is really good to know. Were you on the sixth floor. That is where they said most of their bariatric patients go? I'm nervous enough that I am getting curious about the little details now. Anything you would suggest taking to the hospital? do they have internet access in the hosptial?

Not only does it sound good, it sounds easy. Thanks for sharing. I get to start creamed soups on day 11, as soon as I have seen the doc for my followup.

Patti, That is a terrific idea. I'm not sure I know where to start when it comes to recipes for the stages.

Congrats on your band. I can hardly wait for mine. Give yourself a little time on the weight loss. Your body is still recovering from the drugs they gave you and probably still holding onto some of the IV fluids they pumped into you. If you are sipping Water as you should that will plump up your tissues (as it should) and make you appear heavier in the short term. try to weigh yourself only once a week. If you must weigh yourself, do it in the morning before you eat or drink anything. It's only been a week. The pounds are probably already gone but with all of your liquids it just isn't showing. Hang in there. We are all cheering for you!

Twelve pounds in a week isn't bad. :waytogo:It was worth missing the Super Bowl food wasn't it.:cursing: I'm so happy for you!!! I'm four days away. :tt2: Thank you all for all of your support. A couple of months ago we wondered if any of us would ever make it and now, here we are!

You are brave to go back to teaching so soon. Good luck, take it as easy as you can.

Hi MissouriMom and Cosmo24 Glad to see some other DePaul folks here. I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. Scott this Friday. So far I have been extremely pleased with the staff at the WLI and Dr. Scott. The hospital staff for Pre-admission testing has been good. I'll let you know after Friday what I think of the hosptal. I hope I can be 56 lbs down after three months. That is pretty amazing.

Hey, I'm with you both, I'm avoiding the horror stories because they just mess with my mind. The positive stories are the ones I'm concentrating on until Friday when I have my surgery. It's going to be a good day!

Thanks 4Jin and Amy, Hard to believe it is only five days. I'm getting excited but when I look at the list of things I still have to do to get ready I get really scared. At least I will be too busy to worry.

So good to see you back on the board. :hurray:I have missed you and was starting to worry. :myscared:It must feel wonderful to have it behind you. I'm starting to get nervous.:cheers2: By this time next Friday I will be on my way to the recovery room. When I look at the list of things I have to do between now and then I really freak.:wub: Off to see my Dad this weekend so no hope for housework. Keep taking good care of yourself. When do you have to go back to work?:tt2: I'm really looking forward to a few days of peace and quiet. :tongue2: Again, Welcome Back! :drool:

Congratulations. Sounds like it went really well. I can't believe all the people that go home the same day. My Doc requires an overnight stay at the hospital. Glad you are doing well. Get plenty of rest!

Sounds like you are doing great! You are such an encouragement! Eight days to go for me. Take care!