Mikie in VA

Brenda (little Ethel)- Yes, you look GREAT! Inspiration for eveyone for sure! Thanks for sharing. I haven't put any pic up. Not comfortable enough yet. Surgery was yesterday. See where I am in a few months... Mikie in VA

Theresa- Welcome to the lapband world! Good luck on your surgery. I had mine yesterday, and taking it easy. All the best, Mikie in VA

Hi there everyone- Had surgery for my "Happy Halloween" day! The day was alot longer than we thought it would be. There before 8 a.m. home at 8 p.m.! Surgery was to be at 11:00 but it was more like 11:30/45. Folks in the recovery didn't tell my fiance I was there, and then I was moved to another room, and he finally got to see me over 1-1/2 hrs later! It took almost 2 hrs to have x-ray call me in for a shallow test. I had a headache going into the hosp. and a doosy of one by late afternoon. Was so glad to go home! In more pain today than last night. After getting off of the computer-I'm taking a few pills for pain. Small sips and trying to get all of the liquids in me. The port locations was higher than I thought it was going to be. Above the belly button and between the middle and right breast area. Took a shower! Feel better. Thanks for checking. Love this site. Mikie in VA

NYChick-Elileen- Hey, I'm banded! Sore, but home. Took longer at the hospital than I thought it would. Taking sips and easy does it! I'll write more later. Mikie in VA

Janet- I'm with ya there! I go for surgery tomorrow, as well. Yesterday, I was in a total downer mood. Got very depressed. Bitched to myself, for getting into this situation. Hoping the 'toolband' will help me along with being healthier and happier. I have to be at the hospital at 8:00, surgery at 11:00. Today, I'm trying to keep busy. Doing house cleaning, sorting/tossing mail, and planning to get outside and do some yardwork. Also, doing some outside errands. Getting the Gaaaaaaas-X and other items to help me along the way. Positive thoughts your way!! Mikie

Welcome Paul! I logged on just a bit ago. I've gone to one of the Dr. Pinnar's meetings. Was planning on having a doc in VA do my surgery, but he moved to Seattle. I'm having surgery this Mon. but in Maryland, Dr. Greene. I haven't written much on this site. Read quite a bit. Soooooo much info is out there, here. I've been researching lapband for almost 3 yrs. Finally, moving forward. Lucky enough with my insurance paying the way. Keep viewing, and glad you're doing the lapband.

I've been on liquids since Oct 6. My surgery is Oct 31. So, it's been a challenge. Two weeks-still more to go-plus liquids awhile after surgery. I've lost 14 lbs as of the past Sat. I'll weigh myself on Sat. again-and see where I am then. Like others have said: sugarfree Kool-aide, sugar free popsicles, sugar free Jello, Water or Propel and others, hot tee or coffee. I'm doing the Advantage Protein shakes (with lots of ice crushed up). I only like the chocolate ones. Tried an orange Crystal light mix. Didnt' care for it. Best of luck! Mikie

Wow-ReneBene & Tropicana--you both moved so fast w/responses. Very informative one. Thanks for putting this info up here. Mikie

Just saw the news story, as well. The RNY we all know is more open (no pun intended, for some), to having risks and all that was said in the news story. Glad I'm going the Lapband route-very much so.... Mikie

Just making sure you get Betts Stylist101 to be on the Oct band list. I want to be added to the October list,,my surgery dat is next Friday October 21 Can hardly wait,,,be staying busy getting things done.

NJChick- Hope you get this info to add Betts Stylist101 to the Oct banding list. Betts vbmenu_register("postmenu_118624", true); STYLIST101 Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 53 Posts: 3 I want to be added to the October list,,my surgery dat is next Friday October 21 Can hardly wait,,,be staying busy getting things done.

Hope this goes back to NJChick who started/stated the October banding list. Mikie

My goodness-so awful for you to have to go through that-but glad your doc finally moved on it quickly. But, you must of felt, not quickly enough! I'm having surgery on Oct 31-and it's good to know about this kind of stuff. Reading on this site-definitely helps everyone interested, or going to have, surgery. Wishes for a quicker recovery. Positive thoughts your way. Mikie

Hi Eileen- Can I be added as well? My surgery is Oct 31-Happy Halloween! Mikie in VA

Randy- Like others have said-folks get nervous. I'm nervous too-my surgery is Oct 31. Just did more pre-op stuff. Adjusting to the liquid diet. But, it's all worth it. I want to be healthier-and be around for family and friends. You've invested a lot of time/research for the lapband. Make it so..... Positive thoughts your way. Mikie