jst4kel

Well, let me just tell you it was not as easy as I thought it was going to be. I had surgery 1-24 and was scared the most about the IV being placed. I had my gallbladder removed two years ago and that was the most painful thing, the IV. I was the first surgery of the day at Centennial in Nashville, TN. IV went in no problem. Everyone was super nice to me.Dr. told my family the surgery went well and he could tell I had stuck to the pre op liquid diet(broth, water, popsicles, jello). But after I woke up I had a bad time with the carbon dioxide they pump your belly up with. It caused me to have chest pains on the left side and I had so many specialist come by to see me it scared my family and friends, not to mention me! After an attempt to do a CAT scan and the contrast they injected TWICE did not show up they finally took me back to my room. As the evening progressed, the pain in my chest got better. But they were still concerned about a pulmonary embalisim(blood clot in the lung) so a nurse kept coming in and taking blood to check. Not so much pain after the surgery as being uncomfortable with all the bloating and not passing gas. Never had this problem with my gallbladder surgery. So I spent the night in the hospital and got up periodically walking the halls. Must have really looked like crap because when the day nurses came back in the following morning they all were shocked at how well I looked! Dr. was pleased with the progress and had me do a chest x-ray and swallow test before releasing me. The crap you have to drink was very nauseating to me. But at least I was cleared and was going home. My x-ray did show a small amount of pneumonia, but I had also went into the hospital the morning of surgery with chest congestion. Day two I am still very bloated but really not in pain. Slept great once I got home. Working in 64oz of fluids is so much harder than I thought! It is amazing to drink 4-6 oz and my belly to be FULL! Praise the Lord!Sorry for such a long post, but wanted to share my experience with anyone who is curious, since we all experience different things.Oh, by the way I had already lost 11lbs the week before on the liquids, so I am well on my way to my goal!

I will be banded Jan 24 and would love to have someone to compare notes too.

I began my liquid diet on Tues(today is day 3) and all I can think about this afternoon is food! It hasn't helped that I work 10 hours a day and people all around me are eating the whole time we are at work, but my stomach just feels so hungry!And why wouldn't it? I am only allowed chicken or beef broth, sugar free jello, and water or diet soda. I want so bad to just chew something, so I got some sugar free popsicles and ate about 5 before stopping! Will this get any better? I am not having surgery until next Thurs!

Jaqui, I was just wondering who did your surgery. I am scheduled for 1-24 with Dr. Dyer at Centennial.

I watched the same show yesterday also, but I have to admit it was a little discouraging to me that in 18 months she had only lost 50 lbs. But then I think, a 50 lb loss is better than gaining. I just wonder how true to her restriction is she? Am I a bad person for thinking this?

Done! Dec 31- Chrisann (honorary member of the Jan 08 bandsters)( Jan 1- HAPPY NEW YEARS! Starting the year off right! Jan 2- phowell, Megmarie21, Gingerbug(Victoria), jengland, racetrackweary, rainbowme2(Bunny), RT (Brisbane) Jan 3-WOWOX7, Woodsy,momto3, Mommamare(NJ), nancy52,AnneElliot, ovahkummer Jan 4- KUgirl, steviegene, SuzanneG, Songinmysoul, sleclerc (shirley) Jan 5- texasbandster Jan 6 Jan 7- CallmeJim, comepickmeup, NukeChik, mamato3, kintime, Shell, destined2befree, babedoe4 Jan 8 - Fat&thrifty(and husband Joe), itz me, faa31, crackedpepper, flipbarnett Jan 9 – Redtulips3, FLMan, TachaBaby505!!! Jan 10- luvsrocks, Hilary, Jen25bl, jtag10_4, Char1007, citygirl4616 Jan 11- brez1015, Tmusicmaker123, Poopsie, Ready2JustDoIt Jan 12- jen6740 Jan 13 Jan 14- CoreynVA, acalpn, srbanker(Suzanne), grayl, cnukaya, Jessthat Jan 15- Travelology (Mexico), Dianegoe, poodlecamper Jan 16 Kathy-CA. Saleel --Australia, back2reality, Cherry_Blue, Perth, West Aus Jan 17- SJK, Alfie, L.A., lwood, tweenwaters, Laurieloo, kcintx,mia31771 Jan 18- RuthE?, shanarene Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21- mo7293 (Maureen) Jan 22- purplegoddess Jan 23- min, Ang1982 (Angela) Tigger_Shorty (Rose) Jan 24- holleyhobby,jst4kel Jan 25 Noni(Mary) Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28-kawanabear(Kalonda), crystalcml Jan 29 - diane-south fla Jan 30 - PortuguesePrincess(Stephanie),Amberwaves(Amber) Jan 31 SarahT1982, lkgrubb __________________

That is exactly what my doc told me. I know it will be hard not to drink with meals for me, but I am trying to do that now so it won't be so hard to later.

My doctor here in TN told me not to use Slim Fast because it was high in calories and carbs. He suggested Unjury because it not only has low calories but is high in protein. I have tried the strawberry with water(tastes like liquid strawberry jello) and the chocolate and vanilla in skim milk(not too bad).If you are interested, they have a website and you can order sample packages so you don't spend alot on something you don't like.Hope this helps you! Congrats on beginning your journey and I wish you lots of success!

UPDATED LIST: Dec 31- Chrisann (honorary member of the Jan 08 bandsters)( Jan 1- HAPPY NEW YEARS! Starting the year off right! Jan 2- phowell, Megmarie21, Gingerbug(Victoria), jengland, racetrackweary, rainbowme2(Bunny), RT (Brisbane) Jan 3-WOWOX7, Woodsy,momto3, Mommamare(NJ), nancy52,AnneElliot, ovahkummer Jan 4- KUgirl, steviegene, SuzanneG, Songinmysoul, sleclerc (shirley) Jan 5- texasbandster Jan 6 Jan 7- CallmeJim, comepickmeup, NukeChik, mamato3, kintime, Shell, destined2befree, babedoe4 Jan 8 - Fat&thrifty(and husband Joe), itz me, faa31, crackedpepper, flipbarnett Jan 9 – Redtulips3, FLMan, TachaBaby505!!! Jan 10- luvsrocks, Hilary, Jen25bl, jtag10_4, Char1007, citygirl4616 Jan 11- brez1015, Tmusicmaker123, Poopsie, Ready2JustDoIt Jan 12- jen6740 Jan 13 Jan 14- CoreynVA, acalpn, srbanker(Suzanne), grayl, cnukaya, Jessthat Jan 15- Travelology (Mexico), Dianegoe, poodlecamper Jan 16 Kathy-CA. Saleel --Australia, back2reality, Cherry_Blue, Perth, West Aus Jan 17- SJK, Alfie, L.A., lwood, tweenwaters, Laurieloo, kcintx Jan 18- RuthE?, shanarene Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21- mo7293 (Maureen) Jan 22- purplegoddess Jan 23- min, Ang1982 (Angela) Tigger_Shorty (Rose) Jan 24- holleyhobby,jst4kel Jan 25 Noni(Mary) Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28-kawanabear(Kalonda), crystalcml Jan 29 - diane-south fla Jan 30 - PortuguesePrincess(Stephanie),Amberwaves(Amber) Jan 31 SarahT1982, lkgrubb __________________

I have the same insurance and I had to see a dietician, have a psych evaluation, and the surgeons consult before being approved. My plan pays 100% after $2000. It was all pretty much a piece of cake. The insurance required the psych evaluation, but wouldn't pay for it. It cost me $295. Good Luck! My approval took less than 3 weeks after I completed all the requirements, part of that was the slowness of the transcription from my surgeons consult.

I would like to get some feedback on what kind of OTC things you guys are buying to treat gas, indigestion, pain and what kind of vitimans do you take?My surgery is Jan 24 and I want to have the house stocked so my hubby doesn't have to run out in the middle of the night for something. My post op instructions are no pills!!!!!Thanks to all who reply.Also feedback on what protein supplements you like and don't like would be helpful. Please tell me where you buy the meds and supplements also.Thank you!

I am curious to know how you feel today on day 2. I am scheduled for surgery on Jan. 24 and am beginning to get nervous.Congrats on the step you are taking to a healthier you!

I attended the seminar at Centennial and Dr. Houston was the speaker. He was great, but I read so many great things about Dr. Dyer online and his stats were awesome, so I chose Dr. Dyer. I am just awaiting a surgery date. The hospital staff and office staff I have come in contact with have been super to me. But I am sure either hospital will be great. I know a couple of people who had Dr. Husted for gastric bypass and they loved him.

I have already done the psych testing and am just waiting on a surgery date. My test was 470 true or false questions. It asked things like, "Do you hear voices when noone is around? Do you like to go hungry? I feel like people are always talking about me." That kind of stuff. No sweat. Then the shrink just talked to me about the test scores and I was on my way.Don't be nervous, it was no big deal.