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I'm ready when you are!!! sharon:)

I did meet the new doctor and he is good, very detailed, looked through my chart and spent much tim with me as I was there for my preop exam. I had my surgery on 3/12 and the surgery was fine but because I have asthma and had a hospitalization in February for bronchitis I ended up with pneumonia and then diarhea from the antibiotics and got dehydrated since I could only take in liquids. I got out on Sunday 3/16. My only complaint is that I saw Dr. T just once while in there and felt that since I had complications he should have made a visit or been involved with some of the decision making. His team was good and nurses were great. Caution to everyone, I have been a nurse for along time and my suggestion is to NOT have surgery in JUly in any teaching hospital. For those you know still waiting to get a date pass on the information. I see Tischler next Friday 3/28. I didn't leave with any instructions, the instruction sheet they gave me were with blanks not filled in. So I had to guess what my restrictions were i.e. weight lifting, bathing etc. And probably being a nurse helped. I also am confused with the diet. I had to go online at Tischlers website to plug in their resource page to get updated diet information. I've lost 15 lbs but that includes the weight I had lost pre surgery. Good luck... and welcome to the bandsters. sharon:)

fabulous fabulous fabulous.....at 57 if I can get rid of the apron after weight loss and decrease the breasts (their 44DD now) I'd be happy. congratulations sharon

OH my God that is a fabulous "manly" ticker...proud of you Chris(hahaha)...I can't believe the amount of weight youve lost...you guys always lose faster then women...I am one week out now and doing better. I have an appt on 3/27 and can't say I'm hungry if I drink my protein. Sometimes I feel the restriction and sometimes I don't. I haven't even thought about exercising, but I do have a gym membership. I think I'll give myself a few months, start walking when the weather is better and move from there. I'm so proud of our accomplishments. Chris you're such an inspiration to us all, so glad I found the group. Now Ct.Cutie....you have time to process the changes prior to your surgery. I find the time it takes to get through this is helpful...My bruising is still there but I am healed...hey Chris did you get the "superglue" closing? I think it works great I went back to work today 1/2 day....came home and slept from 2:30 to 6:30....I just have no time left at work since I just started in October and have been sick and hospitalized twice and had a planned vacation for one week....I'l be working for a long time to play catch up for our pending grandchild in September. Here's to a great summer. Sharon:)

the preop diet really isn't bad. can't say I was "good" all the time but went back on track. lost 8 lbs and the doctor was happy with that and stated that the surgery went well because of decreasing my fat intake. i did multiple different protein drinks i got from the GNC shoppe, optifast is good but you need a script to get it. my docor allowed me to have 1/2 cup of cottage cheese a day and a cup of yogurt so I didn't feel so bad. the first three days are the worst then you actually feel good and not hungry. You'll be fine...your feeling what you should feel we have all been there and this site helped us all get through each day at a time. hang in there....its an exciting time sharon;)

Both procedures are just a tool. People have worked around both procedures. There needsd to be a committment in your mind to have a different relatinship with food. Lapband is better in that it doesn't change the structure of your GI tract. And....there are multiple complications with the bypass surgery. I am a nurse and did much research before deciding to have the lapband done and some of that was driven by the number of patients in the community I took care of with complications from bypass. I would consider the lesser risky procedure and continue with psychiatric assistance as well as nutritional support while changing your life. sharon

thank you so much for the tracker. I was just banded on 3/12 and need some help. I feel like I'm eating too much and need to track. I eat about 4-6 ounces each sitting but have been eating throughout the day. trying to get that protein in is the challenge.. sharon:)

welcome to our group!!! Our Ct. Man just had his surgery on 3/4 so he will be a great resource for you. I just had my surgery on 3/12 and had a little complication unrelated to the surgery. Having asthma I got pneumonia post op then loose stools from the antibiotics. The surgery wasn't a problem, little pain, had gas for one day and that was it. I'm now home and feel great. Having a little difficulty with the post op diet in that I am hungry but trying to stay on the high protein drinks. But have had some soups and yogurt. You'll do fine....This is a great blog and everyone is very supportive. I agree with shortgal go to the GNC store they have great choices and convenient take to work drinks for your preop diet. Mine was for 10 days and had the option of protein drinks, and one yogurt a day and 1/2 cup of cottage cheese so that was good. I think its good to have the preop diet to prepare you for the not eating thing after surgery. Good luck and welcome!!! Now work on your ticker... sharon:):biggrin:

shouldn't be getting filled that fast...you have at least 3 weeks to heal first...I would quetions this practice...I am a nurse and I've not ever hear od that...be careful sharon;)

Your fine, don't beat yourself up. This is a process and not a miracle. We're human with a need to realize that we will make mistakes. I always said to my kids growing up its not the mistake you make its how you manage the mistake that counts. Now move on and you'll be more aware with your next party... sharon:)

well I'm finally home!!! Thank goodness. Now what to eat...feel likt I'm eating not enough. Had a protein drink, and chicken broth and some yogurt thinned out. I certainly am not hungry and do feel full quickly. Worried about getting enough protein in. I do feel better and I have stopped "pooping" as they've put me on immodium...thank goodness. Thank you Ct. Man for being around very late last night while I was feeling sorry for myself. I have to miss yet another week of work...I just started this job in October and was out for a weeks vacation (which was planned prior to hire) then came home and got sick with bronchitis and out for another 6 days and now I can't go back to work until the Monday after easter which will not be another8 days....thanks goodness they like me. I don't have any time which is fine $$$ wise but feel like it will take forever to get it accumulated again. We have a new grandchild coming in September....and I'll be slim for the event....yeah!!!! Thank God its over. (or just beginning).....thank you all for your support and prayers....I'm so glad I met you all... sharon;):thumbup::wink2::biggrin2::thumbup::tt2::thumbup::thumbup:

I'm still in the hospital, since Wednesday. Just had a second chest xray and hope to be home tomorrow. God I've been so sick. I've had loose stool for days...like 15 times a day, did anyone else have this problem? Their acting like this isn't unusual. I'm so frustrated and hungry. I eat and it comes out. (if you call drinking chicken broth eating) Can't wait to get out of here!!! Sharon :eek::tongue::sneaky:

awww only kidding. Thngs went well yesterday except today I had a temp of 102 and the chest xray showed pneumonia so now i'm hooked on antibiotics. Hope to go home over the weekend. I'm keeping things down and I am sore. The gas was awful but it has passed now..... Yes I thought it would be a football ticker or something....hyahahahahaahah hope all are doing well....thank goodness for wireless in the hospital!!!!

Thanks guys...I'm excited and scared. I can't believe all the weight youve lost already Ct Man.....and excercising!!! This has been the longest winter I can remember....and I'm no spring chicken...Thanks for the encouragement. My surgery is at 9:15 am tomorrow and I have to be there at 7:15...so I'll probalby give you guys an update on Friday. I can't wait to start at the gym and to start walking. I have 4 dogs who would love it and a husband (retired and of course, skinny) who will be beside me...Talk to you soon... sharon:) Hey Ct. Man you figured out the ticker...but you think you could have picked out something a little less "prissy".....??? Think you've been hanging out with the girls too long.....hahahahahah

I am a registered nurse and I think with an ileostomy it depends how much surgery you had and whether your prone to adhesions. Not sure this could be performed laparscopically. YOu need to have a heart to heart discussion with a reputable surgeon. Know the facts before you pursue. Also have you had chemo or radiation? that factors into your abiity to heal. Good luck my husband has had an ileostomy for 15 years related to Chron's disease..I hear your concerns. sharon:)

:heart:Ct Man where are you???? How are you doing....your worrying me with your silence...how are ya doin. are you back to work yet? how has the post op diet been? when is your next dr's visit? come info info info...you know how the girls want the scoop... sharon:)

Hey I think your the only guy in our group....so we gotta love ya...sounds like your doing great...good for you going for a walk!!! Your weight loss is fabulous. I can't wait until WEdnesday....I've lost 8 lbs on the pre op diet and I haven't been the greatest on it. Keep on truckin there buddy one pound at a time.... sharon;)

How is everyone doing? I am scheduled for Wednesday...scare,nervous and excited all at the same time. This pre op diet is a nightmare....been cheating with salads....but that's it...can't wait for it to be over!!! sharon:)

Ct man I've been thinking of you!!! Its over....thank goodness. I admit I also am a little anxious and feel like I've had too much time to think. I get banded 3/12. I've done "ok" with my liquid diet with a few turns of a salad and one small peice of pizza but I've lost 9 lbs so far. Looking forward to having it over. I'll be off Wednesday-Sunday so plenty of time to recuperate. So glad your doing well. Its only just begun!!!! Welcome KBosco great to have you on board!! Listen we are doing a bikini calendar (with Ct Man in a G-string) in the summer so everyone behave!!!....hahahahahah talk to you all soon sharon;)

I'll be thinkin of you!!! I just got my c pap machine this week....God my dogs are scared to death of me....but I do feel better. Here's to a speedy recovery for all. We'll have to plan on getting together in the summer to celebrate our success!!! sharon:)

:thumbup:I'm on the 12th also!!! Starting liquid diet on Wednesday of this week. I can have one cup of cottage cheese a day and one yogurt in addition to liquid Protein drinks....good luck to us!!!!! sharon:)

Ct Man how are you doing on your preop diet? What are you doing? Thinking of you...I start at the end of the week. But I was thinking why would I have to wait to exactly 14 days before surgery.....could really start anytime....aren't we funny the way we think!!! sharon;):thumbdown:

Thank, I think I'm going to do the same. sharon;)

congratulations Ct Man.....that's not far at all...I start my preop diet next weekend. I was looking for something more convenient than the optifast. Does it come in individual containers? I did optifast years ago and you had to have something to mixc it with. What did all the rest of you guys use? I can have yogurt and cottage cheese but I'm afraid I won't be able to control the quantity. Its amazing how good cottage cheese looks when your hungr. I'll be thinking of you CT Man on the day of your surgery....are you staying overnight? I'll be out for 3 days and staying one night. Yes Ct. rocks.....we should do a "lapband calendar" :rolleyes2:when we're all done. sharon:)

Daffodil how are you doing? I am also a nurse and I think we know just enough to be a little frightened. How much have you lost so far??? sharon;