lynnt1215

hey travel, my date is also the 19th and I can't wait. getting restless for the day to get here. good luck Lynn

thid I know, because I had to ask someone how to do it. first open up you edit signature page, then go to a thread and find a shrinking shamrock(use another log on page. both thread and edit page need to be open.. right click on the shamrock, in drop down look for copy, click, go to edit page and enter where you want on your page. hope this helps..good luck, congrats on your banding

I will be going to Christiana, it is really close to where I live and so convenient. Tomorrow I have to go revisit the NP at the pulmonologist ofice. Thy want to give me a hard time. cross you fingers they give me my clearance, getting close and CHRIAS has to submit to BCBS for approval!!!! Enjoy class :thumbup:

my doctor says walk as much as you can, even if only 5 minutes at a time, helps greatly with the gas and for circulation and drink ,liquid, drink, drink, drink!!!!!

from one dog lover to another..... they are sooooooo cute! I had a yorkie mix that was the sweetest thing ever.. now i have a cocker spaniel and a miniature poodle, Cobi & Presley. They will be my home support group after surgey.. only 9 days to go.....

just a few days bfore you 'all all I have to do is 2-3 days of clear liquid before surgery. Good luck to all those in March :biggrin2:

hey, How do I get the great logo that everyone has for march banders. thanks

hope to have a picture soon. i know there is one around here from October. took it when I was starting my journey. I live with my 2 dogs, Presley and Cobi. My 2 daughters are nearby and are supportive of my choice to have the surgery. Surgery is 3/19, reporting at 10am. hope to get called to go earlier in the morning...it will be tough waiting the morning....but just anxious to get started..

just finished life skills on 2/26 at that class you were still finishing up your 12 weeks nutrition classes, right?? maybe we will be roomies at the hospital i have finished my 10 days with cpapa and can now get the clearance from pulmonology....full speed ahead email me at aol lynnt1215

I went shopping with a friend who was banded 1/14/08. bought chewable lintstones, and calcium, liquid tylenol, sf jello, popsicles, crystal light and broth. thingk i am covered for my 2-3 days of clear liquid before surgery and for the 2-3 days post op. Anyone else have any recommendations of things those of us looking forward to surgery may have forgotten? :smile2:

I just ordered a bunch of flavors from a website. so many choices, but hope they will give some variety to the same old flavors out there. always fun trying new things.

Congratulations, nice to know your surgeon is taking all the precautions he sees fit. bummer on the sleep apnea. i had my sleep study done in August, before I was considering the lapband. Then I was told, no need for cpap, it is not that bad. the when i went to pulmonologist for clearance they said, you need cpap.. so got it a week ago, and will get my clearance for that on Monday. I will admit, I have slept much better this past week. Si it is helping me sleep more soundly.

I have tried most of the unjury flavors.....but the whey protien from Wlamart's is just as good and much cheaper I agree. I also have tried healthwise. most can be found on web sites.. just trying as many different options as i can before surgery.

Newark, DE surgery 3/19 Dr. Wynn Nice to see some more Delawareans.. I started my journey back in October when I went to my first information seminar with Dr. Wynn. I took alot of soul searching and xonsideration before I decided it was for me. But once I did, I was ready to get it done. Just had my Pre-op on 3/6 and have the all clear. there are several support groups in the area. I can get them and post them here Lynn:thumbup:

I never thought about the candy or meat thermometer, great idea... I am afraid to take my measurements, it seems so depressing... but a good idea..to see how far I am going after surgery. Pictures are always a plus for before and after, i know the weight loss will be seen in my face first , then the boobs...why do the boobs go first LOL Congrats to all those March Bandsters, and good luck to all of us having the surgery later in the month

I am lucky, my doctor's office has their own "store" for buying many of the potien products: unjury and HealthWise. Unjury has great fruit drinks, coffees, hot chocolates, shakes puddings. yummy I haven't tried any of the soupas and broths my doc says 2-3 days before surgery, liquid diet, and nothing else. i am doing 1-2 meals a day protien drinks... surgery is 3/19........Dr. Gail Wynn, Newark, DE

just got back from my pre-op appt, everything is a go. as far as bowling I was told 4 weeks. do i dare test it and try going at 3 weeks? March 19 will be here before I know it. very anxious and ready to get it done

I have all but one clearance.. go for pre-op on 3/6 and find out my surgery time. Trying to keep to a one regular meal a day diet and 2 meals of protien drink. Seems easy now, but my Dr requires 4 weeks of liquid diet after surgery, then 2 weeks pureed and 2 weeks soft, before going to any "solid" food...ugh my surgeon is Dr. Gail Wynn in Newark, DE

This is great. Seems we can all understand the real things in life. what the proper weight is for us. If I were to get to my "ideal" weight I would feel emaciated...I am hoping to get to 150# but am going to be realictic and take my weight loss goals in stages... I am so looking for ward to 3/19. I go for pre-op on Thurs, 3/6 and am trying to eat 2 meals a day as protien drinks. just to get "in the swing" of all that drinking. Looks like everything is set for my banding party....... any alternative suggestions for broths or soups... any variety is great.

great to see a place for the "over 50" crowd, even tough I don't feel that old. I see there have been no posts since January, so not sure of any responses. Surgery date is 3/19. and I am so anxious to get it done. Anyone have some bits of wisdom for the first few days at home. :rolleyes2:

hope all are doing well. I will be in overnight and truly looking forward to a night there, just in case of the pain. I have never heard of the citrate as a prep for surgery either. In the past it was a prep solution for a colonoscopy and I remember the nasty task..I had mine mixed in the ice frost gatorade, seemed to help a "little" bit. kepp in touch and let us all know how tings are going.:rolleyes2:

I am told nothing heavier than 15 pounds to lift the first 3-4 weeks, hey my bowling ball is light weight, only 10#, Guess I'll ask my surgeon on 3/6 went i go for my pre op appt. It is getting to the end of my bowling season ans I really hate to miss too many weeks. It is too much fun for a night out with the girls..

how about a nice hot bubble bath, some soft music and candles. that is what i am planning.... Unjury is great and try health-wise, you can get it on line, several fruit flavors as well as a variety of hot chocolate. I used the unflavored unjury powder mixed in a diet cranberry juice. alot of shaking to get it mixed up, but tasted good. I am trying to find a broth that is palitable. good luck. take advantage of someone there to help you out. I will be on my own, except for my daughters calling and coming over now and then. but i prefer to be alone... some TLC is nice, sure wish I had someone special to be with me through this. :thumbup:

March 19th seems to be a popular day!!!! I am surprised so many have a liquid diet for 2 weeks before surgery. But there are some great protien drinks out there. I have tried the Whey protien powder I found at Wal-MArt. It comes in vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. 28 g of protein and mixed with milk is very good. And if you want fruit drinks, try looking on line for Health-Wise products they have some great ones, as well as hot chocolates, cappucino mixes and other things. getting anxious and a bit nervous, but so looking forward to the 19th.

pre op liquid will be a bit tough, but trying to gradually get into it. I have 1 or 2 meals a day as liquid protein. and then usually have a regular lunch. and of course there are other protien aditions during the day as well as lots of water/crystal light. decaf coffee. all clear liquid begins 2-3 days before suregery for me.. :laugh: then I will feel like i am floating like a boat!!!