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Bandette08

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  1. Posted

    Hello, Checking in to see how the Oct 6th banders are doing? I did well and just got home last night. I stayed overnight as all of our WLS patients do. I am sore as crazy, but it's getting better each day. I can't wait for all this pain to go away. I am not hungry, but have had a few sips of chicken broth, Protein Drink and a popsicle. I had to drink 3 medium sized cups of Water and applejuice before I left hospital!!! Wow. I was a little depressed day of surgery, but it was all the meds I was on...Now, I'm in great mood, just taking it easy and trying to walk around and take breathing exercises in that thing. LOL It was a great experience, but the nurses call was really slow or a no show..I wasn't too happy yesterday with the hospital's room service with some. Others were great...Nice hosptial room of my own!!!!

    I would say, just listen to what you have to do is the most important thing one day at a time..I'm happy to get it done.

    Congrats to all oct. banders past few days and good luck to rest of this week. I will do my best to hang around here for yrs to come as part of my support grp..It was awesome to hear from last year's October banders. I will do same next year as part of my 1 yr celebration- cheer on.

    Sweet Gothic :tt1:

  2. Posted

    Wow, there are a bunch of yall having surgery this month!! How cool is that!! I wish everyone having surgery this week the very best!!

    Thank you soo much for the wishes, Renewedhope. It's nice hearing from banders like you supporting new banders and would be banders of OCTOBER!!! I will do the same next year in OCTOBLER!!! I am ready for tomrrow morning..My surgery is at 7:45am. I'm excited and a little nervous thinking about being sore all week..I know I will walk all I can to increase healing and lessen pain. I'll be off from work for 2 weeks or more. I can not lift over 20lbs next 6 weeks..Has anyone been told? I lift heavy Cafeteria tables daily at the school when I clean the floors.. I am hoping to go back less then 6 weeks on a Light Duty. IF not, too bad. I'll like to hear from others who lift at work or home.

    My husband's big old, old, sweet siamese cat is going to be mad at me post op, because he LOVES to sit on my lap/belly all the time. I"m sure I will have to fight with him this week over pillows..LOL

    Congrats to all the OCTOBER new banders..Let's hear some of your thoughts good & bad..That's what this place is for...AND good luck to the rest this week, including me..hehehe

    Soon to be banded with love,

    Sweet Gothic

  4. Posted

    Updated list (hope I have everyone!):

    October 1- shanna234; salome000; wvprisonrn; 9pdmnm5; linro123; Meschultz--YAY! Banded!

    October 2-Vidahlia; NEWLIFE4BEV; mrsrdh; mamac; kdraves; emialiabri; markfarnsworth; Bratty_Nicole--Yay! Banded!

    October 3-Miss Undastood; SaraJaneQ; LoneStarLoser; Cyndi2464; purplerose; brandie; garysmithey; Ara

    October 4-

    October 6-Sweet Gothic,Odawa; DeeH; sim78; bandedCG; sweetgothic; daydreamer1; artistapril; roxann; MississippiGirl; trinaj

    October 7-nighttart6; melboyd; EllindaGreek; NFaith; PandorasMom; Betelnut; mimilou; mark2842; lula23; harleyc; odawa ; short n' sassy; longhorn girl; cellis82; grannytwinkie

    October 8-austex; LoveIslovely; karebare714; birchmoon; tiaj; lisalef; goosefraba; renita; socalcass; Toosywoots

    October 9-Izzyd; Mamacj; triciat; karenk;

    October 10- morkiecoco

    October 11-

    October 13-myturn0421; lindatatu; vandih; fabnatsdiva; msk1968; travelinsorkel; missundastood; clv811

    October 14-MyTurn; cstauble; bimbabe; BobbieND; crimsondawn; leannmorton; mamary5; sexievilyellow; myturn; nrpnrp; toots2008

    October 15-rulooknatme; gritar; cheryl1952; alteration; animalover

    October 16-SickNTired; SanMateoDae; Bino; angelx5; tracie30; maggiehpp

    October 17-Lshelley21; josiegurl; shadowland; newgrama0904; swalesfcc

    October 18-

    October 20-nazzy; Ruby124; LynnN

    October 21-SnowWhite760; Vickie; gottabthin; cyndyg; rondapooh1

    October 22-annecolorgreen; jogirl

    October 23- blueangelkc80;

    October 24-illinoishusker; bradley18; tyme2getrite; ktravel

    October 25-

    October 27- ebonie1015; alabamagirl1975

    October 28-

    October 29-knickerbocker; ~Bridgette~; SCTexasGirl; julie.ann; lauriel; dirigo

    October 30-NFaith; kygirl31

    October 31-

    Congrats to all October Bandsters who just got banded!!! My surgery is set for Oct. 6th early in morning. Nice October list of bandsters, thanks!! Please do keep in touch,

    Sweet Gothic:thumbup:

  5. Posted

    Hi, I am getting the LB on the 7th also. Just starting liquid diet..should be fun!

    Today is Day 7 of my 2 weeks Pre Op liquid. I have lost 13 lbs. I have 2 Atkins Advantage Protein Drink a day, sugar free pudding, SF Jello and SF Popsicles as much as I can when I'm hungry. I would have a cup or 2 of chicken broth in evening to relax. I love this, it is easy for me. I feel great already and have lost one one inch at my waist. Good luck to all of you this week.

    And I would love to add all of the OCTOBER BANDSTERS to my contact list. Feel free to make friends with me. I am also on Y: justdoo62

    Sweet Gothic :teeth_smile:

  8. Posted

    sims, congrats on your liquid diet this past week. I did well,too. It is easy and I get fuller faster. I do get hungry in the evening after work, so I have a cup of Hot chicken broth to relax with. We are on same surgery date, I am trying to add you to my friends list.. I can't find the icon on where to click on from your profile to add you...If it's ok with you..Good luck on your surgery day!!!! SweetGothic

  9. Posted

    Wow, that's great you feel it's hard to remember it's in your tummy. I always thought we would feel that all the time. I guess you kind of get used to it.

    Reason they tell us to do liquid for 2 days after each fill is to keep the band from slipping if I remember correctly.

    I will have to add you to my friends list. I enjoy reading your messages.

    Going to bed soon..Talk to ya soon,

    Sweet

  10. Posted

    Restless M,

    I was told healing time is 6 weeks, so don't worry about WL or WG. I am very ready for the band and know it will be a big challenge. I will be sure to listen to my doctor and nutritionist. I have plenty of boxed mashed potatoes and I probably will get tired of mushies,too. After you get your fill, don't you have to go on a 2 days liquid diet everytime? I was told we do.

    Sweet

  12. Posted

    Visit me at http://www.myspace.com/dustbuddies " Sweet Gothic".

    I love myspace, so come on out and let me know how you are doing. Looking for OCTOBER BANDETTES!! ( Girls ) *lol* :frown:

    I lost 10 lbs already during my first week of Pre-Op liquid diet, one more week to go, then my tummy gets banded. I have been drinking non carbonated flavored Water, sugar free puddings, SF jellos and SF popsicles..I also have had hot chicken broth after work to relax before going to bed. I even got back into my smaller size shorts comfortably. Current size was too big at waist, but tight at thigh which is from obesity and varicose veins...

    Sweet Gothic :thumbup:

  13. Posted

    Wow, If I was you, I would go to another place for a seminar. In MD, I didn't have to pay for a seminar. I had to pay for a Nutrition and Psych. consultations which was required ahead of time for insurance purpose and surgeon itself. Don't give up girl, keep on searching. I wish I could help.

    Sweet Gothic

  15. Posted

    JWRN, I am hoping they will do that for me. I have pierced nipples for about 2.5 yrs now. SInce I won't be laying on my belly, I don't see why not put in plastic rings or tape with surgical tape. I will ask about that at Pre Op class this Monday. It's not really that close to belly,huh?! I wasn't going to say anything about it, then again I like to be 100% open.

    SweetGothic

  17. Posted

    I have acrylic nails. I'm sure most surgeons will tell you to remove all nail polishes. I had knee surgery, so it was not a problem leaving them on w/o polish.

    I have a 3 weeks old one ear peircing for third time. Wonder if I have to using fishing line or plastic ear rings? I hope my surgeon will accept plastic rings in ears. LOL What if any of you bandsters have body peircings? Can you replace with plastic rings from nipples, belly button, face and more?

  19. Posted

    Today, I found out my 2 weeks pre op diet consists of "Liquids" only..2 - 3 Protein Shakes ( Atkins Advantage or EAS Atkins from Walmart Pharmacy), sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles and sugar free pudding. Drink non-carbonated Water, flavored water, tea, green tea, diet soda, coffee and diluted fruit juice ( 1/2 juice and 1/2 water). Sounds like it's easy. I can handle this. I will start Monday, 22nd!!!

    Congrats and welcome October Bandsters,

    Sweet Gothic

  21. Posted

    I'm an OCTOBER BANDETTE!!! I'm set for Oct. 6, Monday morning. My Insurance approve last week. Now, that means I have to start Pre-opt diet this coming Monday..I will look for Atkins Advantage Protein Drinks. I'm not sure what all I can have, but liquids only. I'm getting banded in MD. Let's all stay in touch. I have to go for Pre-opt testing and take pre-op class for 2 hrs. and Post-op food/juice shopping. teeeheeee

    October Bandette!!

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