Oregonirish55

Hi MassGirl77 from Oregon. I also had my surgery on Oct 23rd and even though it hasn't even been a week, I did not expect the port site to be sooooo sore. I still can't sleep on my side yet. It is also a burning pain but only off & on. My Dr. checked them all out on Monday and gave me a prescription for an antibiotic just in case>>definitly coughing is the worse but nothing seems to stop me from my favorite thing LAUGHING :>)

Hang in there Little Bit! You can dO iT! I am struggleing with this pre-Op diet too>>> Let's both, like Nike~JUST DO IT! ... maybe protein is making me cornY???

Hi Little Bit, I am having my surgery Oct. 23rd. It's good to know that I am not the only one scared to death! This liquid protein stuff has me making a face every time I try to swallow some. But the weird thing is that it's not that hard to do because you're so limited on the choices. I did try a Diet Dr. Pepper popsicle last night and it was horrible! Even smelled funny and I do like Dr. Pepper???

Thanks it sounds scrumptious! I will try to find it in my po-dunk little town. You never know when a chocolate attack will happen and this sounds like the perfect solution for that issue!

Yikes, I'm having my surgery NEXT WEEK, and I am kinda freaking out. Anyone else feel this nervous about the surgery? It's taken me 5 months to get to this point, and I wish I did not feel like running away>>I know in my heart this is the right thing to do. so why am I so whacked out? Any tips for the countdown? I've already lost over 40 pounds and can't wait till more is going bye bye! Liquid protein pre-op diet is working ok so far, but some of the stuff tastes chalky, any good brands that actually taste good out there? It would be great to hear from you...:laugh:

I am right there with you. I know I am scared & just the other night very seriously thought about stopping the process. (Still waiting for insurance authoirzation) So I decided to go to the support group meeting in our area which is next week. Hope I don't chicken out before then, but no I am getting my big girl pants on and going to show everyone that I can do this for my health, my life and my family. I hope it helps to know you're not alone with your fear! Hang in there and get er' done!

Hi There, I am still waiting for insurance approval, so my surgery will most likely be in Sept. & my doctor has me dieting beforehand. I have lost 15 lbs. and I don't have time to cook either. One thing I have made time for is making the sugar free Jello. It seems to satisfy my sweet tooth at night. You could try this too. Then I said what the heck and joined weight watchers for what I hope is the last time. I need all the help I can get also. Good luck to you and hang in there!:cursing:

Thanks for the reply, I was hoping I'd hear from someone! >>>and sorry for the misspell, I really am not waiting for the lab band to strike up the chorus :>} You are absolutely correct too!! New Life happens! big O soon to be smaller O

Hello folks, I am a newbie waiting for approval for the lab band surgery. Been jumping thru hoops since May and still have a few more to go>>> All kinds of emotions running the gamut. I just wish this would finally happen so I could start my new life. It's really nice to have this source of information and support. Thanks for being here! (hope I am doing this right? kinda challenged in this area...) TTYL:thumbup: oregonirish55