Lanakila

Hang in there honey...we're all cheering for you! Have you tried the strips for the gas? I think that they are Mylanta or Maalox? I've seen on other boards where folks have suggested them instead of liquids or other stuff. I don't know if they actually help, but you let us know, k?

That is Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! You should certainly pat yourself on the back (which I bet you couldn't do before...I sure can't) and be sure to treat yourself in some way. This is a HUGE achievement and you are right to be super proud of yourself. Save a seat in onederland for me...I hope to be there someday!

I don't know if anyone is interested, but I'd be happy to make a NC version of the table that I made on the August 2008 board. It could have everyone's username, band date, dr, hometown? Check out the one on the board and let me know. It's easy to update and has really helped us to connect!

So, Hottie...just what parts will your hubby be measuring, hmmmmm? :thumbup: Actually, I look forward to being able to get those gross pics taken so that I can use them as motivation while I'm trying to get past the smell of those darned Protein drinks. I've found some that taste pretty good but, sheesh, they all smell "proteiney." I keep telling my hubby that I'm going to have to get one of those sippy cups that is indented in, like a travel mug, so that I don't have to smell the darned things! Shelby, have you told your kids what your surgery is for? How do you think you are going to handle still having to cook for the household? I have a girlfriend who had a RNY about 7 years ago and has had 2 little girls since. Both of her girls know that mommy cannot eat sugary things because it will make her sick. But she also will treat them to a sweet once a week. I don't know how she can bake brownies and not sneak a pile of them! I'm not the kind of girl who will be able to even start with a tiny portion. Sweets are always going to be a "red light" food for me, so better I not even tempt myself! I'm lucky in that my hubby is the cook most of the time, and since we don't have kids I won't have to look longingly at a bunch of big plates of yumminess. I'll probably start looking longingly at the dog and cat bowls....

OK, I'll start... Lapband related: Today I go for my EKG. The dr didn't originally order one, but his office called on Friday to let me know that they "had made an appt for me." Good thing my job is flexible enough for me to pop out on short notice! This test should be the last hoop I have to jump through. Then I'm really (REALLY) hoping that I'll be able to get a date so that they can apply for pre-approval from my ins. Not really related: I am a geeky person, I'll admit it. I also have four cats, much to my husband's dismay. My little sister sent me this YouTube link this morning and I pretty much laughed so hard that I snorted my morning soda (yes, I'll have to give up the diet pepsi :tongue_smilie: ). The guys did an awesome job of planning, writing and editing this video. Even if you aren't a cat owner, I think you'll enjoy their humor! An Engineer's Guide to Cats: [ame= ] [/ame]

I've had a wonderful response of people wanting to be listed on the August Roster. That isn't anything official or anything, I just wanted to know who was going when so that I could send wishes and support their way as their date came closer. BUT, then I decided that maybe others would like to know too. Maybe some folks who are going at the same time will want to chat among themselves. Maybe folks who are in the same region would like to chat. Who knows! I'm no moderator, but I thought that I'd start this thread off so that we can all develop a community of sorts. I hope that everyone is reading other groups too, but it would be nice to get our group interacting alot so that this becomes a group you just plain want to visit everyday! Tell us what you are doing today, lapband related or not. Tell us about yourself, or let folks know that your profile is filled out so that we can learn more about you there. Let's share, share, and share!

Honey, if the most you have ever lost with the band is 28 lbs (1 stone 12 lbs) then you should consider seeing a different doctor for better guidance. It is not enough for your doctor to just tinker around with your fills. He/she is supposed to be advising you on how to best use the band as a tool. I'm not clear why you were given the band in the first place, since your starting BMI looks like it was about 35. It could just be that you are so close to a reasonable BMI that your body just won't cooperate :confused_smile: I know that you are really frustrated, so I truly hope that you can find someone who can advise you better.

When I saw the nutritionist she walked me through every aspect of the post-op diet. As I understood it, our bodies can only absorb 20-25 grams of Protein at a time, so we should be sure to take that into account when we plan our supplements. She also said that I should be getting 60-80 grams of protein in a day. She said that for the first week, when I am on clear liquids, my body could handle the reduction in protein intake. But, she said, I'd have to start supplementing in week 2 or I'd lose my hair and start losing muscle mass. She was very, very clear that any protein supplement needed to have less than 5 grams of carbs UNLESS there was insoluble fiber to counteract them (that whole net carb thing). She said sugar carbs were a no-no in the protein supplements since you are already getting sugar carbs from the milk (or whatever) that they are often mixed with. This doesn't make me an expert or anything. But I'm a little obsessive so I wrote it all down for when I forget later :confused_smile:

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I agree that you should be comforted knowing that the anesthesiologists ONLY job is to take care of you! Probably the most important thing that you can do to help them do an excellent job is to be VERY honest with them when you pre-op. Tell them EVERYTHING you take, whether it's legal or not, or "natural" such as Vitamins or herbs...absolutely everything. They are trained to watch for conflicts and can choose the best drugs for your surgery if they know the whole story. I hope that you rest easier and know that we are all supporting you!

Hey Tim! I know that you are in pre-op right now and that you won't see this until later...but I want you to know that my very best wishes are being sent your way both for today and for your recovery.

Congratulations! I am still hoping to get a date early in the month, but I'll be an August if I have to kick and scream on the lobby floor of the Drs. office. Will you guys bail me out if they cart me away?

Fortunately, my work distinguishes between sick and vacation leave. My company considers this as a non-elective surgery since it is covered by insurance. This means that I will not need to use vacation time and can use sick leave instead. Sick leave can be used for any appointments too: doctor, dentist, shrink, etc. I'm pretty lucky.

The Augustos- “with gusto” means “with spirited enjoyment” The Ardent Augusts- This sounds a little uppity, but check out some of the definitions of ardent! This is what happens when you start poking around in a Thesaurus for things that mean win, achieve, triumph, etc. Having, expressive of, or characterized by intense feeling; passionate; fervent: an ardent vow; ardent love. (Or, how about an ardent bander?) Intensely devoted, eager, or enthusiastic: an ardent theatergoer; an ardent student. (oh, I’ll be devoted alright and I’m darned sure already eager and enthusiastic!) Burning, fiery, or hot: the ardent core of a star. (oh, wait, that’s an August Hottie! :thumbup:)

Please let me know if I've left anyone off, put something on here wrong, or when you have an update!

I had the strawberry sorbet in some cherry crystal light last night and it was good. I think it would be great in lemonade too, but I cannot imagine drinking it just mixed with Water. I tried the vanilla in milk and it tasted and smelled like baby formula. I plan to try the chocolate or chix Soup tonight.

My order came in 3 business days!

I can totally relate to you Mom! The only thing I'm pigging out on right now is beef, since I hear that I won't even be able to tolerate any of it for awhile after surgery...in any portion and any leanness. I like my cow :thumbup: So we are having spaghetti with meat sauce, burgers on the grill, and steak, steak, steak. I completely understand the reason for my body not being able to handle beef early on, but I'll sure be crying inside.

Absolutely fabulous congratulations to both of you! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an early August date so, hopefully, I'll be right in there with you!

Have a great time! It will be a wonderful way for you to gather up some extra spiritual strength for the challenges ahead. Imagine how much more pleasurable future mission trips will be when you are more physically able

Unless I am reading the label wrong, Carnation's is not a low carb shake...just lower calorie because of the limited sugar. While it has a fair amount of protein, my surgeon and nutritionist stressed that the purpose of drinking these Protein drinks is to provide a protein supplement not carb energy. They said that the protein is to meet the needs of your body, but that you are supposed to be getting your carbs and such from your food. I dunno, maybe they're are hard-core or something. If I'm missing a yummy product that they make that meets the high protein, low carb goals please share! I'd love a better option!

You might not realize it...but these are soooooooo motivating! Thanks for sharing and keep it going :biggrin:

Please let me know if I've left anyone off, put something on here wrong, or when you have an update!

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Can I put in my 2 cents and suggest August Trimmers? I figured that with the measuring tape we can kind of capture the idea of trimming things.