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AWWW Thanks so much for all this support. When I wrote this post last night, I was still crying. I know I want this and I know I want to do this. My mom says she'll be supportive, "I am just scared for you". I've tried explaining to her that it outpatient/laproscopic and to look in lapband.com for more information. Now she wants to know if she can come up the day of the surgery. My hubby says he thinks she would only make me more nervous. What do you all think? Thanks again Lapbandtalk family. Kelli

Ok here's my drama. I'm a 31 year old woman, married with 2 children. I weigh in at 257lbs. I have been overweight my whole life and obese the last 13 years. I am having lapband the 22nd. I just told my mother. She was very upset. She doesnt think "you're not that big". Hello!!!!! I am seriously considering telling NO ONE else. Not even my grandma. WOW!!!! I had hoped my family would be supportive. My husband, my sister and my in-laws are all very supportive. Any suggestions? EEK! Thanks in advance. Kelli

Thanks for all you help. I did go get the chewables today. (-:

Hello all! I just got all my preop labs back and I have a vitamin d defiency. Anyone had this? I am supposed to start taking vitamin d/calcium supplement twice a day for the next two weeks. Then have it rechecked. My surgery is 2 weeks from tomorrow. This won't affect it right?:redface::w00t:

Been there, not fun. I had an allergic reaction to Avelox an antibiotic. Thank gosh not to your severity. I did have the hives all over and swelling. Thank goodness, mine went down after about 48-72 hours. I will say a prayer that yours goes away quickly. Kelli

Thanks Jodi for your advice. I am right there with you, Lauren. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow. I am doing better at avoiding carbs, but it is hard. It has been a life long obsession for carbs and sweets for me. Good luck to you Lauren.

I'm right there with you! My surgery date is the 22nd. I start pre-op diet on Wednesday. I am getting a wee bit nervous too, but I am also so excited to make this big positive change in my life. Keep in touch, so we have a buddy close to the same day. Kelli

Our dietician recommended 70-90g for the first 6 weeks. Then you can alter it to fit your specific needs then. Not sure how much after first six weeks. I'm sure with eggs and meats you are getting close to that. I hope.... Good luck.

Just went for my nutrition class, they recommended unjury and a product by Syntax called Nectar. I was able to find Nectar at Vitaminshoppe.com. It is on sale this week. I've heard they taste good, not sure havent tried them yet. I have to start the 2 week preop diet next week. Thanks for this thread it is nice to know others have good ideas too. Kelli

Good luck to you! My surgery is scheduled for the 22nd. We should be buddies, since our surgeries are so close to each other. Congrats!!!

I totally understand! I work for a doctors office and there is no one to cover for me the week after my surgery. I put my foot down! I am taking the week after my surgery off!!!! My health is too important to pop back into work and get to feeling bad. You try so hard to get approved for this. 1 year I've been working on this! I am doing it! Cover person or no cover person! Stick to your guns!!!!!!

Congrats!!! Keep up the great work!!! I hope I am as successful after I have mine done!

AWESOME! I feel so much better now that that is over! I am done with all my pre-op stuff now too. Had my labs, chest xray and ekg yesterday too. So come on Oct 22!!!!! Hurry up and get here! Good luck to all of you! Hope we all are looking hot this time next year!

I had mine today! It was quick and painless. I had an upset tummy the rest of the day, but I kept drinking water and tea and it finally got all the barium out. Don't be surprised if you have a few loose stools after. I know TMI, but its true! Good luck, just remember it is all part of the journey. kelli

Hey anyone out there banded or being banded by Dr. Stephen Clark in Indianapolis? I am on October 22,2008. I am really excited, but also very nervous. I just wanted to seek out some people who are going through the same things as me or have already had surgery with Dr. Clark. I am excited to know what happens the day of surg and afterwards. I havent had my nurse visit yet, so I am just trying to prepare myself. Thanks to anyone who answers. I look forward to any new friends or any new advice. Kelli :smile:

Hello all! My banding is scheduled for Oct 22nd. I am a 31 yr old mother of 2. girls who are 8 and 4. I have been married to my hubby for 9 years. He is very supportive and he may end up being banded too someday. I am going for my pre-ops tomorrow and then my nutrition meeting next week. I am so ready to get this going and the surgery over so I can readjust to the new me. Best of luck to all!

I am right there with you. I am trying to taper down. Right now I am down to a cup of coffee in am and a diet pop in pm. My surgery is Oct 22, so my goal is to be off caffine by Monday the 22nd of Sept so I can be 1 month caffine free by the time of surgery. Anyhow Good luck! You can do it. I have pcos and hypothyroid too, so I really do understand! Keep us posted!!!!

Roflmao!!!! Too funny. I love it. I guess i get to look forward to doo doo breath next month. Good luck!!!

I am glad to hear it is not that bad. I have a hiatel hernia and I will be having it repaired along with my lapband. I have had problems with mine since my first child. I will be happy to have that fixed. Best of luck, enjoy your new band. Kelli

No fasting required. I have been drawing blood for 13 years. Never had a doctor send me someone with a thyroid test and make them fast. I agree with the other person definately need a t3 and a free t4 done for a truer picture of the thyroid's function. Good luck. Kelli

great! I like Dr. Clark alot. He is doing my band next month (hopefully).

St Francis Weight loss Center 317-782-7525. You could try them.

Are you already banded? I am hopeful to be banded next month.

yummy. I love mexican food.

I am so bummed. I was supposed to be banded this month. But we had to change it until sometime in September, because I have a ulcer. )-: Anyone else get postponed. I hate this waiting. I have done all the other steps. I am so frustrated, i hope they call and set the date up soon. :smile2: