NJSoldierwife

Good morning ladies! So less than 24 hours to go! Ugh, I am getting nervous now. It was so funny, last night I think I called everyone I knew "just to chat". And since my husband is deployed, I had to make a "in case of emergency, call here" sheet for my Mom to get in touch with him. And I than supplied some people to call after to let them Know I am ok. And I keep pacing my house, and as if I was pregnant, I am in that nesting feeling. I am having my house cleaned, I cleaned out the refrigerator, I am doing my laundry. Did anyone else do this? Oh boy, see I am rambling!! Should I take a Xanax? But what if by taking the Xanax it will counter act with the anesthesia and I die? You know how you here of the people dying, like Heath ledger, he took too much of a mixture and died. But I am not on anything else, I won't even take an advil, so my body is free and clear of all synthetics. ha, still rambling, ok, i am going for now.

HarleyNana, Yeah Hanna was totally bigger bark than bite. But you know what, if we didnt warn and make it big and it was, people would be in trouble. So I dont mind all the warnings! No, I don't have to do any pre-diets before. Should I?

Unfortunately I can't go, that is 2 days AFTEr my surgery so I don't think I will be moving around. I do know of another LB support group at Old Bridge Library on Monday Sept 8 also. it is at 7 p.m.

Hi everyone! Well Hanna is here and is not too bad, just heavy rains and some wind. So I think it is less than expected. Whew! So, 3 days until surgery! I am getting a little bit more nervous. More for being knocked out and stuff. Hubby is offically in theatre. He left yesterday. Hopefully I will hear from him soon. Hope all is well with you! Stay safe with Ike and Hanna!

Hi everyone! I am back from seeing my hubby in El Paso TX. It was so good to be with him, I haven't seen him in 2 months! And now another 10 is starting! So my surgery is this Tuesday the 9th! I am so excited, but so nervous! I really can't wait though. Sherry - thank you for doing the MDA run. My family has MD, my Dad passed from it, and I have the gene and not sure if the symptoms I have are from that or my weight. but thanks, every bit helps! Everyone else, glad you are doing ok, welcome all the new ladies!

Hi Cari! Welcome! Good luck with all that you are doing. This site is perfect for support. I am being banded this coming Tuesday the 9th. I am down the shore in NJ.

Im Sept 9!!! I am so excited!!! But, I am thinking of maybe doing some shake days because I have not had to do the pre-op diet, but afraid my dr will go in and than close up saying my liver is too fatty. Maybe a few pounds will do it? Good luck everyone!

Hello, I am pre-op but wanted to answer the protein question.... I just bought protein water by kelloggs, someone i know who had the lb done used it and it really helped her especially the first week with the hunger. good luck!

Hi everyone! Im back! I just got back last night from viisting my dh in fort bliss for his 4 day pass before he leaves for iraq. it was a wonderful visit. hated the last day because it was so emotional, but we got through it. I loved being with him, it has been 2 months since! and now another 10 months to go. so for all wondering, my chest cat scan came out fine, whew! so this wednesday i just have to get my med clearance from gp and next tuesday the 9th is my day! I am so excited and scared at the same time! I have a question, I keep reading about people going in for the surgery and than when the dr goes in finds the liver is too fatty and won't do the surgery. how can i prevent that? liquid diet? if so, what do I drink to take in calories? i think i want to do a few days of it, just to be on the safe side.

We had a great time at Applebee's! It was Jetti and myself. She is such a wonderful person! (Thank you jess for all of your support and information.) Hopefully we are going to do all of this again next month after my surgery! And hope more of you come! As for me, I will be gone starting tomorrow until Friday. Going to see my husband off to war. Please pray for him and his safety. Talk to you all next week!

I had horrendous headaches the first week. AND I was the biggest b--ch ever, because i was going through carb withdrawals. it will get better, just stick it out. good luck!

I heard Dr. Ballantyne in Hackensack Medical Center is very good. The same thing happened to me, my insurance is covering 65% of it, but only 65% of the fee schedule which turns out to be only $941. So I am paying out of pocket for the balance, but my Dr is so great, he put me on a monthly payment plan for after. Good luck!

hey everyone, i am here, still waiting on the results of the ct scan. i am nervous, but not as much, but still a little, did that make sense? man, my brain is frazzled, all with this and the surgery and my hubby going to iraq, i just cant do it sometimes. so anyways, for anyone in NJ, Jetti, myself and hopefully others will be meeting at Applebee's on Route 9 in Howell at 6 p.m. on Saturday, hopefully some of you can make it! if you need directions, email me at njsoldierwife@yahoo.com Betty, I am glad you are doing well! thanks for all of your concerns about me, i feel loved! :eek:

I am so freaking out! Oh My God, I can't take it.... I had my pre admin tests done yesterday, ekg, chest xray, bloodwork.... wellll........ My chest xray came back with and I quote "possible area of density in left chest area" So now I have to go for a CAT scan with the dye in the iv. I am so scared it is something bad! And my hubby is going off to effin war and I am here by myself and just feeling really scared and bad right now. Yes, i do have family and loved ones to support me, but its not the same. YKWIM? Please pray real hard that this is nothing.

I need everyone to know so I can get as much support as I can. I am an emotional girl and do not like to hide things.

I am having my surgery on September 9 and I had that same question. Some doctors require the patient to do a liquid diet before hand if they have a fatty liver or have an extremely high BMI. I don't have to do any of that. And than I heard some people just want to do it to jumpstart their bodies.

Hi everyone! I am Michaele, from howell, monmouth county. I am getting my surgery September 9 wtih Dr Chao out of Plainsboro, the hospital is Princeton. Next saturday the 23rd Jetti and myself and anyone else is invited, we are having a get together, somewhere on the Route 9 , howell section of jersey My email is NJSoldierwife@yahoo.com Hope to see you! Michele

Hi Julie! I am Michaele (pronounced Michelle). I live in Howell which is about 35 minutes east of you. So how did the surgery go? Next Saturday, the 23rd myself, Jetti and anyone else if they want are getting together either for lunch or dinner, if you want to come, let me know. My email is NJSoldierwife@yahoo.com Talk to you soon Michaele

How is everyone? My countdown is getting smaller! 19 days till surgery! I can't wait! So how are my military ladies doing? Michaele

Hey everyone` Sorry it has been so long, been crazy busy lately. All from NJ! Hey!! How are ya? Jacqulin where in Monmouth Cty are you? I live in Howell. Well, the countdown is upon me, 25 days till surgery! next week I go see my hubby in Ft Bliss TX, than he flies out to the sandbox a few days after that. Hope you Jersey girls and boys can meet Jetti and me for our meet next week! love and hugs Michaele

Hi! I know what you are saying about this. I am going in for my surgery sept 9. Now I didn't need to do any weightloss before hand. However, I have used medifast before. From everything that my nutritionist and surgeon are telling me, the first month is the most critical for healing and the month with the least amount of "real cooked food" Meaning, the first week after the surgery, I will be on liquids only the second week, pureed foods third week, softer foods fourth week and on, introducing more solid foods So, a friend of mine who had the lb done said the medifast is perfect for this. because there are broths and the shakes, and are very nutritious, they are good for the first 2 weeks at least, than you can add the eggs, pudding, etc.... But my only downside to when i used medifast is this, once i got off of it, i gained my weight back because i didn't learn my new tools, i relied too much on the "already prepared" and "just open and go" of the diet. So, all in all, it is good the first month, but just still really try and learn on your own what to do for life. We will get through this! Good luck and keep in touch! I am here for ya! Michaele

Hey everyone, Sorry I have been mia, went and spent a couple of days with my Mom. Its funny, she only lives 4 miles from me, but we had some family coming from out of town and it was just easier for me to stay there. I know Jessica (Jetti) said we were meeting on August 17, but it has been changed to the 23rd. So, if anyone else is still interested, I think it would be great to all meet! Talk to you soon. Michaele

Jetti, I would love to meet sometime. I think that would be great! My email is NJSoldierwife@yahoo.com lets make plans! Kat, thank you so much for the welcome. I was wondering how most is not from NJ, but in the NJ forum. Thanks for answering my question! Congrats on your WL, that is absolutely wonderful! My inspiration, actually, everyone is my inspiration, I am getting more and more excited now, not as scared. Talk to you all soon Michaele

Good morning everyone, Thank you for all the warm welcomes! I am so excited and freaked, my surgery date is September 9! That is only a month away! Oh man! I think the most I am so freaked about, besides the actual surgery, is trying to imagine myself thinner. I can't! I try and picture it, but I just can't! Does that happen to any of you? Do you guys ever meet up anywhere for coffee or something? That would be great to do. Have a good Sunday, Michaele

No he is in Fort Bliss TX. thank you so much, I need all the prayers I can get.