Miss Undastood

Hey everyone...especially smashing pumpkins. I had surgery 2 weeks ago on the 3rd. The surgery went well. But now I need 2 get my stitches out and i can't get the ones by the port out. It looks like skin grew over it. Idk what to do.

Also, the skin above the port looks like those Water filled boils you get on your skin. Whenever I press on it, liquid comes out. And the skin feels numb. I don't think its infected. But the stupid thing is hard to take care of. Any suggestions?

Thanx

Hey everyone...I just touchdown from the plane about 5 hours ago. I had surgery on Friday(1o-o3-o8) and I must say that I feel like sh*t. I don't wanna sound like a big baby.. But my shoulders ache and idk why, my throat hurt the first day(from the tube) terrible gas(that's expected but uncomfortable)

The biggest shocker for me is not actually having pain from the incisions...more from the problems above. They put an incision on my bra line(how stupid) and it makes getting in and out of bed a real pain in my ass.

Ok I just had to vent...now that's done...im so happy to be a bandster and im so shocked by the restriction im having already...cud be gas tho. I think I have a 1mm fill but I still have a hard time drinking Water. Tea goes down just fine. Good luck to all of you future bandsters and all smashing pumpkins already banded.

Hey everyone...I just got home from the airport. Omg im in so much pain. I didn't think I wud be this gassy, have this much shoulder pain and walk like a have rubber legs..ugh

Thanks everyone for your encouragement. Im Starting to freak out now.

Its like 6:30am rite now and im about to leave my home for the airport.

Ahhhhh!!!!! Its really happening. In about 10 hours I will be a new bandster. Lata everyone.

Hey everyone...im didn't know that so many people wud write on this thread when I started it. Im having surgery on friday (1o-o3-2oo8) and im so excited and nervous but im so ready.

Good luck to all smashing pumpkins.

Ps...The Dr made me do an enema...so, im currently on my way 2 the toilet. lol

Omg!!!! Im so excited, and yet so nervous. Im surviving my pre op with no problems except the occasional headache. I went to get my passport to because im going to Mexico.

I wish everyone good luck and yay smashing pumpkins...our month is here!!!

Hey Everyone!!! My surgery date is Oct 3rd. Im going to Mexico to dr. verboonen. I was told to start my diet 7-14 days before. I chose to do it for 20 just to be safe.

I was told to do 2 baricuetical shakes: 1 for Breakfast and lunch and then Protein (chicken, fish) and salad for dinner and then a huger control thingy(metamucil) if needed.

My problem: I won't be able to get my pre op diet stuff until friday and even though I've been substituting the baricuetical with slimfast, I haven't lost any weight!!!

Any help on what im doin wrong?? Thanx

Hey everyone. I never had surgery before and im not sure of these kinds of policies. Do I need to have a my piercings removed for surgery? Also, I normally have my nails done. Should I remove the tips and polish or is it ok.

I was told to take everything off my body but I wanted other opinions.

Im getting banded on Oct 3rd in Mexico by dr. verboonen and dr. Ponce de leon.

Thanx

Did anyone use these things before. They're both prescriptions and its made just for bariatric patients. Im having my surgery done on Oct 3rd with dr. verboonen & Dr. jaime Ponce de leon in mexico. I was told to take these products. Any help?? Please and thank u.

I am also being banded by Dr.Verboonen and Dr. jaime Ponce de leon. My surgery date is Oct 3rd. There are some negative things that I've heard about him. Appearently he was involved and charged for insurance fraud.

At first,this made me a bit hesitant about going to him. But I don't think that fraud in this sense affects his ability to place the band correctly.

Im still going to continue with dr. verboonen.< /p>

This is the only negative thing I've ever heard about him. If u hear about anymore...please let me know.

Good Luck With Your Choice.

Does any1 kno some good Protein Shakes that they would recommend? Thanx

Im doing fine. Im not as excited as I thought I would be. I've been through this process before. I had my date twice before and never actually did it due to scheduling conflicts. So I think I exhausted all my "cloud 9-ness".

There was a bit of a mixup. They have my weight recorded as 10lbs less than I am. At the weight they have me as, my diet is for 10 days but with my real weight it would be a longer diet.

I have a question everybody. I am going to start my preop diet a bit earlier but im not sure if im doing it right. I was told wat I should eat but I can only get in about 600 cal daily. Today I had 2 slim fast, broth and a nutrigrain bar. I can't eat anything else because im just not hungry. Is it a good or bad thing? What should I do?

I start today. I was told yogurt, Protein Shakes, Jello, broth, apple, grape, & cranberry juice.< /p>

I think some of the things I was told are dumb. So im just gonna do slim fast strawberry shakes for Breakfast, and homemade beef or chicken broth. I can just buy some bouillon cubes and dissolve it it boiling Water with oregano and call it a day. It tastes awesome.

Im Sorry This Is Way Off Topic But I Just Needed Some Help. I Got A Couple Friend Requests & The Email Said 2 Click The Link And Accept/Deny. But When I Click The Link I Don't See Anything About The Names Of Who Sent The Request Nor The Way To Accept/Deny. Any Tips Will Be Appreciated.

Thanks

Well I didn't have the surgery yet so I can't say. My surgery date is Oct 3rd. How far along in the preop or postop process are u?

I have a list in this lap band journal I made for myself. Mine are not some much as...losing weight or better health...those things are obvious. I did more on medically proven. The ones I have listed are:

Pros

Reversible

Adjustable

No Cuts/Staples/Rearranging

Easier Recovery

Small Incisions

Lower Death/Complication

Cons

Band Erosion

Band Slippage

Port Infection

Increased Reflux Risk

Gastric Problems(leak)

food may get"stuck"

Death(obviously)

I hope this doesn't change your mind. I just want to honestly instruct you.

Good luck

I've had several things also happen 2 me of course.

1-My "sister" who is just about the same weight as me has always been the person to make me feel bad. She calls me cow, whale, shamu, u-haul and lard ass. I really had no come back so I couldn't say anything to her...yet.

2-I was in the 8th grade and it was about graduation time and this boy and girl couple were sitting down at their desk and I needed to pass them to get to my seat and the boy(Jason) goes...don't even try you can't fit in there.

3-In highschool, this one girl that I had problems with did that thing when you bump deliberately into sum1 and say it was an accident. Well she put on a show and screamed out.."sorry fat bitch".

4-I like just about all of you have gotten the: you have a pretty face crap. But this 1 girl also in highschool told me that I have nice hair..if only I lose weight.

These comments helped me to be who I am today. I am strong,independant, and courageous. All in the name of the negative things I've endured due to my weight.

A lot of you say that you wish you woulda said this or that. I now say enough of the B.S. I don't hold back. I thank my "sister" for that especially. Sometimes I hold my tongue. But hey don't take my kindness for weakness.

Btw, my surgery date is Oct 3rd. Yay!!

~S

Omg im so excited for you. I can't wait until its my day before and I can't sleep. Its like a dream come true. I wouldn't be too worried if I didn't get sleep. I can sleep during the procedure.

Wishing u lots of luck!!

Im getting banded on Oct 3rd and I go to Fright Fest every year on Columbus Day(Oct 13th) Does anyone feel that its too soon to go to a place like that?

M&nsmama..

As you heard before, the decision is yours. But im just gonna say: in my situation with getting the lapband(October 3rd), I decided not to tell any of my friends. Girls are very difficult to deal with and the ones I know are very judgemental.

I understand that they will be more upset if you don't tell them. But think about this...they're the reason you kept quiet. I don't think others understand what we go through. They just need to accept the fact that we want to do something better for ourselves.

My sister acts just like your friend. Im over it. If they really care, they will respect and support your decision whether you tell them or not.

Good luck~S

For all those who went to Tijuana for surgery...I just have 2 know. When you first entered Tijuana, how did you feel? How did it look? I hear horror stories about the things that happen over there and I want to know if you felt safe.

Also, did you fly to San Diego ands drive to Tj? How long is the drive?

Thanks

Hey everyone. I thought it would be great to start a thread for all the people getting banded in October. My surgery date is October 3rd and im sooo excited. I can't wait to hear from everyone.<br />

Good Luck<br />

~S.

Congrats to everyone. Im so happy I found this post because I've been bursting to say my surgery date....October 3rd!!!