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I am saying a prayer for all of you having surgery today. Be blessed.

I had the same situation. My sinuses started acting up the weekend before my surgery. I made an appointment with my PCP. She gave me an antibiotic shot and a prescription for antibiotics. I am actually still taking the antibiotics for a few days after surgery. Just call them, the worse thing that they can say is postpone the surgery. If they do, it will be for your health. Good luck to you.

Do you cough both sitting up and laying down? I had my surgery 09/25 and have noticed if I lay down on my back, I end up coughing. Of course, it hurts to cough, so I wake up. I have tried to holding the pillow to make it more comfortable to cough, but it doesn't really work for me.

To all of you that responded to the poll, did you notice if you got tighter during your TOM even before your first fill? I am 3 days post op, but noticed today (at the start of TOM:angry_smile:) that although my liquids are going down, they aren't going down as easy. Just curious to know the answer to that.

How awesome! Thanks for the positive feedback! This is the kind of thing that keeps me excited about getting my band.

What you are going through is very normal. Most band patients do this. You really want to let that thinking go as soon as possible. You aren't giving up food forever. You will eat again. If you continue to eat this way, it will make it even more difficult to start your liquid diet when it is time. Also, depending on your doctor, you have to weigh at the very least what you did at the original consult. Some really prefer that you lose a certain amount of weight to show your comittment to your new lifestyle. I wish you the best. Just remember, you will eat again, just less.

Congrats to all of you having surgery tomorrow! You will do well. I hope that you all have a sonderful experience.

It is good to know that you are doing ok. I know exactly how you feel about being full or not. It is really hard to tell at this point. I am glad that you aren't in a lot of pain. That is great about your weight loss. I came home weighing 5 lbs more than when I left. I expected that and am not concerned just yet. Keep up the good work.

I was hoping that he would use my gall bladder scars, but he didn't. I look like Dr. Frankenstien has been using my body for harvesting. I agree, I will take the ugly scars. That's ok, I will just keep getting dressed in the dark. haha

I am curious about everyone's incisions. My incisions look really jagged around the edges. Since the other times I have had abdominal surgery, my wounds were covered up, I don't know if this is normal

I think it is normal for us to self doubt the decision to have this surgery done. I think we all, not only mourn the food, but the comfort that we got from the food. Our bodies have gone through some major trauma. I have started journaling my feelings. It doesn't matter if it is about food, or about some situation at home that I would normally use food to comfort myself from. I hope that in time, you will no longer regret your decision. I hope that we all are able to do well with this tool and benefit from it's usefulness.

I will be making this for sure.

This month has flown by. I wish every one that is left to have surgery many blessings. Let go of your nerves. Everything will work out fine.

This sounds so delicious. Do you think since it is blended in the food processor, that I could get away with this during mushies?

Hi. I am currently on one week of Clear liquids after surgery. I am rather curious how any one else got their calories in during this stage.:thumbup: I have been tracking my calorie intake, and it isn't that much. I have only had 80 calories so far today and found it hard to get that in. Any suggestions would be great.:frown: Thanks

I don't start that phase until next week, but my doc says to blend and strain the soups.

PCOS is not usually diagnosed with a blood test. They will also have to do an ultrasound to see if you have cysts on your ovaries. The cysts are what causes the hormone levels to be off balance. Check with your GYN if your regular doctor isn't taking your issues seriously enough.

Hi. Welcome to the forum. I was banded the same day that you were. I am not allowed to have shakes yet. I am on Clear Liquids until next week. I am glad that you are doing well with the discomfort. Keep us posted on your progress. Good luck!

You know, I hadn't given that a thought. That makes a lot of sense though. You might want to check your surgeon to know for sure, but that sounds like a real possibility.

I have heard that can work, but be careful. One of the possible side effects is that it can cause that area to grow out similar to a small penis. I am sure that doesn't happen to everyone, but it is a possibility. I hope that it works wonders for you.

Good for you!

I said a prayer for you.

I knew about my approval before the surgeon's office did. I started calling and emailing my insurance company the day my paperwork was sent in. The person that responded to my email request for information, actually set up a follow up with the medical review unit. They told her I had been approved a week before the process was complete. I was told on 08/25 that I was approved, but I didn't get the letter until 09/19. Thankfully, the insurance coordinator for my surgeon's office accepted the email as proof to schedule my surgery. Good luck to you!

I seem to only get stiff when I sit down for too long. It eases quickly once I am moving around. I don't have a babysitter today either. My husband went to work and my son is at school. It is really nice to have the house to myself. I found out that my job is allowing me to have 4 weeks off work to recoup. At this point, that sounds really nice. I would hate to go back to work too soon. My doc used some type of cement on me. I couldn't believe how hard that stuff is. I like that though. I had gallbladder surgery a few years ago and that doctor put steri strips on me. That did not hold together, so now I have some ugly stomach scars. I am thinking about buying some mederma (sp?) to put on all of the scars. You keep posted on your progress as well.