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Hey Keri: We're having surgery the same day! I'm getting more nervous by the day too! Still doesn't seem real to me. I've been eating like there's no tomorrow for the past month, guess its my way of dealing with this....as far as what to tell your kids, I have two myself, a 7 year old girl and a 3 year old boy. I think I'm just going to tell them that I'm going to go away for the night with some girlfriends and that I'll be home the next morning. My husband recently went overnight to Atlantic City with a friend of his and although my daughter was sad, she got over it. So I'm not expecting it to be too bad. But you, you have two sets of twins!!! WOW, you are one busy mom!!! Can you tell them the same thing, your going with some friends overnight someplace and that you'll be home in the morning? Best of luck to you, with whatever you decide! Wishing you a quick recovery!

I'm soooo happy for you! Glad to see your out and about already and feeling good! Wishing you all the best on your new journey!

I'm so happy for you!!! Sounds like your doing great....keep us updated on how your feeling....all the best to you!

Good luck tomorrow!!! Can't wait to hear how your feeling!

Hi Sue: Thanks, your so right about not stressing! The reason I wanted to try and start earlier was because since I saw Dr. Geiss in August I've gained about 6lbs...its ridiculous how much I've been eating! So now I'm concentrating on eating mostly Protein and throwing in some of the Medifast shakes that I purchased...I'll stick with that until I reach the liquid stage the week before and hopefully I'll loose the weight I gained and maybe another few pounds. I really want my liver to shrink. Thanks for the Medifast suggestion...but after reading everyone's posts, I think I'm going to try the Unjury...a majority of the people seem to like it, so I'll give it a shot! Thanks! Hi Lisa: Like you and others on this board, Unjury seems to be the way to go. I wonder if Dr. Geiss's office has some kind of contract with the person who sells the Medifast and this is why they suggest it? I was also told I could buy the Whey protein from Trader Joes or GNC, but I have a feeling that one isn't so good. Thanks for your help! Hi Debbie!!! So glad you finally came here....I've been wondering when you were going to post! Everyone here is so nice and helpful, your going to love this board...I think we are all feeling anxious now....our surgeries are so close! Good luck to you....please keep coming here and let us know how your doing! Hope everyone else is hanging in there! Good luck to ALL the upcoming surgeries and please let us know how your doing! Best wishes to all!!! Fran

Good luck Roxy Roman!!!! Please let us know how your surgery went and how your feeling!

susancarole: Okay, I feel a little better....thanks for your encouraging words!!! You too msjessy, thank you! Sue: I did not start liquids yet....everyday I keep saying I'm going to start today, but haven't....not sure I'll be able to go three weeks with liquids, although I have done it in the past on liquid diets....but right now, I guess because I know I'm going to be banded, I've been eating out of control! I need to GET A GRIP on this! Tomorrow I'm going to go food shopping and get everything I need....maybe I can start this on Tuesday....at least TRY! I wanted to ask you guys, are you all using the Medifast shakes? I know that the nutritionist also said we could get whey Protein from either Trader Joes or GNC....I ordered one box of Medifast to try it, its okay....thought I would try the Whey protein, but not sure that I should switch? What are you guys using for Protein Shakes? I've read what other's on this site are using, but I would rather hear from Dr. Geiss's patients! Thanks! Have a great night! Oh, and by the way, Happy Belated Halloween! Fran

Hi Everyone! First, I want to say how great it was to finally meet Lisa and Sue at the educational meeting! You guys were soooo nice...I look forward to creating a friendship with you both, along with others on this great site! Like Lisa, the educational class we attended really solidified the "realness" of my surgery to the umpteenth degree! Logically, I know the surgery is coming, but it still hadn't sunk in yet....then I sat there and listened to everything that June said and I was like, damn, this is really happening! June also brought up something about the surgery that honestly scared me! She was explaining the procedure and what will happen every step of the way right up through the entire surgery...I believe June said, and correct me if I'm wrong anyone, that because this is a lapriscopic surgery and mediciation will be administered through the abdomen to relax the stomache muscles and keep them from spasiming, they will need to insert a breating tube into the lungs and this is what will keep you breathing during surgery, you will not be breathing on your own (I hope I said that right)! Well, I don't know about you, Lisa and Sue, but that really scared the SH-- out of me! Now, I know I'll be sleeping and won't be aware of any of this, but it still freaks me out a bit! That was my ah-ha moment! I know every surgery has its risks, but staying morbidly obese will eventually lead to MORE risks....so I'll try to focus on that whenever I start feeling a little scared! I would love for us to start our own support group...count me in! Since we have people both in Nassau & Suffolk counties, maybe a good central meeting place could be the Farmingdale or Melville areas...what do you guys think? On Rt. 110 there are two diners, one right across from the movie theater and then one a little ways up the road heading North....not so sure a food establishment is our best choice, but I know you can go to a diner and spend hours there and don't have to worry about being kicked out...LOL! Someone suggested a library, that's a good idea too. I guess any place that will allow us to sit and talk without worrying about the time would be a good choice. Any ideas? Candle: I've never been to Blydenburg Park in Smithtown. I've always wanted to go but somehow never made it there, and I live so close to it! Your dog is just beautiful!!! I also have a dog, a handsome brindle boxer named Zeus...I would love to try and bring him there but I'm not sure how he would do. We don't walk him much (I know, we are really bad) so he's never around other dogs...not sure if he would be aggressive or not. I guess there is only one way to find out! Thanks for the suggestion! Hi Shrinkinmom (Chis)! Glad to "see" ya! Hope everyone is having a nice day!

Hey Sue, Thanks for the encouragement! Its funny, last night I was at my in-laws and what was for dinner? PIZZA! One of my husband's cousin's was there, he had the lap band surgery a few years ago...he lost about 60lbs the first year and then put a lot of the weight back on over a two year period...but now he's back on track and losing again, so he looks good. However, last night I thought it was interesting as I watched him eat THREE SLICES OF PIZZA AND A SODA! I was like, how the hell is he doing that? He was eating slow, but still! I don't know what kind of restriction he has, but I'm thinking not much! LOL! No one in my husband's family knows I'm having surgery...I was so tempted to ask him how he can eat that much with the band but then I thought about it and said forget it! I didn't want to seem too interested! The reason being, my MIL said to me not too long ago, "if you were my daughter, I would have made you go for the surgery YEARS ago"....wasn't that sweet? I've always had a good relationship with her but lately, she's truly getting under my skin:mad2: She is the LAST person that will ever know I went for surgery because she would try and take all the credit for me losing weight....little does she know, I've been researching this LONG BEFORE she even knew it existed:angry: Lisa and Sue: I will see you guys on Tuesday--I can't wait! I'll be there with my husband. He's picking me up at the Syosset train station, that way I don't have to go all the way back to Ronkonkoma just to drive back to Syosset. Okay, I'm going to bed now...I'm exhausted! Have a good night all!

Hey Sue, Thanks for the encouragement! Its funny, last night I was at my in-laws and what was for dinner? PIZZA! One of my husband's cousin's was there, he had the lap band surgery a few years ago...he lost about 60lbs the first year and then put a lot of the weight back on over a two year period...but now he's back on track and losing again, so he looks good. However, last night I thought it was interesting as I watched him eat THREE SLICES OF PIZZA AND A SODA! I was like, how the hell is he doing that? He was eating slow, but still! I don't know what kind of restriction he has, but I'm thinking not much! LOL! No one in my husband's family knows I'm having surgery...I was so tempted to ask him how he can eat that much with the band but then I thought about it and said forget it! I didn't want to seem too interested! The reason being, my MIL said to me not too long ago, "if you were my daughter, I would have made you go for the surgery YEARS ago"....wasn't that sweet? I've always had a good relationship with her but lately, she's truly getting under my skin:mad2: She is the LAST person that will ever know I went for surgery because she would try and take all the credit for me losing weight....little does she know, I've been researching this LONG BEFORE she even knew it existed:angry: Lisa and Sue: I will see you guys on Tuesday--I can't wait! I'll be there with my husband. He's picking me up at the Syosset train station, that way I don't have to go all the way back to Ronkonkoma just to drive back to Syosset. Okay, I'm going to bed now...I'm exhausted! Have a good night all!

Hi Everyone! Thanks for starting this thread, Allyson....great idea! Now we can all keep track of our surgeries and support each other! And since I'm not planning on telling anyone about my surgery but my hubby and Aunt, I need all the support here I can get! Hi Janesays: My surgery is the same day as yours....I have to go on a "liquid" diet for two weeks prior to surgery....but it doesn't just consist of drinking Protein liquids, I can have Jello, Soup, carnation instant Breakfast (no sugar added)....there's more but I don't have my list in front of me so I can't remember....but I do remember that the day before surgery its strictly liquid (Medifast). Like you, I have also been practicing...chewing slower, trying to eat smaller portions....but I'm having a really hard time with not drinking while eating....I don't know about you guys, but this one is SO tough for me. Great to meet you and look forward to keeping in touch! I have been eating really bad these last few weeks....I swear, I am totally addicted to SWEETS! I can go all day without wanting anything but the minute I get off the train to go home, BOOM....it hits me like a ton of bricks that I NEED something sweet...it doesn't help that I HAVE to walk past a Dunkin Donuts and the stationary store that carries all kinds of artery clogging junk like ring dings and yodels...I'M SO WEAK! And after I walk in to one of these stores and pick out a couple of things to eat on the car ride home, I don't give a rats a-- that I have NO BUSINESS eating this stuff...then once I'm done eating I'm like, what the h--- did I just do that for? This has been my life the last month...I think its a combination of being plain ole' addicted to sweets and thinking that in just a few short weeks I won't be eating this stuff anymore thanks to the band, so what the hell! Anyhoo, that's my rant! I look forward to keeping in touch with everyone and helping each other get through this. I'm excited and scared all at the same time! Coming here and talking with all of you on this board has truly helped me these last few months! THANKS! Night all!

Welcome to the group...and congrats on your date! You go right before me, I'm the 20th! I wish you all the best....let us know how your feeling after your surgery!

Great, Allyson....thanks so much! I will definitely be joining you guys!

Hi Allyson! I would love to be an accountability buddy! My surgery is the 20th so I'm right behind you! Would love to keep in touch and see how your doing...we can help each other get through this...wishing you all the best! Fran

Awesome! Congrats! Keep us posted and let us know how your surgery goes!

Did you have any reflux to start out with? When I had my test they told me I had slight reflux, which had recently started to bother me at times. I'm hoping that will go away with the band. Well, we are all in this together, whether its LB or RNY! I get banded on the 20th, right before your surgery....YIKES, its getting close!!! I wish you all the best! Please keep us posted after your surgery!

Lisa, I'm so happy you were able to change the date:biggrin:!!!! I really look forward to meeting you and Lisa and sharing this journey together! I tell ya, this board is really a saving grace for me! Since I have chosen not to tell anyone, except my hubby and aunt, about my surgery, its so nice to have someplace to go to talk about my thoughts, concerns, anything! See you on the 28th:regular_smile: I'm starting to get more nervous as the days approach! As much as I'm reading and absorbing here, I still feel so unprepared...its just so hard to grasp how much my life is going to change. I've been eating bagels for Breakfast the past couple of days because I know I won't be able to eat them again after surgery...and pizza, how the hell am I going to give that up? I love pizza - its a Friday night staple in our house! I know what some of you may be thinking...is it more important for me to eat pizza and stay fat or is it more important to finally get the help I need to loose this weight and get healthy? Obviously, I choose to be healthy...but will the transition really be as easy as that? When does your MIND finally wrap about the fact that you CAN'T eat those things anymore and how does that play with your emotions? Anyone else wonder about this? Well, from what I've read here and what I'm hoping for me is, once I see the weight coming off, food will become less important over time. I can't wait until I'm eating to live rather than living to eat! Have a great night guys!

Hi Everybody! Congrats on all your surgery dates! Like jmegirl said, make sure you all join us over at the November 2008 board! kerrimez77: I'm also having surgery on the 20th:w00t:...WHOOOOAAAAAAA!! I don't know about you, but time is just flying by for me...its only a month away! I'm nervous but excited! Best of luck to everyone here....hope to keep in touch with all of you on the board!!!

You can hear an AMEN, HALELULIAH and PRAISE THE LORD! :Dancing_biggrin:

Hi Guys! Slim2b: OMG:ohmy:, 52.1 pounds, that is sooooooo awesome:thumbup: I cannot wait to be where you are!!! Congrats, your doing an amazing job! I'm glad you said that Geiss's office isn't very aggressive with fills...I've read too many stories about being over-filled and the choking and puking....I'd rather be a little less filled and loose slower....I don't care if it comes off slowly, as long as something is coming off and I'm not gaining, I'll be happy! Keep up the great work!!! msjessy: I too don't recall being told you have to go in every month! Then again, my memory is SHOT so they may have said it and I just don't remember:embaressed_smile: Do you know what they do every month? Is it just to weigh in? Like you, I'm not afraid of needles, so I'm not anticipating anything scary with the fills. But I am wondering how a needle might feel in my stomache, never had one there! I'll take your word that it was painless! How is your weight loss journey going? When were you banded and how much have you lost? Are you loving your band? fatgirlinNY: Hi there! Congrats on getting the approval! All my testing was done in a two month period, went pretty fast....next thing I knew, I had a surgery date! Its exciting and scary all at the same time! We are definitely DOING THIS!!! Wishing you all the best! Keep us updated! Hope everyone else is doing well! Just wanted to say a quick hello! Have a great night and I'll speak with you guys soon!

Whoooooooaaaaaa! Awesome....congrats!

Your words are so encouraging! I will take everything you said and absorb it like a sponge! Thank you so much for taking the time to write me back....you are an inspiration to so many of us here....all the best to you!

CONGRATS!!! I cannot believe how much you have lost in such a short period of time! You are totally an inspiration to so many of us here!! So I have some questions....you obviously have done an incredible job losing the weight but overall, how has your entire journey been? Did you hit any obsticles? Are you exercising? What has been the hardest thing for you since being banded? Hope you don't mind all the questions....I'm just so curious...I'm being banded next month and whenever I read success stories like yours, I just want to hear MORE! These stories help ease my mind and help me believe that this band will really change my life for the better! But I know its not going to be easy and just want to be as prepared as I can be. Thanks so much...and congrats again!!!!

WOW, Kacee, you ARE a success! I know your soooo proud of yourself, as you should be! Its stories like yours that give me such hope! You sound so confident and happy in your own skin, and this is what I've longed for! You put a huge smile on my face....thank you!

Hello All: Lisa: Did you call Dr. Geiss's office and change to the 28th? I hope you did! Would really love to meet you! Let us know! Chris: I hope you decide to stick with us too on this board...no big deal that your early December, your still a Notorious November to me:smile2: I am also panicking about the holidays...I'm suppose to go to my brothers for Thanksgiving...I was going to bring my "liquids" but I'm still deciding whether or not to do that. I really don't feel like having everyone ask me a million questions...my family is a pain in the butt! And this year its my turn to have Christmas Eve...that should be fun:glare: Wish I could just skip the holidays this year and just stay home with my hubby and kids...bahhhhh humbug!!! :laugh: susancarole: Thanks for the encouraging words...its really good to hear from someone that has already been banded and to know that things do get better/easier after some time. I've already made some changes: I cut out all diet soda/carbonated drinks, its been over a month...it was really hard at first, but now I'm drinking lots of Propel and other flavored waters (with either low or no calories), so its gotten better; I'm chewing more slowly and NOT drinking while I'm eating...UGGGGGGGHHH! I LOVE to eat AND drink! I think this will be the hardest habit for me to break! Were you a drinker while eating? If so, how are you doing with this? Good luck on your first fill! Let us know how it goes! Sue: So happy you got your approval...no more worries! Well, at least no more insurance worries:wink_smile: I can't wait to meet you on the 28th at the educational meeting! Regarding your comment on whether or not to tell anyone about the band...from the very beginning, I knew I wasn't telling anyone except my husband...then I decided that I needed to tell my Aunt because I may need her help with the kids the day after surgery because my husband has to go to work that night...so I HAD to tell her. But that's it!!! Noone else will know. Too many people have too many opinions....I really don't want to be under scrutiny to see if I'm losing the weight and how fast it comes off...I would rather just have people know that I'm eating smaller portions and exercising, which won't be a lie! Who knows, maybe sometime down the road, MAYBE I'll tell...but probably not! Lisa P: Figures, I just ordered a box of Medifast because I don't know what it tastes like (I've had Optifast, thought maybe it tasted like that?) so I figured I would try it out. Doesn't seem like a big hit around here! After reading your post about unjury, along with some others, I think that's what I'll be ordering in the near future! Thanks for the tip...I really appreciate it! Elisa: Great job on your weight loss!!! How are you doing so far? Tell us about your experience, would love to hear it! Glad to hear the fill wasn't so bad...I've heard both good and bad things about fills, guess I really won't know until its my turn. Keep up the great work:thumbup: Well, have a good evening all! Gotta run for now...I'll chat with you girls soon!