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LOL---Yeah, it gets pretty crazy around here, but I wouldn't have it any other way! :-)

Yes, my Dr. had mentioned that I would probably be going home with a drain. But my Aunt told me they removed hers before she left the hospital. I had a catheter also after I had lap band surgery (back in 2008). I don't know what determines if they just do a catheter during surgery and remove it before you're awake....or if they just leave it in until later. Ugh, I hate catheters.

Hey Tacycake! Nice to meet you! My surgery is the 20th. I have 4 kids, 21 (girl) 17 (boy) 14 (boy) and 8 (girl) Then I also have 3 "step" kids (we're not married....yet. ) They're 20 (girl) 17 (boy) and 14 (boy)

Superbariatribabe----Good luck tomorrow!! We'll be anxiously awaiting to hear how everything goes!!

Karen- Hope you ended up getting discharge yesterday! Auri--Sorry you are having so much pain! Is it more under control now? I had SO much pain when I had my band removed. I can't imagine having both procedures done at the same time. You poor thing! We went to my cousin's wedding in Wisconsin this weekend and I talked with my Aunt, Uncle and a different cousin who have all had the bypass done. They are all so happy for me and anxious to see how I do with it all. :-) I start my 2 weeks of liquids tomorrow. Anxious to get it started! Hoping the 2 weeks goes by quickly!! I took measurements a couple weeks ago, so will report mine also. Will weigh one more time in the morning. I weighed 2 weeks ago 245. I have a feeling I've gained a couple more though. I've felt a bit out of control. Plus it's my time of the month, so that always puts on a few excess pounds. Ugh...

@Auri--So glad you checked in. I was wondering how you were doing! UGH, hate being nauseated after surgery! :-( I forgot about the darn catheter!! Oh, I was going to ask you and Karen...how many days do you have to stay in?? And, not to be too personal--but do you have drains? From what I understand, I'll be going home with 2 drainage bags or whatever they are. I am not looking forward to that! I'll know more on the 14th, I think that's the day of my pre-op appointment. I thought it was next week, getting ahead of myself I guess. :-)

@@daron, heehee! Well, have fun!!

Beni!! NO WAY!!!! I would be BEYOND Ticked off!!! I can't believe that NUT won't help you out by re-doing her notes?! Seriously!? Can you maybe see the other NUT again and submit those notes instead? UGH....how incredibly frustrated you must be. And the blood work, and your car.... SO sorry Beni!! When will you know for sure what's going to happen?? You already have a surgery date set, right???

Awesome Karen!!!! I bet that grape popsicle tastes amazing!! Keep up that walking!

Oh bummer Beni! No mani or pedi?? I guess I better double check when I have my pre-op appointment on the 14th to be sure I can get a pedi. Not a big thing in big picture! Whenever you get a chance to send that is fine, take your time!

Thinking of you Auri!!! I love your pics, you are SO pretty Auri!!!

Your wedding isn't in Wisconsin, is it @@DaronB?! LOL!

Yay Karen!! Been thinking about you all day!! So glad everything went well!! Whoohooo!!!!

I've heard it's common too...but it's still one of my biggest fears!! I think some vitamin deficiency can be the problem too. My friend had the sleeve done and was losing her hair. She called the surgeon's office and they told her to start taking an additional Vit. I can't remember for sure, but I think it was Vit. B12? I've been growing out my hair and using some essential oils on it ahead of time, hoping that helps once I start losing it, if I do lose it...

Stephanie--So sorry all of that happened!! I agree that everything happens for a reason, so hang in there!!

BRONXMERCI--If you give me your email address, I'll scan that sheet I have to you!

Good luck with your surgery today JRT!! I had some of the same problems with my band! But I had mine removed last December. The surgeon that removed it said I'd have to wait 6 months to have another procedure though, what the heck? But at that time, I was really motivated and figured, "I got this! I can do this on my own!" I was very determined. For 3 months straight, I worked out 6 days a week, I wore a FITBIT and used My Fitness Pal to track food, etc. In those 6 months, I lost 1 freaking pound! I was SO discouraged, went into a pretty dark place, and then very quickly gained a lot of weight. So in May, I said enough is enough and started the process to have RNY done. Looking forward to hearing how your surgery goes!

Karen!! You're maybe even out of surgery already---but I'm praying all went well, or is going well if you're not out! Thanks for the pics!!! So excited for you!!! Auri--I know what I'd be doing with no kids home! Heehee!! Beni--Any way you could email your chart to me? If not, it's ok--I'll just write down names/dates as I catch them. If you want to, my email is amylynn@officetowne.net Layknee-I never had those problems when I did the liquid diet before, Hmmm...I'd maybe run it by your Dr, maybe it's a common thing and they can tell you something different to try? I had a lot of nausea before my lapband surgery, but I had a hiatal hernia that pretty much made me sick every time I ate. I have one now too, evidently, but I don't have the nausea so bad this time. Sherrieb4health--I started feeling a cold coming on this morning too--went to bed with a headache and it was worse this morning, lots of sinus pressure. I use essential oils though, so I doused myself with them, so hoping it nips it quickly! I hope you get over yours quickly so it doesn't effect your surgery date! Auri--SO excited for you too!!!

My Dr. is ok with toe polish, just not fingernail. I have acrylic nails, and I have to remove one for surgery.

Awwwww, thanks Beni! I LOVE the pedi idea!! I think I'm going to schedule one too!!! And yes, bright red for sure!!

I'm Oct. 20th Beni! I love the chart idea! I keep forgetting too!!

That would be great!!

Yep, I had the same problem. I had my lapband done in 2008, lost 85 pounds over the next 2 years, then maintained at 180 for about 6 months. THEN...I started slowly gaining after that until I started having even more problems. Everything I ate got stuck. I ended up with ulcers on my esophagus, the band had moved. I had it removed in Dec. 2013. I'm having the RNY on Oct 20th.

You'll do great Karen!! Everything will go wonderful! You're the first in our little group to go in for surgery, right? Can't wait to hear how it goes. Take good care of yourself!

Will your Dr. be telling you what liquids you should be having? I have a 2 page brochure thing telling me exactly what I have to have/ not have. And menu ideas too. My biggest hurdle is planning ahead and I am FORCED to plan ahead to be successful with the liquid diet. I can't just stop and grab a sub sandwich if I don't pack my "Liquid lunch." So the menus come in handy, I can just follow those and then pack up what I need the night before for the next day.