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  1. Posted

    you all will do great I was scared too, but besides the gas its not so bad.. Just keep thinking that this is the first day of the rest of your life....:}

    I'll back up this statement. I'm just home from my banding on Friday. Long as you take your Gas-X strips, you'll be peachy. I'm using liquid Tylenol when I get achy and don't need anything more except reasonable after sugery pampering.

    Lena :tt2:

  2. Posted

    I was banded on Friday, and I can tell you that the Gas-X strips were a godsend. I popped one in as soon as I could get to my stash, and the relief from the gas pressure was well worth that shot of peppermint in my already dry mouth. They gave me a medication that dried my mouth for intubation during the surgery and the effects hadn't worn off.

    My experience will be slightly different from other patients of Dr. Baptista. Because of my severe sleep apnea and previous cases of DVT, the hospital wanted to keep me overnight. I drank a lot of hot tea to ease my dry, slightly sore throat.

    Lena:thumbup:

  6. Posted

    ~Mini spoons to help you eat smaller (Im buying a baby spoon)

    ~Beneprotien ( I found this on my own. Its has no taste and even better NO SMELL! 5g of Protein in each serving so great to add to yogurt of water)

    I still have a few small things to pick up as far as food but I am well stocked for now. Oh and my DVR is loading with good things to watch during down times. :party:

    Bella, you're a genius yourself. I would have never thought of using baby and toddler utensils, though I did find some tiny china plates and demitasse cups so my plate will look "full."

    Where'd you find the Beneprotein?

    I joined Netflix when I had my hysterectomy and it was a godsend. I set up the movies I wanted to see but DH hates and had myself a movie festival watching documentaries, BBC, chick flicks, and Disney with my grandchildren. On my way out for my morning walk, I dropped the used DVD in the mailbox. Easy as could be. Long as I didn't watch all of them in one day and rotated through, I had something new to watch almost daily.

    Lena

  7. Posted

    can you tell us what is on your list? Im getting banded on January 6th, and my doctor did not have a list for me...just told me to bring my personal effects! I bought liquid tylenor, Gas X, Protein powder and liquid meal replacements...is there anything else I will need besides the basics, pj's, toothbrush, slippers?

    This is my own list, and may not apply to you.

    Overnight in Hospital

    1. Gas-x

    2. Toothbrush/toothpaste

    3. Lip Balm (Anesthesia dehydrates me)

    4. Hand cream

    6. Comfy loose clothes to go home in, like drawstring pants

    7. Undies and sports bra

    8. Robe suitable for walking the halls and slippers

    9. Watch to clip to bed rails

    10. Glasses case

    11. Cell phone and charger

    12. Small pillow

    13. CPAP machine

    14. Fanny pack to lock on bed rails to hold all my small items like the lip balm and cell phone

    15. Spiral log book **This is my own need. I know from personal experience that anesthesia messes with my memory. I bring my log book (like a daytimer, but larger) so I can write down when I got meds, what the doc said, and who came to visit so I can thank them later. **

    The sippy cup is a darn smart idea. I'm adding that to my shopping list. Gosh knows I slug down a lot of drink during the day, and I'm used to big swallows.

    Lena

  9. Posted

    I'm a little shocked you can't have broth. I agree that you should ask just to make sure. You should also ask if you can have crystal light or something also.

    <snipped>

    Oh wait....I could also have 1 sugar free popsicle every day!

    Well, all docs are different! Just know that his rules are for your best interest!:)

    I'm doing the same diet you are, starting Wednesday. In the meantime, I'm drinking Atkins shakes and eating lightweight foods to prepare so I won't starve.

    Lena

  13. Posted

    I had so many problems with both stress eating and the holiday food, we took drastic action and divided the foods. We have two refrigerators and two pantries, so we put everything I could have in the refrigerator and pantry closest to my home office and locked everything I can't have in the others. My DH and roomie have the keys to the locks, but I don't.

    It worked very well! The guys can get to the carbs they need for their physically demanding jobs, and I can't get my greedy paws on the holiday treats. Admittedly, it's close to hell on earth to watch them devour the foods I can't have, but when I can't take it anymore I go for a walk or at least leave the room. :tongue_smilie:

    It's not a perfect solution, but it worked for us.

    Lena

  14. Posted

    I already packed up my Gas-x, lip balm, one comfy "easy access" gown, those oh-so-glamorous slipper socks:wink2:, and a small pillow.

    Because I have severe sleep apnea and I take blood thinners, the hospital insists on keeping me overnight. They did apologize for my inconvenience. LOL!

    Today is the day I stop taking my Warfarin. I've been on the first phase of the pre-op diet since Friday, and while it's not easy, it does ease me into the final liquid phase starting Wednesday. Yes, I'm hungry and somewhat uncomfortable, but the tiny increments of discomfort now will mean less problems on those final two days instead of total starvation. (wry smile)

    For me, the true discomfort begins on Wednesday morning. That's when I have the first of at least two Lovonox injections (and one Heparin the day of surgery). I'm needle phobic, so my husband has graciously volunteered to jab me. I'm more worried about those injections than the pre-op diet, to be honest.

    Has anyone else been using SavingDinner.com to get the low-carb menus and grocery lists? They've been very helpful and I'll miss the delicious foods while my body recovers. Even my picky DH likes most of the recipes.

    Lena

  15. Posted · Edited by voiceomt2002
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    You go, Camel!

    A friend of the family brought over homemade Cookies along with her holiday gift of coffee. I thanked her and waited until she left before handing the entire bag to my husband and brother. "Gorge yourselves and hide the rest." I suffered while they stuffed themselves silly, but the bag is nowhere in sight today. The coffee is delicious. I know our friend meant well.

    I've come to realize how much of our society is geared to make friends and family diet saboteurs. A hostess gift is often food or wine, any celebration involves rich foods, and of course to show love involves high carbs. There's something wrong with this picture. We are not our ancestors, where food shortages were common. Maybe I need to rethink our traditions. I'm a writer. Hmm. I sense a story coming on. LOL!

  17. Posted

    Thanks for the kind words, Camel Cracker. I did manage to survive with only minor lapses, and recorded an official weight loss of eleven pounds when I reported to the surgeon for my pre-op appointment. Not too shabby at this time of year.

    Eating beforehand helped a great deal. I wasn't starving by the time food was served, nor was I overwhelmingly tempted by the appetizers.

    Yes, I must be insane to try to follow the low-carb pre-surgical diet at this time of year, but I'm managing to not screw up too badly. I admit my lapses and get back on the wagon as soon as I can.

    Next Frieday, my wait is over hopefully.

    Lena

  18. Posted

    I'm the only one in my household who *must* low-carb my diet until my surgery on January 2. While most of my family has been reasonably supportive, I'm finding the temptations to cheat getting worse with each passing day.

    Last night was the big dinner with the family. After my many attempts to explain how I must stay below 1400 calories and 30g of carbs, my stepmother still brought out biscuits and sweet potatoes and insisted on giving me a heaping plate of banana pudding. (Fortunately, I'd brought the banana pudding, and it was made with Splenda, diet pudding, and all the f/f or low-carb ingredients I could. The bananas were the only unaltered ingredient.) My father adores banana pudding, so that was my gift to him.

    Y'all would be proud of me. I took a polite couple of bites of the sweet potato, tasted a thumbfull of the biscuit, and gave half my banana pudding to my husband. But, oh, it was soooo hard! "Want" doesn't begin to cover how much I wanted to pig out on the holiday feast.

    What are your survival strategies?

    Lena

  19. Posted

    Yes, my PCP was on board from the very beginning with the idea. She practically shoved me toward her referral clerk! LOL! No, she's not on base. She's on the economy, but less than a few miles from NAS JAX.

    In fact, Dr. Baptista the surgeon is much farther away, practically across town from me. I don't mind the drive, really, and I am thoroughly impressed with the hospital where I'll have the procedure. I'd never seen a hospital with valet parking, but I'm a spoiled gal now! The outpatient surgery processing area is not far from the main entrance, not around back like you're a red-haired stepchild.

    Tricare has been very efficient through the whole process. They don't ask for six months of doctor-supervised dieting like some insurance providers. Dr. Baptista's office works hand-in-hand with certain labs so everything is done very smoothly.

  22. Posted

    Thanks, Hersheybar. Makes me feel better to know someone understands. DH insisted on going with me to buy the locking hasp for the pantry, and even figured out a way to use an old bike lock we had laying around to lock the spare fridge. (Sigh of relief) I feel so much better knowing the evil carbs are locked out of reach.

    However, I didn't want to listen to DH gripe so I'll wait until tomorrow to go buy the shakes, broth, Jello, yogurt, and other items. You'd think he had to starve to listen to him fuss, all because he's got to store his Cookies under lock and key. (Rubbing thumb and forefinger together to simulate playing world's smallest violin.)

  23. Posted

    It sounds like Atkins. You could read up on that. Find out what is allowed and stock your kitchen full!

    Yes, it's a modified Atkins. However, understanding the restrictions and being able to live them by myself has proven difficult. None of the other members of my household are willing to give up that many carbs. Because they want the cakes, chips, rice, and potatoes I'm not supposed to have, they're sabotaging my chances despite their promises to "provide support in every way possible."

    I finally became desperate as of yesterday when my husband came home sick from work and my first thoughts were, "Oh, darn! How will he sabotage my diet now?" (He didn't.) We talked and worked out a compromise that might actually have an effect. Soon as I get off work, I'm going to rearrange the pantries so that the one outside can be locked. All the "contraband" they want can be stored out there, out of my sight and reach with a lock and key. I'll even install a lock on the spare refrigerator and put any perishable contraband out there.

    I'll put all the things I can have or don't tempt me here in the convenient pantry and fridge in the kitchen. I've already weaned myself off caffeine, sodas, and most breads. Doggone it, I've sacrificed too much this year to give up now. If it takes drastic measures like locked pantries, then that's what it takes.

  25. Posted

    I think I'm going to fail on this diet thing. The dietician put me on a 20 carb a day max diet, and I fail every weekend to stay on it. Saturday and Sunday when my family is home, they're eating "normal" foods and it's right there in front of me. So, I grab.

    I'm terrified to step on the scales at the doctor's office next week. I don't think I've lost a pound. In fact, I may have gained.

    How will I lose weight through the holidays? Was I insane to try hard-core dieting at this time of year?

    Lena

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