thetig

Hi There, As of today, One week PO I am down 15 pounds. My Doc was not one to put me on the liquid diet until just 2 days before surgery. I called his office yesterday and I am on mushies now. Just a little bit. I was told to go at my own speed for re introducing food back into my diet. I tried a scrambled egg last night and it felt very strange for a couple of hours. This AM I am trying Oatmeal, so far not bad. I must keep my protein up. Yesterday also, I started walking on my treadmill, very slowly and only walked for 15 min. I will walk again today maybe for 20. The gas is much much better today. Something to look forward to. Remember to do windmills with your arms as often as you remember it really helps. Try to keep away from the pain meds if you can. I still have had no pain. I will be returning to work on Tuesday. I am getting very bored here at home. Monday is your big day, it will all go well I am sure. Prayers coming your way. C

I was banded in Los Angeles, CA by a Fab young Doc named Michael Feiz. I had done a lot of research on him before choosing him. Please feel free to ask me any questions or to talk about any fears you might have. I started this process on Jan. 20, 09 and as you see I was banded two months later. I weigh a bit more than you but I have had more time in years to gain then you also. LOL . I am hoping to loose 110 pounds. I will set a goal for myself in small increments but I sure would like to see 70 pounds gone by my birthday in July! 12 gone 58 to go! Talk to you soon, Cheryl

Hey DB, When is your surgery the 6th of April? I just want to make sure you are in my thoughts on that day. Please if you have any questions just ask. I am a bit worried about LL, she should be getting around by now I would think. I am so very very thankful that I am doing so well, I am sure it is because I have a Mom and a prayer chain praying for me all the way. Hope you are well, Cheryl

Hey LL, Just like DB, I have been thinking about you! I really hope you are doing well. I have been so very lucky so far with no pain! Get in touch when you can! Cheryl

Hi There Fitflab25, you got it! Here it is day 5 PO and still no pain! I am truly amazed! I have been told by many that the gas will go away after a week from the surgery. You can't beat that. I am now just waiting to see when I can start my mushies. I am really tired of Liquids. I look forward everyday to my pills because I can crunch them with my teeth! LOL! When will you be banded and Where? Cheryl

Hey DB, Well, here I am to tell the tale. I am three days PO and I have to tell you this has not been bad. I have a total of 4 cuts the largest one just above my naval where my port is. No pain, but very very stiff and sore like someone was inside of me and had a boxing match. Also be aware of the gas that gets caught up in the shoulders and chest area. I was told about it before and I have it now. It is like a ache that just does not go away. That really is the biggests hurt so far. I was glued together so no dressing and I was able to shower yesterday. I do not feel hungry but I am getting tired of the liquid and am looking forward to my first taste of scrambled egg! LOL I really hate eggs but they sound good!

Please ask me any question that you might have It is all still very fresh. I will try to write all my memories down in my blog later today or tomorrow.

Talk to you soon, Cheryl

Hey There LL, My surgery is Thursday and I will be thinking about you all day tomorrow. Great happy thoughts! I will not be home until Friday. I am already looking forward to that! LOL I am on Liquids starting today. Love that Broth!

I look forward to hearing about your experience and I will be on to tell you about Mine! This is so Cool! Talk to you very soon, Cheryl

Hey LL, Good to have more friends born in 1953. That was a great year to be born! LOL! You and I will be banded just a day apart how cool is that! So on your liquid diet are you drinking a protein drink or just broth, SF jello and SF popsicles and water? Any Coffee, Black? I start on Tuesday. Hope you are feeling good. How much weight do you have to loose if I may ask. I am looking at 100 pounds. I am weighing in at 250 right now. Glad you are out there. I will keep in touch with you all the way. Your new Friend! thetig Cheryl

I was told by the girl only from my Docs office that I would have to stay for 24 hours. My surgery is not until 1:pm. I wish I could just go home. I had a laparoscopic hysterectomy two years ago and that was really no problem at all. I was only off work for a week. I am hoping to go back to work right a way with this procedure. My surgery is on a Thursday and I am hoping to go back to work on tuesday. We will see. Good luck on the weight loss. Cheryl

Hi Doodlebug, I guess my doctor is not going to put me on any diet before surgery that I guess is good for me not sure though. I was given my date yesterday for March 26th so that means that we will only be 10 days apart! This is going to be so great I can just feel it. Keep in touch! Cheryl

Thanks for the info! I am big but I guess not that big also. I have my date now it will be on March 26th. I am so very very excited. I weigh 250 and I am 5'5". Hey keep in touch!

Hi There, I am Cheryl, thetig, I was wondering if you had to go on a pre surgery diet? I have not been told anything yet and I believe that my surgery is going to be at the end of March. Thanks for your answer.

Cheryl

Hey There, This is Cheryl, thetig, I was just wondering if you have gotten your date yet for surgery and where you are from. I live in Burbank, California. I see that we are the same age. This is nice to have a friend here on LBT. I am not a church goer but I am a true Believer! Thanks, Cheryl

Hi There, I am hearing a lot about a pre surgery diet. Did you have to go on one? No one at my surgeons office and mentioned this to me. I am getting a bit worried due to the fact that my BX just sent me a letter saying the Doc has put me down for a surgery date of March 21st. Thanks in advance for any info. Cheryl