Lighterload

Thinking of you on your special day- you are in my prayers- Lighterload

Hey jai jai,

Well its all over, I am now 12 days post Op and feeling fabulous. I hadf lost 21 lbs on the 21 day pre Op liquid diet and I bet I have lost another 10 or better since surgery. I see my surgeon on Tuesday and I am so anxious to find out my total loss to date. I have one more week off work, have to get out and buy a recumbant bike for my exercise routine since walking is out of the question for me. I have a crumbled right hip and walk with a cane or use the motorized w/c. I do have a pool but its a bit too cool to swim yet, so the bike will be great until I can use the pool. Hope you are doing well- Lighterload

Hey DB, I am praying for you and know tomorrow is your big day. You will be fine, just a bit sore for the first week. Now that I am 12 days post Op. I feel wonderful and I am still not hungry but I eat as directed.

I can't wait to hear your story, when you feel able. Best wishes and my prayers are with you- Lighterload

hey Tig,

Well here it is 10 days post op and I am feeling great. I was unable to contact anyone prior to this since my internet service was out for almost 2 weeks. We are back to normal now.

I do not feel surgery was bad at all. I had no gas pains as most talk about just had a very sore tummy, like I did about 400 sit-ups. I was not hungry until about 3 days ago and I am now starting on soft foods. I see my surgeon on Tuesday and it will be back to work for me the following Monday. I had lost 21 lbs pre op, on that liquid diet and I will be anxious to see how much more I lost since surgery on 3/25/09. Keep in touch- Lighterload

Hey DB,

Is your surgery stilled planned for next week? I am 10 days post Op and I have to tell you, it was not that bad at all. I was vomiting for two days post op but its been all up hill since. Lost 21 lbs pre surgery on that 21 day liquid diet. I see my surgeon on Tuesday so I am anxious to see how much more I have lost. keep in touch- Lighterload

Hey tig, Are you as anxious as I am about our surgery next week? I can hardly wait. On the liquid diet, I have two Protein bullets each day, plus broth, SF waters, SF jello, Powerade ZERO and decaffinated teas. I tried the decaf coffee and thought it be best I stick with the teas. Decaf coffee just doesn't do anything for me. My surgeon does not want me having any caffeine. I have about 147 lbs to lose and I know I must have lost 20 more on this liquid diet, seeings that I lost 12 lbs. in the first 6 days of this diet and I am on day 19 now. We are a day apart with our surgeries, so is your on Tuesday or Thursday? I will keep in touch as soon as I get out of the hospital as I will have 2 weeks off work and lots of time for this site.....Lighterload

Doodlebug, you are a strong person, you did not throw in the towel when you had your set back with the bacteria in your lungs. You got some info from someone on the site nd you moved forward, that is remarkable. If you lived in Phoenix as a child, when did you leave? I came here in 1993 from Northeast PA. What a change! From the mountains to the desert. I am tired of the desert but in this economy I will not sell and move now, not until things get back to normal. I want to get back to green grass and trees. I will keep in touch when I get home from the hospital, as I took 2 weeks off work and will have lots of time for this site. Lighterload

Hey baylorjai, thanks so much for the well wishes, I am as ready as I can be, bag is packed and I almost feel lik I shoudl go sit in the truck and wait for Wednesday...LOL

The pre Op diet is tough, I won't lie to you but you can do it, like I have. The first couple days I was wondering what I got myself into but I am as strong willed as I can be so I just focused on my job, being the best nurse I could be and before I knew it, I was well into the 14th day. If I can do it anyone can, its all about committment and what's most important to ones self. I will drop you a line when I get home from the hospital and let you know the details. I took 2 weeks off work so I will have plenty of time for this site. Lighterload

Hey baylorjai,

Just keeping in touch. I am 4 days out from surgery and I am so excited. Day 18 of the pre Op clear liquid diet and I am ready for something more. I am scheduled for surgery at 6am Wednesday morning. Not scared one bit and I guess that's because I'm a nurse and I have had several surgeries already. Wishing you well, keep in touch, Lighterload

Hey Socalfosh,

Just keeping in touch. I have 4 days until surgery, here in Arizona and I am so anxious. I am not nervous at all and will be glad to get something more than clear liquids. The best part is this is the beginning to my new lifestyle. I am also looking forward to the 2 weeks recovery time I took off from work.

Hope all is well, stay in touch. Lighterload

Hey GitsMardi,

How are things going for you?

I have 4 days until surgery and I will be so glad to get something more than clear liquids. I have been doing my clear liquid pre Op diet for the past 18 days. It was tough but I survived without cheating even once. I am packed and ready for the hospital, actually looking forward to the 2 week recovery time I took off work. Keep in touch, Lighterload

Doodlebug, I am so very sorry to hear about the your breathing problems and the bacteria that causes ulcers? I am speechless, I am a registered nurse and I can tell you that I have not heard of this one. I was looking forward to chatting with you after our bandings. Don't give up the ship yet, your next visit could prove to be positive and you will go to surgery as planned.

I am into day 18 of the 21 day liquid diet. I don't know how much weight I've lost but I know my britches are getting loose. I am packed for the hospital and have 3 more days of this liquid diet.

I will pray that things work out for you, keep in touch, Lighterload (Janet)

What kind of scooter are you ridin? I rode a Harley for years, until I got to big for the bike but I am in the process of fixing that.

Hey doodlebug11, how are you? I am 9 days out from having my bad placed. The pre Op diet is not fun but I am making it through fine. Since my surgeon has me on a strict liquid diet, I have learned creative ways with little. I added some spicy V8 to my broth and called it dinner. Jello has become my lunch and I sip water tainted with the liquid Protein bullets all day long. I feel good now but the first week was tough. Looking forward the banding on March 25th- Ligheterload

Hi,

You are over a month into your journey, how are things going? I look forward to my banding next month.

jhirel

Hi,

Well, you are over a month into your journey, how is it going? I will be banded next month and I envy all of you that are on your way.

jhirel