Aunty Katsu

Hi Lavon! How you doing? Just wanted to check in... I'm doing great! I went back to work 5 days after surgery. Yesterday I started getting my appetite back. I'm eating solids now. I'm having my first fill on 4/13. I hope you are doing well. Feel free to e-mail me directly at auntykatsu@hawaiiantel.net if you want.

Surgery yesterday wasn't too bad. I felt more pain in my shoulders, than in my tummy area. This morning no shoulder pain, but it feels like I had a MAJOR abs workout. That tight achy feeling. Not too bad. I still can't find a comfortable position to sit in. Lying down is great and standing is great, but sitting makes me feel like when I use to wear tight pants... hard to breathe.

I'm with Kaiser too.. my surgeon told me to do the clear liquid so not too bad. He gave me the option to post pone for 1 week or do the CLEAR liquids... I chose the clear liquids. Oh, forgot to say, I'm still under my original weight. Yes, Kaiser requires you to be less than your original weight at weigh in. I hope all goes well. I'll try to post again when I get home tomorrow.

Congrats! Please keep us posted! I'm going tomorrow. I can't wait! The moment I found my date, I did the unthinkable. I went out every day pigging out on all the greasy foods and desserts. I gained 13 of the 20 pounds I lost. Doc put me on a 5 day CLEAR liquid diet. Surprisingly I'm doing okay. So I lost 11 pounds in the past 4 days. My body is going cuckoo. Your day will come soon. Be smart! Don't do what I did, you will only regret it. I was soo stupid.

So glad to her you are up and around. Is the pain from the hernia or the banding? My surgery is on Wednesday and I'm returning to work on Monday. I hope I'm not going to be in too much pain. I went to my pre-op last Friday. The incision is soo high. I hope I can wear a bra, yikes! I also gained some weight (11 pounds) so doc has me on a 5 day clear liquid diet. Jello is my new best friend.

Hi Lavon! How you feeling today? Hope the pain isn't so bad. Wow! Your hospital visit was fast... Did you take BEFORE pictures? If not, you may want to soon. You can track your progress. Some of the photos on this site are soooo inpsirational. Today is my pre-op appointment. I know I gained weight since my last visit. I hope it didn't jeopardize my surgery. Keep in touch and keep me posted! It's nice to have someone to share our journey with...

:thumbup: In one week, I'm getting my band!!! 3-18-09 is coming fast. I'm so excited, I can't wait!

Congrats Lavon! Please keep me posted! My doctor didn't require me to go on any pre op diet either. He said I wasn't THAT huge, I don't carry my fat in my mid section, and I'm not diabetic. So the surgeon said I'm not required too do anything special before hand. How long have you been on the program? What area (In CA) are you getting your surgery? Good luck to you on Wednesday! I'll say a prayer for you :laugh: Looking forward to hearing from you!

Hi there! I'm so excited! My surgery is scheduled for 3-18-09. I'm so glad there are sooo many support out there! Looking forward to a healthier me!:confused: