HappyMe2009

HELLO FELLOW DECEMBER DELIGHTS! I had my surgery on Monday (12/7) and I wish I could say it was uneventful, but I woke up in ICU! ()... Apparently my BP was all over the board during surgery from sky high 160's/110's to too low 80/70, so instead of my nice private room, I wake up in Intensive Care! The doctor's were all wonderful and took really good care of me. I came home yesterday evening. SORE as all he**, but getting better. Been tolerating my liquids well, but I don't have an appetite. I will post my story in the "surgery day stories" sticky in a day or two. I just wanted to touch base with you all and let you know that me and my band are home safe and getting to know each other. Feel free to ask questions. We're all here for each other. Thank you for the prayers, well wishes, and support!

I'M UP TO BAT TOMORROW MORNING.... I'm nervous but amazingly the only thing I am really fearing is getting the IV needle (:woot:). I'm on all clear liquids today, I'm hungry but trying to stay busy. I will be up at 5am, leaving home by 6am, at the hosptial by 730am and surgery at 9am. I will stay overnight at the hospital and be home Tuesday afternoon/evening. I will let you all know how it went as soon as I am feeling up to it. Please say a prayer for me that everything goes smoothly. Thanks for all the support! :thumbup:

CONGRATULATIONS on your successful surgery! Glad to hear you're doing well! :w00t:

Slim Fast recalled their canned products.. WTH? Why? :wink2: I hadn't heard... I went for final pre-op blood work today for surgery on Monday @ 9am and went shopping for all my liquids post-op. I have to admit I felt some type of way going past all of the "goodies" I would normally pick up and rationalize that I "needed" for one reason/occasion or another. I had a whole grocery cart full of liquid nutrition in on form or another. We're in the countdown and we are taking our power back! :wink2:

CONGRATS tbird! I am glad everything went well and better than you thought... Keep us posted... *HUGS*:w00t:

GREAT to hear! Congrats and get some rest! :sad:

Awww, I'm sorry to hear that. How are you doing with your liquids? Have you tried a heating pad? *gentle hugs*

WELL WISHES to everyone being banded today! Let us know how you're doing as soon as you feel up to it! *HUGS*

Larry, I think everyone's pre-op and post-op varies a little, depending on the doctor. I suggest you check with your doctor's office and ask about the jell-o, if they say you can have it, then enjoy! My doctor's office says I CAN have jell-o and I plan to! You and I are having surgery on the same day! What time is your procedure? I have to be there at 7:30 for surgery at 9:00.

BEST WISHES to all of you being banded TODAY! I'm thinking of you! *HUGS*

Hahahahahahaaa! That was funny and says a lot b/c that is one HAPPY little red dancing machine!:sad:

CONGRATS on your sucessful surgery and minimal pain! Get some rest.... I am counting down to Monday... :tongue2:

I am scheduled to be banded on December 7th and I wanted to know if I should prepare to say bye-bye to my 3 favorite foods above (:tongue_smilie:)... I know "everyone is different" but in general, are these 3 foods tolerated by the band?

CONGRATS!:thumbup:... There is a thread for November Bandsters and I would say YEP, you are officially one! My date is December 7th (biting nails..:frown:), so I will be checking to follow your recovery! Again, congratulations on being on the flip side... take it easy and keep us posted!

My last supper is Thanksgiving as well and my last fresh turkey sandwich (since I hear bread isn't tolerated by the band) will be on Friday. I pretty much plan on partying like a rock star this weekend (:wink:) and start my liquid diet on Monday! WhooHooo

OH NO! So sorry! Big HUGS :thumbup:... I think the mamo issue should take priority. Please keep us posted.

I literally took me ALL DAY to get the metallic after taste of the Muscle Milk out of my mouth! :thumbup: NOT good. I will be at GNC on Friday!

We're soooo on the same page! If I find out that I am one of the ones that can't tolerate lobster after the band, I surely plan on trying a "lobster shake"... :thumbup:

At my final pre-op yesterday they gave me samples of unflavored Unjury and suggested mixing it in Crystal Light. I haven't done it yet, but will try it this weekend. I will let you know the results of my taste test, if you haven't tried it first.

Pre-Op Menu eh... I love the glass half full optimism..LOL What do you mix the protein powder with?

CONGRATS! Rest and take it easy. Your new life is about to begin... ENJOY!:thumbup:

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, for your responses. I am taking a bit of advice from all of you. As my surgery date approaches (Dec. 7) and I prepare to start my 7 day liquid diet on Nov. 30, I find myself constantly thinking "will I be able to ever eat this again", "what about this, will Thanksgiving be last time time ever tasting this food again". At my pre-op yesterday, my surgeon told me bread is a no-no... well what about turkey sandwiches? How can I go on w/o ever eating a turkey sandwich for lunch as I have done for years past until today??? (...:frown:). Seafood is my absolute favorite food in the world so I am so happy, I mean HAPPY HAPPY to hear so many of you have been able to tolerate it after the band. I know this will be trial and error and everyone's experience will be different, but if I have said it once, I will say it a HUNDRED times, there is nothing I HATE more than vomit (mine or anyone else's :thumbup:) and there is no worse fear for me than choking (). I had medical issues (esophogial spasms) that caused food to constantly get stuck in my throat and I literally thought I would choke to death on several occassions, so the thought of going thru that again has me terrified. Again, I appreciate your insight and I will continue to ask questions, so please continue to respond! :wink:

Thank you! I will try that this weekend...

Same date for me too! Have you started your liquid diet yet? If so, what are you drinking daily? I don't start mine until the 30th, but I want to prepare mentally and taste-budilly. lol

I haven't told my children either and my daughter is 13. Very critical age for developing self image. I am still trying to decide how to approach the subject with them. I don't have any serious medical problems, so this one is kinda tough for me. Do you have health problems related to your weight that your daughter knows about? If so, you could use that approach and tell her that "mommy is having surgery to help cure ____" or "mommy is having surgery so she won't have to take a lot of medications to help with ____", something along those lines. If not, I would tell her something short and sweet about you being gone overnight to ease any fear she might have about you being "in the hospital" which most children would worry about.