SanDiegoUbermom

I know just what you’re talking about. I’m up for surgery on the 11th her in San Diego, CA. I too have thought about this long and hard. I first heard about Gastric Bypass back in 1994 and thought I might want to do that. I am so happy that I didn’t. Knowing what I know now and all of their complications and that it are not reversible. I'm very happy that I didn't do that surgery. I wanted something that would take time. I didn’t want an immediate lose of weight either. I wanted to learn from it, have a chance to tone up and w/a family of 6 I needed to teach them about good eating too. I too have been healthy all my life. It’s only w/in the last year that my Rt knee has been a problem and I’m hoping that it will be solved w/the weight being gone, also my lower back issues that I’ve had every since 2000. My latest issue is I need to have my gallbladder out at the same time. I was just told this week about that. If there are any complications in the removal (leakage) they will not band me and I’ll have to reschedule. But the doctor assures me that they’ve done this many times and w/out complications. So I’ve been fighting that fear of failure and I don’t want to start this stupid 10 day liquid diet again. I has a small set back because of the news and ate food. Of course my body said “what in the hell are you doing to me” and w/in 2 hours I was visiting the bathroom w/the runs. I’m dealing with it better now and am on the right track again. Talking to people like you really helps. I too love this site and all the people from all over. A moto that another bander has “faith not fear”. Find you faith and stomp the fear and you will pull through this with flying colors!

Way to go Carrie--You can do it. You've learned what you can and can't make it work now over the past year. I believe in you!! You will succeed!! You will drop those last 23lbs! Please tell DH that he's also in our thoughts--GO DH GO!!

I had not idea that soda would cause such a problem after a fill. I’ve been weaning myself from REGULAR to DIET for a year now. Recently I’ve been cutting down on how many a day and I’ve got it down to 2 or 3 a day now. I used to drink soda instead of water. At Target here in San Diego, CA they have a house brand of powdered diet drink mix (like crystal light) and I’ve been drinking those instead but when I started my liquid diet I got really bad headaches. After talking to my doctor he told me that right now I can have caffeine but not to over due it. I never told him I was talking about soda. I guess I need to step it up a notch and cut the soda and maybe start drinking tea if I need the caffeine. I think that LabBandTalk.com is awesome. I'm learning so much from all of you and seeing all those questions---GREAT! Some of them I would have never had thought of on my own.

I've been really good about telling my kids all about it and showing them TV shows and clips when they come on (well the older ones that is). But each time we go out to eat (which is alot) They all watch what I'm doing now on my liquid diet and they all have alot of questions. I never thought about putting things lower for them to reach--good one. I'm so nervous that I'm not sleeping. Last night I went to bed but, watchted TV till 1:00 and couldn't sleep so I got up and was on the computer till 4:45am. It's 10:40 I'm just getting up. I feel tired but can't sleep. I'm glad to hear that moving around is better. It sounds like the pain isn't worse then a c-seccion recovery (I hope) and for me it was easy recovery. I'm hoping that my older ones will also help out (as they usally do) but it's the fighting and bickering I'm worred about. They are at that stage and it gets to me. I'm in San Deigo,CA and our weather is awesome. I hope this will give the kids the opportunity to play outside A LOT! The one thing that I hate and that is WAITING--for anything and this is just about killing me. Thank you both for posting--please keep doing so :confused: and keep up the good recovery!

:clap2: Congratulations to all of you who’ve just been banded. I read your post w/intensity. I want to hear how you’re doing after surgery so I kind of know what to look for or know what I’m going to face. I’m a mother of four (9,8 & twins at 4) and my DH is going to take 4 days off to help me but I’m nervous that the pain might last longer then that. <O:p</O:p And what to do w/the kids for the next few weeks while I recover. I called in the calvary of friends but still…what to do w/them once they come home??? <O:p</O:p Please keep posting and let me learn!? <O:p</O:p Mine is just around the corner and I’m NERVOUS! What about? I was told that they will also be taking out by gallbladder while there. If they are able to get a clean recovery then they will do my banding but if not, the banding will have to wait. <O:p</O:p I’m doing ok on my liquid diet—cheated 3 times now, but not w/much. But I don’t want to have to do this again. It was hell those first 2 days. <O:p</O:p Congrats and thanks again for posting.

This thread is awesome! Hearing all of your thoughts and ideas is helping me move forward as I will be banded in just a few days (July11). I’ve been looking at things in my house & asking “how can I get ride of this, I bought it w/my hard earned money” or “Oh the kids really need this even if I don’t”. Giving me permission to “TOSS IT” is a great one. “I’m not a garbage container” is an awesome moto. But the one I like the most is “either it’ll be in the toilet or a landfill. Either way it won’t be yours for long”. It is soooooo true!! Reading all of your rules, guidelines, daily agendas…Is helping me understand better that it isn’t about the food. It’s about YOU and what you do with YOU to succeed after banding. <O:p</O:p Thank you all so much for responding to this thread and I hope this information continues. I want to learn and improve with my new tool in life.<O:p</O:p

Well yesterday was alot better. I had a mild headache that Tylonel took care of. DH took me to a gathering but we didn't stay long cause I wasn't comfortable w/all the food and I hadn't had a protein drink since morning and the broth I had at Souplantation was starting to wear off. We came home but then went out to get JELLOOOOOOO for me and other stuff. We dropped the kids off around 4:30 yesterday at friends houses and its odd to have the house to ourselfs---SO QUITE This morning I woke up at 4:45am w/pain while swallowing. I thought I was over this. Today is my labwork day. I don't need them to tell me that I'm refused because of a cold. It doesn't hurt as bad as it was a week ago but I can feel it when I swallow. My RT ear hurts too. SHIT! But on a good note, if my scale is correct I've droped 9 pounds since the 2nd. Yaaaaa I hope that Dr. Brunson doesnt' want a food journal from me today---I AINT GOT ONE. I don't even know where mine is either. Talk later

Well yesterday was alot better. I had a mild headache that Tylonel took care of. DH took me to a gathering but we didn't stay long cause I wasn't comfortable w/all the food and I hadn't had a protein drink since morning and the broth I had at Souplantation was starting to wear off. We came home but then went out to get JELLOOOOOOO for me and other stuff. We dropped the kids off around 4:30 yesterday at friends houses and its odd to have the house to ourselfs---SO QUITE This morning I woke up at 4:45am w/pain while swallowing. I thought I was over this. Today is my labwork day. I don't need them to tell me that I'm refused because of a cold. It doesn't hurt as bad as it was a week ago but I can feel it when I swallow. My RT ear hurts too. SHIT! But on a good note, if my scale is correct I've droped 9 pounds since the 2nd. Yaaaaa I hope that Dr. Brunson doesnt' want a food journal from me today---I AINT GOT ONE. I don't even know where mine is either. Talk later

Thank you Penni; I've copied it and printed it out. I have my pre op oppt. today w/my surgeon and these are great questions to have.

I did a web search and found it located at Amazon, Overstock and Shop.com. You might be able to call you local bookstores and see if they have it or if they can get it in for you. Cost is under $20 it looks (that's not including s/h). If you go to Amazon.com and click on the book you will find some recipes you can try --there are a total of 5 that you can look at and try. Ubermom_1

I did ok at the game. I saw the food but didn't really want it. We went as a family to Souplantation after and I had broths. It was ok. I only had one protein drink yesterday before the game and my tummy only grummbled onece. I had one more before the nights end. Today; I did a vanilla protein and made one of each for later in the day. I tried the one I made and it was ok but I like it better w/ice. It will do on those times when I need to leave and have one on the go. I did wake up w/a headach--mild but there. I borred at home so I'm thinking to much about food. I need to get out but the weather is stopping us from doing to much. 90's

I did ok at the game. I saw the food but didn't really want it. We went as a family to Souplantation after and I had broths. It was ok. I only had one protein drink yesterday before the game and my tummy only grummbled onece. I had one more before the nights end. Today; I did a vanilla protein and made one of each for later in the day. I tried the one I made and it was ok but I like it better w/ice. It will do on those times when I need to leave and have one on the go. I did wake up w/a headach--mild but there. I borred at home so I'm thinking to much about food. I need to get out but the weather is stopping us from doing to much. 90's

Hi all; I'm a mother of 4 (9,8 & twins @4). I have a gym membership and they have a kidcare area. I haven't had the chance to go back in yet with either me having a cold or them but it's going to cost $10 a kid on a monthly bases. I only need to do this till Sept cause all of them will be going to school then. After that I can go and not worry about them or the cost. I just need to find the energy to get started. That's my biggest problem. I've tried to walk and have them w/me and that just doesn't work. DH gets home to late for me to do anything and the weekends are just to full of family things. My surgery is in 9 days and I'm not sure how much I should start on or where. :help: I need a push, I need encouragement!!

I woke up around 10ish. DH told me that I needed to take the DSs to the game since his throat hurt. I really was hoping that my first day would be spent at home not seeing or smelling any food. I drank the Joe Robb's protein drink and it was ok. I thought it would have that metal taste that I remember from Optifast but it didn't. I added ice and had to chew at least half of it. I was upset at meself this morning cause I didn't get the kitchen done the way I wanted to. It's still a mess and its hard to find a place to make my drinks. I'm coughing and have bloody burgers still. DH gave me 4 Vit. Cs this morning. I hope I don't get a tummy ache. Off to get ready for the game.

I woke up around 10ish. DH told me that I needed to take the DSs to the game since his throat hurt. I really was hoping that my first day would be spent at home not seeing or smelling any food. I drank the Joe Robb's protein drink and it was ok. I thought it would have that metal taste that I remember from Optifast but it didn't. I added ice and had to chew at least half of it. I was upset at meself this morning cause I didn't get the kitchen done the way I wanted to. It's still a mess and its hard to find a place to make my drinks. I'm coughing and have bloody burgers still. DH gave me 4 Vit. Cs this morning. I hope I don't get a tummy ache. Off to get ready for the game.

:nervous :Banane20: I didn’t get the kitchen in to the condition I wanted. I have way to much STUFF around. :help: I have 10 days till I find my gold at the end of this rainbow.:clap2: I found Joe Robb’s Protein drink at our local Henry’s and it’s not bad. I put ice cubs in it and I need to chew in order to get it down. I remember my mom doing this when she was on Optifast. She said that it took care of or chewing fixation. My youngest DS was so cute. He could see that I was frustrated and he wanted to make me Breakfast. He asked if he could bring me Cereal, yogurt or even make me some toast. I told him that for the next few weeks I won’t be able to eat anything, only drink.:Banane20: I’ve been working w/my kids on what I’m doing and why. Both my DSs have seen TV shows that talk or show the procedure. My DDs are only 4 and they’re not sure about it but try to understand. Ok; I’ve been told that I need to get ready for a Padre game (that DH was supposed to go to w/the boys but he now has my sore throat). This will be hard, smelling and seeing all that food. I was hoping my first day would be calm.:help: ~~___________~~ Okay; I went to the game and came out a winner. I thought I might have problems w/seeing all that food. Well I didn't :clap2: I didn't even want any of it. I’ve gone through my first day and survived! When my DSs and I came home we picked up the rest of the family and went to Souplantation and while they had food I had soup broths. I will need to have my other protein soon too. I’ve only had the one from this morning. I’m okay right now but I know I should have one before I go to bed. Well I’m proud of myself for accomplishing this first day!!:bananajump: :clap2:

This is the way to go. But I would still put a “permanent comment in his permanent record” for all to see. Anyone looking for a new doctor needs to know the good as well as the bad. Don’t stoop to his level of behavior. Always step up, play smart and come out with a smile.

I’ve been on the heavy side for as long as I can remember. <O:p</O:p I look at photos when I was young and I see that I was a bit heavy and then again in High School. In HS I was wearing a size 12. I CAN’T WAIT TILL I SEE THAT ONE AGAIN! :biggrin1: <O:p></O:p> I kept hearing from kids at school and my brothers that I was fat. Teased as a kid didn’t make things easy. It became a habit to eat when I was depressed or angry. <O:p></O:p> I started smoking w/I was 16, quite when I was in my early 30’s while I was getting ready to become a mom. I knew that I would gain weight so I went on the OptiFast Diet after I was off of cigarettes and was replacing food for cigs. It worked for 4 months until I fainted at work. After being rushed to the hospital by ambulance and having test run, they couldn’t figure out what caused me to faint. So I: Stopped the diet (1994) Got pregnant (1996) Gained 30 pounds Waited 18 months and got pregnant again (1998) Gained back the 30 plus 10 more Waited 3 years and got pregnant again—this time it was twins (2001) Gained back the 40 plus 10 more <O:p></O:p> I tried over and over to exercise, watch what I eat and it would work, but then the weight loss would stop. So I gave. <O:p></O:p> Now I have knee problems and lower back pain at 222lbs. With four kids ranging in ages of 9-4, I need to be able to play with them, pick them up if I need to or just sit Indian style on the floor with them. <O:p></O:p> My mom had a weight issue while I was growing up and it wasn’t until I was in HS that she let it all go. She did OptiFast for a year during my 30’s and did a awesome job. She got a tummy tuck and everything. Well now she heavier then I’ve ever seen her. I’m frightened that I might turn out like her---I DON’T WANT TOO, I’M TAKING CONTROL OF MY LIFE TODAY! I’VE MADE MY CHOICE TO FIND A TOOL THAT WILL WORK WITH ME!! I’VE WILL BE BANDED ON JULY 11<SUP>TH</SUP> AND I WILL SUCCEED!:clap2:

I’m going into Scripps La Jolla in San Diego, CA on Tuesday the 11<SUP>th</SUP>. :clap2: I’m meeting w/the surgeon the 5<SUP>th</SUP> and should find out the time then. :bananajump: I will be starting my liquid diet tomorrow. I’m on a 10 day program. My nerves are on end; will I make it through the liquid diet and then will I be ok once I get to the hospital? Sorry about the wrong post on the June thread. It was 4am and I guess I wasn't seeing right.:Banane20:

Ok; we went to Golden Moon Buffet and I enjoyed each bit. Took the kids to the store and got top roman of all kids so I can have broths for the next 10 days. :hungry: I need to remember to have breakfast and make it protien! I hope I can survie the first few days. I CAN DO THIS!!!!!!:clap2:

Ok; we went to Golden Moon Buffet and I enjoyed each bit. Took the kids to the store and got top roman of all kids so I can have broths for the next 10 days. :hungry: I need to remember to have breakfast and make it protien! I hope I can survie the first few days. I CAN DO THIS!!!!!!:clap2:

I'm new to the board. :clap2: I'll be going to Scripps in San Diego, CA on the 11th. I'm starting my 10 day liquid diet on Sunday.:faint: Not really looking forward to that but it's whats got to be done.

:peep:I'm scared. I'm not sure if I'll be able to do this for 10 days. It was easy before when there was no kids but now that there are 4 of them in the house I hope I can do it. I'm finding that I'm staying up longer each night. Getting up around 9 or 10 in the morning. Thank goodness it's summer break now. I still have a sore throat and I don't know what I'm going to do w/the pain. Can't take anything after Sunday. I'm looking into homeopathic though. I still have my kit. The other thing I've done is quite smoking again. I started 6 months ago. Why--I don't know. Did it later to calm my nerves and to calm me when I was upset w/Bruce. I quite 3 days ago and so far don't want another one.:clap2:

:peep:I'm scared. I'm not sure if I'll be able to do this for 10 days. It was easy before when there was no kids but now that there are 4 of them in the house I hope I can do it. I'm finding that I'm staying up longer each night. Getting up around 9 or 10 in the morning. Thank goodness it's summer break now. I still have a sore throat and I don't know what I'm going to do w/the pain. Can't take anything after Sunday. I'm looking into homeopathic though. I still have my kit. The other thing I've done is quite smoking again. I started 6 months ago. Why--I don't know. Did it later to calm my nerves and to calm me when I was upset w/Bruce. I quite 3 days ago and so far don't want another one.:clap2: