waynooo

Something you may not know, it will always be detected in your blood now. They have two different tests to ensure its gone one is to blow in to a tube (breath test) the other is not as pleaseant. #2 in a vial and they test that. My doc told my I was gonna kill him, he had me do the not so pleasant then when I was done told me of the breath test. The other is more accurate.

I had the taste but not the cramps. It will pass just like every thing else. You will feel better once you are done, hang in there, Wayno

Good luck ya'll, see you on the losers bench.

I am doing well. Twinserly, I too have the rolling hicaburp pain in the chest going on. That is the most misserable part right know. I had my surgery @ 1:15 and was given the option of staying over in the Hospital. Since we had a 4.5 hour drive at night in Elk country we decided to stay at the hospital. Every one was so nice to us. Oncwe I got home I took it easy, walking every hour and using the sperometer regular. Today I feel real good, still a few pains here and tehre and do not want to exert to much energy as I can still tell some one was in my tummy. The best thing was the I was able to go back to protien shakes yesterday. That really helped with the healing and getting to know my band. I must have some restriction as I can feel an uncomfortable pain when i have to much. Thanks for asking how I am, it means alot, Wayno Editted to add: My tongue is numb! It has been since surgery, just the right side, but still numb! An unfortunate side effect?

Wayno's on deck. Surgery 04/09 @ 1:15pm, wont be back home till late that night. Its a 4.5 hour drive back to the casa. See you all on the other side.

Welcome to the April bunch!

Good luck Me3!!

Woke up this morning with a frog in my throat and slight cough. Hope I am not getting my daughters bronchitis! Called the surgeon this morning to make sure we are still good for Friday with this. I am waiting for them to call me back and advise if we are still good. I could use all the prayers i can get right know. Just got a call from surgeon, they said unless I have a fevor we are good to go.

She probably doesnt know it bothers you. If you let her know that it bothers you when she asks I am sure the question will stop. We get so worried about trying not to hurt other peoples feelings that we forget its O.K. to communicate our own feelings. So just let her know that it bothers you but as you hit milestones you will tell her. That should keep her close to you yet stop the nagging question every tiem you see her.

Good luck today! See you on the losers bench soon, Waynooo

You want to be healthy for the new child on the way right? Seems like a no brainer, I gained 20 sympathy pounds with each of my 5 kids, now I have to strugle with the weight loss. I say do it she will understand.

I have a work in progress for my man cave. I had been building a 1,000sq ft casita for my mother to live in. Its been taking some time, well fast forward to rough times for the country, housing prices dip, Mom closed on a house yesterday so I now have a 1,000 sq ft Garage wit a smaller room to make a Man Cave in. Now I just need to find the time to finish it!:thumbup:

Hpygirl, where are you getting banded? I go on the 9th w/ True Results. So far so good. Good luck to you, Wayne

Just checking on my sig. Does the pink look good on me?

Best of luck guys and gals! Keep us posted on your recovery, inquiring minds want to know.

I was tentatively scheduled for the 9th of April until this morning. Now I am a for SURE! I wasnt expecting it this early as they just submitted the clinicals to the insurance last Tuesday. Started my preop Sunday just to be sure. I am kinda getting a bit nervous now. Good luck to all of us April bandersters.

In a sense yes, I started my peo op diet yesterday and have been kinda bummed out. I am sad that I will will not be able to eat like I used to. But I am very happy that i wont look the way i do and will live alot longer! You'll snap out of it, just keep on keepin on.

Congrats! I too was told this morning that I am approved! I was so pumped. Surgery scheduled for April 9th. Good luck on your journey, Waynooo

Congrats on your wieght loss and more importantly congrats on being true to your self! I applaud you :thumbup:, thanks for a great story and the start to an awesome day!

I am on there, not sure how to do the cheers. Do they go directely to the site or to an email adress?

I took some pics with the mask on and after careful consideration decided this thread was silly and I shouldnt have started it! It looks horrible! My original thought was to take some funny pics, you know, working out with it on, driving in the car with it on, and the like. But heck no! The only one that gets to see me with the birth control mask on is my wife! Oh yea, lets talk about trying to talk with it on. I sound like stinkin darth vader with the air rushing out of my mouth while I am trying to talk! Its all kinda funny, still trying to get used to it and get the right mask. Have a good weekend all, Wayno:thumbup:

You just told my story! All most to the "T". Same tentative surgery date and all! Good luck to you, Wayno

Well it came last night! Like a little kid with a new toy I couldnt wait to go to bed. Uh, yea. I lasted 5 hours then it came off. I did sleep, and slept good. The machine is set at 13, kinda over powering while on my side. Give me some time today and I will post pics.

There is a guy on here that goes by btriegr, I think he lost 90lbs on the 6 month diet and was just banded. The time will go by so fast, I started back in October and March 4th was my last visit. You have alot of test to complete prior to surgery so the 6 months will give you time to get it done. Good luck on your journey:thumbup:

Congrats on making the decision! I too made the decision back in October, the time will pass very quickly. You touched on some of the emotional aspects of weight gain and weight loss, I have read many great trheads on this subject here. They really opened my eyes to the person I have become and to the road that I am about to travel. Good luck on your journey and dont be a stranger. :frown: