melloways

I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Hope these next few days get a little easier.

Thank you. I will!

Okay. Made my appointment with the hematologist. Tommorrow @ 10:30. If all goes well, I might have surgery on the 17th. buts that's a big IF. I'm trying to go with the flow. Didn't imagine that I would be at work today instead of sleeping off anesthesia. LOL! I guess the Xanax I took this morning is keeping me in check, SERIOUSLY. Yesterday was rough getting the bad news. But GOD pulled me through it.

Although I am very upset about my postponed surgery due to extra testing, I am proud of myself for staying on my pre op diet today. Its already been two weeks and I have to stay on it just in case I can have surgery on my new date the 17th. After getting the call today that it was a "no-go" I got really depressed and called a chinese restaurant. But guess what!! I ordered steamed brocolli with no rice or sauce. Yeah...it was like someone else was talking for me. I realized later I totally wasted money buying a container of steamed brocolli. LOL! But hallelujah I didn't cheat!!!! Besides my protein shakes, I can have two cups of non-starchy vegetables a day. I am still feeling really down because instead of getting my band, I will be at work tomorrow. But I DIDN'T SMOKE, I DIDN'T BINGE ON CARBS AND I DIDN'T DRINK!! Woo hoo! Why can't I have this kind of will power any other time?

The proteins in my blood are elevated, which could mean anything. And he's concerned about my anemia. I should be able to find out the details after wed. When I see the hematologist. I don't take any meds. Just been on this pre op liquid diet for the past two weeks. Which I don't feel is so healthy.

I might not be a November bandster : ( I was scheduled to have surgery tomorrow (nov.10th). But my bloodwork came back abnormal again. So now I have to see a hematologist to see what the problem is. I am upset and a little scared. I will be going to work tomorrow : ( I was so ready. Oh well. It is what it is.

Hi Bundy! Glad to hear that you are doing well. How long are you taking off? Hopefully, my surgery will be tomorrow. Had to do some labwork over : (

Up early. Cleaning and planning on doing some laundry. Anything to pass the time until I get the phone call that my lab work is okay. If I don't hear anything by 11am, I'm gonna call. Wish me luck.

I found the same thing online. And began to freak out even more. Now I am worried that something is seriously wrong with me. But I am grateful my Dr. Is thorough. Its sucks I have to go through this entire weekend waiting on the results of the test. If the test comes back fine on Mon. I can have surgery Tues. I had planned on spending my Monday relaxing and getting mentally ready for the big day. But I guess I will spend it anxiously awaiting phone calls. Hope all goes well.

I swear all this pre surgery testing is driving me crazy. Got my testing done on 11/3 then I get a call that one of my tubes of blood was "left-out" too long. So then, I have to go on 11/4 to get more blood drawn. Then I get call from my Dr. saying that my protein levels were really high. Uh duh...I'm on a friggin liquid diet and drinking protein shakes all darn day. I guess my protein levels would be high right? So he thinks there was some type of mistake at the lab so I have to go AGAIN tomorrow and get blood drawn!!!!! All these so-called lab mistakes are making me nervous. So my medical clearance was supposed to be in by 11/6 so I can have surgery on the 10th. And the coordinator was doing me a favor because it really should have been in earlier. So my doctor won't have the test results of this test until Monday. The day before friggin' surgery. So I'm on pins and needles!! I swear it would be really ironic if the protein shakes that I was INSTRUCTED to drink for pre op cause me not to get surgery. I'm freaking out!!!

Wow! 80lbs in 6 months. What exercise routine are you following? What's your diet like? I will be banded on the 10th. I am looking forward to get some pounds off so I can exercise with less pain.

Hola Bandmate! We only have 6 more days wow! I've been on the pre op diet since Oct 26th and have lost 12lbs so far and I feel great! Are you gettting jitters? I am.

Good luck Moxi!

My nutritionist said the same thing about smoothies. She said I should avoid them. But I explained to her that the smoothies I make are all fruits and vegetables and water or almond milk and sometimes I add non fat yogurt (I don't add sugar). She still seemed to be against it. I didnt get it. Veggies and fruits are good for you right? LOL! But then she explained that it wouldn't keep me full like solid food will. But I also don't understand why its not okay for the puree or mushy stage. Okay...I'm confused too.

I know this seems backwards, but once your calorie intake is too low, your body will hold onto weight (starvation mode). Once you start getting an adequate amount of calories, your body will function as it should and the scale will move. Weird isn't it?

Just made something yummy with my limited pre op food options. Besides the protein shakes I can have two cups of non starchy veggies and broth. So I used 1 trader joes concentrated chicken broth packet, 1 cup water and warmed it in a pan. Added 1 cup of frozen artichoke hearts, a little pepper . Cooked until hearts were tender. Yummy! Can add more water and another packet of broth if you like the soup part.

Just started cleaning out my kitchen. Which is easy since I live alone. I didn't waste much since I haven't gone shopping for a while. Was guilty of living off take out. But, I cleaned out the fridge completely and my cupboard. Its a shame that I'm already tired and need to take a break. Exactly why I need to get this weight off. Gonna clean my apartment from top to bottom this weekend and get rid of clutter. Emotionally, I need this. Day 6 of the pre op diet and still going strong!

I am scheduled to have my surgery Nov. 10th. At first I didn't tell many people that I was getting the surgey. But then I started to tell people at work I am close to. Now, I really don't care who knows. I know there will be people expecting me to fail. Because they've "heard" about other people not being successful longterm with wls. However, its just a great incentive to prove them wrong. Most people are supportive of my decision though. The funny thing is that I have two friends that have confided in me that they are getting breast augmentation soon. They are comparing their situation to mine. I just keep my mouth shut cause I can't bear to tell them its not the same at all. They are both in perfect shape and I never even noticed they had "small" breasts. Its not the same. But of course I am trying to be supportive, and I am happy that they will be happier with themselves.

I am from the Bronx as well. But being banded at NYU.

The Future Slender Novembers? Doesn't really flow does it? LOL!

Hey everybody. Join the november 2009 social group. Whoever started it, thanks!

Found the card! I will try emailing her my questions since it is always so busy there.

What is Nilsa's email address?

I understand what you are feeling. I get banded Nov. 10th. I haven't been able to get anything done at work. I start to daydream about shopping in "regular" stores. And "jogging" with friends.

You are referring to Nilsa and yes she can be rude. She rushes me off the phone.