Poppyred

I was banded last Friday and havent had much of an appetite..but still really hurt! Is this normal..anyone?? Im waking up in the night with pain...My doctor is 5 hours away so I dont see him until my first fill next month the 14th...I've only lost 6 lbs..and feel very swollen...I will be glad when this part gets better! POPPYred

Hi CeeCee, I was a diet pepsi addict, I started drinking ice tea instead....and that keeps the headaches away. You might try it and see... POPPYRED

Hi I was self paid and I got my surgery in 16 days after ..would of done it sooner buT had to do the low carb..diet for two weeks..If you pay up front they seem to get it done quickly. Mine was done in Colorado POPPYRED

I was banded the same day as you were. The only day I was nausea was first evening afer surgery. I still taking my pain medicine every 4-5 years. I think I'd sleep better but getting up to go to the bathroom every 2-3 hours. Ive been drinking alot more water than I ever have..and that a tea..has made me not crave diet pepsi like I thought I would. Still feel swollen, and bruised... How is your pain??? Poppyred:eek:

Hi All! Im in my hotel room..tomorrow is the day! My hubbie is alot more nervous than I am! He got pale while talking with the doctor today...and keeps asking me if Im sure I want to do this...eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Ive wanted to do this for two years..hope he calms down soon! He said he would NEVER do this...but he has only like 40 lbs to lose...doesnt know how it feels being 5 1 and loading around 100 extra lbs...after I explained that ..I think he is beginning to understand...I'm so excited that I cant be nervous...Im sure about 2:30 tomorrow, I'll start my nervousness! For all those that are having surgery tomorrow..Im right there with ya! POPPYRED:thumbup:

Welcome and good luck...I get banded friday! Im more excited than anythin now...I love the before and afters too! I havent gotten to see too many..not sure if Im looking in the right place or not... Poppyred

Hi Mel, Thanks so much...Im just hoping the weather wont keep me from getting banded on friday...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr ....Im so ready:cursing:

We will be thinking about you...My date is the 11th..getting VERY close. poppyred

Wow! 18 lbs already??? Were you on just protein shakes..Ive only lost like 3..and my surgery is the 11th. I have to travel 4 1/2 away to have mine done..so hope the ride home the next day wont be too rough... thanks for the information on the pop, I need to wean myself off ...I did that once last year and drank ice tea instead..so know I can do it again.. I certainly don't want to go through all of this and then do it all wrong. Good Luck tomorrow! POPPYred

Hi Everyone! I am on a high protein low carb diet for my pre-op...it sounds harder to do the liquid diet...its amazing so many doctors are so different. My doctor said no more diet soda after Im banded and others dont seem to have that restriction. Im hoping I can still have a diet pepsi once in awhile! Poppyred

We have the same date! Good luck to you all! Poppyread

Well look forward to the second week..SO much easier! 3 more DAYS..I can't believe it! Banded on Friday. POPPYRED

I see you started your ticker ...I have it chosen but dont know how to get it on here..can you help me??? PoppyRed

I have a friend that is getting banded one month after me..I think it will be good to have each other. Will be banded soon December 11th!

Hi Im schedule the same day as you! Ive been on a low carb high Protein diet since the day after thanksgiving ..to "shrink" the liver...I'm so ready and excited to go..good luck to you too! Poppyred

Another day, I did it! Im just counting one day at a time but this is making me feel a little jittery and all. Just do the "instant forgiveness" and start again.. I know you can do this ! Keep me posted..take care!

Hi How are you feeling ??? Are you on a liquid diet now?? Are you returning back to work on Monday?? My doctor didn't say I had to lose weight before surgery but he expects that if you do the pre diet faithfully you are going to be down..at least 8-10 lbs. He showed me pictures of the differnce in the liver ..thats something you cant forget! I work in an office and wasnt sure how much time I would need off. I'm the boss and no one knows so am going to have to play off going Christmas shopping for the time Im off for surgery..which is sort of the truth..this is my christmas present to myself! I have to drive five hours to have surgery and stay there overnight for three days. Im happy my husband has the time off to go with me ..I know I'll need him...Cant wait till I can start the pound counter and hope you can help me with that when the time comes! Hope to hear from you, and how you are feeling the first week since you've been banded... Thanks!

Hi Again :confused: I feel hungry all the time too..so I'm convinced this will work for me. I know people can be hurtful, I'm in sales and feel that I have to work double hard to "sell" myself to my clients. Once I get to know someone my work speaks for itself, but I feel that first impression has cost me business. So I look at this has something that will help me with that too! As of yet, I do not have any health issues except obesity so know that I'm saving myself from some of those too. Most of all...doing it for myself to feel better and do things that I once did...spend time with my grandchildren more and have a chance of keeping up! I dont want walking up and down stairs to do laundry to be a real struggle, not to mention the strain on my knees.. What made you decide to finally do it? Were you thin in school? I was very thin till my Junior year..when I started my bad eating habits...no Breakfast, fast lunch at the 7/11 and then eat after school till bedtime..! .. I will be anxious to hear from you as our dates are the same! ..I know we can do this.. poppyred

Hi Dulcevida, Well, its day 3 of the special diet and I wonder how many have trouble with this time. My husband commented that if you're doing this because you can't diet what makes him think everyone can do this BEFORE the surgery. He says I must be motivated as I'm committed to it! The price of the surgery sure makes you get serious about doing what you need to do to accompolish your goal. I personally do not know anyone that has had this surgery...so am glad to have people here to talk to it about their experiences. Have you told your friends and family. I have chose not to tell anyone but my two daughters. My parents are snow birds and when they return this summer to a smaller daughter, I figure I would tell them then. Hope to hear from you soon. Poppyred

I had to start my pre op the day after thanksgiving, thought it was the perfect time to start! If you are self paid they seem to schedule you fast....but perhaps its good that way. Even now I keep thinking I should wait..but I'm doing this now..I'm ready as I'll ever be. I took out some of my smaller clothes and that helps motivate me. My smallest size I own is a 12, so figure I won't have to buy all new clothes each size I go down too. Im at 22-24 now.. I gave so many of them away throughout the years but not my favs! Am I the only one that keeps clothes that don't fit...???? They are probabally out of style by the time I can use them..but just knowing I was once there..helps! Love to hear from you all!

Hi Mandze and All, My date is the 11th of December! I am self pay, Ouch! ..probabally a big reason for waiting so long. It is alot of money and I have personally earned it at my job in sales as commissions. I've had a great year! I kept telling myself that I'm not takin it from the family budget so its okay..but still feel guilty sometimes. Our insurance wouldn't of paid it anyhow, but even if we did have insurance that would of..I have no complications from my weight YET..can you believe that?? No high blood pressure, etc. Are you waiting for an approval. I'm thankful, that now that I've decided to do this that I don't have to rely on someone's approval accept for my husband's! He's a little concerned but has left it up to me as he knows my weight has been a large burden on me. This is great getting to talk to others as Ive decided to keep it from everyone for now. Thanks!

Hey ..your date is the same as mine! I was told no whites too..but no liquid diet. Guess so many doctors have different ideas. Im on this for two weeks..and then the date!!!!! Hope to keep in touch Poppyred

Thanks so much! Im excited and a bit scared..my doctor has me on a diet of no potatoes, no bread, low carbs basically..So many doctors are different..I do this for two weeks..to shrink the liver..he said! Im not on a liquid diet like so many others...what did yours have you do pre op?? Thanks for any help!

Dear Dulcevida, Thanks! I just have tried everything from Weight Watchers to diet pills.. I truly believe my weight is holding me back with my job too..Where are you at??? Have you been thinking about it..or already have???