chattanoogabrat

:funscale: :confused: Good Morning All, I am still alive and kicking. Still very sore am going to have to call and get more pain meds as I am going to run out but not sure I can do that on a Sunday anyone have any ideas? Especially if you are in Chattanooga or use Dr Walter Rose. I can at least get in the bed okay now without help just getting out hurts and sitting down for the first time making myself walk every hour. wanting to go to support group tomorrow night but not sure since I am still so sore that I cry out sometimes when I sit and I don't people to think I am crazy or a baby. I can deal with pain in my own way lol :faint: :confused: Still no real desire to eat just making myself drink when I can. Drinking myy Isopure right now i can watch commercials all day and don't bother me in the least lol Have a great day :biggrin1: :confused: I know a few more days I will be Rockin and Rollin Smile

Hello All, Just couple quick questions? My surgery went well just very very sore and hard to get around. Any tips on how to make that better please let me know? Also is heat or ice better ? I used ice yesterday and it seem to feel better today Heat seems to feel better is one better than the other am I making it worse by using heat? How long will I be this sore? Is it normal that I really have no desire to eat? Trying to think of all my questions at one time so I don't bombard the board. How do you support your self when you cough is your hand good enough or do I need a pillow? Thanks Larry Thanks for your help

:confused: :update: Hello All t The 2 weeks of liquid peop diet was very hard but I did I lost 24lbs in two weeks. I am at home now but very very sore and have no desire to eat anything I am making myself drink and drink the Isopure have to at 3.49 a bottle. Thought I would let you know how things went and how I am doing. Not going back to work till October 10th. I am feeling over all pretty good and they said I was a good patient, just right now can';t do alot of things that require bending and hard to get dressed but my roommate is helping me. If you have any suggestions on how to make the soreness go away quicker please let me know email me or call me at 423-255-4750 Thanks I have none of the gas that they talked about , and fluids seem to be going down well. Not driving yet of course and my roommate told me if I tried he would beat me I told him he did not have to worry I am not stupid.. Well I have made I am a bandster now. I don't have the gas or anything but very very sore and hard to get around or sit or lay down. Once I do it is okay. Mike is helping me alot but I know I must be driving him crazy as there is alot of things I can't do right now. Like bending over is one of them i can a little bit but if I drop something on the floor I can't get it. I know this is temporary but it sure hurts right now. Sorry for whining just had to get it out of my system. Other than being really sore not takes me forever to get somewhere a snail or the US Postal System can move quicker even though a snail and them are about the same pace. Sorry I have to laugh or I will cry!!!! My surgery started at 10:30 and the actual surgery last about Hour and fifteen minutes if that long I was back in recovery 2 around 1 or so but I was out of it. The last thing I remember is helping them to move myself to the surgery table. The last thing I did was ask how long does it take for the anesthesia to work never got an answer. Next thing I know I was waking up in recovery and asked them when we were going to start. They said we are done and I said really!!!! Than on to recovery 2 and this is where the fun began i think the nurse let me stay in bed for hour to recover some more and than she said its time to get up. I told her no I was not ready and she said yes you are. Man did it hurt. Than she gave me 30 minutes or so till Mike got back and they made me walk around the nurses station a few times and I felt very nauseous but she gave me something for it. Surgeon came in and talked ot me and said I did very well much easier surgeon than he thought it would be, asked how I was feeling told me he wanted to see me in a week and I could go home. Yesterday and today I have been very sore and crying and wondering why I did this to my body but know deep down its the best thing I ever did and this stage will pass. I feel very fortunate that I have no gas and things seem to be going down liquids ate 3 small bites of Jell-O and was full yesterday. Food means nothing to me right now but making myself drink liquids. How long will I stay sore I had to sleep on my back? Sorry if I rambled but lonely and love to talk. Also any suggestions on how to make the soressness feel better quicker? Besides getting up and down. The ice pack felt really great yesterday but it did no good. The heating pad is making me feel good today is there a reason I should not be using the heating pad? I am so gland to be banded and overall the surgery was fine never worried about the tube has a little bit of sore throat but overall it went well. Just can't wait to quit being sore and I can go dancing Just kidding I will take being able to get up and down without hurting or wanting to cry out. Wanted to let everyone know I am alive and kicking. Mike did not get to collect the life insurance this time better luck n exty time. Smile Sorry warped sense of humor I know but better than crying or feeling sorry for myself. In all actuality Mike has been so good during all of this and still is, he is taking very good care of me, as right now there is alot of things I can't do for myself such as bend down, and even hard to get dressed on my own. He is at work now but not far away I told him he was probably glad to go as he would work less there than he is here. I know it will get easier and that is what friends and family are for. Trying to move around as much as I can in hopes it will help the soreness. Sorry I did not send this sooner I tried last night but was not real with it kept falling asleep so I gave up on it till today. I am glad that the surgery is voer starting to get sleep again, any tips on how to get in and out of bed without it hurting so much let me know please? I am making myself get up around every hour and still no desire to eat but making myself drink so I don't get dehydrated? One question if I drink Crystal light is that the same as just drinking plain water or do I need to do both? Right now sipping on my Isopure and feel myself getting sleepy. I can walk a little bit and get real tired quick is that normal? I am so happy I don't have the gas. HOw long I be sore? Is it normal I don't want to eat anything yet? Is heat or ice better for it? Yesterday ice worked well today the heat seems too. Any other tips you have to make the soreness go away quicker let me know? Yes I am being made to get up and down. I am so glad I have Mike and these boards as they make me feel so much better. For those that are waiting to be lap banded it won't be long and those that just had lap band surgery done i wish you well and fore everyone have a wonderful weekend and keep up the great owrk. I don't always know how to post but I admire alot of you. Write soon Hugs Larry:Banane48:

Hey Terry Yes I am in Chattanooga today makes day 4 and preop testing day in a little while. Yes it does help have a great day

Hello, Isopure when you buy is it tjust sold in packets and you have to make it or does it come in bottles? Where is the best place to get it as I called GNC locally and they sell only by the case for like 36.00 no flavors and will not sell individual bottles. If you are in Chattanooga do you know where I can get them locally? So I have it ready for my surgery. Hello All, dI ecided to be creative and I put the vanilla glucerna in the blender with ice and added sugar free banana creme powder to it and boi does it taste good:Banane23: :wow2: What other kind of flavers can I add to it? I tried the butter pecan and don't like it very much trying ot think how I can doctor that one up too? Also the chocolate ? It does not say I can add any fruit such as strawberries or bananas? Would that be considered cheating ? If put them in the blender as I am new so want to make sure that won't defeat the purpose or is sugar free pudding a better idea. Thanks Larry I know I have posted alot over the last few days but it is helping me to get through __________________ [ Best Regards

Hello All, dI ecided to be creative and I put the vanilla glucerna in the blender with ice and added sugar free banana creme powder to it and boi does it taste good:Banane23: :wow2: What other kind of flavers can I add to it? I tried the butter pecan and don't like it very much trying ot think how I can doctor that one up too? Also the chocolate ? It does not say I can add any fruit such as strawberries or bananas? Would that be considered cheating ? If put them in the blender as I am new so want to make sure that won't defeat the purpose or is sugar free pudding a better idea. Thanks Larry I know I have posted alot over the last few days but it is helping me to get through

:clap2: Ann, Good Luck I am in Chattanooga TN and on day 3 of my preop which is liquids only and cant drink Glucerna and sugar free pudding and Jello and plain or lo0w fat yougurt. So I decided to be creative and I put the vanilla glucerna in the blender with ice and added sugar free banana creme powder to it and boi does it taste good:Banane23: :wow2: What other kind of flavers can I add to it. I tried the butter pecan and don't like it very much trying ot think how I can doctor that one up too? Also the chocolate ? It does not say I can add any fruit such as strawberries or bananas? Would that be considered cheating ? Welcome to the board Ann

Hello, I tdo not think they are in surgery together Dr Paynter I think is part of the gastric institute I had a friend who it through him. But for insurance purposes they are not a UHC PRovider so I went through one that is. Dr Walter Rose is pretty well known my surgery will be at Memorial Hospital. My will be more expensive like 17,000 but luckily my insurance will pay the majority of that? Otherwise I could not do it:mad: So far day three going pretty good? So I am thinking for lunch I am going to use the blender and some sugar free banana pudding and make me some banana glucerna shakes. Just trying to be creative with what I can have. :Banane22::Banane43::Banane10::Banane45: Well take care

Lauren Good luck with your surgery on Ocober 23 sorry just read that part. Have a great day

Thanks for all the useful tips and information I appreciate it I am on day 3 and doing okay sometimes I don't think my partner totally understands the emotianl side of this but he is trying and without him I would be going crazy Have a great day

:help: Good Afternoon, JUst wondering I know we can't take any medicine with Anacain or Ibuprophen? Is Tylenol the only thing we can take or what else can we take? Also I read itis okay to take Children's Vitamins as they are easier to choose? What do some of you take? Thanks Larry

Thanks Susan I really appreciate it, this board has made today a whole lot easier to deal with and it is keep me motivated I am already determined but all of you are so nice I am so glad I found the board.

Hello Mary, Welcome to LBT I am new myself. I am glad I found this board as it will help me alot to get through the 2 weeks before surgery. Hope you feeling better

Hello Corey glad your surgery went well. I am new to the board today is my first day posting and it sure is helping me to get through the liquid part as it is keeping my occupied and there are no food comercials on ehre like on tv. lol Hope you are doing well

Hello, Welcome I am a fellow Tennessean I live in Chattanooga TN and my surgery is on September 29th and on the 2nd day of preop and my stomach is not happy today it is hungary but I will be fine. I am keep site on the long term goal. I dont' have alot to say but Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. Let us know how you are doing.

Hey Jim, I will do what I gotta do, as this will benefit me this board will be a big help I belong to some yahoo groups too but this board isgreat. If there is ever something I can do for you feel free to email me anytime.

Hello All, My name is Larry and I am in Chattanooga TN and my surgery is on Friday September 29th at Memorial Hospital with Dr Walter Rose. I am excited and nervous and scared too I won't lie never had surgery but I know in my heart everything will be fine. I am a little hungary right now but trying to keep myself occupied as I have never been on this board before I went to a local support group at Memorial met a Very nice person who took time after to talk. I felt like I got more out of that than I did at the support group. She is one that told me about this group. Just sitting here reading different posts have helped alot. Any tips you have on to make it through the liquid phase as I know its more than just physical but also mental. Have a wonderful day. I am looking at different things about life I have never looked at that one of them is spirtual side. I have not been back to church since I lived in LA as I had a bad personal expierence. So I am looking as I want someone to be there the day of my surgery Not sure. Larry

Hello All, I haave United Health Care and it was like 2 weeks and I had an answer back that it was covered as it was deemed medically necessary. UHC is really good and if you are in Chattanooga considering the Lap Band I highly reccommend Memorial Weight Loss as the staff is awesome. They will answer any questions and as it gets closer to surgery I seem to have more Take care

:funscale: Hello All, I currently weight 350 and am 5 ft 9. My surgery is on Friday September 29th at Memorial Hospital with Dr. Walter Rose. I am on day 2 of my preop plan and drinking Strawberry Glucerna right now trying to stay occupied. These 2 weeks may be a little rough but I can do it. Any tips or suggestions you have to get through this phase or any tips for Surgery I would appreciate it. Hope you all are doing well.

Good Morning, I am not banded yet but will be by Dr Walter Rose at Memorial on September 29th. I have United Health Care through my employer T-Mobile. They are awesome employer and take real good care of their employees. My insurance is p aying and if anyone interested in learning about career opportunies email me would be happy to share info about this any anything i love to talk that is why I do customer service lol Everyone that is gettin ready to have surgery my prayers and thoughts go out to you. Take care

:puke: Hello All, I live in Chattanooga TN and my surgery is on Friday September 29, 2006 with Dr Walter Rose. I am on day two of the liquid phase it is going good. I am drinking the glucerna. Does anyone know where you can find the banana or butter pecan that I have read about. Also any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am very excited and know I have the power in me to make it through and I am keeping the long term goal in mind. I wanted to say hi and my real name is Larry. Hope to get to meet you all. Kim is you see this hope you are doing well.

:puke: Good Morning All, My name is Larry and I live in Chattanooga TN I am 36 years old and I have not been banded. My surgery is Septmeber 29th at Memorial Hospital by Dr. Walter Rose. My first day on the preop plan was not to bad some of it is a mind thing I even did the shopping for my partner and got the things I need. I am excited and nervous at the same time never had surgery before but have a male trainer at work who had the surgery and he has done very well. :clap2: I know this is the time in my life and ready to make those life style changes and committments. I lost my mom in May and she made me look small as she gave up on life and finally her heart gave out. My mom always wanted all her kids to be happy and know in my own way this is a legacy to my mom so I will live a fully happy healthy life and do the things I want to do and to be able to take care of myself. So as these two weeks go on when things get shaky I think of the big picture and that helps me to get through. I know I may need a friend or two to listen. I am trying to stay occupied and not think about food. I love to hike, and do active things but as I have gotten older it is harder with my weight. Right now I currently weight 350 and that was when I met with Surgeon beginning of August and yesterday went to my primary doctor and with my shoes on this time I weighted 350. Feel to email me anytime I love to chat with peope. Take care Larry