BabyDiva

Funny thing is that I am not nervous at all, lol! I'm not sure if I you caught my previous posting about this but this will be my 2nd bariatric surgery. The 1st was back in 2004, I had the gastric bypass, which I did very well. Until I was put on meds to control my exzema (presidone for 90 days) Gurl I blew up!! I put on 75lbs with the quickness!! Too darn fast for my lil body.

So I discussed the procedure with my PCP & he was like sure I'll approve it and that's how I am here today getting a revision to my bypass surgery. I must be weird but surgery does not scare me for something reason.....lol. But I am a punk when it come to needles. That's why I don't know how the heck I'mma survive the fills..lmao! Oh, my dr did not put me on a pre-op diet, all I was told to stop partying no drinking and to go on liquids 48 hrs before surgery. I have all my proteins & stuff I am ready!! I'm so ready put me to sleep & wrap me w/a band!! lmaoo!! How much protein are you getting in, in a day?

Glad that you are doing well!! How much proteing are you getting in per day? Uping your protein intake can give you that extra push that you are seeking. Well the way that my dr. puts it that my pouch itself has not stretched but the valve opening which is connected to my pouch has stretched from 1cm to 3.5cm which is allowing food to dumo right into my stomach why I never seem full. So what they are going to do is put the band right above that valve and my stomach. So you can say that I'm going to have the band over my GB.

I originally had my surgery in 2004 and just gained my weight back in 2008 when I was put on presidone to treat my eczema which caused me to pick up 75lbs too quick for my lil ole body to handle (I'm 4'11 1/2). And NO you are not being nosey...it's fine sweety!!

Gurl I have not gotten back too focusing on school since I don't know when! :confused:First my step-mom took a turn for the worst her passing did something 2 me but I found out that right after she passed and planning on what 2 do next I got the call that I was approved for surgery that I need to come in 1 final time to pick my date & pick up my pre-op paperwork :lol:All I could do was cry 4 joy @ my desk! Every since then I have not done a darn thing w/school I'm bout 2 email my professors 2 let them know of all the things that's been going on so I don't fail none of my classes. Sad thing they r all online but I can't leave this site & the one's I've joined on facebook it's a sickness gurl a sickness I tell ya!!:eek:

I have not been put on any pre-op diet I guess becuz this surgery is a revision to my gastric bypass surgery I had in 2004. I can't wait you are definately going to have to keep me posted!!! Where are you located in TX? I have alot of family/friends in TX:thumbup:

Hey Destined! I'm doing great I got approved after 2weeks from the time they submitted my paperwork. I have my surgery date Mon, March 1st! I'm so excited I just can't hide it I'm 'bout 2 lose some weight & I know I love it! (Borrowed from fellow bandster but I remixed it!..giggles) I know time is near but I wish it was already here!! It's okay w/the late response glad you got back 2 me I'm not nervous 'bout the surgery @ all this will be my 2nd bariatric surgery (gastric bypass 2004) did really great until the meds which caused me 2 pick up 2 much weight 2 fast only thing scares me is the fills, I seen the needle! My dr numbs the area 1st but I hate needles w/a passion!! I am a straight punk!! lol!!

I pray that your next fill is better than your 1st one Mama!! Are you getting in all your protein?? How much are you getting in, in a day? I have some really cool info on extra protein I can give you if you like. Looking forward to chatting with you soon. Keep me posted....Smooches!!

Hey Ellinida!!! Just passing thru to say hellerrrrrrrrrrrrr!!! And to share a bit of my news with ya!! I am approved!!! I am approved!! After 2weeks of waiting I am approved!! I am so excited that I am going to bust!!!

Hey Kimmmmmmmmmmm!! Thanks for accepting my request. I see that quite a few doctors have patients do some type of diet to shrink the liver before surgery. What kind of food did they recommend for you???

Just think of it this way this will be all worth it in the end on the road to the new you!! Lol!! I can’t wait for them to get all paperwork done so they can finally send it to my insurance already I am starting to lose my ever livid mind I tell ya!!! Lol!! So how long do they have you on this diet??

Hey Marquita!! Just passing thru to say hellerrrrrrr & to let you know I am approved!! I am approved gurl!! I am so freaking excited!!! I go meet with my doctor & pick my date!! I've never been so excited to be a loser!!! Lmaooooooo!!! Yeahhhhhhhhh!!!

So how are you doing how ya healing, Mama???

Heyyyyyyyy Mispristy!!! That's what I'm talking bout!! Back to work already. I'm hoping that I can do the same they want me to take a week off no can do it (without pay???) nope nodda doin it!!!! Yes, 5 more days I am so ready!! my clothes are packed for my overnight stay and the suitcase is by the door!!! Hmph!! I am not playin!!

Which band did you choose? I told my doctor that I wanted the AP Band which is the one that is more circular with the rough ridges that when it's inflated it looks like a circle still....However depending on my antamony (as they put it) will determine which one I will get one of the AP band sizes I will get. Since this is a revision to my gastric bypass that I had in 2004 he told me more than likely they will be filing my band so that it will fit around the valve to my stomach pouch.....I wish today was Friday!! Hmph!! Anywhoooooooo, I am glad that you are doing well. How are you doing with your proteins & stuff??

Lol!! Capri's are my favorite!!! How did you know....lol!! I did not even think about those type of pants. i have been trying to find anything that was loose fitting with an elastic band for after the surgery. I am so pumped!! I can't wait!!

Yeah, about the protein increase it to to 60 grams per day you will see the weight loss pick back up again. If you need some good protein supplements let me know I know some that don't taste have bad....

Lol!! Yes, we do have alot in common so to speak. Yes Prednisone is a the devil!!! Lol!! I was doing 90 mg per day for 90 days then slowly they would lower my dosage until I was off of it all together. However that is one of the things that they give asthma patients to help open up their passage way. It has no many great uses but the side effects of the drug is the worst!! Especially excessive weight gain.

I feel that the band over my GB is going to be great for me. I just wish Monday was alreay here. I am so sick & tired of all this weight!! Besides I can't fit anything and I refuse to buy any clothes in a larger size!! I simply refuse, especially now that I'm having surgery, nope I will wear whatever I still can get into (which is anything stretchable) so what it looks like the same pants everyday!! I tell folks think of my outfits as uniform....lol!! :lol:

Wowwwwwwwwww!! That would really be great!! I would love to speak with him!! It's more helpful when a trainer knows about weight loss surgeries and the limits that we have!! I have been looking for a place to go to that have water workouts the I tried looking into the YMCA but they are expensive as H-E-double hockey sticks girl!! So yougot an advantage. I can wait to the next meeting I will be post-op and ready to get in gear on my workouts!! I got my Wii Fit Plus going to get the EA Sports gots my vitamins & protein liquid & power!! I am ready!! Come on weight loss!!! Where do you work out at?? Maybe be we can be work out buddies when you wanna just want one of the girls 'round.....I'm up for anything!! Just let me know!!

Congrats on the Marriage!! May your union forever be blessed, gurlie!! ~Smooches~ Hope to chat with you again!!

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! :lol::lol: Doing my happy dance!!! go Ms J!! Get ya band on!! Go Ms J Get ya band on!!! Glad it went really well for you!! YEAHHHHH!!! I can't wait till Monday!!! Get Ya rest Mama!! I'll be checking in on ya!! :thumbup: ~Smooches~

Hold up one dang minute!! Lol!! Are you home already???

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:confused: So much on my mind!! I am just grateful that yesterday is over & today is a new day!! My Step-Mom?s funeral was an emotional mess for me!! However, it was such a blessing to hear so many beautiful things said about her. All the people that she touched her in short time here made me so blessed to know that she instilled so many great qualities in me one of them happened to be strength and belief in me!! Thru her strength, I know that I am so ready for this surgery!! I am ready for a better me!!:wub:

Awwwwww!! TY RDMurphy!! I'm doing great!! Well, I went to work for a few hours then left work around 11:15am to go to the hospital for surgery. Surgery went well, I am home now resting no gas pains just a little discomfort been walking every since I got out of surgery. My dr. found hernia's which he removed when he went in to band me. I am greatful that he used the same incisions from my gastric bypass back in 2004. I am doing great. Oh, since I have a band over the gastric bypass he gave me a fill already in my bad to prevent slippage and to secure the fit. I'm just surpised that I have no gas pains or anything. Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh, I'm on the other side!! :lol:

By the way was reading your blogs is very encouraging I can't wait till it's my turn!! YOU LOOK GREAT!!! YOU LOOK ALOT YOUNGER IF I MUST SAY....keep the blogs comming!! ~Smooches~

Doing my diva dance in my chair @ work!! Go Mispristy!! Got ya band on!! Go Mispristy!! Got ya band on!! Party over here ain't no weight gonna be here!! Oooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!! :lol::lol: Glad to know everything went well mama!! Get your rest and make sure that you walk alittle bit each day it will help with your healing process so your not there for a long period of time!!! I go for my appointment today to for my pre-op testing paper work & pick my date!! Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! For the both of us!! I'll check back on ya to see how your feeling ~Smooches~

Glad to know that your surgery went well!! Happy losing to you!! Lol!!

Good Morn-Ting (in my Madea voice!!) Lol!! I am doing well just wish Monday was here already!! Gurl I am so ready that I am packed already for my over night stay in the hospital!! The bag is by the front door!! Lol!! Okay now tell me why ya nervous, mama??

Good Morn-Ting, Mama!! I doubt that you will gain it back what I would like to suggest is up your protein to 60 grams per day if will keep you fuller longer! Also, if you can up your fiber intake too it will help you out until you are to get your 1st fill. If you need some ideas on some good (liquid) proteins let me know. I know of some that are really good tasting. I'm so glad we have a snow day today at work but I am so tired of all this freaking snow!! I'm about to call the nurses staion to see what time I have to be to the hospital on Monday......Yeahhhhhhhh!!

Good Morn-ting!! (in my Madea voice!!! giggles) I have surgery next Monday 3/1/10 Yeahhhhhhhh!!!! Hot damn i just can't wait!!! Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! How are you doing Ms??

Good Morning BG!! Thanks for the encouraging words I really appreciate them!!! Have a great day!! ~Smooches~

Good morning Jaynell!! Just passing thru to say hello & to tell you that you look amazing!! You are truly & inspiritation to us all!!

Gurllll!! My doctor only does his surgery on Monday & Tuesdays!! This bites in the worst kinda way!! Lol!! When the girl told me that I was like what the french fry??? This some fraggle naggle bullsugar!! I was so prepared to have surgery on Thurs or Fri home by the weeknd rest & back to work on Monday!! I just started this job I can not afford to get fired/laid off for absences or nothing like that, not this day in age.....But I will see what I can work out when I meet with them on Wednesday to talk about last minute details, get my pre-op paperwork and pick my date!! I can't wait!! then my count down will begin. So have you lost any weight on the diet they put you on thus far? Gurl 2 more days!! Awwwwww!! Shoot shake a tail feather!!! I will be checking back on you to see how things went with you mama!! ~Smooches~

Hello GG!! Just passing thru to say hello hope all is well with you!! I just started on my journey I'm just waiting for them to send all paper work to my insurance for approval!! But I will say this I am soooooooooo excited & this site is AWESOME!! Again hope all is well with you & your weight loss!! ~Smooches~