sherilynn

You and your family are in my prayers.

This is something that I've thought about; how I'll handle the whole thing. Not so much what I'll order; but the emotional aspects...will I be sad b/c I can't eat my usual at my favorite resturant? Will I regret the band? Who knows. But what I've done is set myself a time limit. I will NOT go out to eat for at least three months time. Enough time to get used to the band, have some experience, and see some weight loss (hopefully). This way; there is no way I can feel regrets. "Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels".

I'm not too worried. It's a personal one, with a stabilizer bar. I won't be doing any 'show boating' on it - TRUST ME! lol

Hi Pam, Please be 'sensitive' to each individuals situation. Even at thrift shop prices (and some are NOT cheap), not every one can afford to keep buying clothes that they can only wear a few months, or even weeks. Many folks on here are giving up their savings to self pay for this surgery, to save their life. What I'm saying, is if someone wants to swap, and feels good about it - please don't knock it. :clap2:

So, I'll guess that sugar free Jello is ok as well, right? Closest thing to 'food' I'll get the day before. :faint:

I need a name for MY band!??? Being that for all my life I've been called everything from 'Shirly, Sharon, Shelia, Shelly,...' I thought I'd go with something like that. But I want it to be clever, like when us girls say "Ruby" is in town.

WHooooo HOooooooooooo! Looks like I made a good decision! It actually came with a DVD to work out along with, like a routine. I'm assuming that doing this along with music will be just as fun. And best part, I can transport it! I'll let you know how I like it. No time for it this week, and will wait on Doctor's orders before I do it.

Not a huge one, a personal one. Figured it might make excercise 'fun' for me, since I don't like it too much. Anyone do this for excercise?:faint:

What I mean (more pre surgical jitters)...did many of you have health issues prior to the band? I'm going into this with High BP, Diabetes II, and aches and pains, sometimes a hip, sometimes a foot, the back, whatever the flavor of the day is. Recently, I'm tired...just tired to the point where I want to nap. Just seems that no one really comments on what has been eleviated with the band, such as those pains. I guess I'm just really looking forward, and HOPING the weight coming off will help me rid myself of this 'stuff/comorbidities'.

Honestly, I educated myself so much on LBT, I didn't have a ton of questions. Does your doctor have a website? That might be a huge help as well.

I have had a stone. TRUST me, it's a pain that is UNBEARABLE!

I'm being banded 1/30. I am afraid of a few things now. I suppose may it's pre surgical jitters. 1) I'm TERRIFIED of PBing. I'm afraid I'll choke or something. Not worried of being embarrassed, just afraid of food being lodged in my airway somehow (better get the anatomy books out!) 2) I'm a huge fan of "Nip/Tuck" and keep recalling an episode where the patient having surgery didn't get enough anesthesia, and was 'awake' but unable to react; therefore feeling her entire surgical procedure. (Far fetched...but has really happend!) 3) I'm afraid that I'm being a guinea pig of sorts. Phen Fen was approved by the FDA, and we all know how that turned out. I am starting to question the 'long term' of the band. I know people have pacemakers and other foreign objects in for long periods of time. ...Like I said - maybe just the jitters. Boy, they're going to have to give me some really good 'happy happy' in my IV when I get to the hospital!:cry

Hey all, just about 10 days until I'm banded. I am prepared with all foods for the diet afterwards. Probably OVER prepared (Enough Soup to feed my town!). At pre-op class we were told that we need to eat 60 gm Protein a day, about 2-3 oz per meal. Do you all measure your Proteins and be sure to eat them all, or do you stop when you 'feel' full. I'm just wondering if I will stop or not. I KNOW the band will stop me; but it may be too late. Again, my PBing fear is looming. Thanks, Sheri

Please do not measure your life by this pending band by saying your life, hopes and dreams are over. That can not be true. Just look at this as a side step for right now. Right NOW you can not get a loan; but you can do alot of things to work toward a healthier you, while waiting maybe a year for your credit to improve. OR...during that time, while making healthy choices alone - you can get back on the journey of doctor visits; and fight the insurance company. I know it's a huge undertaking...but do not despair. You ended the journey b/c of other health issues. Can you now continue the journey at this point? I'm sorry I can't say more to help. I just feel horrible and feel the pain in your post. Hopes and dreams don't end with a rejected loan application. You can't let that happen to yourself! Remember, when one doors closes, an another one opens - ALWAYS. Good luck. Sheri Lynn:)

Nope; don't have one either. But also was told not to gain weight; so watch out for the 'last supper syndrome'. Good luck

Lisa G!!!!!!!!! "It is scarey, but so is the alternative"; my new mantra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW, that hit me hard; thank you!

Has anyone heard a peep from Sunshine2? Her surgery was yeterday. Just a few more days left until I jump on the Band Wagon! Just grabbing some last minute items I'll need, this coming weekend. Other than that; everything to prepare has been purchased. Even some 'sale' pants that I got at the Avenue for $4.99/pair! IMAGINE THAT!

Yes, with Linda! Its very obvious she works hard on those classes. She was so well spoken; excellent speaker. I can't wait to work with her in the future. I'm having mine at St.Claires.

Congrats! You're now one of the January 30th Bandsters; one of the Quadtruplets!!!! No preop diet for me...but I'm still watching carefully! We're so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :faint: :faint: :faint:

I'll be getting my period two days after my surgery. I'm on the pill; so it comes like clockwork. Though, I realize Anesthesia may affect this. At first I was worried about cramps, etc., but then realized - GREAT...I'll have my percocets from the hospital to deal with that! hehehe

Hey Sunshine2, and all Bandsters for Tomorrow.... GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD LUCK!!!

Hey all, I had my pre-admission testing this a.m., and then went to Dr. Abkin's office for Pre-Surgery Class. I'm not sure if all Docs have this class, but mine requires attendance. The Nurse Practioner was fabulous! Honestly, I didn't learn anything 'new' that I haven't learned on this board. What I did learn was pretty much a step by step of what I can expect at the hospital, what my specifics are for eating after surgery, what meds to take and hold on 1/30, etc. The best part for me; was definately having the feeling I was so much more educated than anyone else in the room. At the same time, was kind of shocked to think there are so many people out there who elect for this surgery - but don't gain the knowledge. There were minimal questions for the most part (Other than mine). There was one man in the class who, IMHO will fail. Not for lack of eating; but for his lack of awareness and COMPLIANCE. He will certainly not follow bandster rules. Said so himeself. "I don't like soft cheese", "I have to have my caffeine from soda...I don't drink coffee...I don't want to get up and be at the hospital at 5:30 a.m., I don't like dairy products, Can I fly the next day, Can I go in a hot tub, Can I jet ski. Oh yes....I am very serious. THESE were his concerns. Honestly, I'm not trying to have no value in his concerns, as they are his. But seriously man...isn't there anything MORE important you should be asking? About your meds, Protein supplements (of which NO ONE in the class is prepared with!). :omg: I think what it comes down to is this board, and all of you have SO incredibly well educated me going foward...I'm spoiled. :clap2: Anyway, I left the class feeling great. About my decision for the band; which I did doubt here and there - but no longer. I felt great about my new HEALTHY future; especially when the nurse said how HUGE of a difference just 10% of weight loss will affect/improve my recent diabetes diagnosis. And I felt great, knowing that I am going to finally have the tool to help me beat down these beasts of fat, hunger, obesity and illness. Thank you for playing a huge part in my preparation!!! :scared:

OKIE..... THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Look at it this way, obesity IS a disease. If you had cancer (god forbid) or some other disease that people are more 'sympathetic' to, you wouldn't really be as concerned, right? That's how I felt about it. I have obesity. It's killing me. I am having it taken care of. Insurance (FROM MY COMPANY) has approved it - I'm taking the time off. As for the weight loss being obvious down the road, I took advice from this board: "I'm eating less and working out more". It ain't gonna be a lie!

Sunshine2, I'm in the same boat; my company will pay up to 16 weeks. I would definately want to be on AT LEAST mushies to get back to work. And I want to see how my sugars are affected with just liquids the first two weeks, and how eating less affects how I feel. It's all so new to me; and I don't want to take any chances. Tomorrow is my PRE SURGERY CLASS!!!!!!