CarolD771

Hi Redhead, The gas is the nastiest part of post-op. It should subside in a couple days. :thumbup: Get some rest and take some pain meds. Let us know how you're feeling. I'll say a prayer for you!! Hang in there!! CarolD

I'm so gald God was with you. :tt2: That's scary stuff. We will pray that your surgeon will supervise the next anestiologist as this should never had happened. God Bless you, CarolD

Hi rpm, I'm on the 16th, :thumbup: I had my pre-op testing & final Surgeon visit yesturday. I think everything is a go?? I had my gallbladder out 3/31/10. I was very uncomfortable for 3 days (mostly the gas pains) then better everyday. We can do this:thumbup:!! Keep in touch, we can go thru this together!! The anxiety is normal. I'm on day 8 of pre-op diet lost 4 lbs. this week 19 all together. We are almost there:rolleyes2:. Best Wishes, CarolD

Thanks Karen, I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions:huh2:. I love your before and after pics and your total loss:thumbup:!!! Wow you lost a whole person but gained a New you!!! Have your resolved many health issues? Just losing 19lbs. I've reduced my insulin doses dramatically. Sure would like to get off it all together. Have a Great Day!! CarolD

Over the weekend I found some good sites for medi alert bracelets and found a couple I liked. I'm just going to get a reasonably priced stainless steel bracelet. How's the weather down under Marion. The unusual heat wave finally broke over the weekend. Normal temps and sunny dry days, just refreshing clean blue skys.

My surgery is on Wed. June 16th. One week from tomorrow:hurray: I actually lost 4.5 lbs. :eek: Dr. was pleased with total of 19 lbs. so far. :tongue2: for the support!!! CarolD:thumbup:

Hi, Well I've finished day 7 of pre-op diet. I lost 3lbs. I stuck to the letter and it wasn't too bad, at all !! Tomorrow I have my last visit with the surgeon and my pre-op testing for surgery. Well the surgery is just around the corner. I'm getting excited :cursing:. Have all my shakes, soups and power shots. So I'm ready to roll!! CarolD

Hi Me3, Fantastic!!!!! That's really neat!!! I'm so happy for you:smile2:. Keep up the good work! CarolD

I want to wish all the June 8th folks Good Luck, tomorrow:thumbup::thumbup::cursing::thumbup:!!!!!I'll be looking for your band stories in a few days:wink2:. You'll all be in our thoughts and Prayers. Best Wishes, CarolD:smile:

I agree with you Lauren!! I'd put a picture of my before on the refrigerator and ask youself "Do I really want go back to this?:eek:" Put one in your purse too. You've all done so good:thumbup:. I'm going to be banded the 16th. My biggest fear is failing in the long run:sad:. I know it's going to be tough. If your problem foods are Carbs or Fats, get them out of the house and stay away from restaurants, tooooo much temptation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please hang in there, we will be praying for you to regain your motivation:thumbup: Best of Luck, CarolD

Hi, My date is June 16th :thumbup: The day before You!!! I am feeling every emotion:ohmy: too! But mostly very excited!!! You'll do fine. I would definetly call your surgeons office and ask about the nicotine. They may want you to go on a patch?? I know you can't smoke and they don't like you to eat hard candies as you could choke if you swallowed it and blocked you opening. Good Luck, CarolD

Good Luck June 4th Bandsters,:ohmy: I wish all of you minimal pain and a speedy recovery with your surgeries tomorrow.:Dancing_biggrin: We will be thinking and praying for you :ohmy:!!! talk to you post-op!!! CarolD

Hi Nean, Good to see you posting. It sounds like things are going well for you:thumbup:. Keep up the good work. Are you on soft foods yet? I started my pre-op diet Tue. Doing okay so far. My blood sugars are dropping fast. So I am reducing my insulin shots every day. Pre-op testing June 8th Surgury June 16th:wink2:. I can't wait. How's the new job going? You have alot going on. Good luck, CarolD

MexicanCanetoad & TanyaSc, I'm so happy all went well with your surgeries!! You made it:thumbup::biggrin:. Now just take it one dayat a time. keep us informed!!! WE'RE Here for You :wink2:!! CarolD

Good Luck and speedy recovery:thumbup:!! CarolD

Hi anneduck, I'm so happy to here it went so well!!!:biggrin: Congrats and Best Wishes, CarolD:smile2:

Sonora1 Congrats on your date!!! :biggrin: I started this journey last Aug. Now it's just 2 weeks! I'm the 16th :wink2: Yahoo! My emotions are all over the place too:w00t:, it's natural?? CarolD

I feel MUCh better now. I think I waited too long. I'm grateful I get a "Real Meal" :wink2:!! I do have to get some SF jellos in the house. Thanks for the info,:biggrin: CarolD

I called Jennifer last Thu and left a message. I had been billed again for the $550 fee that I paid in Jan. I called back Fri. to leave my cell # because I was leaving for the weekend at 11am. She called me back and said. "I SAID, I'd get back to you in 24 hours." I didn't want to worry the long weekend to here from her???? She probably never even heard the updated phone #. Anyway she found the payment info and it was her error but snapped at me. I quess you have to be a Bi--- to be the billing person:scared2: CarolD

I started my pre-op 2 week diet yesturday. I did ok but real HUNGER has kicked in today:cursing:!! I'm going to start my dinner in a few minutes. 4 oz. fish with a small salad. I'll probably inhale it :biggrin:. Yikes???? CarolD

When in doubt call the Doctor.:confused:!! Good Luck, CarolD

Yaaa Jen, I can hardly Wait:thumbup:!! CarolD

Good Luck Lori!! You're getting close now Wow, I'm so happy for you!! I started my 2 week pre-op diet Tue. June 16th for me. Yahoo!! CarolD771

Good Luck June 2nd Bandsters, Best wishes and speedy recovery tomorrow:wink2: MexicanCanetoad:thumbup: JenniferInBoston:thumbup: anneduck:thumbup: weso631:thumbup: CarolD

Hi Jennifer, Tomorrow will be over before you know it. The first thing they do is give you something to relax you. :confused: I'll be thinking of you and say a prayer tonight and tomorrow. Let us know how it goes when you get home:wink2:. Good Luck and God Bless You, CarolD