CarolD771

Hi Junies, My date just got moved up to June 30th :thumbup: from July 7th. I've been drinking 2-3 shakes a day and one healthy meal (low fat protein, a salad & 1/2 C. carbs + 2 Fruit servings a day) It has shrunk my stomach alot. I've lost 15 lbs. slowly since Jan. I wanted to try different Shakes and Protein drinks to find which ones I liked. I had to see a Dietician in Feb. so she suggested the above. Good luck June bandsters. We need to help each other as much as possible :smile: I will have to start Protein shakes 2 weeks before surgery:rolleyes2:. Carol D'

Nean, Your health is not a joke and I'd let him know it. All you're asking for is a little support. Then you are going to go in your room or take a ride or a walk. Stick up for yourself!! You are going to do this!! I'm sure this is the hardest time just post-op. BE Strong!! We're behind you. I'm hoping you'll be there when I need your help:smile2:? Carol D'

Hi Marion, Silly typo!! :thumbup: I'm supposed to do 2 weeks with 4 shakes and one light meal of 4 oz. lean Protein, salad + 2 fruits per day! Not as bad as other pre-op diets I've been hearing. Enjoy the weekend!!! Carol D'

:thumbup:YES that would be the 30th. :smile: I have the right date written down. I'm just excited and never could type. Pretty COOL though

Hi, Ask your brother, family and friends to not bring that food around for you to smell or see. He can eat in his room or out. Please be strong. You've come too far!! Carol D'

I am 5 weeks pre-op. I started mourning my best friend "FOOD" a couple weeks ago. I decided to talk to a therapist to discuss my life long love affair with food. I know I'm going to go thru the same cravings:scared2: but I will fight like hell to stay with the program. We have to remember FOOD has ruled our lives long enough. My health has been ruined by Food. Now we all want to feel better!!! We are here to support each other. Please hang in there everyone!!

I got good news Tue. My Dr. had a cancelation so I got Bumped Up a week sooner. New Surgery date is June 31. Yaahooo. My son and family will be here visiting for the month of July and I wanted to feel well enough to do a few things with them :cursing: !!!!! Carol D'

Wow, that must be a surprise???. They say things happen for a reason. This way the baby will not be lacking nutrition. I'm sure you can eat very healthily and not put excess weight on. Have a healthy baby:smile2:!!! You'll just have to try again next year. Best of Luck, CarolD'

You won't remember much about the surgery:sleep:!! You'll do great. My sister in law wasn't hungrey at all. and had to make herself eat. Best of luck. Let us know how it goes!!!

Hi Lori, That's GREAT!!!!!. I got good news Tue. My surgeon had a cancelation, so I got bumped up a week to June 31. I am sooo excited:w00t: We'll both be June Bandsters!!!!!!!!!!! CarolD'

Have the sleep study done. I didn't think I had sleep apnea but I had severe apnea. Also they won't tell you but you might have to put on weight. I know that's insane but you're 5-10 lbs. too light. The deposit might be re-embursed if you don't meet the requirements, but do make sure of that before you pay!!

Hi Mark, Welcome!! I'm new to the site too. I wish my husband was on board too but, it's a very personal decision. My date is next month. :laugh: Let us know how you're doing. Carol D'

Hi Amy, Well, you've made the first steps. This site is very helpful. Welcome and I look forward to your posts. My surgery is coming up soon. But from 1st thought to now is almost 4 years. Good Luck, Carol D'

Hi, Last Dec. my A1C was 8.1, REALLY Bad!!!!! My blood sugars were swinging high and low:scared2:. I just got my results back and with just a 10 loss I'm back to 6.5 much better. The endocronologist was happy. I hope the Surgeon will be too with the turn around, I see him next Mon. Carol D'

Hi Rhonda, Welcome and Congrats on your new Life. :smile2:I am booked for July 7th and can't wait. I know it's not going to be easy or pretty but worth the hard work ahead, This is a great place to voice all your concerns. The people are GREAT!! Best wishes, Carol D'

Hi, I just found this site this week myself!! Everyone is very helpful and friendly. I read that they put on something to numb it. I'm pre-op so have not had a fill. There is a section just about Fills, check it out. Welcome and best of luck!!:thumbup: Carol D'

It's not that bad tasting. I also had to drink something like an alka seltzer. They said try not to Burp... It's impossible. :thumbup: (BIG Belch). You'll do fine. Good Luck!! Carol D'

Lori, I have a hard time walking up & down all the isles at the grocery store, so I hear you. Let us know when you get your date:rolleyes2:. I hope it's not too far out??? Best wishes, Carol D'

Yaaawhooo:thumbup:, That's a big relief!! I got my approval last week too. I have ChampVa (married to disabled vet) and had no trouble. Of course I met several of the requirements!! Over 100 lbs., Diabetes, Sleep Apnea, PLUS. Do you have a date yet? Good Luck, Carol D'

Hi Lisa, I just read your profile. I have Dr. Robinson too:lol:!! Toooo funny!! I'm having my surgery at Brigham & Women's but going to Faulkner for my Support Group. I went last Monday. The group was small but very nice and real honest. Carol D'

Hi Lisa, I'm in Norton, MA. Not on the Cape but a half hour to the Canal. Where do you live? Maybe we can meet and have a cup of Coffee or Iced Tea? Carol D'

Is your Mom bringing you in? Tell them the minute you walk in the door to give you sometnig to calm you down. Your Mom is right, all your health issues are what you should be afraid of!!!! If you back out, you'll never forgive yourself. Hang in there!! We are all praying for you... May God Bless You, Carol D'

Hi time for mom, YAA my first July Buddy:smile2:!!!! We'll be a week apart. I got a request to become Buddies but, I'm not sure if I signed in right:unsure:? I clicked you as a "Friend". I'm not great at navigating this site yet?? I'll get it eventually. Wow, we're really going to do this:thumbup:. After meeting with my new support group last week, No body "Sugar Coated" the Long hard process. I just know I'm ready!! I feel better with just a small weight loss (12lbs.) We are 2 rookies but we are heading into a promising new future.!! CarolD'

Hi, I'm looking for July Buddies. :redface: My surgery is July 7th @ Brigham & Women's in Boston. I'm going to join the Faulkner Support Group. I'd love to talk and wait with others starting their New Life Journey!! Carol D'

Is anyone booked for July? I'd love to wait it out with You!!! July 7th. Thanks, Carol D':cool2: