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Sugery date January 19, 2010. Who else is with me?



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:(:biggrin:Well its show time.....Tomm is the day just checking in with folks to see how they are doing. I had a blood pressure check today and it was normal. Once i turned off the blackberry and completly shut down from work i was fine. Needless to say ill be talking my time off to look for a new job.

I also went to therapy today and it was really helpful. I decided instead of going to one appt for clearence I thought I would stick with it to deal with some of the issues that have contributed to my weight issues.

So i would recommend it to folks ....just as an option!!!

Well ill get back on as soon as I can post surgery to check on everyone. You are all in my prayers....and thank you for the the support big and small:rolleyes:

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My son is called double g by his friends, that was funny to see that posted, I had to take a double look! hahaha. Luann I'm sorry you won't be getting it done on the 18th. but its very nice of your dr to go down there. Is he part of "doctors without borders?" Its absolutely horrible what happened in Haiti! It stinks about starting that diet all over again but you did it once you can do it again!!!! I've been drinking 3 or 4 Protein drinks a day. Thats only 330-440 calories and about 40 oz of flavored Water. If you drink alot of Protein along with alot of Water you may not be so hungry physically and the protein will aide in your healing process too. Although, I know emotionally its harder to do. I'm going in to surgery on Monday and I had pizza today and not just 1 piece! :/ But I didn't have any soda, I had sugar free fruit punch! It doesn't seem like much to omit a glass of sugared Pepsi know but if I stay away from sugar by drinking the sf koolaide the cravings aren't as bad. :) small steps.... Ostmost- How did your surgery go and how have you been doing since? Sillybandster- good luck Monday. Angie, Marilyn, Peaches- good luck Tues. Habby,Taybjb, Jossie, Tamra and Doubleg- good luck weds. Navy-wife and Mindiv- goodluck on Fri. Everyone else- also goodluck on your day, in case i'm not back online (don't know if we'll feel up to it for a few days- i've never done this before. lol) If I forgot any one from this post going in the next few days I apologize , it wasn't on purpose. Luann- Yes, please, let's keep in touch. Everyone let's let each other know how it goes, and remember---everyone is different! But heck, lets face it, its fun to compare!!!! ---May God watch over, bless and protect us--- Candy

candy good luck tommorow. I know you will do well. I will say a prayer for you tonight. Please stay in touch and let me know how you do... we are about the same age. This is a good way for us to start the new year as a healthier person. I am looking forward but now I am nerveous.. my grandchild who has CF is sick that always makes me nervous and sad. Hopefully her cough will go away and I can relax.

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So excited went to the Dr. today and everything is a go for January 19th. It seems like its happing so fast but i guess thats a blessing! So if anyone is has a surgery date close to the 19th lets support eachother!

Anglea

Sorry Angela .. not my age.. looking at someone else just prior to yours.

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good luck tomorrow candy!!!

anyone else tomorrow good luck!!! See you on the banded side after weds!!!!

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Hi again all,

Had my surgery yesterday (the 18th) and just wanted to let everyone know my experience. It was a lot less painful than I expected! I have some soreness today, especially at the incision sites, but other than that I'm doing GREAT!

Here are my post-op suggestions for those of you who are getting ready to have your surgery. Get up and walk around as soon as possible! This will help alleviate the gas pains tremendously. I have been drinking Vitamin Water, as well, since I can't have anything other than Clear liquids. The barium swallow, for those of you who have to do that, isn't a big deal at all. It kind of tastes like vanilla (or at least mine did) and takes less than two minutes to do.

Anyways, have positive thoughts, everyone! I will be wishing you all a smooth experience!

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Just got banded on the 14th and just created my profile today so I'm with u so feel free to hit me up.

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