I have started a group for us at:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/groups/april-2010-bandster-bunnies.html

I think it is important that we get together and share our experiences. My date is April 2nd so I wld like to let e'one know how the process went for me. Please spread the word. Wld like to get u all so we begin our journey together.

Congrats to everyone who's had their surgery & good luck to all of you scheduled this month. Had my surgery on the 1st & feeling really well. Still on clear liquids, but already walking about a mile & a half in the mornings. No "Speed Racer" here but getting it done. It definitely helps with the gas & bloating. Incisions are starting to look like they're healing, just every once in a while it feels like I get my port hung on a rib. Wow! That smarts! Love having an outlet to voice concerns and triumphs with others experiencing the same.

Do any of you have people in your life that you feel might sabotage your weightloss? I don't mean that they will do it on purpose but they still have an effect on offering you something that you shouldn't eat or they will be the one to say "come on and eat this brownie, you want be able to after your surgery". I work with several people like this, we are very close at my job, but it is so upsetting that I just want to take the next 2 days off it is my pre-op complete liquids that the surgeon requires. How do I handle this? Help any suggestions are welcomed!!

Tomorrow is my day and suddenly I'm really anxious about it all. I have to be at the hospital at 630 am, ughh. I've completed a 7 day diet of mostly clear low sugar liquids, and my advice is be honest with others and be strong. I've asked my coworkers to be supportive and would have no problem telling them to back off. Good luck. Not much help I'm afraid, but I'm the go with the honesty type of person.

Good Luck tomorrow, Oceanspirit! Thanks for the advice, you are right I just have to stand up to them, and be honest with them.

goin into nyu for dr. kurian in 7.5 hours

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Do any of you have people in your life that you feel might sabotage your weightloss? I don't mean that they will do it on purpose but they still have an effect on offering you something that you shouldn't eat or they will be the one to say "come on and eat this brownie, you want be able to after your surgery". I work with several people like this, we are very close at my job, but it is so upsetting that I just want to take the next 2 days off it is my pre-op complete liquids that the surgeon requires. How do I handle this? Help any suggestions are welcomed!!

Hi Ms. Rhonda looks like we are getting banded the same day. I have to say I am not good with people saying "come on and eat this you wont be able to after surgery" that is what happened to me yesterday at Easter dinner and I felt awful today. I already have had the Last Supper Syndrome real bad so it didnt help everyone trying to get me to eat and enjoy it yesterday. LOL. Just try your best to ignore them grab you a sf popsicle or jello and say na that's o.k. I have something better. Tomorrow I am starting my clear liquids I only have to do the day before surgery but I am going to start it a day early figure it can't hurt. We can do it.

It's so nice to read everyone's posts! I'm having my surgery Wednesday so tomorrow is my day to get ready. I'm a bit nervous and what's making it worse is suddenly my husband has gotten really crabby and argumentative. I don't know if he's just nervous too, or that my grown daughter is coming to stay with us to help out, or some of all of the above. It's really just pissing me off. On one hand I'm excited to finally get this going, but I have some trepidation that it's just not going to work. The two week pre-op liquids (protein shakes, clear liquids, broth SF jello and Popsicles) has been kinda hard but I've only lost 8 lbs. Ugh! I was hoping for what seems to be the average 12 - 15 at least. I reminds me of when I went to Weight Watches after I had my babies and lost 50 lbs each time but it took 1/4 lb weight loss per week. My body is SO resistant to losing despite my diet and doing 45 minutes exercise 5 days per week (or more but it doesn't make any difference).

Congrats to everyone who has just had their surgery and sending best wishes to us on the waiting list.....I appreciate reading everyone's posts SO much...it's helping me a lot right now.

Hugs to everyone.... Lori

Wow congrats to all you guys for going through with your surgeries & doing so well! Lynh no pain that's really impressive! I can only hope mine goes as smoothly next week. Hope you all continue to progress nicely! Lori good luck tomorrow! I'm sure your hubbys just as anxious as you.

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Wow! Sounds like we had a lot of people banded today! Can't wait to hear how everyone is doing. Hope everything went well. Good luck to those who are having surgery tomorrow. I have my post-op appt tomorrow and will hopefully be switched to mushy foods. I can't wait for scrambled eggies!

My surgery was today. I will post my experience in our group area.

Congrats to all those banded 2 day. Welcome to the other side.

UPDATE:

Today is a much better day. Of course the gas is still trapped but I managed to flush some out. I walked two miles today:thumbup:.1 mile this mornin and another this evening at a pace of 2.2 mph on the treadmill. I have very little pain at the incision area only when I cough.

Went to grocery store to pick up a few items. I was so happy that the section that usuall excit me was not even an issue. I have my post-op appt on Friday and I fly on Saturday to go see my hubby and baby girl. I miss them so much.

Good Luck to all the Bunnies crossing over 2morrow. God bless

Hello fellow "bunnies" I had my pre-op on Monday and will be banded on Friday 4/9. I was all excited at first but i will admit I am starting to get freaked out :thumbdown: I have never had surgery before. Good luck to everyone!!! :thumbup:

congrats to all who have crossed over to bandland.

I can't wait to join u guys. This has been a wonderful journey for me and now it's countdown to April 14. I'm so excited and nervous but I know it's worth it. I luv reading everyone's posts. So many of my questions and concerns are answered daily on this forum. It has really helped me thru my journey and I really appreciate all of u. Thanks:thumbup:

Hey everybody! Tomorrow is my day!!!! I go it at 6:30, surgery at 8:30. I am really excited and ready.

Thanks to everyone who has share in this group. It has really helped me get ready.

Good luck to everyone else getting banded this week!

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Good Luck Froggie D.... :thumbdown: Can't wait to read of your success