I got my approval and surgery date - May 6th. I start my liquid only diet on the 22nd of this month. I'm worried about that some. Right now though I'm eating every meal like it was my last!:bored:

Kerri, ignore the scale right now! You are recovering from surgery!

My first attemp with insurance was denied but I appealed and WON! Surgery date is May 27th :biggrin: I"m really excited but have already started my "last dinner" moments. I'm ready for a lifestyle change and to lose all this weight.

I have surgery May 25th, start liquid diet on 5/22/10!!!

Wow, only 3 days? I have 2 weeks before of OptiFast, and 2 weeks after of full liquids, for a grand total of 4 whole weeks! I'm now on my second day. Surgery is May 26.

I may be a little obsessive but....I weighed myself yesterday AND today and have gained a few pounds! WTH? I am still "puffy" and "swollen" from the surgery but come on...a gain? So depressing! I only have 3 protein shakes and water daily! Anybody else in the same boat?

Kerri

I was banded on the 12th. The next day when I weighed I had gained back 4 of the 10 lbs lost on the pre opt diet. Its got to be the surgery and swelling maybe fluid. This morning (14th) I was down a couple of lbs from yesterday. I guess I will stay off the scales for awhile - my belly does seem puffy and bigger:thumbdown:.

Howdy all just checking in. Banded yesterday evening and came home around 6 tonight. All in all doing well. I ha a large hernia I had fixed as well.

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Sydney

I'm feeling pretty good considering. I am now on thin Soups and burping like a man which is a little embarrassing. But better out than in I guess.

It seems a lot of us have hernias. I wonder if that is common for obese people? I had one that they repaired too.

I may be a little obsessive but....I weighed myself yesterday AND today and have gained a few pounds! WTH? I am still "puffy" and "swollen" from the surgery but come on...a gain? So depressing! I only have 3 Protein shakes and Water daily! Anybody else in the same boat?

I was just banded yesterday and yes I weighed today and have gained also but I am swollen and puffy too. I am so sore, more than I thought I would be. I am struggling with slow eating, getting enough protein and water. I am so thirsty. But I'm sure I will figure it all out and this pain will be worth it.

I was banded on Tuesday (5/11) and as of today (5/15) I'm down 7.8 pounds! Yay!

How's everyone else?

I have a date set for the 25th pending the insurance clearance. Everything is done, pre admission testing, etc, etc. I meet with my Dr on monday the !7th for my final pre-op visit with her.

Yikes- I did not know about the recall. I found the Slim Fast High Protein at Tom Thumb. I live in Texas and don't know what other states they are in but they are part of Safeway.

Worldwide Sports Nutrition Worldwide Sports "Ultra Pure Protein Shake" come in cans too! Its what my nutricianist recomended for on the go!

Banded on the 14th and home this morning. It was a rough night, and tough morning as well. I'm in a lot of pain and can't lay down in bed.I have to use the recliner and the pain pills are barely touching me.

As I was being discharged the nurse said to me "You weren't that big, I don't think you needed to have surgery." I know that she meant it from a good place but I didn't appreciate it with all the pain I was in. I simply told her thank you for everything and explained that I had lost 20lbs. pre-op to have the procedure done.

That is kind of rotten that she said that to you. I have notice some people say things to make themselves feel better. *hugs* hope you feel better soon.

I agree with Sydney, it really was inconsiderate of her.

Just remember, it only gets better from here. I'm 11 days post-op today and this is the first day I can say I feel great. Energy level back, haven't had any pain in almost a week. Just have to remember to rest as much as possible so you can heal!!

As I was being discharged the nurse said to me "You weren't that big, I don't think you needed to have surgery." I know that she meant it from a good place but I didn't appreciate it with all the pain I was in. I simply told her thank you for everything and explained that I had lost 20lbs. pre-op to have the procedure done.

Not only was it rude of her, but it was also unprofessional and quite honestly just none of her business. For the 6 months while I was doing my supervised diet and preop testing, it seemed like everytime I went to my surgeon's office I was asked if I was a post-op patient. Everyone was always saying that I didn't look like I needed the surgery. It was kind of irritating because it was coming from other patients. In the beginning I felt like I had to explain myself. Finally I reached the point where I would just be rude and say "My body, my choice." Some people gave me a crazy look as if I was overreacting, but as a bariatric patient, they should understand how much of a personal and emotional decision it is to have surgery. And your nurse should understand that it is her job to take care of you w/o passing judgement or making statements that even give the impression that she has formulated an opinion regarding the decisions you have made for your health and personal happiness!

@ Mel Mel - Wow! That was a bit insensitive. I remember back in January when I had my bloodtests before my initial appointment with the surgeon, the lady who took my bloods asked how long post-op I was 'cause the request form had the clinic info on it. I told her I hadn't had the surgery yet and she gave me such a look (and that was 20-odd kgs ago). D:

I think height also has a lot to do with it. 'Cause the taller you are the more weight you can carry before you look your weight. I think.

Whee! I think I just felt my first hunger pang. Or maybe it was gas. But I can definitely feel my stomach now! The numbness was eerie. ^___^