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Nope, no Protein Shakes until Monday. I can have tea (hot or cold), Water, crystal light, diet snapple and sugar free popsicles. And I have to drink out of medicine cups that are 1 oz and drink one every 20 minutes.

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Yea they told me to do that whole medicine cup thing too!

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Hi all,

Just got a call from hospital and they have moved my surgery up to the first in the morning.1 day to go now, getting excited and nervous

1 DAY TIL IM A BANDED

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Well I just had a popsicle and I feel much better.

I wish I could have some broth, I am tired of everything being sweet.

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Congrats everyone! I was banded on the 16th...McKenzie and I are really getting to know each other. McKenzie is my bands' name by the way.

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OK - testing out my tracker, and posting in here.

I'm scheduled for surgery with Dr K in Aurora next Thursday!

Eek! I am scared crapless :thumbup: my son found out you can die in surgery and begged me not to do it. He said he didn't care if he had a fat mommy and I should just "deal with it"

But, I am also excited about the possibilities.

And afraid of yet ANOTHER failure.

Any of that sound familiar?

:biggrin:

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My surgery was suppose to be Aug 27 but they got me in a day early and boy am I glad. It is very hard to move around the first couple of days so having my hubby home this weekend is very helpful.

My surgery went very well, no complications and I hardly needed any pain killers in the hospital. I took them orally one time and decided that I'd rather suffer with some discomfort then have to swollow the mashed perkaset again. So today is day two of recovery and I feel a lot better than I did yesterday. I am able to get around better without assistance too. I had no idea that it would be like this. I can't wait to take a shower tonight and freshenup.

I have not vomitted yet, not even after the surgery. I did get nauseus for a brief moment while they wheeled me to my room but they got there just in time before I vomited. So I was fortunate. I have probablly been babying myself a bit because I do not want to vomit but that is ok with me.

Now, I can see how difficult it is to stay hydrated after surgery...that is what I am concentrating on now because I dehydrate easily. Tomorrow I get to have Protein Drinks again and yogurt, yeyey, who thought I would be happy to eat those again after that two weeke pre-op diet...LOL!

#1 piece of advise to all of you getting ready for your surgery......Walk as much as you can. get out of that bed and sit and walk. It has helped tremendously with gas release and soreness. I have had to climb stairs to get in my house, then more stairs to get to my bed. I try to get up every 20 minutes for a few minutes......

Good luck to you all!

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Kristy 29....use this as an excuse to eat as many sugarfree popcicles you can......and jello! But I feel ya....

I had my surgery on 26 Aug and I get to move to Protein Shakes and yogurt tomorrow....

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Well, I am still hungry this morning, so I am having some Isopure Protein Shakes. Still only 1 ounce at a time, but it's better than nothing. It is completely clear and not thick at all like the chocolate and vanilla shakes, and it is zero carbs so we decided it fits the criteria of a clear liquid.< /p>

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You should have your loved one go to the local GNC and get protien juices. They have many flavors of the high protien no carb juice that you can drink and it keeps you full. I also love my high protien hot cocoa in lieu of coffee in the morning. I start the day with 15 grams of protien and get a little more pep than something without the protien.

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so i just went through my sleep Study.. what's next? does anybody know what the process will be like? should i accept myself to go through the surgery any time soon?!?

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I have told a few close friends, my teenage kids, my ex-husband. I asked them not to tell, but I assume that others will find out eventually. I guess I just don't want to talk about it with everyone until I feel like I'm succeeding.

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Hi All!

Well I was just banded two days ago and I feel like crap...but slowly starting to feel better. Luckily, there were no complications. I can't wait to get down to the business of losing weight. I have about 100 lbs to lose to get to my goal. Best wishes to all on this journey.

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