October 2010 Bandsters!!

[RUMiller 0]

Today has been a bad day for me. I am finishing my third day of my liquid diet and I have found myself super emotional today. I am not an emotional person at all and I do not understand what my deal is!! My surgery is this Friday and I don't know if it is nerves or what. I have never had a surgery before so I guess I'm getting a little nervous of not knowing what to expect. I'm just trying to tell myself how happy I will be in a few weeks when this is all over with and I get back to myself. Sorry for the rant, but it feels better to get it out.

We're all in this together -- Wish I had some magic words to make you feel better but all I can say is hang in there! The surgery part will be over soon and then you'll be on your way. :drool:

[va_viv 3]

@lila70 - It's normal to feel all kinda ways right before surgery. I've had 2 previous ones and I'm still nervous about this one. For me it's a "this is it, do or die" type of feeling...not really die but I think you know what I mean. I'm feeling like this HAS to work and I think I'm feeling a little pressure. Not from anyone else but from myself. It's a bit hard to explain. BUT...I must admit those moments are only temporary because I think about how good I'm doing with my pre-op (and you are too) and I reassure myself that I CAN do this. I am POSITIVE this body was given to me by accident (LOL) and now it's time for me to find mine, now I'm finally ready to do so, that's my challenge...and who am I to shy away from a challenge.

You're going to be fine and do GREAT. Just think you've taken the first steps to making yourself healthier and living a better life, surgery is just a major step in your journey. You can do it...no worries. And I guarantee you that after surgery you're going to be like "that was it?"

Hope that helped, tons of luck to you! :drool:

Edited September 30, 2010 by va_viv

[va_viv 3]

Starting tomorrow the hospitals around the country (and world) will be filled with the greatest people ever...October bandsters!!!! I know we're all feeling nervous, scared, excited, nervous, hungry, tired, nervous...and did I mention nervous? LOL At least I know I am. Anywhoo, I just wanted to send a virtual high five to everyone getting banded tomorrow and the following days. You guys are going to do GRRRRRREAT! We are all excited for you and can't wait to hear how everyone is doing. Just remember that WE CAN DO THIS, WE WILL DO THIS.

Tons of luck to you guys and happy thoughts for a speedy recovery. You guys rock!

[PuppyBandit 2]

Today has been a bad day for me. I am finishing my third day of my liquid diet and I have found myself super emotional today. I am not an emotional person at all and I do not understand what my deal is!! My surgery is this Friday and I don't know if it is nerves or what. I have never had a surgery before so I guess I'm getting a little nervous of not knowing what to expect. I'm just trying to tell myself how happy I will be in a few weeks when this is all over with and I get back to myself. Sorry for the rant, but it feels better to get it out.

It is probably nerves from your first surgery. When they offer you a valium or something to calm you, say yes :drool: some people decline and then wish they had taken it.

I've had 2 surgeries and I have to say it went fine, you are out like a light before you can say boo.

[2boysmom2 0]

Starting tomorrow the hospitals around the country (and world) will be filled with the greatest people ever...October bandsters!!!! I know we're all feeling nervous, scared, excited, nervous, hungry, tired, nervous...and did I mention nervous? LOL At least I know I am. Anywhoo, I just wanted to send a virtual high five to everyone getting banded tomorrow and the following days. You guys are going to do GRRRRRREAT! We are all excited for you and can't wait to hear how everyone is doing. Just remember that WE CAN DO THIS, WE WILL DO THIS.

Tons of luck to you guys and happy thoughts for a speedy recovery. You guys rock!

Yippie I'm an October bandster too! I'm scheduled for next Wednesday October 6th. Excited and nervous, just like you said, but just ready to get it over with. I'm ready to start my journey!

[clm2003 0]

Day 2 of the liquid diet...I feel really weak, although the hunger is better than yesterday. yesterday was rough. Although I've had a headache today. Making it through...lost 2 pounds since yesterday, which is the good news I suppose, Water weight or not!

[Tammy36 0]

I get banded on Oct 4th. I am really nervous, yet excited for the change!

[ladybug on a mission 0]

How hard is it to believe that tomorrow is October?!?!?! I am so looking forward to getting my band and staring my new mission ~ taking care of ME!

I look forward to following each of your journies and hope you will follow mine too!

Hugs,

Jane

[donna5869 0]

My band date is tomorrow, more excited than nervous. Good luck everyone

[ladybug on a mission 0]

I will be praying for a smooth day for you tomorrow Donna! Please post an update when you feel up to it!

HUGS!

[donna5869 0]

I will ladybug, thanks for the well wishes

[favorite auntie 0]

Hi,

I need to lose 6 more lbs, then I can get scheduled. Hopefully by mid Oct I will be ready. Itching to get going.

My nutritionist told me about a local store that sells the Protein Powder, etc. Stopped in there today, have lots go good stuff. Variety of flavors, etc. They have a website too:

wwww.nashuanutrition.com

They have online purchasing and will ship out thier products.

I got samples to try, so when I go on the liquids I will know what I like and dont like.

The manager was telling me that many of thier customers find that their taste buds change after surgery.

Lorraine

[DonTony 0]

October 7th is my surgery date, and I did my pre surgical testing today. It's finally hitting me that Im having this done.

One great thing about doing this preop diet the last month besides weight loss. My blood pressure went down to 130/80. Before the diet, it was 142/90.

The hospital emphasized to wear loose clothes surgery date. I know it sounds obvious, but they told me many people show up in skin tight jeans. The hospital also said that they will have me walk in the hospital every 2 hours up to 2AM. Its mandatory, and she said almost every hospital will do this.

And for everyone that cant handle just shakes. Take my advice and go to My bariatric pantry. They have nectar samples that are sooooo good and the chicken Soup is excellent. Even though Im supposed to have only 5 Optifast shakes and nothing else, my doc ok'd the soup. It makes a world of difference. They ship fast too. I ordered on Friday, and received my stuff Wednesday.

Edited October 1, 2010 by DonTony

[ambatch 0]

OK....so here I am on day 3 of my pre-surgery diet. I'm sooooo excited for Tuesday, the 5th. I'm wondering something, though....has anyone had a moment of feeling a bit panicked over what its going to be like to be thin? I've been heavy for so long and food has been such a crutch and big part of my life, that I have no idea what that's going to be like. Believe me, I'm not scared of it....bring it on!! But just the idea of losing this weight, once and for all, is overwhelmingly exciting. I don't know...call it a thought for the day...hahahahahaha!!!

Good luck to all of us Boo-tiful October bandsters!!

[Esorami 2]

(ambatch) '...has anyone had a moment of feeling a bit panicked over what its going to be like to be thin?'

Panic for me is failing, not so much how it will be to be thin. That worries me enough so, that I thought about calling the Dr and backing out. My surgery day is the 6th. The liquid diet has been easy. All finished with pre op tests, and ready to go. :drool: