Any other September 2013 bandsters?

[cingee72 15]

I had my surgery this am! I'm in pain in my stomach ugh it's so very uncomfortable! I don't know how I am going to sleep in bed ugh!! Hopefully it goes away tomorrow! Good luck to all

Hope you are feeling better! Congratulations on the surgery and wish you a successful journey.

[PuraVida37 715]

Keep reporting back those of you who have had surgery already! We want to know how you're doing! Good luck to those going soon!

Got my sleep study results back and yes, I need a cpap. I stopped breathing over 11 times in one hour. Eek! I had no idea I snored, either. I did a split study (half without cpap, half with) and without the cpap I had only 19 min of REM sleep, but with the cpap I had two sessions of hour long REM! What a difference! My body went into lighter sleep to get me to breathe again.

Pre-op diet: I was so famished today that when I downed my Protein Drink I just LOVED it! I can't wait to eat somewhat normal food again. What I would give for scrambled eggs or just a slice of deli ham with cheese! Or the raspberries in my fridge!! This diet sure makes me appreciate good food!

I had a very stressful day at work, glad tomorrow is Friday!

[skinnyboundsky 32]

Good luck to all getting banded it seems like many of you are starting your journey tomorrow ! Tomorrow marks a week for me I have not really been hungry until today, can't wait for puréed tomorrow. I stopped taking pain meds on Tuesday instructed from my surgeon but my port has been more sore than anything. I'm glad I took off work until the 18th I needed it. I just wanna head back to the gym !! Not sure when I should, I guess ill know when my body feels right. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask of course !

[JessicaLynn04 37]

I am! September 18th!

[jamilyne 102668 1,207]

I am scheduled for surgery today - Friday the 13th (lol). I was previously scheduled for surgery yesterday but it had to be cancelled because of an emergency with my surgeon. So - I'm nervous but I'm looking forward to my new life!

Things I'm looking forward to:

1. Being able to sit on the floor & get up gracefully (lol).

2. Looking in the mirror and not seeing that second chin.

3. Feeling full.

4. Being able to bend over to buckle a sexy shoe/sandle.

5. Having less pain from carrying this weight around.

6. Not being the most overweight girl at my office.

7. Being

7. But the best things of all - comments from everyone ! "You look great" "look at you - you've lost so much weight" and from my husband: "you're hot" (let me just say here - my husband and I have a great relationship and we are very close - he's my biggest inspiration and he doesn't say anything about my weight at all. But I know that he has to notice it.)

I'm doing this to look better & feel better & I'm taking charge of my health right now & putting myself first for once! So- I will post afterwards to let you all know how I'm doing. For me - since I've been on this forum I read the posts from everyone and how they have done after surgery and the days after that to get an idea about how it might be for me. Telling your story (no matter what the progress is or what stage you are in) helps someone else! You all have helped me through this and I read your posts for information and a little guidance - so I'm thanking all of you who've read what I have to say and have commented or just liked them!

I'm going to get my lapband today! Going to get my lapband today! I'm going to get my lapband today! Yea!!!!!!!!!

[intelirish 714]

I am scheduled for surgery today - Friday the 13th (lol). I was previously scheduled for surgery yesterday but it had to be cancelled because of an emergency with my surgeon. So - I'm nervous but I'm looking forward to my new life!

Things I'm looking forward to:

1. Being able to sit on the floor & get up gracefully (lol).

2. Looking in the mirror and not seeing that second chin.

3. Feeling full.

4. Being able to bend over to buckle a sexy shoe/sandle.

5. Having less pain from carrying this weight around.

6. Not being the most overweight girl at my office.

7. Being

7. But the best things of all - comments from everyone ! "You look great" "look at you - you've lost so much weight" and from my husband: "you're hot" (let me just say here - my husband and I have a great relationship and we are very close - he's my biggest inspiration and he doesn't say anything about my weight at all. But I know that he has to notice it.)

I'm doing this to look better & feel better & I'm taking charge of my health right now & putting myself first for once! So- I will post afterwards to let you all know how I'm doing. For me - since I've been on this forum I read the posts from everyone and how they have done after surgery and the days after that to get an idea about how it might be for me. Telling your story (no matter what the progress is or what stage you are in) helps someone else! You all have helped me through this and I read your posts for information and a little guidance - so I'm thanking all of you who've read what I have to say and have commented or just liked them!

I'm going to get my lapband today! Going to get my lapband today! I'm going to get my lapband today! Yea!!!!!!!!!

best of luck this morning.. i was too unprepared to have my surgery today so it's next week on the 19th... I too am looking forward to all of the above and i think the SHOE one has got to be one of my fav.. can't wait to wear my sexy sandals again to be able to slip them on and close them.. and not have to take them off an hour later because your feet hurt so bad from supporting all that weight.. GOOD LUCK and keep us posted. i'm hoping if i see enough successful surgeries i wont' freak out next week when it comes time to do mine .

[Daliaha 78]

I had my surgery this am! I'm in pain in my stomach ugh it's so very uncomfortable! I don't know how I am going to sleep in bed ugh!! Hopefully it goes away tomorrow! Good luck to all

I hope your feeling better... it really helps to walk..even just around you house..it Moves the gas out..

-Debbi

[Daliaha 78]

best of luck this morning.. i was too unprepared to have my surgery today so it's next week on the 19th... I too am looking forward to all of the above and i think the SHOE one has got to be one of my fav.. can't wait to wear my sexy sandals again to be able to slip them on and close them.. and not have to take them off an hour later because your feet hurt so bad from supporting all that weight.. GOOD LUCK and keep us posted. i'm hoping if i see enough successful surgeries i wont' freak out next week when it comes time to do mine .

Don't freak out..I know easier said then done. I had surgery last Friday,and surprised how well I feel. I have been taking it easy sleeping when I need to..check it's surgery, but after having a c.section, 2 normal births, 2 foot surgery, appendectomy, and 2 Carole tunnel releases, this was the easiest.

My port site is so sore, is my only complaint, and as if to day since day of surgery I have lost 13 lbs...not typical..I know,and weightloss will slow down soon,but I will take it.

Also total I went from350 in April to today 311....I was cleaning my closet top shelf and saw a shirt I threw up there cuz it didn't fit any more..today put it on...fits like it did when I bought it.. It needs to be ironed but I don't care...IT FITS!!!!! :-)

I'm on cloud 9.. Today is my pre op visit.. So I get to know my next food items..

-Debbiq

[LapbandLo 294]

Every day surgery gets closer I get more nervous :/ I know once I'm asleep it will be official... I'm terrified. Lol

[TheDuchess 106]

Every day surgery gets closer I get more nervous :/ I know once I'm asleep it will be official... I'm terrified. Lol

Soon we'll be on the other side of it. Keep positive!

[princesstuiaki 29]

I am scheduled for surgery today - Friday the 13th (lol). I was previously scheduled for surgery yesterday but it had to be cancelled because of an emergency with my surgeon. So - I'm nervous but I'm looking forward to my new life!

Things I'm looking forward to:

1. Being able to sit on the floor & get up gracefully (lol).

2. Looking in the mirror and not seeing that second chin.

3. Feeling full.

4. Being able to bend over to buckle a sexy shoe/sandle.

5. Having less pain from carrying this weight around.

6. Not being the most overweight girl at my office.

7. Being

7. But the best things of all - comments from everyone ! "You look great" "look at you - you've lost so much weight" and from my husband: "you're hot" (let me just say here - my husband and I have a great relationship and we are very close - he's my biggest inspiration and he doesn't say anything about my weight at all. But I know that he has to notice it.)

I'm doing this to look better & feel better & I'm taking charge of my health right now & putting myself first for once! So- I will post afterwards to let you all know how I'm doing. For me - since I've been on this forum I read the posts from everyone and how they have done after surgery and the days after that to get an idea about how it might be for me. Telling your story (no matter what the progress is or what stage you are in) helps someone else! You all have helped me through this and I read your posts for information and a little guidance - so I'm thanking all of you who've read what I have to say and have commented or just liked them!

I'm going to get my lapband today! Going to get my lapband today! I'm going to get my lapband today! Yea!!!!!!!!!

Congrats on getting banned today. I was originally scheduled for Friday the 13th then my doctor rescheduled for yesterday. Glad its over with.

I was out for most of the day yesterday and today I'm still at the hospital. As a matter of fact I STILL haven't drank yet. I'm waiting to take a swallow test to make sure everything will go down smooth. Luckily I'm not too hungry or thirsty. My IV has been sustaining me

I love your list of the changes you are looking forward to. Sending positive vibes your way. Hope you have a speedy recovery. Get plenty of rest and keep us all posted.

[c4cathy 12]

Well - I am scheduled for the 19th. I am excited. But I seem to be ok with everything. Just waiting till it gets here. I went out and splurged the day before I started the pre-op diet. Went to Golden Corral. And the day before that I had a Blizzard from Dairy Queen. But I am doing fine now. Got all my wants out of the way. On my pre-op diet I can have 1 meal a day.... Breakfast = Protein shake; lunch - protein shake; dinner = 6-8 oz meat, 1 cup veggies, 1 cup fruit. Fun fun fun!! So far I am doing ok on it. Afernoons I get leg aches from not eating - but sure feel good after my dinner :-)

[PuraVida37 715]

This is a good idea, a list of what we are looking forward to!!

1. Buying shoes other than MBTs. I love these shoes because of my plantar fasciitis, but I want cute shoes!!

2. The reaction of my in laws (who live in another country). They won't believe their eyes! PS I was 300+ when I visited them this summer.

3. Snuggling my daughter in her twin bed without taking up the whole bed.

4. Having enough energy to work out before work.

5. Looking like my grandmother again.

6. Being thin enough to pull off a new, shorter hairdo that will look great!!

7. Being unafraid of dying from fatty liver disease, diabetes, or other obesity related disease that runs in my family.

8. Running a whole 5k race without stopping all the time!

9. After this 3 week super restrictive pre-op diet, I am looking forward to a cup of chicken broth with green onions and mushrooms, and then someday some scrambled eggs!!! I am really craving the stuff from my low carb diet.

10, Being able to walk in to any store and buy a pretty blouse. In size L or M!! No Xs on the label!! I am sick and tired of Lane Bryant and Avenue.

Thinking up this list was so much fun! Who's next? What do YOU look forward to?

[PuraVida37 715]

Afternoons I get leg aches from not eating - but sure feel good after my dinner :-)

I am getting exhausted (yawning, need to sleep for sure) when I am hungry, then a huge burst of energy after eating. Anyone else?

[jamilyne 102668 1,207]

Thanks for all of the good vibes & well wishes from everyone! I had surgery um I'm in lots of pain from gas. I feel as though I was hurried out of the surgery center a little too early. My trip home was very uncomfortable. The incisions don't really hurt that bad, it's the gas. I've gotten my medicine and have been taking pain meds & the gas drops. So now that I don't feel as loopy I'm going to start walking around my house to see if that will help.

I know that this will get better over time & it's bearable, but not fun! Ice chips for me are better than the sips because they are sorta controlled "sips" plus it helps dry mouth too (at least for me). My husband got me a cup of ice from convenient store on the way home & a Water. I was so thirsty and I think I was drinking Water a little fast - that's why I'm going with the ice chips;)

Basically for all our friends waiting to get banded - it's ok. It hurts (not going to lie), but it honestly is bearable; I'll let you know as things go! Thanks again to all of you - you are inspiring me