July 2006 Band Crew

[BigGirlPantiez 1]

I started Clear Liquids yesterday - the first part of the day was fine and I was so excited and proud of how strong I was. Then 4pm hit and I was done for the day!

My comprehention was slow and I felt horrible. I woke up this morning with a severe headache and nausea. I took some Tylenol and am drinking a venti Starbucks iced tea and am now feeling much better. I guess the first 2 days of clear liquid detox are the worst.

I wish my dr. would let me have carnation instant Breakfast. Any reason we cannot have steamed green eveggies, like green Beans or asparagus? I woudl think those woudl be better than diluted fruit juice.< /p>

[mferra 0]

I am being banded by Dr. Ortiz on 7/21. I have to start my liquid diet next week. I ordered FIT365 (protein powder), per my doc's instructions. Anyone else use FIT365? Any suggestions on how to make it somewhat tastey?

Also, I am 202 lbs., 5'3", what if I am not able to get down to 191 by my surgery date? What if I can only lose 5lbs.? Has anyone not been able to lose the 10% required? Were you turned away or did it make you higher risk at surgery?

Would appreciate any info.

Thanks,

mferra

[BigGirlPantiez 1]

Also, I am 202 lbs., 5'3", what if I am not able to get down to 191 by my surgery date? What if I can only lose 5lbs.? Has anyone not been able to lose the 10% required? Were you turned away or did it make you higher risk at surgery?

MFerra - I was not told to loose 10% first, and I have a LOT more to loose than you...hmmm I guess different doctors have different methods.

I am on clear liquids for 7 days, and signed an agreement to excersise for 30 minutes a day. Maybe working out will help you to loose more before your procedure.

Good luck to you!!

[mferra 0]

Thanks BGP! The pre-op diet is 3-4 shakes as Meal Replacements and two salads with balsamic vinegar per day for 7 days. I have been walking 2 miles 2-3x week, but I know that I need to up that a little a lay off the sugar. I tend to eat more when I am excited or nervous (I am nervous about the surgery). Needless to say, next week will be a trying one with the pre-op diet but I know I can and will have to do it.

BGP, I also see that your surgery is coming up. Hope everything goes well and I look forward to seeing your post-op posts on your progress!

Thanks again.

mferra

[ericsmom 2]

Hello all...

Just an update: I'm surprised at how well I feel. I have no pain whatsoever. I feel uncomfortable where the band it, but that's to be expected as I'm getting used to feeling something foreign in my insides. My incision areas are great, and I don't even hurt in the port area (yet?). I can get up and out of bed or from a chair just fine on my own. I'm just trying to get used to feeling full. I have had 1/2 to 3/4 cup slim fast at a time. It tastes really good going down after being on clear liquids for five days. The fullness kicks in about 15 minutes after I drink it, so I have to be careful not to overdo it.

My doctor said I can start introducing foods like Cream of Wheat and SF pudding, etc. whenever I feel I'm ready. I don't want to rush it, so I'll wait another week or so. As far as exercise goes, I have bilateral degenerative osteoarthritis in both of my knees, so I have a recumbant exercise bike to ride instead of going for walks. My knees couldn't handle the walking. I need a new knee, eventually.

I've discovered I have a lot of support from family and friends. I knew I would, but it just seems like a lot more than I expected, which is nice.

I am so relieved that this isn't as bad as I imagined it would be. I know that very soon I will be saying it's the best thing I ever did for myself.

[Halobabe 1]

I don't know how I missed this thread. I was wondering why there was no july bansters yet? (I started another one opps lol ) I have been a little out of the loop because I had Gall bladder surgery on the 30th..But anyways congrats to all that are banded, keep us posted and let us know what we are in for... I am so excited that my day is soon to be here. I'v got 19 days to go... hehe...

Time to love PLEEESSSSWEEEE add my name to the list (I kindof feel left out) lol

Hippmom

You can do this you are doing what is best for you. This is a very scary road but in the end it will be a very rewarding one. I just had a lap surgery on the 30th and two days later I made a 6 hr rd trip (3 hrs one way) to see family for the fourth. I quit taking pain meds on day two of my surgery. I was not in PAIN it was more like I had done a killer workout and I was sore. You can do this.. Don't back out now we are here with you all facing the same fears... (((((hugs))))) it will be OK

I am also getting banded on the 25th with Dr. Ortiz in TJ---how about you? I hope you are too!!! Good luck to us both!!! 16 days and counting!!!

Karen MT

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[July5forMe 0]

biggirlpantiez,

i got headaches too when i made my attempt on a pre opt diet. My doctor didn't tell me what i could eat or not eat he just told me to lose 5lbs.

I remember those headaches though. You just need to remember that everytime you get one of those headaches its because you are getting all the bad stuff out of your body. Body is doing what it can to make you give it what it wants. Usually surgar. So stay tough. the headaches will go away soon. then it will be easier from then on.

[BigGirlPantiez 1]

July5 - Thanks, that is great advice! I have been going overboard the past 2 weeks, so a few headaches are well deserved I guess!

[July5forMe 0]

i don't know if your doctor allows it but my doctor only allowed tylenol pre opt so that helped when it was bad.

but you're doing great! the headaches makes it known that you are working hard and it is working.

KEEP IT UP!

[BigGirlPantiez 1]

OMG - I seriously just took some liquid Tylenol!!!

You must be Psychic! Now will you tell me my future?!:clap2:

[Time to love me 0]

Well once again, thanks to you all for your daily updates, I love reading your posts. The one thing I am not scared about is having surgery, I've had over 15 in my lifetime of 35 years LOL. I'm just scared of the affect the anestetics (SP)? have on me.

BGP... lol you crack me up!! I'm so glad I've got to know you, I can't imagine a day on LBT with out cha! lol

For those of you on the liquid diets.. my love is sent out to you. I'm so glad that I didn't have to do that. I am thinking that maybe I will regret this later though...My thought was maybe some people have a better mind frame about not eating food because they started a pre-op diet.. and I'll be going cold turkey!! TO YOU RECENTLY BANDED.. do you think this might be true?

July 5, Donna, Daniella and Eric's Mom.... I see that July5 said that she could be down 20 pounds within 2 weeks. That is amazing.. Did your Dr's tell you the same thing. Also, do you think this is all Water weight? If it is.. It usually comes back on.. but since you're banded.. do you think that this would still be true? I'm hoping it doesn't come back.. but my guess is that maybe a few pounds would, What's your thought on this? By no means am I trying to rain on anyones parade.. it's been a burning question for me and I figure I'd ask in a thread that I feel most comfortable with. Thank you, in advance, for all your answers.

[Time to love me 0]

July 10 - fishy

July 10 - mysherrijo

July 10 - funnyduddies

July 10 - rubyband

It's your turn now!!! I'm not sure if anyone else went to Mexico, besides Funny and Sherri.. but either way.. best of luck to you. I'll send prayers your way and wish for a uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. Take it easy and remember.. All your friends are waiting to see how you've done and how you're feeling.. Let us know and WELCOME TO BANDLAND:clap2: now it's time to beat the crap out of the fat.. LOL

[DaNieLLaBeLLa 0]

TIme to love me -

My surgeon didn't say anything about losing 20 lbs in 2 weeks, but it is probably possible, and you are probably right about it being mostly Water weight. All I know is that since Monday when I went for medical clearance from my Primary Care Dr I weighed 245. This morning I weighed 241 so already that is 4 lbs lost. I am not hungry at all - just a little lightheaded because of the lack of nutrients.

I feel really good for just having surgery on Wednesday and hope that the scale continues going downward. ALthough I was told that any weight loss that occurs during this time is a bonus because right now our bodies are supposed to be healing and we're not supposed to be losing weight.

If you have any other questions please let me know and I will try my best to answer them.

So happy I am in bandland!

[Time to love me 0]

Thanks Danielle,

4 pound is 4 pounds, just as you said. I'm very happy for you, and just think.. it's just a start to many more - pounds. Thanks for all the info., I'm going to see my surgeon on Tues. and I'll have a small list of questions to ask him. You and are are around the same weight.. Do you mind if I ask your height? I'm 5'5 and a half.. LOL I always have to throw that in.

[DaNieLLaBeLLa 0]

LOL I am about 5'7 and I have been told I have a small frame. Whatever. I'm a small girl trapped in a big girl's body!!

I'm happy for me too!! LOL

I wish I could lose 4 lbs every week until I am at goal. How awesome would that be? Too bad its very unlikely to happen!! LOL

ANy other questions? I have been researching the band since 2002 so I know a thing or two about this procedure.