Calling all upcoming bandsters...

I just wanted to start a thread where everyone can post their surgery dates and we can start to compare notes.

I am scheduled for 9/12. I have ALL my pre-op stuff next Wed & Thurs, including psych eval, sleep consult, lab work, 4 hr nutrition class, and pre-op appt with surgeon. It is going to be a couple of very full days.

My parents are coming for a visit the following week, and I don't plan on telling them about the surgery, so I am rushing to get through all of that before they get here.

How is everyone else doing getting their pre-op stuff scheduled?

Here is the list of September Bandsters: I'll try to keep it updated for everyone.

9/1 okiegirl

9/1 TexasBr@t

9/1 TruBlueSue

9/1 finallyonmyway

9/1 ashley

9/4 JamesA

9/4 SLHarrison

9/5 Em1125

9/5 kittylover54

9/5 mcw12985

9/5 chabutter

9/5 BigBZ

9/5 TamifromAL

9/6 Ashlee

9/6 Cole

9/6 Kathy S

9/6 r2ht4u

9/6 Gjdf52

9/6 babyjessica

9/6 P McDonald

9/6 harlito

9/6 kareyquilts

9/6 LindaN

9/7 bibytz

9/7 kristyinusa

9/7 sunnshyne411

9/7 MICHELLE43

9/7 cassandra

9/7 green

9/7 happykat

9/8 dovie6523

9/8 valgal1968

9/8 PattyMartin

9/9 mary9

9/9 msgoat4949

9/11 cindyn

9/11 BJean

9/11 SheryBery

9/11 SherryA

9/11 RHCPgirl

9/11 lamamama

9/11 PHAT TX

9/11 drcollier

9/11 fraleyk

9/11 Dana Kwt

9/12 want2lose

9/12 ItsGottaGo!

9/12 TxAngel

9/12 HopeWorks

9/12 kattiegirl

9/12 brendab

9/13 katt

9/13 jewel

9/13 avasa

9/13 whlatimer

9/13 twiceblessed

9/13 suleehci@yahoo.

9/14 gonnabethin

9/14 mom of many

9/14 spike6

9/15 swanny

9/15 fugnick

9/15 coryW

9/15 ericergoman

9/15 melissa0915

9/18 Linstadt

9/18 tayvia99

9/18 April

9/18 Turmoil

9/18 LovinColorado

9/19 vv0710

9/19 susoue

9/19 Elaine53

9/19 reredc

9/19 missSD

9/19 sweet31eve

9/19 lisalee

9/20 mariecarmen

9/20 wantlapband

9/20 samos

9/20 labradoodle

9/20 ErinS

9/20 beechpad

9/20 lifelongband

9/20 mejomojogolow

9/21 jgandg

9/21 WandaKay

9/21 Dallasmist

9/21 JewelsInLove

9/21 YellowRoseKnows

9/22 diane5467

9/22 kellieatkins30

9/22 Lila

9/22 shell04937

9/22 venetiaann

9/22 butterfly1973

9/22 teachmath

9/23 tgjones

9/25 buzz321

9/25 sandranoelle

9/26 marie noone

9/26 christy

9/26 Lin

9/26 The Woman

9/27 Bettina

9/27 tommygirl

9/27 GettinThinMan

9/27 MimIN

9/28 Tracicat

9/28 jumbojet

9/28 "D"-n-OK

9/28 rbabcock61

9/28 Lisa99

9/29 Lapoli7

9/29 ratgirl

9/29 sweetsue

9/29 chattanoogabrat

9/29 phw72

9/29 JessyInSD

9/29 Chrissy "O"

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To insert your ticker go to user cp at the top of the screen when u get there click on edit signature, that is where you paste your ticker. I got my ticker at www.TickerFactory.com

I hope this helps.

Hey to everyone! Hope everyone is doing well. All is ok in Lama World. Finally got my treadmill out of the basement!:clap2:

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Hey All,

Just got back from Nashville for my first post-op appointment. He did go ahead and give me the fill. He asked me if I was able to chug water, I said I was able to drink as much and as fast as I wanted, and so he said it was time to do a fill.

It was scary. Laid down and he got the "bee sting" shot out to numb the area around my port. It hurt only for a second, actually doesn't hurt as much as the one they give you before an IV. Then he got the BIG needle out and I felt somewhat woozy. I wouldn't look, but it felt like he was jabbing around looking for the port. Luckily he found it. He injected a little, and then he had me sit up with the syringe still in the port and drink 9oz of water. It went down fine. Guess he did that so he wouldn't have to restick me if it was too tight.

All in all went really well. Have to go back in three weeks to do another adjustment. I had been really hungry up until the time I got there because they told me I could eat breakfast but liquids after that. My tummy was growling when I was in the room, but then when he did the fill and I drank the water, I wasn't hungry anymore. Two days of liquids, then I can go on to oatmeal, mashed potatoes etc.

Good job Spike! I was just double checking everything and was about to send more instructions when I saw your new post. Glad you got your ticker:)

I am very very hungry today. I still have to be on clear liquids only and 3 protein shakes a day (4oz) for another week. I don't know how I'm going to make it. I am debating trying some cream soup, but I don't want to disobey my dr.s orders. It's amazing that two days ago, I couldn't choke down a 1/4 cup of broth and today I am starving.

I actually can have thicker liquids, im still hungry every 3hours or so! Today I got in all my protein- I missed 20gm yesterday and I was ravenous!! No mental hunger its all tummy rumbling & growling and if I dont answer it - progression to hiccups!!

Im supposed to be on this liquid-mushie schedule for 5 weeks- Not going to make it. Im adding loose scrambled eggs by week 3-4!

sorry spike didnt see your post,

I mowed my backyard yesterday!!!! with a push mower! took my time but it felt great to do something and not be sore! My hubby got peeved at me. lol but said the yard looked great. I must have more swelling or restriction than others. I'm doing fine on the liquid stage and have one more week to go before I can go to mushies. My meal times are at 8:00 am11:30am and 6:00pm, and boy do I make then special. I eat out of fancy bowls and drink from crystal glasses, and sit down with my family at dinner, taking my time. I got to make it special right? Drinking water and other clear liqids in between. My protien shake is like a snack to me, I mix the full 50 gm with 20oz of skim milk or water with ice in the morning, and then sip on it throughout the day. It's yummy to me believe it or not. I think alot of it is mental, I'm afraid to screw something up and waste all that money I just spent. lol I hope all of you are doing well and good luck to those getting closer to surgery date.

Hey All,

Just got back from Nashville for my first post-op appointment. He did go ahead and give me the fill. He asked me if I was able to chug water, I said I was able to drink as much and as fast as I wanted, and so he said it was time to do a fill.

Congratulations on your fill. How much did you get? I don't get my first fill until 11/8. Keep us updated on how you are feeling today.

Thanks!

MCW: Great job of telling us about your lst fill! It takes some of the mystery out of it. Plus I think most of us who've had the band for at least a week are getting pretty hungry, so hopefully it will all be worth it for the 1st fill. Glad you're doing well!

Gonnabethin: Man! You're still battling the hiccups! That sucks. I'm still pretty hungry too, but I've been able to have eggs for several days. If I can get through the weekend, I get some addt'l protein on Mon. I was thinking you said you get to have something more substantial soon. On the upside, you're going to be losing more good lbs! (If you can live to tell about it!)

I love fitday. It helps me keep everything in line, in particular this first post op week I was trying to keep my eye on eating enough calories. Most days I'm close to 400, but yesterday I wasn't even at 300.

Have fun with it.

BTW, any other fitday users out there? I only use the free online version, but was curious if anyone bought the downloadable version and how they are different.

Thanks!

For now I have the free version on my desktop but I think I will end up getting the downloadable version for my laptop....I think it said you don't have to be online for that one, is that right?

Good morning everyone... had my surgery 09-19, was in a little longer than anticipate to repair a hietal (sp) hernia didnt know I had. Spent the night at the hosp, was released 10am 09-20; ride home and stop at the pharmacy about 40 min.

Can not tolerate that liquid Hydrocodone... makes me so nauseated, then the desolvable nausea med even worse.

Just about walked all that gas, should pain, out of my system.

Today, is going to be the best day yet. Best to you all.

Elaine: Congratulations! You're way ahead of the game having walked off the gas and most of the shoulder pain already!!

I had read so many horror stories about the liquid pain meds, I was afraid to try them. Sounds like you're confirming how awful they are.

I had a hernia repair too - but I was well aware of it before hand - for years. You may be very pleasantly surprised at how well you're going to feel now that it's fixed!

Great to hear of your very upbeat experiences!!

The hardest part of this liquid/mushie stage is that I feel fine!! If I didnt have steri-strips on I would not know I had surgery. I dont yearn chewing type food but thicker more substantial liquid- more long lasting!! I can have oatmeal, cream of wheat- all of which just make you hungrier, yogurt, milk, soups, apple sauce- its the hard protein I thought I didnt like that I miss!! Im ready to add tuna- not on my list but its the same consistency as oatmeal. I may have to be creative and think how the thin it down.

I called the nutritionist today and she advised NOT to add anything other than what I am having at the moment which is clear liquids and 3 4oz protein drinks per day until I have healed. So I will wait until Wednesday as ordered. I am going to try adding some unflavored Unjury protein powder to my chicken broth and see if that will fill me up more. I think I am so hungry because TOM is coming any day now!!! Congratulations to all our newly banded and newly filled Sept. bandsters! Hope everyone is feeling well today!

ItsGottaGo,

This too shall pass as they say. It's really hard. I'm 16 days post op and my diet is thick puree or anything I can mash with a fork. I am starving. The first 10 days were great. I wasn't hungry at all. That has passed for sure.

Last night a had filet of fish stewed and then I mashed it. I had a problem with pains in my stomach. Even though my surgeon's office has permitted me to eat foods that I can mash with a fork, I know I'm not ready yet. Yesterday was the first day I did that. I'm not ready. I can eat thick Soups but that's about it.

Hang in there. You're really doing a great job. Every surgeon is so different. It's unbelievable. I was permitted to have Soup after 6 meals of liquids after coming home from the hospital. Basically, I was on Clear Liquids for a total of 3 days.

You're doing a great job. We all have to keep our eye on the prize.

Good luck.