Calling all October bandsters...

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

I am scheduled for 10/18. I have ALL my pre-op stuff done as of last week. I start Protein shake diet on 10/4.

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

had my lap band surgery yesterday the 23rd I feel great have to walk every hour for five minutes then increase it Tomorrow will try to walk out side the house

threebeauties~

Hey bandsister!

I hear you on missing the whole experience of eating meals and all. I am sure that will really hit me more when I start going to restaurants with my family, friends and co-workers and can't eat the things that everyone else can. Eating is a social thing for me. When I moved to Austin I enjoyed just experiencing new Mexican food places and comparing them, so much of my life is just wrapped up in all of that! I have looked at it like a new experience and new beginning now though, where I can *get to know me* on different levels now, and find other things to do with my time now! I will now have extra time and money from not eating as much (and I also quit smoking when I had surgery)! I can't wait to start finding things that interest me now besides food!

I can relate to what you are saying though....(hugs)

Hi everyone.

How did you feel after the surgery on the way home.

My mom is going to come with me during my procedure. Since she doesn't drive & its in downtown Chicago - i figured we'd take the el and then a cab there and then just flip it on the way home.

My mother thinks I'm crazy and that there is no way I'm going to be up to the motion of the train.

Any thoughts?

Hi Sonia. I used to live in Chicago too! :girl_hug: If I were you I'd take a cab all the way home...it will be hard to climb up and down the stairs and you will be jostled around a lot. Which line are taking? Which neighborhood do you live in? Are you worried about the expense of a cab ride? I think you'll be more comfortable in car.

I think I was just thinking about how the el is easier. We'd be taking the orange line but you are right - I have managed to forget about all fo those dang stairs! I can barely make it up the stairs on a good day!! A cab it will be.

I just got the call from the recovery folks giving me my arrival time. 9:30 on thursday with surgery at 11. with nothing to eat or drink after midnight? Dang! I'mm gonna be growly! holy schmoley!! I think its safe to say I'm freaking out!!

Good luck tomorrow!! I'll be going in on Thursday...

Sonjacan... i think that you just made a great decision. Worth the extra money :girl_hug: Good luck. Tell us how you are doing.

Congratulations to everyone being banded today and this week! I haven't posted much, but you have really inspired and encouraged me. My surgery is one week away from today on 10/31. The surgery is paid for now so seems a little more real. I am on the 10 day liquid preop diet and haven't been super compliant:cry today. I am planning a vanilla atkins carb control shake for dinner and will do better tomorrow!! My husband has been very supportive of the lap band surgery and he hopes to have it in the Spring (when the bank account is replenished:). I am starting to tell a few of my close friends about the surgery and everyone has been positive/supportive. I have shopped for all of the must have preop lap band items and filled prescriptions. Also cleaned and tried to catch up loose ends at work - NESTING :girl_hug: I am feeling excited and nervous. I bought gas x strips and chloraseptic strips. Hope everyone is doing well!

Hi all I hope everyone who has been done is healing well and the next lot coming up have a safe procedure I am writing because I am wondering I am 2 weeks post surgury and I am tired all the time is there anyone else out there that is feeling or have felt this way and have any of you found a way to fix it

In the morning I have energy and feel like doing stuff but come 3-4pm I am in bed

I take a multi vitiamin and am trying to make the liquids I drink count so any help would be gratful

Good luck Soni on tomorrow, good choice on taking a cab, I toused to live in Chi and downtown can be hectic on its own.

I was banded on 10/16 and eveything has been going REALLY well. I have no problems and hardly any sysmtoms that I had surguery except a little gas n the ches. I'm also getting bored of the soup things. I;m ready to move on to something else.lol..

Anyone else feel the same?

P.s. Ive also lostabout 7 more pounds for a total of 27 pounds since pre-op

Well ,this is it. I have my overnite bag packed and my sister is on her way to pick me up. My surgery is at 7:30 tomorrow. Thank you all for your support and kind words ((hugs)). I'll update you on Thursday:-)

mzsmartypantz,

Great idea for the surgery dates. I was banded on 10/06/06. Doing well. The first week was hard but feeling better now and looking forward to my first fill in about 2 weeks. I'm glad that there are plenty of October bandsters.

Good luck to all of you.

Hi all I hope everyone who has been done is healing well and the next lot coming up have a safe procedure I am writing because I am wondering I am 2 weeks post surgury and I am tired all the time is there anyone else out there that is feeling or have felt this way and have any of you found a way to fix it

In the morning I have energy and feel like doing stuff but come 3-4pm I am in bed

I take a multi vitiamin and am trying to make the liquids I drink count so any help would be gratful

Hi Kellie,

I was pretty tired until the last few days (I am now 3 weeks out). Partly it's anaesthetic / healing effects, and partly diet.

I trust that you are trying to take some light exercise (walking) in the mornings when you feel up to it. That will help boost your energy levels, but don't overdo it or you will feel even more tired.

I guess you are still on liquids for another week. In terms of the liquid diet, I find that taking a daily Berocca Performance (with calcium, magnesium and zinc) really helps, as does boosting protein in drinks & soups (I favour greek yoghurt or light sour cream). Blend up a home made meat based soup, it's very satisfying, and I found that I had more energy once I was able to tolerate the meaty soups again. A daily yakult type of drink doesn't go astray either, as it helps improve digestion, leading to better energy recovery from the diet. I am just starting on mushies, so will continue with the same protein boosting methods (yoghurt / sour cream) but now will also include 'solid' yoghurt, soft cheeses, fish etc as well.

Hope that my ideas help. PM me if you want to chat.

Anna.

Look at that MzSmartyPantz! We're band twins! lol. It will be interesting to see how we progress together!