I wanted to start a thread for those of us who are waiting "with bated breath" for our surgeries in March.

I am supposed to start Optifast on February 26th. I am currently waiting for the shipment, including my surgical package to be delivered. Once I get my package I am supposed to call the clinic.

Ever since committing to this surgery (which I am paying for myself via a personal loan) I have been obsessed with reading everything I can about it and about people who have had it. I am still kind of hoping for some kind of "divine word" about whether or not it is the right thing for me to do.

I am "only" 75 lbs over my ideal weight but am type II diabetic. I am trying to figure out if my reason for doing this is my health or my vanity or a combination of both. The diabetes needs to be gone (when I am 20 lbs lighter it is gone) but I am sure looking forward to losing the weight and actually keeping it off for more than 20 minutes...

All Done!!! Banded yesterday. Not as bad as I thourgh I was going to feel. Bad some true trailor trash b***h and her daughter in my room so I didn't get a lot of sleep. Still sore but seem to be getting better.

Going back to my nap now....z.z.z.z.z.z..

Speaking of cravings...someone on tv mentioned a slice of cheese pizza with bologna on it... THAT and a grilled hot dog is really what I'd love to eat.

As it is I'm sip sip sipping my days away trying to get all my liquids down. I don't know how you guys are doing it. I had about 40 oz of water yesterday and 6 or 7 sips of chicken broth. ICK! Tonight I'm on full liquids and will be tackling a protein shake and an applesauce if I can mangage.

Would love to hear how the new banders are dealing w/getting all their liquids.

Purple Monkey keep drinking..

Have you tried Cyrstal light in a water bottle? The best healing is lots of liquid, and it becomes easier once the swelling goes down a bit. Give it a couple more days..... AND you have lost 1 pound RIGHT ON!!

Hi Pam. Oh I've been trying with the liquids. I did try the crystal light green tea to go when I was experimenting pre-surgery but that stuff was pretty horrible. I do have propel so there's at least some flavor in there.

I was a little worried Tuesday when I went to the bathroom and there was blood in the toilet. Turned out to be my period. LOL ...guess it was better that it came Tuesday instead of Monday, the day of my surgery. Still though I have pretty bad cramps and that with the pain of the surgery it is a little much.

I appreciate your advice and will keep plugging away. Thanks!! Virginia

I'm trying my best to get all my liquids in. The intense pain in my shoulder kills me whenever I try to do a little "catch-up" from drinking too fast.

I work all day and can't seem to get in more than 20-30 oz.

I am having a really hard time figuring out a schedule to all this.

yeah you never realize just how long it takes to drink something until you've got to sip.

I'm trying my best to get all my liquids in. The intense pain in my shoulder kills me whenever I try to do a little "catch-up" from drinking too fast.

I work all day and can't seem to get in more than 20-30 oz.

I am having a really hard time figuring out a schedule to all this.

I swear the intense pain in your shoulder will go away if you use a heating pad on it!! We all have gone through it and it will come and go for about 1 week, but if you use a heating pad it makes it go away faster!!!!

You know, they did not cathiter me when I went for surgery, and apparently I "pee'd" when I woke up from surgery. I did not even understand what they were doing and why they were changing my sheets "because they were wet" until a couple hours after I woke up and was more clear. So apparently your bladder still works while under sedation. LOL!

I've never been cath'ed so I'm pretty nervous about that. If they do it, I really hope they do it while I'm knocked out. :-(

I've never been cath'ed so I'm pretty nervous about that. If they do it, I really hope they do it while I'm knocked out. :-(

My Dr. does not cath typically.

But I have ben cath'd before and it does not hurt, just a little pressure like you have to pee.

Not a big deal, you should not worry about that one, and I don't believe they would cath you unless you were already sedated.:notagree

momlambert, so sorry to hear about your father. Do lots of walking, and sleep with a heating pad. It helps during awake hours and sleep times. The walking helped me, even with the soreness. Part of your feeling bad is the anesthesia. The other is your emotional state. I didn't feel great but not too bad either by the 3rd day. Still sore, but seemed like it helped by moving about. I was the sorest after laying or sleeping, then having to get up. You may get tired going to see your dad but I think you are going to be exhausted by staying home worrying about your family situation. If you go, explain that you aren't feeling well and don't stay too long. Just listen to your body, it will help you make the right decision. Once again, so sorry about your dad. Please keep us posted.

HI Folks,

Am still in Tijuana but feel I am doing well. Yes I have some soreness but all in all it has been a great experience.

Will fly out of San Diego on Friday am.....THANKS FOR ALL THE PRAYERS AND SUPPPORT!!!!

I want a spaghetti sandwich on thick toast, a side of mashed potatoes, some cheesey cauliflower (need some veggies, you know!) cottage cheese and a big ass cup of coffee that I can drink without thinking of small sips.

I don't really want dessert but I really am craving the above! :hungry:

:help:

the realities of day 2.5

demme

spaghetti sandwich?:cry

I've never been cath'ed so I'm pretty nervous about that. If they do it, I really hope they do it while I'm knocked out. :-(

MEEEEEE TOOOOOOO! :faint:

First day of mushies!!!! I can't believe I am this happy of cream of wheat!!!:clap2: