SHRINK'N VIOLETS

Hello all... I'm Tracy and I'm starting this thread because I just found out that I'm scheduled for Surgery on April 26, 2007.

fffffffffffffffffffast forward to April 30, 2007

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

We made it to the other side of bandland and now we are set to support one another while we shrink our booties and grow into our new smaller skins.

All are welcome to join in and post, but we are not a group that bickers..... please be supportive as we all have different paths to follow... but the journies to the more healthy self beckons....

Let the losing begin!!!!!!!!!!!

hi Everybody!

My first post since it became April (was away yesterday)

Good luck to all you who are...

Going in for surgery today/tomorrow & this week

Starting your pre op diets

Starting your excercise...

Very exciting.

I am flying to London today for my consultation with Dr Ashton...

I will let you all know how I get on...A bit nervous.

I have signed myself up to walk the Flora Women's mini marathon in Dublin on Mon June 4th!!

:faint:

That is 9 weeks away... It is a 10k walk. (that will be 7 weeks post op)

I entered it to mark a turning point for me. That will be my first goal.

I am not interested in breaking records, I am doing it FOR ME...

It is a great incentive to get going!! :cheer2:

So.....I've lit the fire under my Ass:flame:

I am the eye of the Tiger!!! :rambo

Roaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrr!!!!:girl_hug:

Good luck all you April Bandsters!!!!!!!!!! You will do great!

Good Morning and Good Luck to all

Today is the start to a Brand new YOU!

MORNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a super busy day at work, so I won't be posting much til later this evening.. (I may sneak a peak at lunch)

I have started my pre-0p and I have to tell you.. all that are getting their bands today and this week are really keeping me motivated with the liquid.

I brought my walking shoes and plan to walk at lunch...... I am going to mow grass tonight while my family eats dinner... I have a plan.

Congrats to all that are right now at the hospital or enroute!

Post when you can~

Tracy

So.....I've lit the fire under my Ass:flame:

I am the eye of the Tiger!!! :rambo

Roaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

Lunasa - You crack me up!! :pound:

That's awesome!! Way to stay motivated... I have to agree with you, on the "Farewell to food tour"... My husband was going to take me to the Cheesecake Factory the night before I have to start my pre-op diet... but I think the healthy I start eating NOW, the quicker I'll reach my WL goal. I'll finally have all my hurdles cleared (6 months supervised weight loss, psych eval, gall bladder and renal scan, cardio eval, bloodwork) finished on 4/25, when my MD will submit to insurance co... so I'm likely to have a May surgery date.

Yay.. I can't wait :-)

In overland Park. I hope you do well today. My regular doctor fought very hard and got it qualified. If you ever come this way, let me know. Many of us need each other for support. I knew that I needed to change my life so I could enjoy it. I know its the best decision I made for myself in many years. You will be glad, too. Some weeks I don't loose as much as I think I should, but I am not gaining. I am so much happier now with the surgery.

Good Luck and fast recovery.:clap2:

I am self pay (not easy for my family to do). I have been turned down for private insurance because of my weight, with zero-health problems. DH is not offered insurance at his work. I have been "at home" since late 2004 and FINNALLY got pregnant and carried full term.... 10-19-05. That's the day I became Mazie's mommy!! I have chosen to stay home with her since then (and probably til' she turns 2).

My expenses are totalling just about $18,000.00 with a full year of follow up and fills. DH is "so" supportive that he used the word twice, and finally decided to take me to, and from, the hospital on sugery day! (my sister took time off from work to take me/never thought he would take me) DH does not want to be penalized/punished because I want to make changes! I know I'm in this for me.......But, a little help/suuport here......would be great!!! It does hurt my feelings when I get the eyerolls or comments that are...not so nice. As much as I want him to be Mr. Wonderful--sometimes he's just not!!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL IN APRIL ---GREAT SURGERY --FAST RECOVERY -- LITTLE PAIN --BEST RESULTS ---AND MUCH HEALTH, TO EVERYONE!!!!!

my doctor has not put me on any type of pre-op diet. I'm going to do one anyways three days before surgery. I read somewhere that three days is enough for your liver to go down. anyways, my question is how bad would it be if i had mexican food the night before my surgery. I know I'm not supposed to eat after midnight but i'm talking about 7pm. Will that affect my liver in such a short period of time? I'm being banded in Monterrey MX, never been there and my sister can't stop talking about this Mexican restaurant that I have to try. That's why I'm asking....

Thanks!

Hey Chica, we are going to be band twins. We have the same surgery date. I looked on my pre-op instructions and it said in big letters "NO BIG MEAL THE DAY BEFORE!!!!!!!!!!" :hungry: Soooo I guess that means go very lite. I'm going to do a semi liquid diet 3 days before to be on the safe side.

Have a great day.

I did walk! Yay ME!!

Water, Water, Water...... I had to come in here and get some motivation for this liquid diet... (Its mainly in my head!!!!!!!)

I weighed this morning at yet again I am at an all time high.... YUCK!

the only good thing is that I know it will be the last time I weigh this much.. I am on the losing side now!

Hope all our buds are feeling ok.. I can't wait for them to start posting!

Happy Band-Birthday!

AmwLady - 04/02

:cake:Maizemommy - 04/02

:cake:SFeliz001 - 04/02

:cake:CJulzGO - 04/02

:cake:Sara Mos - 04/02

:cake:Adumont75 - 04/02

:cake:Darla - 04/02 (mother to Panda)

:cake:Panda - 04/02 (daughter to Darla)

Tracy - why have you gained weight?? Was it your famous Farewell to Food Tour? I have been doing a *little* bit of that, really not too bad, and I'm bumping up at my high, too (215)....I seem to be gaining and losing 3# over and over. Story of my life for the last 6 mos. Water Water Water. More Water.

Tonight I take photos and measurements. I'd rather have my hair set on fire.

I'm thinking of my sisters out there getting banded today...and have been all morning! Sending lots of positive energy your way! Can't wait to hear from you and hope you're all just peachy-keen!

I'm also a bit nervous. My mom is pretty sick (she has COPD) and I'd say there's a 50-50 chance they'll put her in the hospital in the next few days. What timing, eh? Especially since I haven't told her or my sister about my surgery....and surely can't postpone it without some type of penalty. I'm really wringing my hands over that one. Should know more this afternoon or tomorrow. :help:

Yes Terri, up until today I have been eating everything that has not been glued down...... and when it was glued down, I tried to pry it loose with my swollen fingers! LOL

That my friend is now over......... I am one with the liquids now.....

Hi there! I don't know if this will help you or not, but a band-sister posted a diet suggestion a few weeks ago and it actually REALLY has worked for me -

chicken, no breading or sauces

veggies

3 oranges/day - although I only eat 1 - 2/day (this BTW - is EXCELLENT for curbing those ravenous hunger moments in the mid-afternoon)

stay away from carbs as much as possible

grab a slim fast shake for breakfast

have a slice of cracker barrel cheese for the mid-morning snack

small container of 2% cottage cheese at lunch

no desserts (although I haven't wanted any)

and water, water, water, occasional crystal lite, and more water

I've been doing this for just shy of 3 weeks and I've dropped 12 pounds....yay! I did NOT want to have to do a liquid pre-surgery diet and now that I've lost - I don't have to do it!!!

I have a hospital pre-op appt tomorrow morning and then band date is Thursday, April 5th! YAY!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!!!

Many many many positive vibes to all being banded this week and this month!

Can't wait! Hope everyone's recovery is smooth and the weight just peels off!

Take care and happy band-birthday to all!

Bandedme (4/5/07)

262/250/150

Good luck those of you who are doing it in the next couple days, make sure you come back and let us know how it goes!!

aaggghhhhh!

My banding is tomorrow 9:15 am, the doc has had me on clear liquids for two days, and everything is looking like food. Does it get better? I have tomorrow after surgery and wed, thurs to be on clear liquids still. I am so hungry, I never knew what hunger pains were until now. Any suggestions....

Pat

Pat - First of all, best of luck to you with your surgery tomorrow. I know you'll be glad to get it done and over with.

The only thing I can suggest is for you to find something to keep your mind and hands very busy.... stay away from all your normal triggers. Yoga, meditation, relaxation tapes....those also come to mind. You should find a way to relax and divert your focus away from your stomach and on to something pleasurable. Half of it is the mind game, y'know.