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!!!!!!!!!!!

Jullee: I have BCBS South Carolina. I am doing a liquid LOW CARB diet (w/ 1 can of tuna allowed per day)

Protein Shakes

SF Jello

SF popsicles

SF LC yogurt

Water

(soon to be adding the ISOPURE protein water as soon as it gets delivered)

OH and what to wear:

slip on shoes

stretch pants/shorts

sports bra

Was that doctor ordered or are you doing it all on your own?

It's my band day!

I am actually sitting in the clinic while I type this, I brought my laptop because I have to spend the night. I also brought a few DVD's with me to watch tonight.

They are running a little late, I was suppose to go in at 2:30 so it will probably be closer to 3:00.

I am very jelous about Bandedme eating filet last noght, all I get is yogurt and cottage cheese, yuk!

Okay, better go, wish me luck.

Dave

Sign me up - I will be banded April 16th. I am so excited.

Best of luck to you Dave.!!! Keep us posted on your progress!!

DAVE:

LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DYNAMO...congrats on your band day!!! How is the preop diet going?

GOOD LUCK DAVE!!!!!!!!! NOW GET OFF THE COMPUTER AND REST REST REST!! LOL

Was that doctor ordered or are you doing it all on your own?

Doctor ordered for two weeks prior.. I started early because I wanted a jump start on the losing. Although I am picking the lower carb options, and adding the tuna of my own accord (3 days prior I will go 100% liquid)

OMG Terri...hiccups seem as though they would be soooooooooo painful!!!!!!

 

QUESTION: WHAT DO WE WEAR AFTER SURGERY...WILL JEANS BE TOO UNCOMFORTABLE..?? KIND OF A DUMB QUESTION I KNOW BUT I LOOOOOOOOOVE MY JEANS..LOL

 

No the hiccups are not terribly painful because they are not real deep, hard ones...just gentle...but enough to wake me up!

 

You do NOT want to wear jeans. I promise you that. Stretchy yoga pants or something with a comfy elastic waist and roomy seat would be ideal.

My preop diet is just high protein low carb, small frequent meals. Nothing too weird. I am close to between 60 and 80 grams of protein daily. Basically,

eggs, protein shake, chicken with salad, fruit, meat, vegetables, protein shake (if I'm hungry). 80 oz. water

So I'm doing great so far, but it's only been one day. Usually I can manage the initial stages, I feel better eating this way anyway, I had my last binge on Passover food (not all that great anyway).

Thanks for welcoming me into the group!

I figured stretchy pants would be the way to go! Thats one more thing to add to my shopping list..

I heard someone mention getting one of those big house dresses from wal-mart. I plan to wear that with my flannel men's PJ pants (makes me completely shapeless, so I'll pretend I don't have a body LOL) and flip-flops.

 

I personally would rather go home right after surgery, and sleep in the car.

I hate not being in my house, in my bed when I'm not feeling well.. or sleeping.

Even if I'm in pain, Id feel reassured knowing I was on my way home to my bed.. and my down comforter and feather pillow and heated mattress pad.. Mm.. Now I wanna get off work and go to bed. LOL

A MOOMOO...LOL...reminds me of my mom back in the day..she used to wear them all the time and she wasnt even fat!!!

 

Laura, im with you..I loooove my bed especially when im not feeling good, but i just want to know that im ok first!!!!

Well, I am 52 hours post op, and am barely coming around. Terri and Tracy thanks for the props...this has been harder than I thought. I think Sara and I posted that "if we would've known how much pain this was, we might've reconsidered!" That was yesterday, today I am glad it is over and I know it is worth it. I am still in a lot of pain. I am jealous of those of you out at Walmart, etc. This was my first surgery ever and I've never had kids, so I am pretty much a baby when it comes to pain. I was fine in the preop room and as soon as they started rolling me, I started balling...I meaning sobbing...just sooooo scared. I remember the nurse saying you just had your first shot that will feel like a cocktail, then the next thing was recovery. I slept most of the first day, was glad I stayed in hospital, but am so glad to be home. I spent last night in the recliner because I didn't want to bother partner getting up and walking, and moaning (did I mention this really hurts).

On a side note, I SUGGEST PEOPLE FOLLOW THE HINT ABOUT BUYING THE TOILET TONGS FOR POST OP. I CAN'T REACH! I know, TMI, but liquids in and liquids out, and reaching is important. Actually as the day goes on, I am getting a little better.

There is so much more I will post. I am proud of all of us...those who are done and all our April bros/sisters still pending. I can't wait to see what our thread looks like in May or June, when we start posted on our weight loss!

peaceout