June 2007 Bandsters

[mjsafari 0]

HI ALL:high5:

I am glad I found this - I was about to start a June 07 thread!

I can't tell you how excited I am about my approaching surgery date. My husband and I are on the journey together and it has been a long one - we first saw the surgeon on Nov 05! Because of insurance issues and miscommunications it took us until Jan 07 to get everything submitted - but once that happened we were approved in 2 days. Unfortunately we can only go to one facilty in town and our surgeon was booked through May! My husband is scheduled for May 24th - he starts his preop diet on Thursday. I will start mine on the 31st - not looking forward to it - but determined to make it work. Someone else mentioned nausea with hunger - I feel like my whole body is attacking me when I am hungry - nausea, headache, lightheadedness, and sweating - the first few days should be a lot of fun! :speechles

I ordered a bunch of Protein drink samples from several websites to give all different types of flavors a try. 2 week pre-op diet is 4 Protein drinks a day, sf Clear liquids, coffee or tea, and nothing else - so I figured we better find a variety of things!

Good luck to everyone on their pre-op diets. I greatly admire those starting to exercise also - I haven't even thought about that yet!

Missy

[Lynette617 0]

<p>Well, I just found out today that the Dr. will be out of town the week I had surgery scheduled, so I have to postpone until 7/2/07.</p> <p>So I'm no longer a June Bandster. I guess I'll have to start a July Thread soon. Good Luck to All you June bandsters. It's getting closer!!!!!!<img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/happy.gif" border="0" alt="" title="" smilieid="60" class="inlineimg" /></p>

[musicalmomma 1]

Welcome to the Junie's crew Missy! We're an excited bunch!!!

Lynette, I'm sorry you got post poned You're taking it VERY well. I think I'd be pitching a FIT! I hope it passes quickly.

Accountability: Sticking to plan today. I NEED to get out for a walk still. I'm waiting for the kids to get off the bus so we can go together. On the up side...I must have been retaining A LOT of Water cuz I already lost 4 of the 10lbs I put back on. SO, I should get those 10lbs off before my appointment on the 15th!

How's everyone else doing??

[Lucy 0]

<p>Sorry about your postponement, Lynette -- I, too, would be really upset! Hopefully all of our dates will arrive quickly!</p> <p> </p> <p>Hi Missy, welcome to our thread! Let us know how you like the various Protein drinks you are sampling. I also have an assortment of packets that I'm trying now -- I want to find the ones that I don't like now so that I won't have any surprises after surgery!</p> <p> </p> <p>Congrats Momma on the 4 lbs! That's great.</p> <p> </p> <p>As for me, I stuck to my diet wholeheartedly today. I wanted to go the gym this evening, but I had to work late to meet a deadline and I have a terrible headache...I know, excuses, excuses, but it's true! I have no idea if I've lost any weight over the last week because I actually don't own a scale. But I ordered one online last week, so it should arrive soon.</p> <p> </p> <p>Stay strong everyone!</p>

[Lucy 0]

Whoa -- something got weird in editing mode -- sorry about the huge gaps in there...

[ja9va 0]

Hello June bandsters!

I was excited to see the thread yesterday too, thank you KT. I am scheduled for Jone 7 like Lucy! Becky will be the day prior. KT can tell us her experience to help us prepare.

I have been getting questionable about my decision, but others on the site said it is post banding gitters and normal. Are any of you feeling that way? I really am excited about the decision, but it has been a long wait. I too have been given the date about 6-8 weeks ago.

My journey started with the coordinator prescreening on the phone if she thought I would be eligible, my BMI is 36. But with my health issues she thought I should move forward. I attended an orientation, a visit with a psychiatrist which was filling out many questions about myself, I had to write a letter to the doctor about my life of weight issues, how I had tried to lose it in the past, my issues, etc. I then had an appointment with a RN at the doctors office, she may have a level of ed above, not sure, but she did some pre-tests, took my weight and a picture. I have not met the surgeon in person yet. I have my appointment with him on May 21. My husband has to go too. I also had to watch a video on line that sent him an email that I saw it, it is called Emmie, I think. My husband has to watch it too. I have a physical and a support meeting to attend on the 21 and the 24 too. that is it. My insurance has already of course approved it. I am concerned with the out of pocket percent I will have to pay? It could be as much as $4000! not something I want to happen. but it is worth it at this point.

Are you all excited to finally see June in site!! I can't beleive it. I have not told my sisters and brother yet, for I think I will be faced with questions and a look like I am crazy! Most people I shared with are happy for me. My husband is supportive, but always thin and does not understand the weight stress and emotional roller coaster.

Have you all formed a list to buy yet? I saw that on line and I need to get shopping, it has foods, gasx, heating pad, etc. I am a planner. I am also glad to have a recliner for I hear it will come in handy!

Well, I need to get to work, I am already late, I get so excited about writing I forget I have a schedule to keep.

bye guys!

[ja9va 0]

Boy I was long winded!!!

[musicalmomma 1]

hi ja9va :wave: and welcome! I think we all get those pre-band jitters. The other day, I re-read my surgeon's Band binder. It has SO much info and really put my mind at ease. I'm actually more jittery about my pre-op testing! I worry that they'll find something that will keep me from getting the surgery. Then I worry because I haven't gotten my formal approval letter in the mail, but the Doc's office got the approval. So, I'm trusting them. I don't think they'd go ahead without proof of payment.

I need to be more pro active and make my shopping list and start getting a few things. The great thing is, we eat so little after surgery that I shouldn't need to have cases upon cases of food!

Accountability: Yesterday I stayed 100% compliant to medifast. Have lost 6 of the 10 pounds I gained back, so I am confident that there will actually be a LOSS at my pre-op physical! :whoo: I didn't exercise yesterday...will make an effort to get some in today. The only good thing about medifast is, you're not supposed to do much excersise, in the first three weeks, because of the ultra low calories!

[marlynncreel 1]

Lucy, I am so excited for you! My band date is also June 7th! I'll be having mine done in Monterrey, Mexico, how about you? Where will you be? I make sure to say a prayer for you too on that day.

[marlynncreel 1]

Hi everyone! My band date is June 7th in Monterrey, Mexico. I am so excited! I have a little less than a month to go! I'm not nervous yet, but will get that way I'm sure. My mother was banded in August 2006 and I've watched the wt just fall off of her, I can't wait! Good luck to you all!

[Lynette617 0]

Welcome to all the new June Bandsters. Even though I got postponed until July 2, I hope you don't mind if I stay just to see how you all do. I'm excited for each and everyone of you.

Hey Missy,

What web sites were able to send you free samples of Protein powder? I've emailed 21 companies and only one said they'd send me some free samples.

Have a great day everyone!!!

[marlynncreel 1]

where did you find this list? i am new to this operation and am learning lots of new things.

[ja9va 0]

musicalmomma,

Did you have to go on the medifast prior to the surgery? Is this a liquid drink with a restricted diet? I read others who had to fast prior to the surgery, but I am thinking I won't have to or it would be a short lived one since I am seeing the doctor only 2 weeks prior to the surgery date.

I had a heart rythem issue in November and I went through all the tests, and nothing was found. I have not had another problem since, and iIshared all this with the Nurse/Physician Assistant when I saw them in March. I worry to when I go for the physcial they may say I need other tests? They never asked for my test results when I had the problem. I hope it does not put it off either. Like you we have to trust they are doing the right steps.

I did pull out my stuff today and looked at it too, that made me feel better.

It seems several of us are being banded June 7! How cool.

Janine

[Lynette617 0]

Marlynn,

Were you asking me about the list of companies I e-mailed?

If so, I googled 'Protein powder' and went to 21 different web sites and asked about getting samples. Only 1 reply that they would send some. I haven't got them yet, so maybe they won't be sending them either.

If this wasn't the list you were talking about, please disregard.

Lynette:)

[marlynncreel 1]

You wrote one time.....Have you all formed a list to buy yet? I saw that on line and I need to get shopping, it has foods, gasx, heating pad, etc. I am a planner. I am also glad to have a recliner for I hear it will come in handy!

Well, I need to get to work, I am already late, I get so excited about writing I forget I have a schedule to keep.

bye guys! I was just wondering where you got the list of items you would be needing. Not about the Protein information, but thanks for that info too.<!-- / message -->