Lucky # Sevens- July 07 Bandsters

[phyllser 3]

Holy Moly :faint:, 12 days, I am not sure if that is going to be too soon or too far away, I still have to try to lose 5 lbs by then. July 20th, yeah!!! :whoo:

FIVE POUNDS!! My doctor wants me down30.... i have 10+ to go!!!

YOU CAN DO IT!!

[bun1 0]

Hi Folks! i'm just about to leave for the airport! hopefully i will be infection-free this time! and have a lapband fitted on Tuesday :nervous

Chimboree the same thing happened to me with the infections! so frustrating i didn't even know i was ill then to be trapped in a foreign country for a few days when all i wanted was to go back home :cry now i am dreading the pre-op tests more than the surgery! hope you sail through yours .

won't be back until Friday 13th :phanvan so will probably take a few days to catch up on all the posts by then!

good luck to everyone else being banded this week! :biggrin1:

[marcyinak 0]

First, I tried the chewable Centrum that I found at Safeway and they are actually good...so there's an option! They weren't too pricey either, which is a bonus for me!

Cherea - Man, that sucks for you! Keep those positive thoughts, drink lots of Water and pee that infection right out! You could always ask the doc to culture the urine and actually find out what bug is growing and get antibiotics for that particular bug. I swear my calling is the State Ombudsman!

Kristen07 - Since I'm flying from Alaska to Denver (right now in fact) I have a shopping list for Walgreens: Protein powder, chewable Vitamins, gas X strips, papaya enzyme (if you get "stuck" it will help break down to food so it will go down), someone also mentioned an ace bandage like thing for your tummy...I might try that, we'll see. You should take the opportunity to try some Protein powders and shakes NOW. Also have on hand some Clear liquids for post-op and some mushy foods for post-post-op...I was told by my doc that they should be the consistency of applesauce.

I feel like I missed a few pages...couldn't really keep up with some of the subject matter...and I read a TON of pages. We have a LONG lay-over on my way to Denver for the surgery.

ONLY 24 HOURS LEFT!!! YIKES!

For those of you who were concerned...my baby chicks are now doing well and walking, eating, and drinking like normal. Now I'll be able to feed everyone for Christmas! LOL!:biggrin1:

Dini my sweet - You're still sounding negative! You know, I had a friend/boss from Ireland (she moved back about a year ago) and she came to Alaska to work for a bit....maybe you need a change? Oh yeah, that's right, you GOT A CHANGE! You're pretty hot in your before pictures and you'll be even hotter soon! Try to stay positive! You don't want that little girl picking up negative thoughts. You did this for you, so you can be happier...so start being happier!

[marcyinak 0]

OK, time to go to the gate! I'm getting further away from home and closer to a BAND! YIPEE!

[nurse76 0]

Hi Everyone! I am excited to say that I am a July bandster as well! My surgery date is the 16th! I have been on a pre-op diet for a week now. It is not hard now, but, at first.... look out! I swear my eyes were turning red and my head was making a full rotation each time my husband ate something! I had to leave the room for fear of wrestling him to the ground. Luckily, I have gotten pretty used to it and am in full surgery mode! I also wanted to say that I have really appreciated reading all of your posts. It's wonderful to feel like your not alone!

Welcome HollySue,

My name is Christy and I am new here as well, I was banded on 07/02/2007. I have had a wonderful experience, just a little bit of gas pain and some hunger but I have managed to work through both issues. Right now I am still on liquids for 7 more days, but there are many things that you can eat. Next week I get to go on to the "mush" or pureed diet and I am looking forward to it. I want to wish you best of luck with your procedure and I will keep you in my prayers. If you have any questions that I can answer please let me know, I enjoy talking to everyone about there experience, It is nice to know that you are not alone.

Please let me know if I can help you in any way!!!

[nurse76 0]

Well today was my weigh in day, I have lost 9 lb since surgery. I am now down a total of 31.5 lb total :clap2:, I cannot believe this, it is actually working. After so many years of struggling, it is like a breath of fresh air to see the scales starting to decline. I know that I have a long way to go yet but it feels good to get a good start on it.

I hope everyone is doing well, and to all that are having surgery today, You are in my prayers

[dmtjet 0]

"I'm leaving,

on a jet plane,

don't know when I'll be back again ... "

:)Had to put that song in since you all thought I was some kind of pilot!!!! No, actually, only have to drive 5 minutes to the hospital, but had to post this! Hope all is going well for those already banded and those having in done today! Good luck for those remaining for this month! Talk to you all very soon! I'm outta here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap2:

[lindaa 1]

Thoes of you who were banded: Do you still get thoes deep gnawing hunger pains where you feel physically sick (like you did during your pre-op diets)?

[sandy_pants 0]

:help: I LIVE IN IDAHO I HAVE BEN ON A WAITING LIST SINCE MARCH WITH NO INFO. FROM THE POST FALLS BARIATRICS HOW LONG I WILL BE WAITING. DOES ANY ONE KNOW ARE THESE LONG WAITING LISTS JUST FOR MEDICARE PAY PEOPLE ITS JUST SO DISAPOINTING. I AM SOOOOOOO MISERABLE AND I NEED HELP SO BAD I ATTENDED A SIMMINAR IN MARCH GOT MY PAPER WORK IN AND NOTHING SO I CALL AND THEY SAY IM ON A LIST AND THEY REALLY CANT SAY FOR HOW LONG.:whoo::think ANY ONE ELSE GOING THROUGH THIS?

[Lynette617 0]

Good Morning everyone. I've been in Bandland 1 week today, and have lost 12 lbs according to the scale yesterday. I'm not weighing agin until Friday, then once a week on Friday from there on.

Laurend, I didn't have the BM until 5 days post surgery, so I wouldn't worry too much. Especially since you've ben on liquids.< /p>

Holly Sue, welcome to the Lucky 7's.

gladster12, I bought SF jellos, puddings, those packets for Water (I'm loving the SF cherry limeade from Walmart, very tasty, like kool-aid)

small curd cottage cheese, slim fast, Soups, SF popsicles, SF fudgesicles.

bun1, good luck to you.

nurse76, great job on the weight loss. You lost a lot before surgery too. You're on a roll.

lindaa, I do have hunger pains sometimes, but it's always close to my next meal. I'm suprised at how fast they subside once something hits my stomache. It's like instant gratification, and they leave.

sandy pants, sorry I can't help you out but I was self pay. I started all this on March 1st, and just got banded last Monday, 7/2. It's not a quick process, and now it's so popular, that many patients are trying to get the surgery, so it may take some time. Be patient, it's worth it.

So I have my son by myself starting this week, no mother or MIL to help me out.:omg: I hope we have a good day. I'm thinking we may venture to the park later on. Have to pack some items to drink on while I'm gone.

Have a great day everyone!!

[lindaa 1]

Lynette: 12 pounds! Hourray!! Are you noticing a difference yet? Maybe we sould make Friday's the "Official" weigh-in and report day?

[nurse76 0]

I need some encouragement, I am feeling so hungry right now, not sure if it is mind hunger or actual hunger. My grandmother is staying with me and she was craving a hamburger, so I just went to McDonald's and got her a hamburger meal, Lord help me I wanted to eat some of her fries soooooooooo bad. Does anyone else get this way?

[nurse76 0]

Lynette,

What have you been eating, I could use some ideas

[lindaa 1]

YES! But giving into it is how I got to where I am. "Move away from the french fires!"

[Dini 0]

hey all how you guys doing?

lynette i love Lego myself i can't wait till Annafrancesca is ld enough to play with all that stuff in a few years.

anyone around now?