I just found out my surgery will be in July (granted my pre-op testing goes okay) SOOOOOOOOO

Here's a thread for everyone getting banded in July 07!

Does anyone have any good ideas for a neat name we could call ourselves?

Chimboree- I was just wondering did you have to take antibiotics for H-pylori? In May, I had my first appointment with the clinic. They tested me for H-Pylori, said I was positive and gave me antibiotics. Major antibiotics for 2 weeks. I finish them, and 2 weeks later I get a bladder infection. What's up with that? So then I have to go on antibiotics again. I finished those about two weeks ago.

hEY... WHERE IN THE WORLD IS BREADLADY??? IS SHE STILL AT THE LAKE?? It'd take forever to read back & figure out when she was supposed to get back. Anyone remember?? Wonder how she's doing.

Yeah, it's scaring me. We haven't heard from her in over a week. I don't think she's been on since last weekend. Hope everything is alright.

I thought about checking to see if she's posting elsewhere on the site.

Hello all, just catching up on posts. I'm getting ready for Wednesday. I've shopped for everything, the only thing I forgot was chewable vitamins, I'll pick some up tomorrow. I've been a busy bee all weekend, doing laundry, cleaning house, getting my daughter & stepdaughters hair braided. I am getting a bit nervous, but you guys will make it all better . One question, to those banded already, when you came home did you sleep in bed? or a recliner? I need to know if I have to tell my fiance to bring the recliner down into the family room.

Chimboree, I hope you get rid of that nasty infection soon. I know how a pain it is:think

kathybad, I'm great. Almost 1 week in band land and I'm down 12 lbs.

Feeling great, gas pain has pretty much went away, at least I'm off the gas x today. I went out today and drove for the first time, and had an awesome day.

Felicia, I'm sleeping in my recliner becaue it's easy to get out of and I'm a belly sleeper, so if I was in my bed I would want to roll over, and I'd be in pain.

I actually slept in my bed last night, on my side, and was ok, but I put pillows around me so I wouldn't roll over during the night. I still didn't sleep as well as I do in the recliner.

I'm doing good. How about you? Just went for a ride around the neighborhood on my scooter for some fresh air.

Hi Phyl,

It was a great day here in Okla. for a ride. I rode my Harley to OKC this morning! So you still have a child here, do you get out here very often? We moved back here 19 years ago to have kids. I love being around family but I sure long for the mountians. When are you being banded?

Have a good night all. Heading to bed.

I'm back, guys! I was out of town since yesterday afternoon, without internet access.

First, the good news: I've lost another 2 pounds, which I am SO excited about.

Second, the not-so-good news (also TMI, so don't read if you're sensitive): I haven't had a bowel movement since the day before surgery. I'm trying not to get worried, since I think it is just because I haven't taken in much solid food so far.

Third, the so-so news: I'm trying to wean myself of the painkillers that I was prescribed. I try to take as few as I can, so that means I'm in a little pain. It usually isn't bad unless I'm leaning for something or trying to bend down, so that's a relief.

I've been fairly good about staying on my diet, although I had a roll when I went out with my parents to a steakhouse tonight (but I made sure that they were chewed to a pulp before I swallowed). I usually have one protein drink a day, at least one yogurt, cream of wheat or oatmeal, soft vegetables, and sometimes a soft omelet or scrambled eggs (which my nutritionist does consider to be "pureed texture," thankfully).

Chickb13, dmtjet, forgve70x7, suzielondon, I added your updates to the spreadsheet. I'm currently having computer issues, but I'll try to get the updated spreadsheet posted tomorrow.

I'm doing good. How about you? Just went for a ride around the neighborhood on my scooter for some fresh air.

Hi Phyl,

It was a great day here in Okla. for a ride. I rode my Harley to OKC this morning! So you still have a child here, do you get out here very often? We moved back here 19 years ago to have kids. I love being around family but I sure long for the mountians. When are you being banded?

Our youngest son lives in Colcord...never been there, he just moved there. I think he said its near the Arkansas border. He was in Grove before that. We just moved back to WA state, but we'll be back to Ok to visit from time to time. It is nice to be back to the mountains, and the trees, and the water! I love to ride the ferries!

My surgery date is 7/20.

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 Holly Sue,

I thought I had to start my pre-op diet tomorrow. However, I recounted and I am free to eat for one more day. I hope I can tolerate the protien shakes my doctor told me to buy. 235.00! worth of Optifast.

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:

Hey all!! I hope you all are feeling well and taking care of yourselves. As of tomorrow, I have one week before my BIG DAY!! :whoo:

I am trying to get everything in order before my surgery, because as many of you are now experiencing .....I don't see myself wanting to go to the grocery store right after.

So, :help: I am making a list of groceries for week 1: liquid diet!!

Any suggestions?

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!!