I am new to this board. Is there a group that is specific to the Hampton Roads/Peninsula area? I'm going through the process at the WLSC in Newport News and would love to talk with some local people who have used the same doctors.

Thanks!:biggrin:

Happy Saturday Everyone!!

Well, I have about two weeks to go before surgery. I went this past Thursday for my pre-op interview and testing at Sentara Careplex. I had the nicest nurse who was very friendly and knowledgeable. I had my blood work done, chest x-ray and EKG. All tests passed with flying colors. I have the 3.5 hour class on Tuesday morning and then I see Dr. Clark Tuesday afternoon for my pre-op appointment.

I work with the Anesthesia department at the hospital so I have already spoke to the CRNA I want on my case. I am getting so excited and the time is getting so close. I still need to do some shopping to get everything prepared.

This next week is going to be tough eating wise. My wedding anniversary is Monday and my birthday is Wednesday. I have a couple of friends who are taking me out to dinner next week and my hubby has something up his sleeve but I am not sure what it is. I have already decided that I am not going to go overboard with my eating but I will not deprive myself of something if I want it. I have found myself lately not being able to eat half of what I used to and I think it is because I have my mindset to know that I am going to have to change my eating habits. I am going to go ahead and get my Protein shakes and try to start my liquid diet the week before my surgery.

Well, I just wanted to say Happy Saturday to everyone. Hope you all have a great weekend. Its supposed to be beautiful outside. :tt2:

Ebonie - Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday.

Good for you getting into the mindset - you are on your way!

Keep us informed how you are doing.

Gina

Thanks a bunch, Gina.

Have a great weekend.

EBONIE! Congrats!! You'll soon be in band world. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Thanks Luv :thumbup:

Have a great rest of the weekend.

Ebonie! You're doing great, girl!! I hope you have a wonderful anniversary and birthday!! This is a big month for you!

Sorry I've been MIA lately... been very overwhelmed with everything going on. I'm going to do the shake thing starting tomorrow. But I'm hoping to be able to eat a real meal each day for the weekend before my surgery at the scrapbooking retreat.

I just wanted to check in with y'all. I'll see Ebonie on Tuesday at our class. Yay!!

So.... I went to my preop with Dr. C. today and that went well. Then I braved the crazy traffic to head back to Hampton for support group. That was fun. There were a good amount of folks there. Ebonie, it was great to see you again.

Was anybody else from here at support group tonight?? Just checking... How's everybody doing?

I started my shakes on Monday and have lost 5 lbs as of this morning... I'm excited, but hungry, LOL. I'm looking forward to my mama's homemade biscuits on Saturday... it may very well be my last biscuit... I'm gonna enjoy it.

Bridgette - don't worry -- I know all the research say you won't be able to eat this and that -- well that is not true -- you will have opportunties to eat a biscuit again!

So -- please avoid the last meal syndrom.

:sad_smile: Gina

Edited October 22, 200817 yr by GR8

Wow, GR8, you can eat a biscuit, I'm actually glad I can't, LOL.

EBONIE, You're getting so close . GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!!!

GOOD LUCK BRIDGETTE! YOUR SO CLOSE TOO!!! You'll both do GREAT!!

Wow, GR8, you can eat a biscuit, I'm actually glad I can't, LOL.

I wish I couldn't ---

I can eat a slice of buttered bread - toasted or not!

EBONIE, You're getting so close . GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!!!

Well, I have officially been banded. I went into surgery about 10:15 Monday morning and was home by 2:45p. I wasn't nervous until the morning of the surgery. I was almost in tears when my DH asked me what was wrong. He helped me relax and I was a little better. By the time I got to the hospital, I was ok. They couldn't get a blood pressure reading and the cuff kept popping off of my arm. They were finally able to get one and it was fine. My pulse was a little high about 110. It normally runs about 70-80. I remember everything until I got into the OR and they said take a couple of deep breaths into the mask. That was it for me.:laugh: The next thing I remember is being in recovery and joking with the PACU nurse. He was really nice. That barium swallow for the x-ray was horrendous.:w00t:

I have been doing pretty well since I got home. Still suffering from some gas pains. They are no joke!!:w00t: I have been trying to walk constantly to help alleviate the pain. Today, the gas pains had subsided some but now, the abdominal pain has kicked in and the gas pains are coming back. Sleeping is a chore. My favorite position (on my stomach) is completely out of the question. I have been sleeping on my right side but even lying in that position for 3-4 hours can be painful after a while. My living room sofa has been my friend.

I have been trying to make sure I get all my protein and liquids in. Boy, it is hard. I have been sipping on an Atkins Strawberry shake since 230 this afternoon and I still have about 45 more grams of protein left to get in for the day.

Well, I just wanted to let you all know how I was doing and thank you all for all of your kind words and support.

Ebonie, welcome to bandland!

Sounds like you're doing great and all is normal. Don't over do it, just keep walking. Way back when I had my surgery, it was an over nighter, I had surgery on Monday, home on Tuesday, drove to the store on Wed. Keep up the good work and enjoy your new "friend".

Hugs

Hi everybody. Sorry it's taken me so long to get on here to post! I'm in bandland too! :teeth_smile:

I'm doing pretty well. Just sore around the port area. I've been taking my percocet regularly to not be in pain. It hurts to lie down in the bed, so I'm doing most of my "napping" in my chair in the den. So, having said that, I'm sleeping for about 4 hours at a time then waking up to walk around. Who would have thought I'd be so awake after surgery! LOL

I got 85g of protein in yesterday. That was good. I was sipping all day it felt like.

The worst part so far is the coughing like they showed me at the hospital. That hurts so I don't really *want* to do it that often. But I try.

Thanks for the well-wishes everyone. I really appreciate them. I'm not really hungry, that's pretty cool.