May Surgery Dates

lisalu · May 5, 2005

Hi All,

Glad to be home~ I was SO NERVOUS! Everything went well. I haven't eaten anything but sugarless Jello and sugarfree popsicles in 2 days, nothing on the day of the surgery. I feel good, except for the gas. Today was the first day I didn't take pain medication and I felt good all day. Walking definitely helps to get rid of the gas, even small walks. Good luck to all May bandsters.

It's better than I expected! I haven't felt hunger yet, but am craving something crunchy!

LisaLu

Debbydo · May 5, 2005

Well - I'm home and banded. Mercy medical center was great. They had me walking every two hours and controled my pain pretty well, The surgery went well. Mt only real pain is around the port sight at this time. I'm still no hungry whick is a miracle for me. I go right to mushies. I had Tomato Soup last night with two crackrs. I didn't finish it but I certainly enjoyed it. I'll keep you posted . I can't believe I was so delusional that I thought I was going to work today. Just me and the perceisit today.

lisalu · May 5, 2005

Welcome Home Debbydo! Stay home and take care of yourself girl! I'm glad things are going well for you. I'm feeling better everyday too! 4th day post op and the pain is gone, just the gas to deal with now.

LisaLu

Iluvharleys · May 5, 2005

Welcome to bandland Deb!

spldgrl · May 5, 2005

Debby

You make me laugh, no only did I too think I was going to work, I was going 150 mi out of town to a conference on day 3 post op! NOT!! Being stubborn, I thought I could work it out. even called the presenter to ask about getting up and down during. My boss caught wind and blew that right out. so now I am home and feeling sooo much better. She sent me flowers and said rest up cause now I owe her! Yeeks. I work in a wonderful place. hopw yours is being supportive too.

You said you had tomatoe Soup. is this a clear liquid? One of the entrance sites is sorta infected, dr prescribed keflex liquid,(taste good too) it is somewhat thick and it goes down, would soup same consistancy be ok ya think? so far only Water and s/f popcicles. I am first lap band for dr. and he said 2 weeks liquid, this was told by Dr. Snow in Texas, anyone heard of him?

Sorry to blabber, lots of luck

Debbydo · May 5, 2005

Hi everyone,

So I can't get to my feet to but my shoes on. So walking will have to wait till DH gets home. I'm not on Clear liquids , my MD put me right to mushies. I've been sipping Water all mo9rning and now I'm going to try a protien thing a mi gig I got from the MD office. I think I'm going to find it difficult to stay with in the 45 -60 g Protein a day, but lets give it a whirl.

I feel swollin and pretty damn tender.

Debby

the best me · May 5, 2005

Wow! All you May bandsters are doing great! I'm so proud of you! Week one is almost over. We are anxoius to hear from you as you go and come back!!!

Congratulations everyone!!

PomMom · May 5, 2005

Yippee!!!

FINALLY I can have my name added to a 'list' instead of just envying those that have been banded before me.

I just received a call from my surgeon's office and I have my date. Friday, May 27, 2005 at 8:00am. Dr. Anderson will be banding me at Presbytarian Hospital Dallas.

I am picking up the Protein powder he insists I use for the pre-op tomorrow morning.

Can hardly wait to join all the happy 'losers' on this list.

spldgrl · May 6, 2005

Debby:

Your note on the tomatoe Soup AWSOME never thought it could be sooo good.

Got pretty sick today. thought I was having a heart attach. Called dr he said come in, (ok 1.5 hr drive I'll die before for sure) ok not really called a girl in town whom I don't even know she was banded in Feb. She said eat gas x!! NOW!! My dr told me NO solids not even tums. boy was he wrong. The gas x did the trick feel much much better. First timers both patient and dr. boy we make a good pair. I cried, he stressed and called Dr. Snow in TX. All for gas!

littlebigfarms · May 6, 2005

I am new to this site and I will post some before and in progress pics soon. I am scheduled for May 17th and I am both nervous and very excited. I am sure everyone around me wants me to shut up about it. Actually my family is very supportive. I am at 280 right now. I would like to reach 150-ish. So ask any questions that you wish. And I am thrilled I found this site. I have a feeling this will be one of the best experiences of my life (this site and the banding).

littlebigfarms · May 6, 2005

Jeannie (LittleBigFarms) OKC Dr. Floyd May 17th

Tuff Enuff · May 6, 2005

Hi everyone!

Count me in, I'm scheduled for May 20!

dylansmom · May 6, 2005

Congratulations to all of our new May bandsters! You'll all do great!

lisalu · May 6, 2005

Debby:
Your note on the tomatoe Soup AWSOME never thought it could be sooo good.

Got pretty sick today. thought I was having a heart attach. Called dr he said come in, (ok 1.5 hr drive I'll die before for sure) ok not really called a girl in town whom I don't even know she was banded in Feb. She said eat gas x!! NOW!! My dr told me NO solids not even tums. boy was he wrong. The gas x did the trick feel much much better. First timers both patient and dr. boy we make a good pair. I cried, he stressed and called Dr. Snow in TX. All for gas!

Brenda,

That is pretty scary. I had a scare yesterday myself. I feel so stupid. Switched to mushies. Substituted oatmeal for maltomeal. Had about 3 or 4 tablespoons and it expanded it my stomach and I thought it was going to explode. All I could do all night was lay and rub my belly. Feel much better this morning, but may never eat oatmeal again. The two are not the same at all. I love oatmeal though, and not such a big fan of maltomeal. Think I'll switch back to liquids for a few more days. At least those s/f popsicles don't hurt my tummy. I was so scared I had damaged my band somehow. But, I never did vomit. Learned my lesson the hard way as I'm sure many bandsters have.

Feeling a little foolish......

LisaLu