June line up

[ch4life 0]

I do remember seeing you wend....that is so cool.....when is your surgery date?

I GOT IT DONE!!!!!

THEY CALLED ME IN EARLY I WAS SUPPOSE TO BE THERE AT 10:30 BUT I MADE IT IN AT 9:30 GOT IN THE SURGERY ROOM AROUND 11.....LEFT THE HOSPITAL AROUND 3... I DECIDED TO STAY IN HOUSTON TILL THE MORNING. EVERYTHING WENT WELL, AND FOR EVERYONE WHO HELPED ME OUT WHEN I CHEATED ON THE PRE OP THANKS....I WAS DOWN 8 LBS BUT HE SAID MY LIVER WAS PERFECT. I HAVE PAIN IN MY CHEST AREA AND UPPER BACK....I HAVE BEEN WALKING AND BURPING FOR THE LAST HOUR....

I AM WONDERING IF I SHOULD DRINK SOME broth OR NOT, I AM REALLY NOT IN THE MOOD TO DRINK ANYTHING I AM IN PAIN, BUT I FEEL LIKE I WILL BE OK IN A COUPLE OF DAYS.

THIS MAY SOUND STUPID BUT I DO NOT KNOW WHERE MY PORT IS?????? I HAVE ONE REAL SMALL SCAR ON MY LEFT SIDE AND TWO BIG ONES ON THE FRONT I THINK IT HAS TO BE THERE SOMEWHER, BUT I USUALLY THOUGHT THEY WERE ON THE SIDE

[cathychatts 1]

:party:Jazzy Junes! Count 253

* New members as of today in green

WOW! WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH 2 WEEKS ALREADY!

Lucky Friday the 13TH!

SINCE IT IS THE WEEKEND, i WILL LEAVE THE 13TH PEOPLE ON TOP FOR AN EXTRA DAY!

:couch2:WE CAN ALL SPEND THE WEEKEND ON THE COUCH! IF YOU HAVE HAD THE SURGERY YOU ARE STILL IN RECOVERY! :couch2:IF YOU HAVEN'T HAD SURGERY, YOU ARE MOST LIKELY ON A STRICT DIET AND WEAK! :tt2:

:couch2:13 EXTRA SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR YOU GUYS!

BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick

:crying: 16 DON'T BE NERVOUS! IT IS OK!

babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb, NavywifeJenn

:thumbup: 17

TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk

:w00t: 18

KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63, Kizzie

:thumbup: 19

BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ , Sara7venus

:thumbup: 20

alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter, lolipopkd2

:thumbup:23

Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed, Snuffy65

:thumbup: 24

trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith, MRAMEY

:thumbup: 25

Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki, Kiki220

:thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u

:thumbup:27

TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab

:thumbup: 28

KPA88

:thumbup: 30

maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee, Smarquezrn, erinbefore

TOTAL 253(WOW) :smile:

Home on the couch :couch2: and BANDED!:party:

I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL OK Since I was banded, I realize we need longer on the couch! LOL

2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran, Banded2gether, HF2008

3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson, amethystjade, vkcse03

4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67, ryansgirl

5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin,Wandafromsc, rbparker, ttbikergirl, aimerus

6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG, livn4jesus, addy, HAPPYBUNNIE, bandedbyrd, wobin, sailingirl, TXEG

9

Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me, SassyV

:couch2: 10

Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Angelshere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85, justforme, cfuture88, Yaya24, LeslieR041906, Shanda

:couch2: 11

triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy, debbiefitz

:couch2: 12

cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever, ghannouge

[kjillcarr 0]

Is it normal to have a low grade fever--I know my doctor said to call his office it if went over 101.4 but it hasn't got that high--has anyone had a fever the first few of days.

[cathychatts 1]

Jill, I didn't have a fever, but I think a low temp for a day or two is normal. If it gets too high over 101 call the doc. I hope you are doing well.

[susanm 0]

I am done...went in to the hospital at 6:30 am and into the OR at 9:30 and as I have sleep apnea they kept me in the recovery room for 4 hours...then back to my hospital bed for the night...I didn't get much sleep as they keep you on a ward in the day surgery area when you are in only for overnight and it was very loud and busy and we had a few snorers....In the morning I had to go for a test were I had to drink some awful tasting stuff and then be Xrayed to make sure everything was working as it should...I got home yesterday afternoon and was pretty tired...had a good sleep last night altho the getting into our very high bed was a challenge...my husband rigged me a stool made out of books so I didn't have to strain. Haven't had too much of anything to drink but water...will work on that today and get out and wander around the yard a little...has rained a lot here of late so hopefully that will stop soon...I am very sore in the abdominal area and have 5 little incisions and 1 big one...all in all I am doing okay...can't wait for the gas to go away...

[wanda-sc 0]

2 Debi

:thumbup: Sellie

:smile2: 5 JoannaG, Irish Ladybug

:eek: 5 Wandafrmsc

:woot: 6 Kristybandy, cathychatts

:woot: 10 Jules, Shaxmom

:woot: 12 cris3

:woot: 13 BATassbandita

:woot: 17 TX diva,

:woot: 24 Snuffy65

:thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom

[cathychatts 1]

:party:Jazzy Junes! Count 253

* New members as of today in green

:couch2:WE CAN ALL SPEND THE WEEKEND ON THE COUCH! IF YOU HAVE HAD THE SURGERY YOU ARE STILL IN RECOVERY! :couch2:IF YOU HAVEN'T HAD SURGERY, YOU ARE MOST LIKELY ON A STRICT DIET AND WEAK! :tt2:

16 DON'T BE NERVOUS! IT IS OK!

babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb, NavywifeJenn

:sad: 17

TX Diva, Apples2, KerryConnor, Shome, iteachurkid, steveamy0503, Kim929, teacherofk

:smile2: 18

KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63, Kizzie

:crying: 19

BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ , Sara7venus

:laugh: 20

alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter, lolipopkd2

:thumbup:23

Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed, Snuffy65

:thumbup: 24

trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith, MRAMEY

:thumbup: 25

Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki, Kiki220

:thumbup: 26 Suzyt, monicasf, MsChris72, frenchvanilla, Mns-ortiz, KayleighsMommy, MsMia2u

:thumbup:27

TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab

:thumbup: 28

KPA88

:thumbup: 30

maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee, Smarquezrn, erinbefore

TOTAL 253(WOW)

Home on the couch :couch2: and BANDED!:party:

I will only give you 2 days on the couch! LOL OK Since I was banded, I realize we need longer on the couch! LOL

2 Deb, Realme, LeighDee, BIG T, Mandi Jo, Kitcatnap, Jajeanne, BanTam, Utahgirl, Strikeuptheband, katkeen, kellystidham, wrestlersmom, kristin1975, pjanesville@cha, jbrod2616, allyfran, Banded2gether, HF2008

3 Huggie Bear, elvisfan, nicolerose, YoungNY, leepizz, Nuali, photobuf, Marlinda, STAN77, mrsjackson, amethystjade, vkcse03

4 Sellie, jills_adopting, ebinsc, Hunzi, jlck98, Alleyoppvolley, Anewkim, Snappymonkey18, Terrier Mom, Snakerivermusic, SanDiegoPhotog, marinemom, nikon harry, Insky67, ryansgirl

5 Irish Ladybug, Cadets 71, LMarie_MD2b, jkpenny376, Imagoofball, Lady Zique, mekadig, MsScorpio67, Long2bThin,Wandafromsc, rbparker, ttbikergirl, aimerus

6 Kristybandy, Cathychatts, eagerbandim, mamamarie, luigismama, pitter, Peacedove, Shorty184, WVaCat, jessbychurch, erv, TXEG, livn4jesus, addy, HAPPYBUNNIE, bandedbyrd, wobin, sailingirl, TXEG

9

Bando, gardengrl, flirtyangel, vzghj3, Hayley, CarrieC, CarrieD, Hayley, Katies, pubrownsugar, justbob, ladybuy 238, LeslieR941906, beckyltriplett, pmvb11, rxdspncr, RAMES767, BubbleLove, Tazmin99, LisaV, TheYear Of Me, SassyV

:couch2: 10

Jules, Shaxmom, rearea1222, To Be Free, twinmommie, Angelshere, acadang, bandme08, Olive424, nancyb2003, Jillian68, micountryfarm aka stacey , kjillcarr, Barbarosa, allana, JeffR, Dino, Smantha39, nannypants and friend, Trishadish, RealSista85, justforme, cfuture88, Yaya24, LeslieR041906, Shanda

:couch2: 11

triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy, debbiefitz

:couch2: 12

cris3, Angelyco, WannaDance,Susanm, MissWilde, Jewellj1, gina s, Dee 79, Ebeth0013, sks613, CPSimonton, DONNA ALT, sassylily, hoping, goodexample, cpforever, ghannouge

:couch2:13 EXTRA SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR YOU GUYS!

BATassbandita, elvisfan1219, KatW, cramadan, amyz, greythope, cantwait2bfree, ch4life, Bobbirs, lanaholuby, jlg, fntasa98, Camel Cracker, Mink, JTRMom, SofiaBell, bigrick

[angelshere 0]

I was banded on the 10th and it went beautifully! I have already lost 8 pounds since the surgery---and it's only been 4 days! I'm not hungry on the clear liquid diet, and my incisions are healing well (a few are almost not noticeable already!), and I am thrilled with the weight loss, but I absolutely have no energy... I can't wait until I can have a Protein shake or something to perk me up! This band is the best thing I've ever done for myself....I only wish I'd done it 20 years ago!

Nancy

[ajpink 0]

well it looks like I'm on the next list!!!

Just 12 short hours and I'll be setting off for the airport!!!

Told a friend tonight....thought she try to put me off but she didn't luckily...was a relief to talk to her to be honest!

And as she's a nurse she's going to check on my wound, dress them and keep her eye on me when I get back.

She's a good friend.

Nearly 11pm here so I'm going to try and get some sleep

Amanda

xx

Edited June 14, 2008 by ajpink

[cherieinnv 3]

It sounds like you did great! Congrats! You should be able to feel the port, but if not, I would just ask the doctor when you see him.

[bkladyp 0]

Congrats June Bandsters. My date is June 24th.

[TheYear of Me 0]

Hi all,

My surgery on the 9th went very well. I remember little of it actually!

I think my favorite memory will be when they went to the waiting room while I was in recovery and told them only one person could come back and listen to the instructions and the care I was going to need and it needed to be the person who was going to take care of me. My 17 year old daughter jumped up and said I'm taking care of my mom. I remember coming to and watching/listening to her listen intently to the nurse and then ask such mature questions. She did an outstanding job taking care of me. I felt blessed. She is just very supportive and my biggest chearleader.

[Sofia Bell 0]

Well, I did it. I was one of the lucky ones yesterday (Friday the 13th!)

I chose to come home and be more comfortable in my bed. It worked for me. Everthing went well. I'm having problems with the gas. For those of you using the Gas X strips, how many do you use at one time? I cannot burp. Heating pads are helping my upper back and chest. How long does all this last?

Oh, I also cheated a little on my pre-op diet and everything was fine. Matter of fact I lost 2 more pounds (how do I update my ticker?) and my blood pressure was 114/65!

I plan on going to work on Monday. Will I feel better then?

So Glad I have y'all to chat with!!

Thanks for your support!

[strikeuptheband 16]

Hi all,

My surgery on the 9th went very well. I remember little of it actually!

I think my favorite memory will be when they went to the waiting room while I was in recovery and told them only one person could come back and listen to the instructions and the care I was going to need and it needed to be the person who was going to take care of me. My 17 year old daughter jumped up and said I'm taking care of my mom. I remember coming to and watching/listening to her listen intently to the nurse and then ask such mature questions. She did an outstanding job taking care of me. I felt blessed. She is just very supportive and my biggest chearleader.

Warms your heart, doesn't it! I had breast reduction when my daughter was 17. She was a real little trouper. Even got me thru a second emergency surgery a week later when I developed a bleed. She was jazzed because she got to ride in the front of an ambulance! It was my first ambulance ride too but I think she enjoyed it more.

[susanm 0]

Well, I did it. I was one of the lucky ones yesterday (Friday the 13th!)

I chose to come home and be more comfortable in my bed. It worked for me. Everthing went well. I'm having problems with the gas. For those of you using the Gas X strips, how many do you use at one time? I cannot burp. Heating pads are helping my upper back and chest. How long does all this last?

Oh, I also cheated a little on my pre-op diet and everything was fine. Matter of fact I lost 2 more pounds (how do I update my ticker?) and my blood pressure was 114/65!

I plan on going to work on Monday. Will I feel better then?

So Glad I have y'all to chat with!!

Thanks for your support!

For those of you going back to work so soon after surgery you have my awe and admiration...my surgery was on the 12th and I am still quite weak (I know I have to get more Protein into me somehow) and still have gas and a bit of abdomen pain. I am very lucky that I have been given 2-3 weeks off work for recovery...I wish everyone a speedy recovery...