Here is the line up so far! Please add to and correct!

:biggrin: 2 Debi

5 JoannaG, Irish Ladybug

:smash: 6 Kristybandy, cathychatts

10 Jules,

:thumbup: 12 cris3

:thumbup: 13 batassbandita

:thumbup: 17 Tex diva,

:thumbup: 24 Snuffy65

:thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom

Edited April 30, 200818 yr by cathychatts
update

Hey Everyone, I'm doing well. Finally home. I posted my story on the surgery story thread if ya want the details. Thanks for all encouragement. It really helped me. I was not nervous at all! I knew what to expect and it payed off. You guys are the greatest!

Gratz Kathy and DIZ, enjoy the resting portion! :rolleyes2:

I was on June 12th :rolleyes2:

:party:Jazzy Junes! Count 295*

New members as of today in green

Two Full week of band surgery behind us! A lot of prayers are with you ALL

:smile:23

Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed, Snuffy65 ,Kkarryall, jaja2

:smile: 24

trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith, MRAMEY, bkladypm ,BumbleBree thuges113

25

Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki, Kiki220, teford, teetee91477, krissyjean

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

:thumbup:27

TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab, Annabell1

:thumbup: 28

KPA88

:thumbup: 30

maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee, Smarquezrn, erinbefore, Mamalovell, Kayleighsmommy, Brian, Kdlee, ann71

TOTAL 295(WOW) :redface:

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, No~More~Waddy

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

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, summer08, Ms. CohCoh, JustPhyl, Sirus

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, SexxxxyAintI, Lizzard, badgirlink

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, Cheri665, acadang

11

triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy, debbiefitz, lilnora2, Amisha

12

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

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

:couch2:16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb, NavywifeJenn, Divamom, babygyrl36

:couch2: 17

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

:couch2: 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63, Kizzie, bochs

:couch2: 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ , Sara7venus, lapbandkenner08, RedPem1

:couch2: 20 WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY!

alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter, lolipopkd2, Sassy Lady

Edited June 21, 200818 yr by cathychatts

My surgery was on 6/20th and all went well!! I am ever so grateful to all who posted about their surgery. Your stories really helped to put my mind at ease.

I really don't remember much about my surgery, as soon as they started the anesthesia I was out like a light. However, after the surgery I've had minor discomfort, but nothing to really dwell on. I have very little tolerance for pain, so I was completely amazed at not really having any. I am still in amazement that I am finally banded.

I wish all upcoming banders good luck and a speedy recovery to those recently banded.

Wow! I'm just catching up on the posts since my surgery on June 17th, and am reading some amazing things.

Please know my heart goes out to those who did not receive their surgeries. You must know you are in everybody's thoughts and we are here for support.

My surgery in Tijuana went perfect! I am having an amazingly easy recovery. Day after surgery traveled the Revolution Street in TJ and spent the following day traveling on the sands of the San Diego Beach. I returned home by plane on the 20th and am feeling great. Missed all the shoulder pain & gas! YIPPPPPPEEEEE! I have nothing but good things to say about the hospital and motel facilities in TJ except I wish they spoke a little better english!

Since I am on day 4 of post-op diet I am ready to move to next phase of eating tomorrow, just not sure what it's going to be???? Any suggestions. I believe I stay on this next phase for 2 weeks.

Oh, and by the way..... Dr. Kuri did not insist on pre-op diet if your BMI was below 45. Mine was 43 so I didn't restrict my self from any food until 12 hours prior to pre-op testing. After testing was done I hed a large Steak and Prawns meal at a wonderful restraunt before checking into hospital at 7:00 p.m. the evening prior to surgery and came out fine. I know all Dr.s are different and I was very concerned that my dr. did not require this when most USA dr.s do, but it turned out just fine if that helps anybody.

To all my fellow June 17th buddies, let's share some eating suggestions o.k.? Actually any eating sugestions from anybody would be nice. "Silly Me"!

Wish I could find some of the surgical bandages that the used for my incisions. They sent me home with a handful, but am running out and don't seem to find them quite like that in the stores. I have found that regular large Band Aids don't work well for me and bind. Oh well, if thaqt's all I have to complaine about then "Life Is Good"!

Anxious to hear from all! Kerry:tt1:

:ohmy: 2 Debi

Sellie

:smile: 5 JoannaG, Irish Ladybug

6 Kristybandy, cathychatts

:cool2: 10 Jules, Shaxmom

:frown: 12 cris3, Angelyco

13 BATassbandita

:eek: 17 TX diva,

:thumbup: 23 SNADS08

:thumbup: 24 Snuffy65

:thumbup: 25 Tennessee Mom

Can I get on board? Mp pre op is tomorrow (the 23rd) and surgery on 24th!

Somebody asked earlier about what people are eating now. I was banded on June 10 and am feeling wonderful! My planned eating today (according to Fitday.com---wonderful for tracking calories, Protein, etc.) is: 1 pkt instant cream of wheat, made very thin and add in 1 c. 1% milk, heated and splenda; tea, unsweetened, lots; 1 c. chicken better-than-bouillon; 1 slimfast chocolate shake; 1 Campbell's Soup at hand, creamy tomato; 1/2 sf jello; 1 sf popsicle. According to Fitday, this is 590 calories, and I'm comfortable with that. It sounds like a lot of food, huh? But I seem to always be drinking something...water, tea....:ohmy:

Tomorrow, I might try adding a beaten egg to a cup of bouillon to make egg drop soup. I think if I beat it up well and it is just slivers, that would work for full liquids...if not, I can use my immersion blender to make it work!

Since I have been tracking what I eat, my calories have always been well under 600. If I have Protein shakes, the kind you blend, it ups the protein a lot!

Is this pretty much what others are eating on full liquids?

Thanks,

Nancy

Can I get on board? Mp pre op is tomorrow (the 23rd) and surgery on 24th!

Welcome and good luck! There's lotes of information here that should help you alot.

Hi all,

I can't beleive it but my surgery is tomorrow!!!! I have to be at NYU at 1 pm...I am trying not to think too much about it, because then I freak out! I am really nervous, I have never had surgery before. The anesthesia especially freaks me out--and being intubated. Hopefully, it will all go smoothly.....

Hi Amy

I know you are concerned. It is only natural to feel that way with something new!.. I was anxious the day before my surgery. The day of my surgery I was fine. Tell the nurses and your doctor you are anxious they should give you a pre-med (diazepam or something similar) to calm you.. then enjoy a restful sleep!!... honestly you won't know anything about being intubated. They do that when you are fast asleep and in dream land.. and when you wake up you will probably have an oxygen mask on and be in a cosy bed with people around you. !!...

Good luck to you!!... you will be totally fine!> I personally LOVE the feeling of the anasthesia!.. I heard my anesthetist say to his colleague.. 'put it all in"... I looked at my IV port and there was the syringe slowly emptying. I had a lovely smile from the assistant (VERY CUTE).. and he said "sweet dreams;.. that was the last I knew of it!!..

you will be FINE!....

Hi Jazzy Junes,

Just checking in. Had my surgery on Friday, June 20th. :crying:

Everything went well. They found a hernia and removed that since they were in there already! I don't really remember that much, except for the, take a DEEP breath. And that was basically it. :sad:

I had to stay overnight since our insurance required it. I was up and walking a couple of hours after the surgery and tried to keep walking the halls most of the day. It really does help alot with gas pains. I think those are the worst, but since being home, I have been taking the GasX strips which work pretty well and I keep walking around.

Best wishes to all of the "Junes" that are waiting and to those already banded much luck and blessings.:ohmy:

:party:Jazzy Junes! Count 297*

New members as of today in green

Two Full week of band surgery behind us! A lot of prayers are with you ALL

:crying:23

Little Debbie, Mariamomof2, brubear, Yesindeed, sweetrepose, RAINWI, claireycurtis, Greatlyblessed, Snuffy65 ,Kkarryall, jaja2, Snads08

:sad: 24

trtobiassen, Music Mom, theuse2000, ISmith, MRAMEY, bkladypm ,BumbleBree thuges113, ginad

:thumbup: 25

Tennessee Mom, dj bryan, Hollins2003, Sunflower00, rjtrimmer, brown bear, SkinnyMinnie, Waikiki, Kiki220, teford, teetee91477, krissyjean

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

:thumbup:27

TexGal, nellie ray, Kalaipahoa, Susie70, kpa88, Armywife4life, lillygirl, onnie67, cherieinnv, Gab, Annabell1

:thumbup: 28

KPA88

:thumbup: 30

maguirre67, Tai68, MS.MAURA NY, Brian, daniml, afisher4band, kdlee, Smarquezrn, erinbefore, Mamalovell, Kayleighsmommy, Brian, Kdlee, ann71

TOTAL 295(WOW) :ohmy:

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, No~More~Waddy

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

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, summer08, Ms. CohCoh, JustPhyl, Sirus

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, SexxxxyAintI, Lizzard, badgirlink

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, Cheri665, acadang

11

triser72, Mowree, aalves, jdrocks226, larakathyleen, Detroitdame75, PRCowboy, hopefulmom25, hippiechick, jeremiahsmommy, debbiefitz, lilnora2, Amisha

12

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

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

:couch2:16 babbs 3772, Phoenix, kdaniels11604, md4pa76, ajpink, mimieg, cjb, NavywifeJenn, Divamom, babygyrl36

:couch2: 17

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

:couch2: 18 KathyStrick, JamesRN, kRiStI wItH a I,Rhondawood63, Kizzie, bochs

:couch2: 19 BigJedda, larinshine, ImGonnaLose, DIZ , Sara7venus, lapbandkenner08, RedPem1

:couch2: 20

alliemorris73 , CTGhostHunter, lolipopkd2, Sassy Lady

Hi All,

I wanted to send out a good luck to everyone getting banded this week. I was on 6/11 and am already seeing good results. Someone mentioned they were using the Gas-X strips and I have to second that!!. I was really afraid when I was getting gas pains and didn't realize at first what it was. The Gas-X offers fast relief and gets things moving. Also, another huge help was ice packs (I actually use frozen peas). I would ice my upper stomach area several times a day and it really felt good and took the edge off of the pain.

To the person who was not taking the Protein suppliments... I feel really bad for you about that. Maybe your Dr. would change his mind and let you add it in. Protein is super important for healing and also keeping lean muscle mass. I have actually found that during the day I may start to get very shakey and light headed all of the sudden probably from the lack of calories. As soon as this happens I have a Slim Fast High Protein shake and immediatly feel better. Sometimes I only need 1/2 of one. It's very important to get your strength back and I know without a doubt I could not be back working without the protein.

I wish you all super speedy recoveries and joy to fill your hearts to overflowing!!

Julie:rolleyes2: