Who's Getting Banded in July?

[SanDiegoSusan 1]

Update July Butterflies List (First of us goes under the knife one week from TOMORROW!)

1 wsw27

1 tillydog

1 doedoe1961

1 staylucid

1 mygirlayanna

2 minidriver

2 slim2be

2 BethO

2 mrsgriffin2u

2 trudei

2 Barbiek

2 annabella

2 SanDiegoSusan

2 anita reyna

2 jjenkins2411

2 trudeip (Same as trudei??????)

3 BigBander

3 scoutmama

3 2GoodDogs

4 joiful

7 ginnyc

7 AmyWA

7 Redheada

8 blaze 21

8 Louisville Lesa

8 zeama

8 cinda

8 flowers

9 Sarv

9 MarylandMommy

9 siouxsie Sioux

9 Rivieramaya05

9 lalaredd

10 sallen21

10 Goobe

10 2Blite4life

10 melmel

10 Fancy Nancy

10 vannie

11 wstone

11 falloons

11 melallot

13 OvrLvl

14 MaidMarion

14 Chellets

14 pbpunisher

15 Fearless55

15 Flowerpurr

15 lynlynkr

15 pschmolle

15 perfectforme

16 eyespy

16 lisainbohemia

16 lotzasunshine

16 SciTeach

16 lynlynkr

16 michkor

16 jomomma

17 3m’smom

17 tnag86

18 toogoode4u

18 CapitolChick

21 clayverde

22 zillyanne

22 TeriVA

22 kimaly

22 lleighton5

22 Choromom

22 annesan

23 BABOOMER

23 shellbell99

24 nyllrap

24 linksmom

24 lisadental

25 Kiki220

25 Nachtigall

28 splfrd

28 mamanmidwife

29 Cherub

30 orea15

Just a note: If you're are going to post a list please make sure it is updated and includes everyone who has responded on this thread. If I have missed you, misspelled your name or commited some other crime please let me know here or via a private message. :biggrin2:

[mrsgriffin2u 1]

Ok so are any of you July 2nd Bandsters freaking out like I am or am I alone in this? Oh boy am I nervous! Exicited, but nervous!

[trudeip 0]

You better believe I am freaking, one moment I am completely excited the next moment I am a mixture of scared and nervous. :thumbup: I really just want to get the surgery over and then start the hard part but good part. :biggrin2:

Ok so are any of you July 2nd Bandsters freaking out like I am or am I alone in this? Oh boy am I nervous! Exicited, but nervous!

[mrsgriffin2u 1]

You better believe I am freaking, one moment I am completely excited the next moment I am a mixture of scared and nervous. :thumbup: I really just want to get the surgery over and then start the hard part but good part. :biggrin2:

LOL I think my husband is going to move out until the day of surgery b/c of my emotional rollercoaster! Not really, but he's probably thought about it! :cool2:

I thought about asking my PCP for an anxiety pill b/c if I don't have a panic attack before this is over it'll be miracle! To top it off, I'm PMS'ing! Some how, choclate Protein shakes don't match the taste of mint chocolate chip icecream when the PMS starts!

[trudeip 0]

Too Funny. I was so very cranky last night. I was just plain hungry and family ate frozen pizza, normally I would not even care but it smelled so good :thumbup:

Some how, choclate Protein shakes don't match the taste of mint chocolate chip icecream when the PMS starts!

[wstone 0]

I have a question, maybe some of you can help me. My surgery is July 11 and the closer it gets the more I'm freaking out about them trying to get a IV started. A little history: In Dec. 2005 I had a Bi-lateral masectomy. I had 5 surgeries in 2006 and had many high powered antibotics because of staff infections. Last year I was in the hospital 4 times between July 2nd and first of August a total of 21 days. My veins are not shot. I had a breast MRI 2 months ago and he had a heck of a time getting a IV in and they had to take blood out of my hand because they couldn't find a good vein. Two of the times I was in the hospital I went in thru the ER and they broke every vein in my hands and arm trying to get a IV started. I'm terrified that their going to have the same problem the day of my surgery. Of all the times I've been cut on and in the hospital since my breast cancer, them trying to get the IV started is what I remember being the worst. I talked to my Surgeon about the problems I've had with IV's and he looked at my neck and said they could get one in there. That also scares me!! Do you think I should try to talk to someone about this when I go for my pre op? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. The surgery does not scare me at all after all I've been thru but them digging in my arms and hands again scares me to death.

Waynette

[orea15 0]

By all means, talk to them about your concerns. And be extra sure to drink drink drink for several days beforehand so you are really well hydrated. That makes it easier for them to hit your veins.

I know this because I am a 100+ volunteer platelet donor with not-so-good veins. They finally told me that drinking the day before isn't enough, I should drink extra two or three days in advance. They can also have you hold or apply a warm bag of saline to the area to help things along.

Good luck!!

Orea

[Charlene K 1]

YIPPEE! My band date is July 16th. I just purchaseed my pre-op liquid diet from Bariatric Advantage. I hope it tastes good. I start on it July 2nd. I am ready for this new journey!

[wstone 0]

Thank you for the info. I've always tried to drink alot the day before but I didn't know to drink alot several days before. I'll try that and also the warm bag. I sure hope this works!!!!!!

Thanks again!

Waynette

[JaJeanne 1]

Hello All, Hi SanDeigoSusan, I tried to update the list on page 12, but your list is way better/longer than what I had. Can you please add me to the 8th? I'm soo excited/nervous/scared I can't wait!!!! Thank you :sad_smile:)

[Rivieramaya05 0]

My band date is July 9th!

[kimaly 57]

I can't beleive how long the list has gotten since I last checked in. That's great. Good luck to all :sad_smile:

[2GoodDogs 6]

Excited, scared, afraid of what I don't know. Just had major household upheaval too. Stressed and a wee depressed but this has been a long time coming and I pray that I can be a success!

I sure want to do everything I can to give myself, and my surgeon, the best possible chance for no complications.

I haven't ordered the Unjury yet, but will do that soon. I'm cleaning out the cabinets of what I know I won't be eating.

Will be looking for pre-op countdown tips on how to deal! I'm alone, except for my pets.

[SanDiegoSusan 1]

I am so sorry JaJeanne - I would have sworn I got you. To all others - I miss some - please let me know!

OMG!!!! The first of us goes under the knife one week from TODAY!

Updated July Butterflies List

1 wsw27

1 tillydog

1 doedoe1961

1 staylucid

1 mygirlayanna

2 minidriver

2 slim2be

2 BethO

2 mrsgriffin2u

2 trudeip

2 Barbiek

2 annabella

2 SanDiegoSusan

2 anita reyna

2 jjenkins2411

3 BigBander

3 scoutmama

3 2GoodDogs

4 joiful

7 ginnyc

7 AmyWA

7 Redheada

8 blaze 21

8 Louisville Lesa

8 zeama

8 cinda

8 flowers

8 JaJeanne

9 Sarv

9 MarylandMommy

9 siouxsie Sioux

9 Rivieramaya05

9 lalaredd

10 sallen21

10 Goobe

10 2Blite4life

10 melmel

10 Fancy Nancy

10 vannie

11 wstone

11 falloons

11 melallot

13 OvrLvl

14 MaidMarion

14 Chellets

14 pbpunisher

15 Fearless55

15 Flowerpurr

15 lynlynkr

15 pschmolle

15 perfectforme

16 eyespy

16 lisainbohemia

16 lotzasunshine

16 SciTeach

16 lynlynkr

16 michkor

16 jomomma

16 Charlene K

17 3m’smom

17 tnag86

18 toogoode4u

18 CapitolChick

21 clayverde

22 zillyanne

22 TeriVA

22 kimaly

22 lleighton5

22 Choromom

22 annesan

23 BABOOMER

23 shellbell99

24 nyllrap

24 linksmom

24 lisadental

25 Kiki220

25 Nachtigall

28 splfrd

28 mamanmidwife

29 Cherub

30 orea15

[lynlynkr 0]

I didn't check in for one day and came back to 4 pages on this thread!! Great job everyone.

Wstone when you are in prop holding area, explain to the pre op nurse about your vein issues; ask to have the CRNA or anesthesiologist start your IV. The pre op folks start IV all day every day; they will do their very best for you. Lots of fluids for several days before your surgery date is a good idea.

I am excited and nervous too. Not about the surgery; but about the life style change. I want to be successful and do everything I can to use my new tool to it's greatest advantage, but what if.......... (fill in the blank) I have said what if so many time in my mind; I have run out of what ifs!!!

We sure do have a lot of people for July; it is so nice to know you will be thinking of me and I will be thinking of all of you.

Good luck everyone. You first weeker; dont forget to let us know how it goes!!

Prayer for all of you every night. Lynn:closedeyes: