Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

Hi Everyone, Well my big day is Oct. 24,I'm not real excited because I know what lies ahead, but because of health issues I'm doing the LBP. I will have to foreve give up a lot of my favorite foods, but it was a choice I had to make. Love to all and God Bless

bradley18:thumbup:

You will be fine, just follow your surgeon's orders. The first cple of weeks will be a challange. Use your mind, not your heart. My advice would be to keep your hands busy. Do a craft, talk on phone, hang out on lapbandtalk which really helped me first two days after I got home. The worst & most sorest day is Day 2 after surgery, at least it was for me. By end of week 1, you will be able to sleep on your side..Everyone is different. Anyways, you would not feel like eating first few days anyways Congrats on your surgery date and good luck rest of the way!!!!!!

SG

thats awesome ,me to i go the 27th exciting huh ? I been on the liq diet since last friday i have to do this for 10 days i been doing ok with it ,better then i thought but like you iam excited and ready to go .good luck with yours and take care :biggrin:

Good Luck everyone who is having surgery this week.. Best wishes and make sure to follow the Doctors orders and if you have any problems call them ASAP.. Don't be afraid to ask them questions it is what they get paid for :biggrin: I wish a quick and healthy recover to everyone.. Take care :wub:

Hi there! My surgery date is scheduled for October 30, the day before Halloween! Halloween is a BIG DEAL in our family, so since I have to opt out of this year's festivities, I think I will be going as a SKINNY WOMAN next year! :-)

October 1- shanna234; salome000; wvprisonrn; 9pdmnm5; linro123; Meschultz; Elfaba thegood; LINRO123

October 2-Vidahlia; NEWLIFE4BEV; mrsrdh; mamac; kdraves; emialiabri; markfarnsworth; Bratty_Nicole; Carriejess; Terry in KY

October 3-Miss Undastood; SaraJaneQ; LoneStarLoser; Cyndi2464; purplerose; brandie; garysmithey; Ara; Mistydaz; atomanne

October 6-Odawa; DeeH; sim78; bandedCG; sweetgothic; daydreamer1; artistapril; roxann; MississippiGirl; trinaj; JerryBlade; SeaSide

October 7-nighttart6; melboyd; EllindaGreek; NFaith; PandorasMom; Betelnut; mimilou; mark2842; lula23; harleyc; odawa ; short n' sassy; longhorn girl; cellis82; grannytwinkie; Sooner; Bama2; NFaith; MJay

October 8-austex; LoveIslovely; karebare714; birchmoon; tiaj; lisalef; goosefraba; renita; socalcass; Toosywoots; MaryBnSC; cheryl1952; greg72

October 9-Izzyd; Mamacj; triciat; karenk; saninbham; imlindal46

October 10- morkiecoco; MomDukes58; BikiniBeachy; VEEJEE07; Monkeyband

October 11-mama g

October 13-myturn0421; lindatatu; vandih; fabnatsdiva; msk1968; travelinsorkel; missundastood; clv811; wifepilot; longhornmom; ctoyooka; suzanna; myturn; DC Girl; dcorna

October 14-MyTurn; cstauble; bimbabe; BobbieND; crimsondawn; leannmorton; mamary5; sexievilyellow; nrpnrp; toots2008; caladonia41;Tyme2GetRite; Txnurse; up & adam; TJ1; hunnybunny3

October 15-rulooknatme; gritar; cheryl1952; alteration; animalover; ihadtodoit

October 16-SickNTired; SanMateoDae; Bino; angelx5; tracie30; maggiehpp; msavoy4901; bemused; nayray13; deb’s journey; Scooby; jendenni; Scorpyian1; luv2bslim; lori ann; tracie30

October 17-Lshelley21; josiegurl; shadowland; newgrama0904; swalesfcc; hersheymalone; javabeans; skylady

October 18-sweepyxx

October 20-nazzy; Ruby124; LynnN; Soupamom; taosgal; karook54; GratefulHeart

October 21-SnowWhite760; Vickie; gottabthin; cyndyg; rondapooh1;HelloPenny; sveltelady; swpaintdiva; SnowBabymb; hallfamilyx2; ambogrl; neophyteguy

October 22-annecolorgreen; jogirl; fortunate1; sandielaw; lorilei; purplesloane; BootyBee; Little Bit; imamld3; morph521; kjhack; mcornejo1983

October 23- blueangelkc80; bugginbri; Oregonirish55

October 24-illinoishusker; bradley18; tyme2getrite; ktravel; tas; likebefore; ~Jenni~; DMULLENIX; kellypup; JMignott

October 25-Holly718

October 26--vivien

October 27- ebonie1015; alabamagirl1975; dicustr413; suziq53; wilsonfamily2001; TallSexyDiva

October 28-Michele777; Rosie Sage

October 29-knickerbocker; ~Bridgette~; SCTexasGirl; julie.ann; lauriel; dirigo; CMTurner; sunwyse; Altoonasoup; chrisfer1;wvgal33; gracie78; Tamisha; Road less traveled; debbie brooks; tomatogirl; vicbrad; mvane08

October 30-kygirl31;Slim2bnik; LoriEmbree

October 31-watermum; lambgram

~~anne

Hi Renita,

My son is on the Autism Spectrum too and that was my biggest fear. What if something happens to me and I am not there to take care of him. Everyone in my family loves him to pieces, but they don't know how to manage him quite like Mommy does!

But we made it through so all is well :wub:

I don't have a temperature, but my port incision is a little warm. Anyone else have a warm icision without pain or fever?:biggrin:

Josiegurl--Exactly, my family loves my kids and they are really pretty good overall but my parents are older and my in-laws probably couldn't handle it all daily .

Just for me to go for surgery it seemed I had to write a book on what to do around here..for my hubby too. Although I love him and he is a good man sometimes men need "direction".ha

Good Luck with everything.

Renita

Hi Everyone!

Got banded on 10-13-08. I was really worried about hunger post-surgery, but I really haven't missed food that much. I quickly got tired of protein shakes, so I have been pureeing a lot of things, and adding protein powder.

Does anyone else feel really weak? I am getting more than 60 grams of protein and lots of water daily, plus all my chewable vitamins. I also have a lot of pain where I think the port is, but I stopped taking pain medications because of the drowsiness. Have to go back to a very physical job next week, and I'm worried!

I am October 21st!!!!! Tomorow yeah!

I am October 21st!!!!! Tomorow yeah!

You get banded tomorrow? AWESOME! Welcome!

I am getting more than 60 grams of protein and lots of water daily, plus all my chewable vitamins.

Pat - which chewable vitamins do you use? I got liquid Centrum and it is DISGUSTING!!!

I am taking centrum chewables but you can take two flinstones. Some of the OB doctors give those to their patients who can't tolerate the regular vitamins.

Best wishes tomorrow to: SnowWhite760; Vickie; gottabthin; cyndyg; rondapooh1;HelloPenny; sveltelady; swpaintdiva; SnowBabymb; hallfamilyx2; ambogrl; neophyteguy

:tongue2:

~~anne

I am taking Centrum chewables, B-12, selenium and flaxseed oil. Is anyone else really tired 1 week post surgery?

Good luck to the folks getting surgery this week! I am tired, and still painful, but I know I made the right choice!

I'm not really tired during the day but at night, I'm sleeping 12+ hours every night!

Hi Everyone! Tomorrow's the big day for me too. I'm torn between being totally excited and a little scared. It's silly! I had gallbladder surgery 3 years ago and the doctor said it would be a similar surgery. I was fine and returned to work in 5 days. However...my son will be 4 in a few weeks and all I can think about is what if..... AARRGG. I even wrote my family letters just in case. My hubby read them and said that this was the only time he'd get to read them because he would delete them tomorrow when we get home. :tongue2: So, I'm just venting. I know everything will be fine. So, I'm going to go have my last bit of protien for the day and fold up some towels. You know how it is...can't leave a towel unfolded before vacation. I guess the same applies for surgery.

Good Luck to Everyone Tomorrow!

banded oct. 7th felling fine. only 5 lbs lost. been back to work for a week now. Doc. Marsden is the best. Going to tell everyone about the true result place. glad i had it done. i thought i would lose a little faster because i have 200lbs. to lose. but its coming off slow. will have my 1st post op. on thurs. 23. wish me luck.