I thought this might help us to get to know each other better.

My surgery date is Sept. 10th. I'm on my 2nd day of pre-opt. Not to bad- Protein shake for Breakfast, lean protein and veggie for lunch and dinner.

I'm in a good frame of mind, I've moved past all the second quessing, etc. and I'm ready for a new way of life with eating.

Also, is there a daily thread that we can all check in with everyday?

If not, let's start one!

Sandra

my surgery was also the 8th & I came home the morning of the 9th. I've learned a few interesting things ... Put yourself on a schedule of sorts or it's impossible to fit the water/protein intake in. I'm actually hungry today for the first time since the clear liquids preop on Sunday. Thank heaven for boyfriend & the 'rents who've been good about picking up all the stuff I dropped on the floor and to put my shoes on! Time for a shake! Take care!

Surgery the 10th. Sent me home two hours later. WAY to soon. My insurance would have covered a night stay at the hospital but because the dr. changed it from the hospital to his outpatient facility I had to go home the same day.

Walking a bunch and drinking my Water but boy does the should pain feel terrible. Hopefully will go away soon.

Sandra

I thought this might help us to get to know each other better.

My surgery date is Sept. 10th. I'm on my 2nd day of pre-opt. Not to bad- Protein shake for Breakfast, lean protein and veggie for lunch and dinner.

I'm in a good frame of mind, I've moved past all the second quessing, etc. and I'm ready for a new way of life with eating.

Also, is there a daily thread that we can all check in with everyday?

If not, let's start one!

Sandra

I'm going in Monday (9-15) for my surgery. Had my pre-op visit last week. I'm going from excited to nervous and back again. Though I'm sure I'll get the band this time since I'm going to consent to an open surgery if the lap fails again.

not trying to be a board hog but i have a story to share....

do yall remember my rant on page 2 of this thread about the redneck:angry_smile: moment i was feeling with the radiologist on september 3rd? well, they rescheduled my chest x-ray for yesterday. i had a meeting to go to at the hospital i work at first. so i called the lab and asked them to do a pregnancy test so i could give that mean old radiology lady a definite NO, I AM NOT PREGNANT:thumbdown:...well, i peed in the cup, she set the timer for 3 minutes, after about 1 1/2 min. i said well can i tell her a definite no, so i won't have a 4 legged baby...? lab tech says yep u can tell her nope...so as i was walking down the hall i heard someone yell my name, i went back to the lab...and if u could have seen her, hilarious...she had this huge magnifying glass with a really bright light shining on my pregnancy test, and said i think it's +...i started laughing, cause i really couldn't barely see it...so she made me draw blood...it was +, so they did a quantitative to c what my hcg level is...was 39...very early pregnancy...the test from the 3rd that they done was negative, we looked it up...so i am in a state of shock really, because we have tried fertility treatments, and i thought the band would help me get pregnant...but i am trying not to be terrified, because we lost one in 2001 and have been trying ever since...a little cramping, no spotting...go to ob friday, for another lab to make sure my hcg level is going up...my last one didn't...nervous, happy, scared, excited...so needless to say i am not at hospital right now for my surgery...my husband was the last one to find out because everyone knew before i left the hospital...when perry came home...i was grinning ear to ear, so he knew something was up...so i said...i'm not having surgery in the morning....he was like why not? and i said...i think i am just gonna lay around here and get fat for about 9 months 1st...omg...he is so happy....he called everone telling them he was gonna be a daddy...please please pray for me....i have 2 years good on my 6 month pre-op adventure, so i will still be banded...and i will be a september samurai at heart no matter when i get banded...and i will still be checking in on you ladies....ty for all the support...nay

Congradulations - what a blessing.

And don't worry, the band will always be there, relax, enjoy this magical time in your life:wink_smile:

That is probably the most awesome story that anyone has ever shared on this site! Congratulations and my prayers are with you.

Ray Congrats...That would be the only reason I would want my surgery re-scheduled. I hope all goes well, you have to keep us updated...

hi there ....

I had my band fitted yesterday, i went home 2 hours later, i m still in the discomfort/pain phase ... does all the gaz go out finally... i cannot sleep well .. but i do not feel like eating either ... juices and all ... Can not wait to get on the scale next saturday ... lol....

Congrats Nayray. If I get a surprise + on my pee test tomorrow, I'm sueing someone I had a hysterectomy a year ago. I'm so happy for you.

teri

Hi everyone!

I had my first follow-up apt today with the Dr. I have lost an additional 5 pounds since surgery! I am now down 24 pounds!!! Woo-Hoo:lol: He was really happy! He also pulled my steri strips off! I had to have more blood wrok done today! He also said I should stay on puree foods for another couple weeks! (I'm just happy to be on puree foods!) I found this chipotle salmon at Wal-mart - cooked it and added a little tomato soup and it was DELICIOUS! He was happy when I told him I was able to walk 2 miles now! I still get full fast! I hope this sensation last!

So anywho! I'm excited and I hope you all are doing well also!!!

Take care!

Teresa

Thanks Teresa for such a positive update.

I was banded on September 16, spent one night in the hospital, now at home being pampered by my DH. I tried to go without pain meds yesterday, but took some at about 5am and decided I need them for now. My incision at my navel is the one that really hurts but the meds eliminate that pain. I am having a hard time getting everthing in. I will work on that tomorrow. I am eliminating the IV fluids and lost 4 pounds overnight. I was up every hour. Still no BM, but hopefully, that will happen in another day or so. I don't really have an appetite yet. It's kind of weird. I have gotten over that sinking feeling that I had yesterday, questioning what was I thinking? I know I made the right decision. I am excited to see how this whole journey evolves. I have my follow-up visit with my surgeon on Monday. Yesterday, I was up 5 pounds from my pre surgery weight, but I know it is just the extra fluids they pumped into me. I'm still feeling a little tired, taking naps during the day. I am walking, getting in 30 [/url]minutes total today. I go back to work September 29, unless my doctor tells me to stay off longer. Next year this time, I will be at my goal weight. I am looking forward to that.

Hi Everyone.

Well I am rebanded on Sept 16. Doc said there was no fat around the organs or the liver. Thank god, with the weight I have put on I was afraid. There was a lot

of scar tissue so he was there an extra hour in surgery. I think he did an excellent job, I am not nearly as bruised as last time.

He put in the new 14cc band which normally goes on men but he wants to make sure I don't slip again so he went with the bigger one. He was going to put in 4cc's at the time of surgery but decided to keep it empty because of the swelling from the scar tissue.

I am going to take this nice and slow. Thanks everyone for all the kind words.

My journey has begun once again.

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Hey everyone!!! Had my band put in Monday. All went well, doing fine, at home and the clear liquid diet is doing well. Hope everyone is doing well with their bands and thier pre-op experiences!!!!!

Had my first post-op appointment. Got the staples out which is the best feeling! I lost 10 more pounds! Wow. Cream soups and pudding taste wonderful, but still not hungry. Go back in 5 weeks for my first fill - a little scared! I am getting stronger. Back at work and too busy. God bless all you who are on the journey. I know we will be glad we did this! I can already see a difference and my clothes are getting loose! Woo-hoo!

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Congratulations dal. It sounds like things are going great for you!! Keep up the good work and keep us posted. I go in at 8 tomorrow morning to get my band. I'll let you all know how it goes. I'm ready. Been in Houston for a week and 2 days now - that is enough. I want my band and I want to go home. Becky