***bunny bandsters april 09 master thread #2 ***

[lingling 0]

I feel like I am doing better with my eating today, had 1/2 cup of Soup, a Protein Shake and 300ml of pureed veges & chicken. This lard has got to be coming off me!!!

[WannaBe1/2TheWoman 0]

I feel like I am doing better with my eating today, had 1/2 cup of Soup, a Protein shake and 300ml of pureed veges & chicken. This lard has got to be coming off me!!!

Lingling, it will come off....you'll see. Just keep doing all the right things and it will come off.

[IsabellaP84 0]

I'm out of surgery I got home around 7:15pm the surgery was at 9am. I cannot believe how fast it all went. Everything went so so so super smooth. She only had to give me two small incisions! I am so happy! I was nervous for nothing. After I woke up I got an anxiety attack but once they game me anti-nauseous meds, morphine and Ben-a-drill (however you spell it) I was knock out for hours and woke up feeling refreshed. I m in some pain right now but its about a 1-2 on the pain scale. I feel so relieved from all this. Thanks guys for all your support! Im gonna try to sip and walk as much as possible...but it's scary...I dont wanna throw up..

[scoobydoo 0]

I'm out of surgery I got home around 7:15pm the surgery was at 9am. I cannot believe how fast it all went. Everything went so so so super smooth. She only had to give me two small incisions! I am so happy! I was nervous for nothing. After I woke up I got an anxiety attack but once they game me anti-nauseous meds, morphine and Ben-a-drill (however you spell it) I was knock out for hours and woke up feeling refreshed. I m in some pain right now but its about a 1-2 on the pain scale. I feel so relieved from all this. Thanks guys for all your support! Im gonna try to sip and walk as much as possible...but it's scary...I dont wanna throw up..

Isabella, congratulations!! I am so happy things went so smoothly and you are doing fine. Wow, onlyu 2 incisions! Did your doc do the new procedure? I am probably gonna have five, but oh well..I just want to get it done already.

Keep us posted on how you are doing!

[jukebox81782 0]

well, i called my insurance company early this morning and got the final word--i was denied, but my surgeon's office called and disputed and it was overturned the very same day! that's why i received three letters with the same date. in four and a half hours, i'll be in surgery! )

i had a little bit of sad emotion come up when i sent my "just in case" wishes to my sister and parents... that was tough! but i'm showered, shaved (hAhA!), and ready for surgery.

thanks to all for the amazing stories and support, good luck to those being banded today, and WAHOOOO!!!! we're going to have a wonderfully amazing and totally worth-it journey!

[jukebox81782 0]

Whew, I sure feel better getting all that off my chest!! Sorry so I wrote so much!!

wow! i thought i had gotten the supreme screw over. i'm so sorry! i can't believe how insurance companies treat some people. it's like, we pay so much money to have this coverage, and all they want to do is like deny us our right to medical care! urgh! it's frustrating indeed!

give em the big stick! i think we'd ALL support you in that!

[Sissyh1006 0]

well, i called my insurance company early this morning and got the final word--i was denied, but my surgeon's office called and disputed and it was overturned the very same day! that's why i received three letters with the same date. in four and a half hours, i'll be in surgery! )

i had a little bit of sad emotion come up when i sent my "just in case" wishes to my sister and parents... that was tough! but i'm showered, shaved (hAhA!), and ready for surgery.

thanks to all for the amazing stories and support, good luck to those being banded today, and WAHOOOO!!!! we're going to have a wonderfully amazing and totally worth-it journey!

I am glad this all worked out for you. Good luck on your surgery and keep us posted.

[myturn2bhappy 0]

Geez Louise! Jessica & DB, my head is spinning reading your insurance horror stories. I'm so glad things worked out though.

Ling- Adios Lard!!!!! Welcome hot bod, hot men and every other hot thing you want :sad:.

[early 0]

Hi All!

Well here I am, just finishing a cool glass of wine! I start my pre-op diet (one week) in the morning. I think I'll have one more little snack before bedtime, and then that's me on the way to my band!!!! I can't believe it's all really happening.

Had all my pre-op assessments done this morning. The nurse was really supportive of my decision. I am always really worried that people will be disapproving, and it's so nice when they actually say something positive. I had all the tests done at my local GP surgery as I live in a very remote part of Scotland, and will have a long journey to hospital in Glasgow next week. I have to go in the night before the op. and will stay in the night after as well, before they let me travel home. I will be banded on 22nd April!

Good luck to anyone going in the next few days.

xxx

[jukebox81782 0]

Hello! Just checking in...I had my banding today at noon and was home by 4PM. At first, I had a lot of soreness, but I walked a lot in between my time sleeping. I do have some light gassy pain, but walking helps with burping, and this provides relief.

I have no yearning to eat or drink anything, but I'm forcing myself to drink Water...I know I didn't hit my 64oz today, but I will try hard tomorrow.

Good luck to all you bunnies going in tomorrow!! It's a breeze compared to other surgeries (I've heard...).

[lingling 0]

Ling- Adios Lard!!!!! Welcome hot bod, hot men and every other hot thing you want :wub: :wub:.

HELLS YES MT2BH!!! I AM SO EXCITED. Even had a little flirt with the barman tonight at pubquiz night!!

Hello! Just checking in...I had my banding today at noon and was home by 4PM. At first, I had a lot of soreness, but I walked a lot in between my time sleeping. I do have some light gassy pain, but walking helps with burping, and this provides relief.

I have no yearning to eat or drink anything, but I'm forcing myself to drink Water...I know I didn't hit my 64oz today, but I will try hard tomorrow.

Good luck to all you bunnies going in tomorrow!! It's a breeze compared to other surgeries (I've heard...).

YAYAYYAY JUKEBOXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Congrats!!!!xx

[myturn2bhappy 0]

Yay Jukebox!!! How are you feeling today?

[hairnv 0]

Got banded Monday April 13th! Spent 1 night in hospital, but did a 45 minute hall walk the first night. My only complaint is how dry my mouth got from the anesthesia so I drank tons of Water and spent that night in and out of the bathroom! The gas hurt a little for about 24 hrs, but finally got that moving. Took my shower this morning, felt good, and changed my bandages. Am thinking I am done with pain meds...may take some before bed...but just skipped the last dose and feel wonderful! Janis

PS....gotta go change my status...have lost 25 lbs now!

[tiffalicious81 0]

I'm officially banded now! One day out and feeling pretty good. Some gas pain and incision discomfort but nothing the pain meds can't take care of. I'm super excited and looking forward to being able to eat again. I had lost 9 lbs from my pre-op appt. I was pretty stoked about that. So anyhow... I'll write more when anything new happens. Thanks to everyone for their support and I hope I can be supportive to y'all too.

[poconomom 0]

I finally got banded on Tues the 14th. I stayed overnight came home yesterday evening. I was really sore yestersay - mainly the incision where the port is - the other ones don'et hurt at all. Got a shower today and feel better. Not taking any pain meds. I'm still very bloated from the IV and the gas. Nothing like not eating for 3 days and coming home heavier but I know this will go away once I get rid of all this excess Fluid and gas. I sit, walk and sip liquids. I'm bored because I have things to do around the house but I can't bend over to bend. Oh well, maybe I just need to learn to relax.