This may be too soon or maybe already started but I got my date for December 2nd and thought us December Bandsters should start to follow each other. Any takers? How's the preop appointments going? the preop diet? Any news is good news! (except for the fact that I have to quit smoking!!!!) :blushing:

Hey KarynA, you can take my name off the list for now. I am changing dr.s so I dont think I will be getting banded in December.

I moved your name, so it isn't next to a date, but I didn't remove it completely. That way, when December's over, we'll still think of you and send positive thoughts your way for a successful banding...whenever that turns out to be.

Hi Everyone!!!

It's good to see you back Karyn!! My surgery date was changed to 12/17/09 and I have my insurance approval (I was so worried)!

I have lost 8lbs so far on my pre-op liquid diet. Just tried Unjury Vanilla in non-fat dry milk and was pleased.

Good luck to all being banded this week! :thumbup:

Thank you. I was slacking on my obligations there for awhile! But I'm feeling really good now. And no problem - you've been moved.

Congrats on the 8 lbs! Keep up the good work! fyi - I'm on clear liquids right now and am totally fine with it - not at all hungry or missing food. This is very rare for me... but it's something you can look forward to. :sneaky:

mine is scheduled for dec 24, xmas eve!

If I ever had any doubts, they are gone.

I have started a 2nd job working weekends at a drugstore as a cashier...standing for 8+ hours a day. My feet kill me about 30 mins after starting and now my thighs are going numb and feel like hot daggers are poking into the top of my legs. All due to my weight I am sure.

Once again, I went to the doctor and they gave me something to help, but got the same answer...of course, losing some weight will help.

Well, I am. On December 23!!!

Good luck to everyone...Nancy

I see you started your ticker ...I have it chosen but dont know how to get it on here..can you help me???

PoppyRed

I went to tickerfactory.com created my ticker, and copied one of the codes, I can't remember which one, to the signature section of my LBT page. Hope that helps.

Good luck and congrats to those getting banded this week!!!!

Thank you. I was slacking on my obligations there for awhile! But I'm feeling really good now. And no problem - you've been moved.

Congrats on the 8 lbs! Keep up the good work! fyi - I'm on clear liquids right now and am totally fine with it - not at all hungry or missing food. This is very rare for me... but it's something you can look forward to. :thumbup:

It's good to hear about the hunger thing. I can't wait until I'm not wanting food so much any more. Glad to hear you're up and about so soon.

Hi, I was banded on 12/03/09, and I am having some chest pains when I hicup. Does this go away?

Thanks~

Hello all I am on day 5 of my liquid diet 800 cal. This is harder then I thought but I have not strayed from it I so wanted to run in churches and get me a 2 piece but I know that would defeat the purpose of what I want to achieve. I guess I just wanted to vent for a min. Question is anyone eles drinking the Atkins PreMixes Protein Shake.

I'm getting excited. My pre-op is this Friday the 11th.

How many days out did you all have to start your liquid diets?

Hi everyone,

Well the countdown is here...only 4 more days for me. Nervous and excited at the same time. The nurse at the hospital told me I could take a xanax to calm myself the morning of surgery. I took a 1/2 today to take the edge off. This is such a big decision for all of us and I think we are all very brave to do this. So lets all pat ourselves on the back! Very good!

My pre-op has been so so. I honestly haven't been very strict with it. The nurse told me it is not a deal breaker, so of course that led me to believe I didn't have to be too strict. I will be for the next 4 days. Only protein shakes and no added fats with any food I eat...which will be mostly protein. Need to drink more liquids to flush my system too.

I hope those of you who have been banded are doing well and those of you in line like me are hanging in there. Looking forward to hearing more from all of you.

LindaO

My pre-op went well. Official weight lost so far is 7 pounds.

He answered all of my questions, gave me all the Rx I need to fill before or after the surgery.

He gave me a script for patches to put behind my ear: one immediately following the surgery to wear for 3 days, then replace with another and wear it for 3 days also. This is to prevent nausea. The script is good for a year, so in case I feel nauseated, I'm to wear it to prevent vomiting. He said it was very important not to vomit, and that he has other medications he can give me if I get the stomach flu, etc.

I will have a pain pump inserted during the surgery and will last for about 3 days, which should help with the pain at the site of the incisions. Also gave me celebrex to help with inflamation and an antibiotic to take for 7 days. Also gave me Keflar (or Kexlar), a nasal spray pain medication. He said not to fill that one until after the surgery as I may not need it.

I go in at 6 am and surgery starts at 7:30. I should be home shortly after 12 noon.

I asked him about the gas-x strips and he never heard of using it to help with the gas, but he said it wouldn't hurt to try it. He also gave me a sample of Miralax to help with BMs, since the amount of fiber in my diet has decreased. He said to take it every day, even after banded, to help move things along.

I paid him yesterday, so now only have to pay the surgery center and the anesthesiologist.

I'm sure there is more I'm forgetting so when I get home tonight I'll go over my paperwork and post again.

Hello all I am on day 5 of my liquid diet 800 cal. This is harder then I thought but I have not strayed from it I so wanted to run in churches and get me a 2 piece but I know that would defeat the purpose of what I want to achieve. I guess I just wanted to vent for a min. Question is anyone eles drinking the Atkins PreMixes Protein Shake.

It's hard but worth it! You're doing great, I had those feelings to want to stray too. Luckily on mine I'm able to have food, even if I'm mostly drinking shakes for maxium results.

I've been making my own shakes from whey protein, from what I can tell that's the best way to go, everyone talks about how unappetizing their shakes are, I don't have that issue lol. Besides it's been fun coming up with new recipes for them like Hot Chocolate, pudding, purple passion and more.

FYI people: Why protein and skim milk WILL make pudding. Lil' vanilla extract and cinnamon or sugarfree pudding flavoring makes an excellent pudding and icecream.

Found that out after cooking my hot chocolate too long lol, it's all a process. I'll be happy when it's the 18th and surgery day! WOO HOO!

Hi, I was banded on 12/03/09, and I am having some chest pains when I hicup. Does this go away?

Thanks~

IMO, Chest pains = call your doctor... pretty much always. It could be nothing, but it could be something and if it's your chest, then there's a chance it's your heart, so it's worth the call.

*As a reference (and if it helps), I stll feel a little bit of pressure when I breathe in. And it's only been over the past couple of days that I've been able to breathe-in deeply. I have yet to hiccup, but sometimes I feel like I have heartburn after I drink something too fast.

Best of luck to you...

My pre-op went well. Official weight lost so far is 7 pounds.

He answered all of my questions, gave me all the Rx I need to fill before or after the surgery.

He gave me a script for patches to put behind my ear: one immediately following the surgery to wear for 3 days, then replace with another and wear it for 3 days also. This is to prevent nausea. The script is good for a year, so in case I feel nauseated, I'm to wear it to prevent vomiting. He said it was very important not to vomit, and that he has other medications he can give me if I get the stomach flu, etc.

I will have a pain pump inserted during the surgery and will last for about 3 days, which should help with the pain at the site of the incisions. Also gave me celebrex to help with inflamation and an antibiotic to take for 7 days. Also gave me Keflar (or Kexlar), a nasal spray pain medication. He said not to fill that one until after the surgery as I may not need it.

I go in at 6 am and surgery starts at 7:30. I should be home shortly after 12 noon.

I asked him about the gas-x strips and he never heard of using it to help with the gas, but he said it wouldn't hurt to try it. He also gave me a sample of Miralax to help with BMs, since the amount of fiber in my diet has decreased. He said to take it every day, even after banded, to help move things along.

I paid him yesterday, so now only have to pay the surgery center and the anesthesiologist.

I'm sure there is more I'm forgetting so when I get home tonight I'll go over my paperwork and post again.

Wow that is a lot of different meds.. My doc gave me a script for t3's and that is all. I was in a lot of pain by the next day and went into see my family doctor and he put me on liquid morphine for 2 days... Feeling ok now 6 days out but still a lot of pain at port site especially when I bend or turn funny.. I can feel the port moving weird.. LOL I am interested in what the name of the patch is for PBing might be something I can use as well. Hope all goes well on surgery day for you..