It's real now

oreilly76 · 05-08-2006, 02:48 PM

I got my surgery date, time, all pre-op and post-op appointments...
Am I doing the right thing??? (Not really looking for answer... just hope I am!!)
Man... it is super exciting and nervewracking....

amourette · 05-08-2006, 04:10 PM

Hey there, congratulations on your date........it will be the best thing you do.........I am only at the start, 3 weeks being banded and struggling with suitable foods for liquids and now soft mushies (yippeee finally), but if I can do it all, anyone can. Do u live in NC, I live in New Zealand but my sister lives in Atlanta, we always go to visit!
Good luck!!!!!!!

Jamoorse · 05-08-2006, 04:55 PM

it's the best thing you can do; i was banded in dallas on 1/16/06; lost 40 lbs; 3 fills; foods are easy, real easy; enjoy sugar free pudding; chocolate kisses/hershey bars melt down easily in you; i eat a lot of fajitas, chicken wings, fish, chips and queso; eggs; protein bars; i have just started water aerobics; the surgery goes by fast; since i have done it, 6 of my friends have done it and are doing well;
Julie

Murphles · 05-08-2006, 06:39 PM

I am with you. Totally nervous. Have fantasies about clothes buying (and Idon't like to shop)! Thinking about all of the activities that I have been not doing because of my weight. But scared, really scared.

stefunny · 05-08-2006, 07:05 PM

When's your date? I'm June 16th. Not nervous yet just excited. Talk to me in June... I'll be a nervous wreck right along with you!

stefunny · 05-08-2006, 07:06 PM

Duh, I just saw your signature! The day before me!

Judy Ann · 05-09-2006, 08:19 AM

Hi!
I am 6 days post-op, and things are going great. Since I first met and signed up with my coordinator, on April 19, I have lost 20 pounds, 5.4 of which are since by surgery. My big day was May 3, and I am so anxious for the day to be able to shop in a regular clothing store!!
Judy Ann

cookinjillie · 05-09-2006, 07:50 PM

Hi , I'm now getting excited and nervous. Surgery date is May 25 . I have started to stock up on protein replacement meals.
My Doctor has recommended that for the week before surgery I have only cottage cheese and yogurt. Has anyone else had that protocol?
Thanks for your support
I have 100 pounds to lose and it seems imposible to see that far ahead so I will follow some of you that are ahead of me.
Thanks again:)

Judy Ann · 05-10-2006, 04:34 PM

Cookinjilli~
I, like you, am looking at 100 pounds to lose. I don't know, when I reach that point, I may decide to lose a few more. I am 5'4 1/2" with a med frame. This is the neatest website. I just stumbled upon it the other day, right about the time I was banded on May 3. We will be about 3 weeks apart. Good luck! So far, I have had an easy time with it. I just do not like wearing these surgical hose for 2 weeks!!!!
Judy Ann

cookinjillie · 05-10-2006, 05:34 PM

Hi Judy ann
Nice to hear from you. I will follow you , so you will be my inspiration (haha) When I hit 100 pounds I also will descide if I should go a little farther.
I am a chef by trade so this surgery will present new challenges i'm sure
Keep me updated
Jill

Jamoorse · 05-10-2006, 05:46 PM

who in the heck told you to wear surgical hose; never heard of such a thing; i was banded 1/16 and hve lost 40 lbs and got my 4th fill today to a 8.2 cc and she told me now i will see the weight come off as i normally could eat a whole hamburger and she said now i will be able to eat a fourth of it; it's a good jump start; did you guys have the large band or small band? i have the large band
yes liquids for the week before and after each fill; see if you can find labrada protein drink, tastes like chocolate milk and it's already pre mixed and has 30 grams of protein; also smoothie king has the gladiator, strawberries/bananas or raspberr/strawberry and it has 45 grams of protein and so yummy;

Judy Ann · 05-10-2006, 05:59 PM

Hey J~
My doctors had told me to wear them. I took them off for a funeral I had to attend yesterday, wore them again today, and I threw them in the trash just a while ago! I just assumed everybody had to wear them since it was stressed to me! They have about driven me crazy. I am hot natured to begin with and wearing those under my jeans was about my limit today because it got up around 90!!
Cook~
I love to cook too, though I am not a chef by any means. I made the mistake of picking some blackberries the day after my surgery to cook a cobbler for my husband, and I got a little sore because of that, but I really think it did me good in the long run. I didn't suffer any at all with gas as some have, and the only sore spot I have now is around my port site. I sure haven't heard of the cottage cheese and yogart. I would have really enjoyed that one!! ha! Today is my One Week Anniversary!
Judy Ann

Judy Ann · 05-10-2006, 06:04 PM

Jamoorse~
Have you had any trouble with the bun part of the hamburger being "sticky" and not wanting to pass on down? A friend of mine that had the band 7 weeks ago was telling me she eats hamburgers, chineese, mexican, or anything she wants, just smaller portions and just chews it well. I am still on simple tomato soup, diluted. I did boil a potato and made some potato soup. I read where some of the banders had a tomato-cheese soup they were doing. That sounded so good!!!

Jamoorse · 05-11-2006, 05:17 PM

don't eat bread, not good along with rice and pasta; just quit eating them; i order cheeseburgers without the bun with grilled onions and mushrooms; fajitas without the tortillas, put sour cream and cheese on top and enjoy; i ate 7 days after my surgery; i eat regular 48 hours after my fill; all is good; rice, pasta are way too high in sugar and carbs; i eat baked potatoes a lot with lots of cheeese and sour cream to make it kind of mushy or soft;
Judy Ann glad you got rid of those hose; yes sore around the port stays a while but that is normal; i don't know about the cottage cheese and yogurt but i eat that alone alot; get your walking and exercise in; i highly recommend water aerobics after 6 weeks of surgery, it's great, really great

cookinjillie · 05-11-2006, 08:02 PM

Thanks Jam for your insights. It sure is great to have people let you know what to expect, and how to do it safely and effectively.
I use alot of protein powder shakes and was wondering if that would be ok for my preop diet instead of the cottage cheese and yogurt. I do not normally eat or drink alot of dairy. Also I cannot find the isopure drinks that the clinic is recommending for 1 week post op. I from Ontario Canada if anyone can help me locate them
Thanks again