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Topic: RE: SURGERY SET FOR 4/20/09
Hi Anita,
I just found out today that I am going for surgery on Monday 4/20/09. I wasn't expecting to get the call so quick. I too am a lot nervous at this point. I thought the same as you that I'd find a calmig by coming to this site. I hope all go's well for you and I both and wish you well.
ColleenC
I just found out today that I am going for surgery on Monday 4/20/09. I wasn't expecting to get the call so quick. I too am a lot nervous at this point. I thought the same as you that I'd find a calmig by coming to this site. I hope all go's well for you and I both and wish you well.
ColleenC
Topic: RE: SURGERY SET FOR 4/20/09
I'm also scheduled for surgery on April 20th. Very nervous, but at the same time very excited to begin my weight loss journey and all the positive impacts that come along the way. When a negative experience pops up we'll take care of them one at a time and get through this. Congrats to you and good luck tomorrow Dawn!
Jamie
Jamie
Topic: RE: Bad diarrhea, PLEASE HELP
Rhonda -
Are you chewing SF gum or using SF mints or hard candy of any kind? The sugar alcohol that is used to sweeten them is a laxative, so you really have to be careful with them. Aspartame (Equal) or Sucralose (Splenda) don't usually have that side effect.
I used SlimFast for my protein shakes and they each have 5 grams of fiber which I think helped me to not have diarrhea.
Hope you're doing better!
Are you chewing SF gum or using SF mints or hard candy of any kind? The sugar alcohol that is used to sweeten them is a laxative, so you really have to be careful with them. Aspartame (Equal) or Sucralose (Splenda) don't usually have that side effect.
I used SlimFast for my protein shakes and they each have 5 grams of fiber which I think helped me to not have diarrhea.
Hope you're doing better!
Topic: RE: Surgery April 21st, anyone around the same time??
I'm scheduled for April 23rd and getting anxious! I had my PCP call in some anti-anxiety meds for when it gets bad, but I'm prone to anxiety anyway. Good luck everyone!
Topic: RE: SURGERY SET FOR 4/20/09
i know just how you feel i am also scheduled for the 20th and like you i am both excited and nervous i am hoping that it will be a new start for me less meds easier to get around and do what i want the discomfort out ways the cons for me if you are looking for a really good book to read there is Weight loss surgery for dummies it answers alot of questions also i got a couple of cookbooks for gastric bypass patients to have ideas of things to eat my dietitian showed me one got them from Amazon consider this another birthday a day to celebrate the new us and all the hard work we will do to get there
good luck to you and positive thinking and don't worry about things your husband says mine does the same because i think it makes him as nervouse as i am
good luck to you and positive thinking and don't worry about things your husband says mine does the same because i think it makes him as nervouse as i am 
Topic: RE: Post Your Surgery Date Here
Hi Everyone!
My name is Sabrina/Velvetdesertskye.
My surgery date is 04/21/09 @ 730 am
I'm having the Laproscopic RNY
Congrats to everyone and hope you all have an uneventful surgery! See ya on the losers bench!
My name is Sabrina/Velvetdesertskye.
My surgery date is 04/21/09 @ 730 am
I'm having the Laproscopic RNY
Congrats to everyone and hope you all have an uneventful surgery! See ya on the losers bench!
Topic: Lap Band Scheduled for April 28
Hi everyone!
My procedure is scheduled for April 28. I am excited and a bit nervous. I have been on my liquid pre-op diet for 2 days now. I am starving - 600 calories just doesn't cut it...but it will all be worth it in the end.
Have any of you noticed an increase in urination frequency when starting the liquid diet? I feel like I am running to the bathroom every 20 minutes!
My procedure is scheduled for April 28. I am excited and a bit nervous. I have been on my liquid pre-op diet for 2 days now. I am starving - 600 calories just doesn't cut it...but it will all be worth it in the end.
Have any of you noticed an increase in urination frequency when starting the liquid diet? I feel like I am running to the bathroom every 20 minutes!
Topic: RE: Bad diarrhea, PLEASE HELP
My pre-op diet calls for 3 protein shakes per day and water. Nothing else. I am starving, but I have had no issues with diarreah (sp?). I have been on the diet for 2 days now.
Topic: RE: Surgery April 21st, anyone around the same time??
Hi everyone, Im Lannie 
(Arubamama) screen name
Lap Band
I am scheduled for Lap Band Surgery April 24th. I havent been told anything about fasting so far, I do have to go in for the pre op, might be told then.
Congratulations to all for the next step in our new lives that we will shortly adjust to.
I am excited now and as it was said, I will get anxious as it gets closer. This is actually being done for a kidney problem I have and hopeing this will ease the problem. I havent shopped yet, I want to see if there is any samples of the protein shakes that I can try before I purchase something I dont like. Nice to have other people that we can all share with.
Great success to everyone!!!!!! Always let the sunshine in......
(Arubamama) screen name
Lap Band
I am scheduled for Lap Band Surgery April 24th. I havent been told anything about fasting so far, I do have to go in for the pre op, might be told then.
Congratulations to all for the next step in our new lives that we will shortly adjust to.
I am excited now and as it was said, I will get anxious as it gets closer. This is actually being done for a kidney problem I have and hopeing this will ease the problem. I havent shopped yet, I want to see if there is any samples of the protein shakes that I can try before I purchase something I dont like. Nice to have other people that we can all share with.
Great success to everyone!!!!!! Always let the sunshine in......
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