September 2008 Surgery Date

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makinachange
on 9/2/08 8:48 am - CA

Hi Kristi. Well, good luck to you too! Ya, I'm worried I'll wake up during the surgery or something like that..I know the anesthesiologist is there to NOT let that happen, but I've never been put to sleep before...yikes! OK, keep in touch...Lo

Judy Meyers
on 9/2/08 8:39 am - Lansing, MI

VSG on 09/11/08

Topic: RE: New Comer

When I was in the decision making process about what surgery I wanted they said that they do not adjust the band for 6 weeks after surgery so as to give the stomache a chance to heal from the procedure. So you probably would not feel a whole lot different until after your first fill.
Good luck,
Judy

ncbrwneyedgurl
on 9/2/08 8:36 am - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 02/27/13

Topic: RE: I am joining the band on Sept. 26th!!

I am SO excited...I hope that the time flies by till the surgery date.

I have to do a low carb, high protein diet before surgery.

What about you? Anything special to get ready?

Jennifer in NC (banded 09/08, band removed 11/19/12, approved for RNY 02/14/13, Surgery 2/27/13)

ncbrwneyedgurl
on 9/2/08 8:34 am - Raleigh, NC

RNY on 02/27/13

Topic: RE: I am joining the band on Sept. 26th!!

Crystal,

I am trying not to obsess but two things keep coming to my mind...one is getting a will done (I am a single parent and need one anyway.)

The other thing that I have found that I have on my mind lately is food. Food is a very social thing for me...out to lunch with co-workers, family celebrations. I am an emotional eater too so I am trying to work through all the emotions that come along with the this surgery. I need to start on a low carb, high protein diet in the next few days before surgery.

Do you have to do a pre-surgery diet? Please let me know how things go!!

Jennifer in NC (banded 09/08, band removed 11/19/12, approved for RNY 02/14/13, Surgery 2/27/13)

(deactivated member)
on 9/2/08 8:23 am

RNY on 01/23/11

Topic: RE: 1 week to go

Hi my surgery is on Monday the 8h too.I am way beyond a bit nervous

I have never had surgery so that is what I am fearful of. I have done tons of research and I feel good about post op care and my diet, it is just the actual surgery that I am worried about. I konw you will finds tons of help on OH. Good luck and have fun. Kristi

Ravenesqued
on 9/2/08 6:37 am - Fullerton, CA

Topic: RE: Lap band surgery on 9/9/08!

I am so happy for you. My band date is the day after yours and today is my 7 day on liquids. I am envious you get to eat vegies and meat. I have shakes all day with popsicles and broth. I did lose 12 pounds so far today. which only makes up for the last supper syndrome weight gain so i am now at the weight I was when I weighed in at the doctors. I hope I lose more to show the doctor.

Wakerjane
on 9/2/08 6:32 am - Indianapolis, IN

RNY on 09/10/08

Topic: RE: What are you doing to prepare yourself?

I am doing the liquid diet. Getting "full liquids" for after surgery. Buying the things that will help afterwards. Trying to will time to pass by more quickly.