Almost off to the race

Even though I have been a member since mid-July, I've generally just read the posts in this great forum. Nice group of people you all are.......At any rate I am about 12 days away from my banding with Dr. Tishler (great guy). My approval from the insurance company took about a week as I have several other co-morbid conditions. Which most of course will disappear with weight loss. The hard part was journey to get this point in time. I had to have a minimum of 6 visits with a nutrionist 1x montly. That took forever. The nutrionist was very helpful.

Dr. T instructed me to do the Pre-op diet for 3 weeks as I have had previous surgery due to intenstinal disease. As a result my stomach has moved up under part of my ribs so I will be a challenge for him.

I've lost about 15lbs since being on the pre-op diet (I do lose weight quickly but keeping it off is the issue). I am so hungry i could eat a horse! The hardest part of the day is how wonderful the kichen smells when my wife cooks dinner for our family. I simply drool.

My biggest concern is losing weight too quickly and then having to deal with excessive skin, but I guess that should the least of my worries.

Take Care

Good luck! I have heard nothing but good things about Dr. Tishler.

Thanks for the encouragement. Looks like you've great success with your RNY so CONGRATS.

I saw in your profile you had the surgery in Ohio. Small world as I am from the east side of Cleveland.......How about those Browns eh?

I wanted to go home and have it there but I had it here with Dr. Aranow. I am from the west side of Dayton. Only an hour north of Cincy but still a Browns fan. Unfortunately here it's all about the Pats. Has anyone ever looked at you like you have two heads when you tell them you aint really a Pats fan? It's like they can't comprehend it. How did you end up here? Me? I met the hubby online and this is where he is from and he had the job when we got married so here I am. Would give anything to move back to Ohio.

Good luck to you.  Although I am only 4 days post-op, I am feeling pretty good considering what I have gone through, Lap RNY.  I did the liquid diet for 2 weeks pre-op and lost 17 pounds.  It will be worth it for you come time of surgery.  You are already at a disadvantage because of the position of your stomach,  Any little thing you can do leading up to the surgery is only going to be a benefit.  I know what you mean about smelling food and not being able to eat.  Be strong.  Find something to keep your mind otherwise occupied or go for a walk.  What ever it takes.

Take care.

MastaP.......thanks for the kind words.

I wish you well and a speedy recovery. I hope you don't have any issues with PE as you have had with your prior surgeries. I tend to keep myself pretty occupied. It's amazing that I am having this kind of discipine now. Wish I had had it in my other attempts at dieting. But food is constantly in front of us and such a part of our lives.

Be well and take care

Good for you!  It sounds like you are doing everything you can to succeed.  Continued good luck!

Banded for life on Monday, Oct 27, 2008. The surgery was quick considering my doctor performed a 2 for 1 special. He also repaired a hiatal hernia which I had but was not causing problems at the moment. It was a good preventive move.

At any rate what hurt the most was haveing the tube down my throat during surgery and the location of the port. It feels like a tug of war was played in that spot. The gas part was amusing as I don't need to be encouraged to pass gas at all! It was wasn't until Friday that I felt hungry at all (had trouble even taking sips of water since the surgery. I guess things are falling into place and the wounds are healing. On Saturday and today I have had protein shakes and have been able to drink water with no problem now.

Starting, Monday I will introduce some yogurt and tomato soup plus a shake and some jello. I'll do that for a week and then go onto oatmeal and other mushy food etc. By Thanksgiving I should be able to tolerate some turkey. That will be one tough holiday.

Onward and forward.....
Be well