Christy26

Oh my gosh, me too! Ive been freaking out all day - Ive been so nervous - Ive been second-guessing this whole thing, Ive been thinking my trouble with the airlines, etc was a "sign" that im not supposed to do this! I am hoping this is just "cold feet" lol... its really starting to hit me now - my life is going to change dramatically!!!

oh my gosh, the thought of that inside of me grosses me out about as much as seeing it coming out!!! that is nasty - i cant believe that came out of those people - i feel like i need to do that now!!

just a few more days- - - I will weigh in my clothes in the morning and see where that puts me. that sucks

Id like to know about how to get the massage in your room too! that sounds great!

What other boards are you on? Sometimes I like to see the "real" side of things and this board seems to only have positive things which is great but I wanna know the bad things too. Im sure you are just going through a phase and will do fine though Hang in there

I'm sorry, I wish I could help. Did you take something for pain, like tylenol or something like that? it might help...

I will be there on the 8 but GOOD LUCK!!!

ckiki, I definitely want to be done with the preop diet too. like I said in my other post, im PMSing right now which means im retaining water!! Im starving all day and scale isnt moving and im getting so frustrated, I hope they understand! by the way, when I gave my pre-op weight, it was done in my underwear only. Will they weigh us with clothes on? I just thought of that, clothes will surely add a couple of pounds. Great

Kristy, Why no lotion the day of surgery? Just curious.

Thanks! that helps alot! I will take my lap top and i will get a heating pad too.... unfortunately im going to be on my period at the time of surgery - they said that happened all the time and it was no big deal but i keep imagining cramps, etc im excited and nervous at the same time. Im carrying my luggage on instead of checking my bags so I wont be able to bring bottled water with me but its good to know there is a store close by!

thanks for the hairdryer tip, i would have definitely brought mine! i always over pack but i am planning on just taking pjs basically. i have an excuse to be a slacker with my clothes lol

Thanks! that makes me feel a bit better. Im glad im not alone with the makeup thing. lol

Ok I have a new arrival time after my flight change im arriving the 7th, at 7:20 pm. So I will be in the night before my surgery. Anyone else getting nervous????

Hey So the morning of surgery, they pick us up from the hotel and take us to the OCC.. what do we bring with us (toiletries, clothes, etc???) and I know this sounds silly but can we wear makeup? I really dont go in public without SOME kind of makeup on... will they bring our family members? the next day, will they pick our family member up and bring them to the OCC to see us or will they just take us back to the hotel to see them? Sorry just trying to figure out what will happen Thanks!!!! just a few more days for me

Kristy, How did this work out for u, did you win the bid?

Thanks, ive read so many stories of people arriving the day b efore and the staff asking them if they want to go ahead and get the surgery that I hoped it wouldnt matter... they were closed today so i couldnt call so i decided to ask here. i'll call tomorrow. I forwarded the details to them already in email. thanks, christy

My flight had to be changed so that Im coming in the day OF surgery instead of the day before as I hoped. Im arriving at 12:30pm. I was wondering - how early/late do they do surgeries. Will I still be banded on that date or will they bump me to the next day? Thanks!

I scheduled my flight today - i was having so many issues with travelocity that by the time (over the past 3 days) that i got the flight booked, I ended up having to fly in on the 8th to get the original price they quoted me. So I will be arriving at 12:30 on the 8th. I hope I still get my band on the 8th as I am flying home on the 10th and I want a day of rest before the travel

Thanks for the responses. i'm a vegetarian so its very hard for me to get tons of protein in - but i will cross that bridge when I get to it. Thanks!

Hi Did anyone use any appetite suppressants (over the counter or prescription) while they were waiting on their first fill and restriction? I know the purpose of the band is to not have to use these but 21 days of liquids is intense especially if you are not feeling restriction.... just curious. I have meridia and phentermine from previous prescriptions my dr has given me and I considered using these to help me through the post op stage before I get filled. Any thoughts?

I am right there with ya ladies.... this diet has been so hard for me. I am being banded on the 8th and im still at my starting weight. Carolyn, when I booked, told me to "just try your best, we know its the holidays" and she just laughed... so I am hoping since my BMI is 34, that if I dont lose the required 9 pounds before NEXT thursday - my surgery won't be canceled. But I did great today - I had 2 shakes and a normal dinner and lots of water and a little lemonade. Im hoping now that my bf has left (he was in town visiting) and Xmas is over, I can really focus on being good and dropping the weight. Hope to see you all there!

It looks like my flight will be arriving around 10pm on the 7th. Since you are getting there before noon you may get banded that day! I am sure we will see each other I am having a terrible time sticking to the diet - im hoping now that Christmas is over I can be more strict these next 2 weeks.

Did everyone manage to lose the required weight before surgery? It has been SOO hard for me to stick to the pre-op diet during the holidays!!! Im scared im not going to lose enough weight pre-op and wondering if anyone else experienced this???

Thanks Lisa! I've viewed your pics and you are really inspiring! you did an amazing job. Im super excited about getting it done its little things that are freaking me out... (scars, diet coke, etc) lol I havent thought once about "what if my body rejects the band, etc" - no serious concerns, just the silly ones. I know it will help me get to exactly where I want and help me out where I need it (willpower to stop eating when Im full). thanks for all of your help!!

Lisa, I knew we weren't supposed to drink WHILE eating, but does that mean we can't drink something after we have eaten? i drink alot of liquids and usually always drink while eating but I figured it would be no problem to just eat and not worry about drinking since I could drink afterwards... just curious and looking for some clarification thanks!!