JennV Posted September 7, 2009 Report Share Posted September 7, 2009 Just a couple more days... congrats I wish I was heading there this week... Best wishes Hey Dave, I know what you mean, I have a 3 year old who I have never spent one night away from.. so this is the harder part of getting this done... I know all will be good from the surgery, its being away from her for 4 days.. hope I survive !!! I get banded on Thursday Sept 10..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon2bslim Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I am scheduled for September 30th, I am staying at the Mariott. Anyone else with this surgery date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soon2bslim Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Carolyn just scheduled me for September 29th!!! Yaaay! I am scheduled for the 30th, will be arriving the 29th. We are staying at the Mariott! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisasterWalking73 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 Hi, Soon2Bslim! I don't have exactly the same surgery date as you do, but I am being banded on Sept. 29th - so I'm sure I'll see you there. Are you coming with a companion or by yourself? I'll be by myself - I'm at the Lucerna right now but am considering switching, since it seems like more OCC bandsters will be at the Marriott - I haven't decided yet. Best of luck to you in your new life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevyD Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hi soon2bslim. I am arriving the 28th, and having surgery the 29th. I will be staying at the Marriott as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdalaq Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Carolyn just scheduled me for September 29th!!! Yaaay! Me too! I'm September 29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisasterWalking73 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hi, Sdalaq - we're being banded on the same date! Are you staying at the Marriott or Lucerna? How is everbody doing on their pre-op diets? I'm doing ok, I did not officially have to start until next week, but decided to start last week just to be safe. I'd down about 7 lbs so far (out of 12 they're asking me to lose) - so I can't complain! Me too! I'm September 29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdalaq Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Hi, Sdalaq - we're being banded on the same date! Are you staying at the Marriott or Lucerna? How is everbody doing on their pre-op diets? I'm doing ok, I did not officially have to start until next week, but decided to start last week just to be safe. I'd down about 7 lbs so far (out of 12 they're asking me to lose) - so I can't complain! I'll be at the Marriott, I was not really given a choice, but I am fine with it. I started my diet sept 1st, and lost 10 pounds. Its hard to stay on it, but I keep telling myself that this WILL be last diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charelle Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Hello everyone, I just wanted to update on how my pre-op diet's going. Hmm..... :dash2: Hee-hee! I started a week early (last week), and I've lost 6 of my 12 lbs. so far. I have to admit that I cheated a little over the labor day weekend. :negative: I'm pretty on track for the rest of this week and next week as well. I've been losing around a pound or two a day, so if I was super strict, I know I would have lost 15+ by the end of the 3 weeks. NEXT WEEK'S SURGERY!!!!!!! :girl_dance: I talked to Rene at OCC & he said I could possibly have my surgery on Thursday instead of Friday, so I'm weighing that option. I'll continue to keep you all posted as my journey continues! ~Charelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieB Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Hello everyone,I just wanted to update on how my pre-op diet's going. Hmm..... :dash2: Hee-hee! I started a week early (last week), and I've lost 6 of my 12 lbs. so far. I have to admit that I cheated a little over the labor day weekend. :negative: I'm pretty on track for the rest of this week and next week as well. I've been losing around a pound or two a day, so if I was super strict, I know I would have lost 15+ by the end of the 3 weeks. NEXT WEEK'S SURGERY!!!!!!! :girl_dance: I talked to Rene at OCC & he said I could possibly have my surgery on Thursday instead of Friday, so I'm weighing that option. I'll continue to keep you all posted as my journey continues! ~Charelle Awesome! I am excited for you and look for more of your updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magkai1 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Still no one for September 25? How does one get ahold of Rene to arrange border transport? I'm sure this is in one of the emails I've received from Carolyn...just can't recall? I'm pre-coffee right now, so not working with a full deck... Help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieB Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Still no one for September 25?How does one get ahold of Rene to arrange border transport? I'm sure this is in one of the emails I've received from Carolyn...just can't recall? I'm pre-coffee right now, so not working with a full deck... Help... email - rene@obesitycontrolcenter.com or call 1-866-376-7849 ext 90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magkai1 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Thank you, AngieB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina2008Single Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Questions for the veterans out there – is the feeling of having a strange body inside you ever leaving? Am I feeling the incision or am I feeling the port? I tried today to bend over and I just could not because of the pain. Is it the site of the port forever painful or I am just obsessing for the time being? Looking forward to your answers, Nina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieB Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Questions for the veterans out there – is the feeling of having a strange body inside you ever leaving? Am I feeling the incision or am I feeling the port? I tried today to bend over and I just could not because of the pain. Is it the site of the port forever painful or I am just obsessing for the time being?Looking forward to your answers, Nina Nina - I have little if any port pain. Right after my surgery, I will say that the port incision was by far the most tender. The one by my bra line didn't bother me nearly as much as I thought it would. For me, the times I notice my port the most is when I am bathing my son and lean into it, or when I lean to the side just right. I feel it. Not a pain, just aware it is there. I am a beginner, so I still have a lot of pad to cushion the port. My son, Daniel, will "try" and use me as his personal jungle gym. (which I do not let him do.) I don't want him stepping on my port area and pulling it. I don't want to pop my stitched or tilt my port. I don't think the "strange body" feeling will leave us, because we do have a foreign object in our bodies. However I do think be coexist well and get use to it. You are a new bandster, give your body some time to heal and get use to the port. The more time that goes by, odds are the better you will feel about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magkai1 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I start the pre-op diet today for my September 25 surgery. I'M STARTING TO FREAK OUT! "IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO?" "I'M NOT THAT FAT, AM I?" I'm 220 and guys still hit on me. But I'm not happy with it. (I'm writing out my thoughts here.) But it's scary to have surgery and have something IN ME forever. What if I fail???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieB Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I start the pre-op diet today for my September 25 surgery. I'M STARTING TO FREAK OUT! "IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO?" "I'M NOT THAT FAT, AM I?"I'm 220 and guys still hit on me. But I'm not happy with it. (I'm writing out my thoughts here.) But it's scary to have surgery and have something IN ME forever. What if I fail???? You are right 220 is not THAT fat....I am 250 and down nearly 30 lbs from where I began. If I would not have had this health saving surgery in April, I wonder what weight I would be now......I was 278.9 when I scheduled my surgery. Hmm....I am blessed to not have to worry about hitting the 300's and making it some how okay. Magkai1 you are not the first bandster to freak out or question what they are doing. It's okay, you have come this far for a reason. Taking control of your health and eating now is a good thing. Personally I have issues with food. That is what got me to the point I am at now. Being banded has changed some of my foodie issues, but I STILL have demons I am battling. If you look at my food log for the past 3 days I have been on a bad run. That being said, the food I have consumed in the past 3 days does not do justice to how I use to eat food. Oh, and IMHO, you will have guys hit on you no matter how heavy/skinny you are. It takes all kinds to make the world go around. Some men are attracted to heavy women, some skinny. Maybe you can take a few moments and write down why you wanted this surgery to begin with, and why you are having second thoughts now. It may make your view a bit clearer on what you are doing and why you are doing it. My "freak" out moment was getting packed so I was ready to go. When I started to feel anxious I called a fellow banster and talked to her. By the end of the call I was packed and calm. By the way, I am thankful to have a foreign body in my body. I am grateful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charelle Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 A week away from surgery and doing....okay, on my pre-op diet. Emotionally, I'm feeling kinda like I have to hoard! Almost like I'm going to be locked away & preparing for it! It's weird! I feel like I have to get that last buffet in before surgery!! There is this AMAZING seafood buffet at the Indian casino near me. All-you-can-eat LOBSTER, king crab legs, shrimp...a bunch of stuff including meats and other foods. Desserts too! I feel like I need to get one last trip in before I get banded and spend the next 21 days after that on liquids & forever after that only eating limited food. eek! It's so hard!!!! I'm motivated, but feel like I'm being left out of the party! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieB Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I week away from surgery and doing....okay, on my pre-op diet. Emotionally, I'm feeling kinda like I have to hoard! Almost like I'm going to be locked away & preparing for it! It's weird! I feel like I have to get that last buffet in before surgery!! There is this AMAZING seafood buffet at the Indian casino near me. All-you-can-eat LOBSTER, king crab legs, shrimp...a bunch of stuff including meats and other foods. Desserts too! I feel like I need to get one last trip in before I get banded and spend the next 21 days after that on liquids.eek! It's so hard!!!! I'm motivated, but feel like I'm being left out of party! One good thing is you will be able to enjoy all of those after your 21 day diet too. Yay! 1 week away! Whoop! Whoop! Your party is already started! You are getting a band! Wooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magkai1 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Thanks, Angie. I never thought I would weigh 220 pounds and I've remained this size for years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elain67 Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Hey There! I am new to the forum, although I have been reading and searching it for quite some time now. I am scheduled for surgery on September the 15th, a bit scared about going to Mexico and about having the surgery. I just know that I need to take a drastic measure to get this weight problem under control. I have some amazing things happening in my career that could potentially put me more in the public eye and I don't want to be hiding from the world because of my weight problem If it weren't for all of the great information on this forum I would probably still be contemplating have this procedure. I appreciate all of the advice and comments that everyone has taken the time to post. Wish me luck on my journey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charelle Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Hey There! I am new to the forum, although I have been reading and searching it for quite some time now. I am scheduled for surgery on September the 15th, a bit scared about going to Mexico and about having the surgery. I just know that I need to take a drastic measure to get this weight problem under control. I have some amazing things happening in my career that could potentially put me more in the public eye and I don't want to be hiding from the world because of my weight problem If it weren't for all of the great information on this forum I would probably still be contemplating have this procedure. I appreciate all of the advice and comments that everyone has taken the time to post. Wish me luck on my journey Welcome!! You'll be in a few days before me. I'm so excited!! Can't wait to hear all about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina2008Single Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Thank you Angie - it is getting better. I am just wondering when the "padding" is gone will we be able to actual see the port under the skin? I know I am a big baby with this, but cannot help it. Nina - I have little if any port pain. Right after my surgery, I will say that the port incision was by far the most tender. The one by my bra line didn't bother me nearly as much as I thought it would. For me, the times I notice my port the most is when I am bathing my son and lean into it, or when I lean to the side just right. I feel it. Not a pain, just aware it is there. I am a beginner, so I still have a lot of pad to cushion the port. My son, Daniel, will "try" and use me as his personal jungle gym. (which I do not let him do.) I don't want him stepping on my port area and pulling it. I don't want to pop my stitched or tilt my port. I don't think the "strange body" feeling will leave us, because we do have a foreign object in our bodies. However I do think be coexist well and get use to it. You are a new bandster, give your body some time to heal and get use to the port. The more time that goes by, odds are the better you will feel about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieB Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Thank you Angie - it is getting better. I am just wondering when the "padding" is gone will we be able to actual see the port under the skin? I know I am a big baby with this, but cannot help it. I am not there yet, but I have read of some peopple who have there ports moved a little deeper because of it's visability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magkai1 Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I started the pre-op diet today! Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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