Brenny Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 HI!, I GOT APPROVED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited, and now the fear is kicking in. : I am scheduled NOV 2 and my Birthday is NOV 3. Anyone else having a NOV band????? We need to talk. I'm not worried about the surg, I'm scared about the liq diet pre op. (my Dr wants liq for a week before, to help shrink the liver. I don't know how I'll do that.. I have trouble not getting into the cookie Jar. Its the life style change I'm scared about. Food has been my friend for a long time now... Its a bad relationship, I know, but its been there. Gosh that really scares me. :-h Please Join me, Lets hold hands thru this. Lets do it!! :-h !!!! Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatz Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 HI!, I GOT APPROVED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited, and now the fear is kicking in. : I am scheduled NOV 2 and my Birthday is NOV 3. Anyone else having a NOV band????? We need to talk. I'm not worried about the surg, I'm scared about the liq diet pre op. (my Dr wants liq for a week before, to help shrink the liver. I don't know how I'll do that.. I have trouble not getting into the cookie Jar. Its the life style change I'm scared about. Food has been my friend for a long time now... Its a bad relationship, I know, but its been there. Gosh that really scares me. :-h Please Join me, Lets hold hands thru this. Lets do it!! :-h !!!! Brenda Hi Brenda, I'm due to have mine fitted 15th Nov, I to am very excited, but worrying about the pre-surgery diet. I turned 40 in June and My hubby has paid for me to go shoping in NYC, This was all booked in June before I decided to have the band fitted. Anyway I booked the Surgery for 15th two days after I return, Thinking I could enjoy my holiday,I knew they wanted me to lose 14lb before surgery but with 2 months to lose it I knew I could do it, but yesterday I received a pre-op diet of milk and yoghurt that Like you I have to follow 7 day prior to reduce my liver, so I have to start the plan the day I fly out, My husband wants me to delay the op and part of me wants to, but I'm thinking its only food, I'll still see all the sites and enjoy the shopping. But I'm not sure what to eat in the U.S. Anyway if you want me to give you some of the suggestions I.v been given to eat or should I say drink (LOL) I'd be glad to. I just keep looking the bigger picture and when the weight starts to come off the food won't seen so important (hopefully)So I'm here for you for whatever you want to talk about, if you want and share some happy times.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omlagirl Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I'm scheduled for November 10th with Dr. Gonzalez in TJ! =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontondan Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 HI!, I GOT APPROVED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited, and now the fear is kicking in. : I am scheduled NOV 2 and my Birthday is NOV 3. Anyone else having a NOV band????? We need to talk. I'm not worried about the surg, I'm scared about the liq diet pre op. (my Dr wants liq for a week before, to help shrink the liver. I don't know how I'll do that.. I have trouble not getting into the cookie Jar. Its the life style change I'm scared about. Food has been my friend for a long time now... Its a bad relationship, I know, but its been there. Gosh that really scares me. :-h Please Join me, Lets hold hands thru this. Lets do it!! :-h !!!! Brenda Dear Brenda, I know how you feel, I am scheduled for Dec 6th and will be on a cruise/vacation from 11/15 to 11/28. Now I am worried about the pre-op dieting. I am going to have to do liquids when I am on my cruise to the Carribean, but I also cleaned the closet today and put away all of my summer clothes and thought that next year I will be able to get a whole new wardrobe and buy them in "regular" stores instead of big women's shops! That got me all excited. I will probably do the liquid thing for a week before the cruise and then eat sensibly during the cruise and go back on liquids when we get off the ship. I am already worried about feeling deprived before the surgery, but also that time after when all the Christmas goodies are around. My hubby thinks he will start dropping weight because I won't be cooking as much after I have the surgery. I am such a food junkie sometimes, and I love my own cooking.....bad combo! Well, I look forward to hearing more from you on how things are going for you with your journey to skinny-land! Who ever thought that I would be excited to have a surgery? Hang in there, Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanny Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 HI!, I GOT APPROVED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited, and now the fear is kicking in. : I am scheduled NOV 2 and my Birthday is NOV 3. Anyone else having a NOV band????? We need to talk. I'm not worried about the surg, I'm scared about the liq diet pre op. (my Dr wants liq for a week before, to help shrink the liver. I don't know how I'll do that.. I have trouble not getting into the cookie Jar. Its the life style change I'm scared about. Food has been my friend for a long time now... Its a bad relationship, I know, but its been there. Gosh that really scares me. :-h Please Join me, Lets hold hands thru this. Lets do it!! :-h !!!! Brenda Hi I plan to get this done in November...probably before Thanksgiving. I too am concerned about little to no food before the surgery. I understand the need to so that will help. If you keep the real reason why, maybe that will help. I am going to have to put up the cookie jar and my soda and several other of my favorites....but more than anything I want to get on with the living. Shanny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenny Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Hi Everyone!! My computer has been down and I had trouble finding the responses from you guys. THANK YOU SO MUCH For responding to me. Next week I start on my liquids, getting cold feet. The holidays are coming, I love to make a big holiday dinner. I read all the posts of the problems people are having and it scares me. But as I am writing this, I have a big full lenght mirror next to me, and see a fat old lady that I don't know. (Who is she????) So that does help with some of the reasons for the band. If you are having your surg in Nov, how is it going for you? The cruise is a real tuff one I'm sure. But really there is so much more to do than eat on a cruise. Just think of all the beautiful and interesting things you will see. Please keep me posted!! I would love to put you guys on my friends list. It that ok?? Best of luck to all of you!! Brenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shauns11 Posted October 23, 2007 Report Share Posted October 23, 2007 HI!, I GOT APPROVED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited, and now the fear is kicking in. : I am scheduled NOV 2 and my Birthday is NOV 3. Anyone else having a NOV band????? We need to talk. I'm not worried about the surg, I'm scared about the liq diet pre op. (my Dr wants liq for a week before, to help shrink the liver. I don't know how I'll do that.. I have trouble not getting into the cookie Jar. Its the life style change I'm scared about. Food has been my friend for a long time now... Its a bad relationship, I know, but its been there. Gosh that really scares me. :-h Please Join me, Lets hold hands thru this. Lets do it!! :-h !!!! Brenda Hello Brenny, Congrats on your approval. My paper work was turned in Oct. 15Th. I was told it would take 15 business days to hear from my insurance. I found this website yesterday. Now I have mixed feelings about having the operation, after reading different posts. I am unsure about the fills. Did you consider the gastric? If so, what was a deterent for you? Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenny Posted October 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2007 Hello Brenny,Congrats on your approval. My paper work was turned in Oct. 15Th. I was told it would take 15 business days to hear from my insurance. I found this website yesterday. Now I have mixed feelings about having the operation, after reading different posts. I am unsure about the fills. Did you consider the gastric? If so, what was a deterent for you? Shaun Hi! I just wrote a long response to you, and than accidently deleted it huh!!!!!! The bypass is too final for me. The band , if it dosn't work out, can be deflated, and removed. I think the band is a small surg, and the bypass is a much larger surg, and has too many complications . What area do you live in? Who is your surgeon? and when do you think you'll have your surg?? Keep me posted ok! Thanks, Brenda :-h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 HI!, I GOT APPROVED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited, and now the fear is kicking in. : I am scheduled NOV 2 and my Birthday is NOV 3. Anyone else having a NOV band????? We need to talk. I'm not worried about the surg, I'm scared about the liq diet pre op. (my Dr wants liq for a week before, to help shrink the liver. I don't know how I'll do that.. I have trouble not getting into the cookie Jar. Its the life style change I'm scared about. Food has been my friend for a long time now... Its a bad relationship, I know, but its been there. Gosh that really scares me. :-h Please Join me, Lets hold hands thru this. Lets do it!! :-h !!!! Brenda I was rescheduled from last Thursday to Nov 1 due to the fires. There was concern about Dr. Ortiz's house and also for his employees at the clinic so I hope their homes were saved from the fire and things are on the way back to normal. It was hard to get news about Tijuana/Mexico. All the news seemed to end at the border. The fire maps ended at the border too. The liquid diet part is hard. At work especially for Halloween candy is everywhere. I am excited to lose pounds that are not coming back again. I am scared about the vomiting, sliming and pbing I have read about. I have only vomited twice in my whole life that I remember and I hate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchamp Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 HI!, I GOT APPROVED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited, and now the fear is kicking in. : I am scheduled NOV 2 and my Birthday is NOV 3. Anyone else having a NOV band????? We need to talk. I'm not worried about the surg, I'm scared about the liq diet pre op. (my Dr wants liq for a week before, to help shrink the liver. I don't know how I'll do that.. I have trouble not getting into the cookie Jar. Its the life style change I'm scared about. Food has been my friend for a long time now... Its a bad relationship, I know, but its been there. Gosh that really scares me. :-h Please Join me, Lets hold hands thru this. Lets do it!! :-h !!!! Brenda Hi. I've been approved and am scheduled for 11/1 for banding. Today started my four days of liquids to prepare for the surgery to help shrink the liver. The RN told me Smoothie King makes a drink called the Gladiator, 1 gram carb and 43 protein. So, that's basically what I'm drinking right now. Like you, food's been my best friend. I quit smoking and gained 20 pounds. Then lost my son and gained about 30 pounds from that. Can't get it off no matter what I try so this is the best decision for me. Can't wait to hear your progress. Kathy =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenny Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hi. I've been approved and am scheduled for 11/1 for banding. Today started my four days of liquids to prepare for the surgery to help shrink the liver. The RN told me Smoothie King makes a drink called the Gladiator, 1 gram carb and 43 protein. So, that's basically what I'm drinking right now. Like you, food's been my best friend. I quit smoking and gained 20 pounds. Then lost my son and gained about 30 pounds from that. Can't get it off no matter what I try so this is the best decision for me. Can't wait to hear your progress. Kathy =D> Hi Kathy, NOV 1st buddies!!!!!! I'm scared. I havn't been 100% good on my CLEAR liq .. have you? I bought some Halloween candy a coupleof weeks ago, than got into it. I had to replace it, so went to Target ,they had small trick or treat playdough!!! I bought that . I havn't heard of Smoothie King. Where are you located? I'm in Ventura county, Calif. I'm excited for you, and me. We are gotta get HEALTHY and get SLINDER to BOOT!!!!!! Write back! Brenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenny Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hi Kathy, NOV 1st buddies!!!!!! I'm scared. I havn't been 100% good on my CLEAR liq .. have you? I bought some Halloween candy a coupleof weeks ago, than got into it. I had to replace it, so went to Target ,they had small trick or treat playdough!!! I bought that . I havn't heard of Smoothie King. Where are you located? I'm in Ventura county, Calif. I'm excited for you, and me. We are gotta get HEALTHY and get SLINDER to BOOT!!!!!! Write back! Brenny Hey, My date was changed, I'm NOV 1st as well!!! Brenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenny Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 I was rescheduled from last Thursday to Nov 1 due to the fires. There was concern about Dr. Ortiz's house and also for his employees at the clinic so I hope their homes were saved from the fire and things are on the way back to normal. It was hard to get news about Tijuana/Mexico. All the news seemed to end at the border. The fire maps ended at the border too. The liquid diet part is hard. At work especially for Halloween candy is everywhere. I am excited to lose pounds that are not coming back again. I am scared about the vomiting, sliming and pbing I have read about. I have only vomited twice in my whole life that I remember and I hate it. Hi, The reschedule must of been tough. But we've got an awsome day NOV !st!!!!!!!! I too hope the Dr's place is safe. I have found this awsome support site, but I am having my surg at WEST HILLS HOSP in WEST HILLS Ca. anyone else? Its good to have people to talk with. My friends are all supportive, (those that I have told) But going thru it with you guys is easier. We have similar fears, questions, and we will have VICTORYS !!!!!!!!to celebrate together. I don't like to vomit either. From what I have read, we don't really vomit, we just spit stuff up a little. There isn't too much in there to vomit up. My only fear is the loss of my friend, FOOD. It amazes me how I can sit here, and think umm I'm go get some popcorn, or whatever, than realize , no only liquids... That is gonna be so hard, especially around the holidays. I just keep thinking, when Jan rolls around, I'll be well on my NEW WAY of life!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 HI!, I GOT APPROVED TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited, and now the fear is kicking in. : I am scheduled NOV 2 and my Birthday is NOV 3. Anyone else having a NOV band????? We need to talk. I'm not worried about the surg, I'm scared about the liq diet pre op. (my Dr wants liq for a week before, to help shrink the liver. I don't know how I'll do that.. I have trouble not getting into the cookie Jar. Its the life style change I'm scared about. Food has been my friend for a long time now... Its a bad relationship, I know, but its been there. Gosh that really scares me. :-h Please Join me, Lets hold hands thru this. Lets do it!! :-h !!!! Brenda Hello Brenny, I am just learning how to use this site and have had some trouble finding the posts I have written so I was glad to get your email to me. I am very excited for you and hope you get this email before you go tomorrow. I too was very scared, so scared in fact I cancelled my first surgery which was schedule for July 17. I will tell you more about why I decided to go ahead with the surgery on Sept. 25 later. When I did decide I was ready and willing to face anything. Now I can tell you it is the best thing I have ever done in my life for myself. I am 5 weeks out. I have lost 22 lbs. I go for my first fill in one week. Today I go for my first support group. Now let me tell you about my journey. I had my surgery at 7:10. They gave me something in my IV that relaxed me so much I do not remember anything after that. I woke up with the nurse telling me to keep the mask on my face to give me extra oxygen. I think she asked if I could sit up next and I did with no problem and told her I needed to go to bathroom. I was sore but nothing like my C section with my daughter. Next they had me sit in a recliner and I asked if I could go home. They told me my blood sugar was high and they needed to get it down. My family came in and talked to me but all I wanted to do was go back to sleep. When I did get to go home at about noon that same day I slept all the way home. (30 min) When I got home I ate some chicken broth and sugar free popcicles. Be sure to have those on hand. They told me not to lay down because of the gas in the stomach and that it will rise to the shoulders so I sat in the recliner which I never can sleep in but sure did this time. I was asleep instantly and slept quite awhile. That is pretty much how it went for the rest of the day. Second day, I stayed awake more, but did not have any trouble with drinking clear liquids as that is all you will want. (I too, loved to eat and was having such a problem with food. I was also a diabetic and sugar was running high before surgery which made me want to eat even more.) I discovered I loved the chicken broth, beef broth, popcicles, ligh grape juice the first two days. Third day I made potato soup with velvetta cheese. I felt I needed protein and carbs. It was very good and went down easy. I ate creamed soups too and then I started blending things. If I wanted something that sounded really good to me I blended it with the blender so that it was very soft and runny. Something that would go down the esophagus easily. That was the way it went for the first 2-3 weeks. I am eating regular foods now and the weight is not coming off like it was but I am still losing and still eating half of what I ate before. That is the miracle to me. My energy level has doubled, I feel so much better and I love having the band. I love having something to control my eating. It has been so amazing to me that I want to load up every over weight person and take them to Dr. Wellborn myself. Please write me as soon as you feel up to it. I would love to talk to you about your journey. My email address is Kellco@conwaycorp.net Please feel free to email me as soon as you like. Good luck. You are about to start living again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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