Cujo Posted July 17, 2008 Report Posted July 17, 2008 Bumping for my hubbie.nicolek I guess that was meant for me. I am new to the board but have followed my wifes postings for a few months now. I am having my surgery August 15, 2008.
elainad Posted July 18, 2008 Report Posted July 18, 2008 Hi everyone. My name is Elaina. I am having the lap band surgery on July 28th. Not technically August but close enough, right? I am excited about this decision and the ability we all have to communicate through this forum. But I have to admit, I am scared. How did you all feel after the surgery...Did you throw up? Were you sick to your stomach? Can you feel the device inside you? I know these seem like silly questions...But I would love to her from anyone. Thanks Elaina :lb12: P.S. Good Luck to all of your out there like me who are embarking on this new journey....
JeanetteG Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 I'M HAVING MY SURGERY ON AUG 5TH I will be getting my band on August 4 th Good luck.
elainad Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 Thanks for the well wishes. I am esxcited but as the countdown in hours starts i am getting super nervous. I will be getting my band on August 4 th Good luck.
JeanetteG Posted July 25, 2008 Report Posted July 25, 2008 Me Too, Well i might see you there i will be getting there on Sunday Surgery on Monday. Is Dr. Ortiz banding you?
gwenda Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 I'm not sure how to do this. I've never joined a forum before and I'm confused on how to reply to anything. I don't know how you make the charts or any of the cool stuff I see added. I see profile info and pictures - where does one begin? Anyway, my surgery is scheduled for August 20th. Yes, I'm nervous and worried that I'll fail yet again, but I'm also excited and looking forward to life on the other side. I worry a bit about not having a doctor closer to home to follow up with, but I'm just going to trust that it will all work out. I even have my first fill appointment scheduled at the end of September back in TJ. I look forward to learning how to work this forum, because I need the support.[/color] Thanks, gwenda
traceyeliza Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 I just scheduled my surgery today for August 22! (pending financing of course!) Maybe I will see you there AlanaH!
MikeFishell Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 Well, my wife & son had their surgery last month. We feel so good about the surgery that her sister and me are getting the surgery on August 14th, the same day they get their first fill.
OICU812 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 Well, my wife & son had their surgery last month. We feel so good about the surgery that her sister and me are getting the surgery on August 14th, the same day they get their first fill. Hello Mike, I will also be having my surgery on Aug. 14. See you there.
Butterfly1955 Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 Hi Everyone, As you can see I'm a newbie. Hubby and I are scheduled for lapband on Aug 4 and will be staying thru the 9 to enjoy the peace and quiet. Maybe we'll meet some new friends there. Scared and excited at the same time. Getting back into my skinny clothes will be so nice! In time.......slow going so far but that could be cause I'm 52....but I will make this work!! I'm also hoping to be able to add some the kewl items everyone adds to their post. Give me time to learn that also. Each site is different and I'll catch on soon! Hope to hear from some of you. Thanks in advance for writing. Butter
paulafox Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 I am going for my second fill on Aug. 15th! We are flying in on the 15th and I was wondering if there was anyone that wanted to share the ride and cost? Only thing is I am not sure how that works? The sharing the cost! I know I have heard of on here but never sure how that worked out! If anyone is intreseted please let me know!
MikeFishell Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 Hi Everyone, As you can see I'm a newbie. Hubby and I are scheduled for lapband on Aug 4 and will be staying thru the 9 to enjoy the peace and quiet. Maybe we'll meet some new friends there. Scared and excited at the same time. Getting back into my skinny clothes will be so nice! In time.......slow going so far but that could be cause I'm 52....but I will make this work!! I'm also hoping to be able to add some the kewl items everyone adds to their post. Give me time to learn that also. Each site is different and I'll catch on soon! Hope to hear from some of you. Thanks in advance for writing. Butter We were on vacation the week before their surgery, staying at a Ritz Carlton and the Palazzo Hotel (the new tower at the Venetian in Las Vegas). Of these two and the Lucerna hotel in Mexico, the Lucerna was hands down THE BEST hotel we were at. We felt like we were royalty there! Enjoy your time down there...
AlanaH Posted July 30, 2008 Report Posted July 30, 2008 I'll see you there!!!!!! I just scheduled my surgery today for August 22! (pending financing of course!) Maybe I will see you there AlanaH!
FireyTaxman Posted July 30, 2008 Report Posted July 30, 2008 Well, as mentioned previously by my significant other (Butterfly1955), August 4 is our D-Day at OCC. It will be the start of an interesting journey!!
JeanetteG Posted July 30, 2008 Report Posted July 30, 2008 Well, as mentioned previously by my significant other (Butterfly1955), August 4 is our D-Day at OCC. It will be the start of an interesting journey!! See you on August 4 th, Wishing you and your wife the best of LUCK and a quick recovery. Jeanette
Cathy40 Posted July 31, 2008 Report Posted July 31, 2008 I will be having my fill on August 8th! Good for you quitting smoking. I quit Jan 15. I'm having surgery 8/7. 8/8 is my bday. Good Luck.
Cathy40 Posted July 31, 2008 Report Posted July 31, 2008 I will be getting my band on August 4 th Good luck. I'm getting it done 8/7.
Butterfly1955 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Posted August 1, 2008 Hi Cathy40! We're being banded on 8/4 and will be at the hotel thru Sat 8/9 for some R & R! Look us up when you get to the hotel - Terry and John Blankenship - hope to meet you and best of luck! I'm getting it done 8/7.
Cathy40 Posted August 1, 2008 Report Posted August 1, 2008 Hi Cathy40!We're being banded on 8/4 and will be at the hotel thru Sat 8/9 for some R & R! Look us up when you get to the hotel - Terry and John Blankenship - hope to meet you and best of luck! Will do..Cathy Tapley we will arrive 8/6 and staying checking out 8/10
samr Posted August 2, 2008 Report Posted August 2, 2008 I see the girls at the OCC have been busy scheduling surgeries for August already. Where's the summer going? Patients are making changes in their lifestyles and have made the first step by choosing the Lap-band. So lets hear it from everyone that's scheduled for the month of August. Meet your new "Bandster Buddy" here at the forum. This way when you arrive at the clinic you'll already be friends. SamR here: Getting banded on August 13. Have been choking down the SlimFast drinks - how awful they are! Looking forward to this surgery.
Christy815 Posted August 2, 2008 Report Posted August 2, 2008 SamR here:Getting banded on August 13. Have been choking down the SlimFast drinks - how awful they are! Looking forward to this surgery. Weight Watchers makes a shake that is basically the same content but with less sugar. I would recommend them any day. The orange flavor tastes like orange julias! However, the only difficulty here is that you can't pick them up at a store. You must get them at a Weight Watchers location.
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