lanie

CONGRATS!!!!!

ClairenCo, Dr.Miranda put me on a slightly different pre-op diet, but I had a set number of pounds I had to loose. I would give her a call and ask her. It helps to know what you are working for, that is for sure. Especially when the cravings start to hit. Good Luck.

Just finished paying for my surgery - guess this is as real as it gets - so far I have lost 7lbs - only three more to go before surgery, (28 Aug) even I can do that. Now I am starting to feel the nerves. I am "nesting" like you can't believe. I don't think I did this much before my sos was born. . Anyone else out there feeling this way?

I have been using EAS Advant Edge Carb Control Ready to Drink, drinks they have 15g of Protein, 100 Calories and 1g Impact Carbs. They taste pretty good as well. So far I have dropped 7lbs. I ordered mine online, but I know that you can buy them in the stores. Hope this helps.

Has anyone gotten their Medic Alert Tags? I currently wear one for other medical conditions and am going to have it updated after my surgery (12 days and counting) for the Lap Band. I am curious as to what other people are putting on theirs. From what research I have done the basic is: AGB Patient - No NG Tube w/out Endoscope. Can anyone offer any other suggestions or what their Dr. reccomended. Thanks. Lanie

Hello All, My surgery date is set for 28 August - I will be coming in from Virginia.

Littleroo Thank You - I appreciate the support. I admit I am a little nervous of the "hand off" from airport to driver, though the OCC assures me they haven't lost anyone yet .

I used to live in Colorado Springs, love the State. Hope you have luck with your travel arrangments. I don't arrive until 7:30pm I have no idea how long it will take to meet up with the driver and get to the hotel. I think I am more nervous about that part than the surgery (lol). I will be making the trip alone, so I am a little nervous about the traveling part.

mystermachine, I have the same surgery date - I am flying in Sunday night from Virginia. Like you I had to finance the surgery. I was lucky to be able to use my DH car as security so we got a little bit of a break on the rate. I figure in the long run it is worth the money. Besides, every one says you save on your food budget after being banded, let's hope so (lol). I look forward to seeing you down there. I am excited to find someone with the same surgery date as myself.

Well my surgery is set - has been for over a month now - I have gone through a serious of emotions from nervous to excited. Now I feel apathetic about the entire processes. My surgery is still a month away. I am doing all the expected things. Making sure I have all my duckes in a row. But, still nothing. What's wrong with me. I want this, I need this! Why am I not feeling more about it. Will the excitment come back as I get closer? Will the apathey continue to the surgery date? Is this good or bad? Not a lot ruffles my feathers, so maybe this is the norm for me. Any way, I would be interested if anyone else has felt this way in their journey. Thanks.

I too would love an idea of what to take with me. I also would like to hear from those of you who had long flights and what you did for "food" on the flights. Its not like you can hall chicken broth to Mexico and back . Again any insight, advice is appreciated.

Let me know how the fill goes - I live in Alexandria, so he would be right around the corner. Congrats on the weight loss. Who did your Band? How are you feeling?

I am being banded on the 28th, arriving on the 27th. I'm going all by myself from Virginia. Anyone else coming in on those dates? I would love to hook up online or in TJ.

Well I just told my two closest friends my plans, they both happen to be nurses. Lets just say it did not go over very well. They were okay with the surgery, after a few minutes. But when I told them about Tijuana Mexico, they fliped out. Then when I told them I was planning on going by myself. That just sealed the no deal as far as they are conserned. I was doing pretty good, till this point. Had it all worked out in my mind. I even have my plane ticket purchased. My husband is going to watch my son. Now they are insisting that I take someone with me, as an advocate for me incase something happens. Not what I had planned, or sure is really necessary. What's a girl to do...

Lori, Do you know if they prescribe anything other than Supradol? I am allergic to all NSAIDS. Or should I try and get my Dr. here to prescribe somthing? I have time to work through this, my surgery date is not until the 28th of August. Any help is appreciated