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Just a suggestion but I brought little gifts for the people that were banded with me I gave them crystal light and bullion packets and a few other items , I have heard that they really came in handy... (not that you have to give gifts ) just that the packets could be useful , they supply bottled water for you and you can buy it anywhere, tea bags if your into caffine might be a thought the hotel only had coffee, tea was more soothing to me and tasted good and gas x liquid gels (little green gel ) worked the best for me as far as clothing quick easy and fuss free... and you have to walk back across the border a short distance so do pack light or have something with wheels to help with carring issues.... good luck to you your going to do great!!!! yeah for you your going to have an amazing time...Crissi :girl_dance:

During my pre-op period I think Dr. M said that you could have up to 4lbs of greens only greens, with the wishbone spritzers I used to have salads with my shakes made me feel like I was having a meal vs "just a shake" and some times for a sweet treat I would mix up some sugar free jello and fat free cool whip It has like no calories yummy..... hope this helps.... Crissi

Sorry about all your bloating Carrie I suffured the same thing for the first 8 days.... Its horrible but it does finally pass gas x the little green liq gels worked for me it took a couple of doses though... hope things get better for you I think going back to work helped me I am on my feet all day so the walking does help .... bye for now crissi :girl_sigh:

Just thought I would put in my two cents the cheese and broccoli soup maybe giving you gas which can be trapped making it feel like your having a mini heartattack... Has happend to me several times since my banding... and also I have very tight restriciton in the AM so I drink a little hot tea.... but gasx has helped with the gas .... :girl_sigh:

Catfriend, I was also banded on the 26th (Crissi) I have been taking the liquid tylenol and that has helped me. my only problem was the gas the next day I was trapped in a car for more than 6hrs... so I suffered a bit .... other than that things have been going good .... things will for you tooo.... keep your chin up, yeah were in bandland!!!! :lb16: :girl_dance: crissi

:girl_dance: Hip hip hooray....I am finally with the band..... I was banded May 26th and as of this morning I have lost 10 pounds.... What a great experience thanks to all, hospital, hotel and forum..... for making my experience go smooth I havent heard from lea love but thanks for the support and conversations.... it made it that much easier to actually "know" someone there....I hope to hear from you soon .... also hello to everyone else there cedartown and a couple of others not on the forum... Yeah ..... for us....... :girl_haha:

te name='sunnee01' date='May 20 2008, 06:47 PM' post='29034'] Lillygirl, There is a real risk for burns if you leave them in. I've even had patients remove clitoral and nipple rings. I would be ready to remove them. Audrey :lb12: :lb12: :lb18: Sorry but this is true I work in a pre surgical area and I make all my pt take off all jewlery not only for the burn risk but there are other factors such as swelling ,,, a ring can do nerve damage if it gets to tight and if it can not be cut off you could lose a finger or toe for that matter and with piercings when you are groggie(sp)or even under anesth. you won't know to say oowee so peircings can easily get snagged and ripped out so for you saftey it would be wise to remove them... and try to put them back in as soon as possible... :girl_sigh: Crissi

:-h :lb5: Welcome Christina I am also sort of new to this forum and I am so glad that I have joined we will just miss each other I am scheduled for May 26th... I will also not be telling anyone of my surg.. Too much negitivity and they don't understand being overweight... and the constant scrutiny that comes with it...yet tell you you have such a pretty face (heart warming) enough of that... You will be so happy with your decision 6 years ago I was going to have this done in the states but learned over night that my insurance would no longer cover the surg.. I was devistated I was practacly an inch from getting it done it took me almost a year of pre-op preparing... so here I am finally going to make my dream happpen thanks to my wonderful loveing and understanding s/o who has helped finance me... He means the world to me... would love to hear back bye for now Crissi :cheerleader: yeah for us!!!

:-h :lb5: Well hello there somehow my reply got erased that I sent to you must have pressed the wrong button,,, I am also having my banding done that day and so is Shannon,,,, There is also a bandie going to have her fill done that day ....I am so excited only 2 more weeks.... Mon I am going to start my all shake diet I need to drop my last 6-7 pounds....So how are you doing with your pre weight loss... do you know what hotel your staying at... I would love to hear back from you Crissi :cheerleader: yeah for us....

Hello Nebs mom, I really think we should all try and set a date to get together and just meet .... There seems to be alot of us from Portland and V.C. people on here... That would be so much fun maybe we should think about it..... I get banded on May 26th ..... Cant wait well would love to hear back on what you think of trying to arrange something...Bye for now Crissi :-h :-?

:lb5: Happy Birthday Britt... I know for a fact that all your boyfriend is probably thinking of is your sunshining smile ....( I live here in Oregon and it has been rainy) ...........So cheer up yeah its your Birthday...............Crissi :lb21:

I too work at a hospital... and as you have opted not tell tell anyone at my work... I will have a complete week to recover and was just going to play the" fell on vacation may have bruised my rib going to try and be ginger" and just try and use beyond belief body mechanics....Crissi :girl_impossible: :girl_sigh: I'm having my surg on May 26th...

Sorry but my post didn't post.. Just wanted to drop a line and say congrats on your progress you are doing wonderful :girl_dance: you must be so happy ....one of my favorite sayings is" a quiet woman rarely makes history"so heres to you and letting us share in yours....Crissi