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TGluvsU

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  1. Hey, I just got back! I got my surgery on Monday, March 9th. And I met someone from the forum there! Crazy, huh? I didn't ask her username, so if you're out there, how'd your surgery go???
  2. So, at the moment, I'm sitting on my bed in the lucerna typing on my laptop. Here's how my lapband experience has been so far: First night in Tijuana: We got to the hotel, and we were shown to our room. Yeah... there was the first problem. Our room was right next to the elevator and next to a weight room that was full of a bunch of guys. We hadn't even gotten into the room yet, and we already knew there would be a problem. Then, we get into the room, and we don't have a balcony, just a sliding glass door with a railing. Plus, we were on the second floor on this short little roof that looked easily accessed from the ground. (Not great for two girls on their own in Tijuana). The sliding glass door had one measly little pin lock as well, so my mom and I definitely did not feel safe. We called to the front desk, and- after some pestering- we got our room changed. This room was much better, and we felt safer being on the fifth floor. That night, we ordered room service, where I had my last supper of sorts. So we wake up the next morning: I dress in my flanel pajama pants and a hoody, and we get picked up by the OCC van. When we get there, we wait with six other patients. So, they call us in for dentist check, cardio check, nutritionist check, and *cue horror music* the IV. And, to my luck, I get called FIRST for the IV. Yay! not. So I'm calm.. I'm calm... I'm calm... then I realize that I did NOT get my happy pill like everyone said I would. That's when I freaked out. But, I found that the nurse is AMAZING at what she does, and it didn't hurt at all. Yay, IV is over. So after all my check ups, I go to my room. I meet Dr. Ortiz for the first time, and he tells me about how I need to take care of my band and everything. So, he asked how I'm feeling so far, and I tell him, "Well I was a little freaked out about the IV but I'm doing great now." And this is where Dr. Ortiz, my surgeon, says, "Oh, yeah, I hate the IVs. Can't stand the sight of blood." Dr. Ortiz, you funny. So they wheel me into the operating room, and I"m on the table. And what are all these male (rather young and dreamy) doctors talking about? High school musical. XD I'm not even kidding. So they knock me out, I wake up like ten minutes later and the gas pains hit. Yeah, those hurt. But, I walked it out, and I'm feeling a lot better now. My mom and I are doing my laps around the clinic, to get rid of the gas, and I stop at the computer to updater the forum (yes, you guys were my priority!) and then I get dizzy, and I feel like I'm going to pass out. The nurse comes and helps me back to my room, and she tells me that the computer made me feel like that! See what I'd do for you guys? So I spent the night at the clinic and my mom had to go back to the hotel. I watched harry potter and read while I got four bags of those IV hydration thing-a-mabobs (which the nutritionist told me is basically gatorade in a bag). I woke, up the next morning when my mom got there. I FINALLY got to change out of the paper underwear and hospital gown. Thank the lord for that. Then, we go to wait for the van to take us back to the hotel. Today, I've had some broth, gatorade, and rest. Now my mom and I are going shopping. -TG
  3. Ah, thank you so much! (I was really worried no one was going to answer the paper underwear question before I had to leave in the morning! ) I am excited. And I plan on keeping this updated. I'll update as soon as possible after my surgery on Monday. -TG
  4. Hello everyone! I'm TG, I'm 15, and I'm flying to Tijuana tomorrow! Man, time flies really fast. I remember in December when I was saying things like "only 81 days to go!" But now it's here. It's my spring break from school (this way I don't have to miss school). Now, I don't know if you read my thread in lapband for teens, but basically I was asking about the horror of pre-op and my family/friend support system. Now, I have an update on how I'm doing with that and some more questions before I get to Tijuana! 3 months ago I was: Scared of Pre-op Ready for my surgery day to be here My support system three months ago: My Mom My Dad 1 Aunt (Definitely not my sister) And I didn't tell any of my friends Now I'm: Not in Pre-op (hallelujah amen! I didn't have to do pre-op! I was young enough and my bmi was low enough that it wasn't required! I just had to eat healthy and not gain any weight {Which is something I try to do anyway}) Scared... and excited for the surgery Scared of that IV more than anything SO ready to feel good about myself My current support system: My Mom My Dad Both Aunts! My Best Friend (Yeah... I told her about it. I couldn't NOT tell her. At first she was afraid that it would be worse than dieting, but she was under the wrong impression. Her dad had gastric bypass and is having a lot of problems with it, so she's worried I'm going to be like that. After I assured her that it's nothing like that, completely reversible { Not that I want to reverse it...} and that I will be able to Eat (unlike her dad, who eats practically nothing) just in smaller portions. Now, she's totally excited for me! And that only gets me more pumped up that my best friend is totally with me on this) My sister... still hasn't come around, but at least she's not out right telling me she's not on board anymore. Eh, what does she know? She's skinny. Here are my questions: 1. Does the IV hurt, Does the IV hurt, Does the IV hurt. I'm SO scared of IVS. It's not even needles... just IVs. The only time I've had surgery before, they put me under before they did the IV. Please tell me the truth, this is my biggest fear. Not the surgery, the IV 2. The paper underwear... you get to put that on yourself right???? 3. How much did it hurt after surgery? 4. How long before you were able to go out and really be social? I know that a lot of people are up and shopping the next day, but I'm worried about after I get home two days later, how long before I'm able to leave and go see friends? I want to salvage some of my spring break, if possible. Thanks! -TG (If you want to help out my mom with this , go to Lab Band for teens. She has a topic under "TG'smom." Thanks again!)
  5. Wow! That's certainly nice to hear. I'm 15, and I'm getting the lap band in march (Only one month away! Ah! ) I've been worried what life will be like after the surgery, but it's nice to know first-hand that a girl about my age as been so successful with hers and your decision. It certainly makes me a little less worried. -TG
  6. Hi Everybody, My name is Taylor and have recently scheduled my lap band surgery for March. At that time, I will be 15. I've been dealing with my weight for about 5 years. It seems like no matter what I do, I gain. I did quick weight loss and weight watchers, but the results were always temporary- never lasting. It seems like I'm always eating healthy, and I'm always watching calories and fat. My problem isn't eating when I'm sad, it seems like the fact that I'm always hungry is making me sad. Shopping isn't fun to me anymore, because I'm never satisfied with the way I look in all the cutest clothes. I've come down to wearing only what's comfortable to wear, and never what I feel absolutely great in. This is why this surgery is such a big deal to me: I want to finally feel good about myself while I'm still in High School and still young. I thought that my four years would be miserable because I wouldn't be able to even think about getting real help until I was 18. I would (and have offered to my parents ) give up having a car when I'm able to drive, my class trip (to Rome and Greece), and any Christmas presents I may recieve. I want to finally feel great about myself. I'm in for it, my parents are in for it (they understand, because it's in my genes), and I have a wonderful Aunt who's supporting me. But my main issue is support; mainly my sister and friends. I'm not going to tell my friends because I don't think they'd understand. And I'm ok with that. My sister on the other hand... is a lot less than supportive. On the contrary--she's beyond against it. I think the main problem is that she doesn't understand my struggles (she's adopted, so she doesn't have my family genes... and she's beautiful and skinny). She thinks that the surgery's a waste of money, where it could be used for invisalign for her. (because she doesn't feel like getting regular braces ) I think she's being beyond selfish, but I can't help but want her support in this because I am really scared, but I want this so much! Now! If you managed to get through my story without falling asleep , I do have a few questions, if anyone would be kind enough to provide answers: Has anyone dealt with a similar unsupportive family member? Any personal experiences would be helpful... What are some tips to keep you hopeful, even when you feel like you just can't do it? (for example: during the pre-op ) One of my biggest fears is that the after experience will be like quick weight loss diet but ten times worse. Will this be even harder than dieting? During post-op, did you ever feel like you were sooo hungry, but just couldn't eat in fear of vomiting or worse problems? I know that's a lot of stuff to read... but I just want to know everything I possibly can before I have the surgery.
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