DaGreen Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 What a whirlwind it has been. I was truly hoping for the surgery the day we arrived and I got it. Everyone has been exceptional. I just feel like I have done a bazillion sit ups and my lower back hurts from laying down all day. I am currently at the hotel awaiting my massage, mani and pedi. It was a pleasure meeting Kimberly and her hubby. Such nice and wonderful people. I ended up bringing too much stuff so my bag is heavy. Should be an interesting walk across the boarder. Thanks for everyone's kindness and support on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinitagann Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I am so happy for you!!!!! Truly. We started on this forum together and I felt so bad when you had to cancel your first surgery. I am so relieved to hear that you did not let it go. Now HERE YOU ARE!!!!! today is a new beginning for you. A healthy happy beginning. But remember you will have your hard times. When you do, go back to the moment when you decided that enough was enough. It will all be worth it!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 YAY Donna!!! WTG and WELCOME to Bandland - HOO RAH! I know the feeling about your whirlwind experience - I had the same thing too! I was in and out so fast...it was hard to believe I had the surgery! LOL OK...remember, to SIP, SIP, SIP and WALK, WALK, WALK off your gas bubbles! Keep us posted and see you on the next post! ((HUGS!))...Jude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 What a whirlwind it has been. I was truly hoping for the surgery the day we arrived and I got it. Everyone has been exceptional. I just feel like I have done a bazillion sit ups and my lower back hurts from laying down all day. I am currently at the hotel awaiting my massage, mani and pedi.It was a pleasure meeting Kimberly and her hubby. Such nice and wonderful people. I ended up bringing too much stuff so my bag is heavy. Should be an interesting walk across the boarder. Thanks for everyone's kindness and support on this forum. OMG YAY!!!! The first day of the rest of your life! I'm excited for ya! Oh, and jealous of the whole massage, mani/pedi thing of course! hehe Jann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mona-camille Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am SOOOO excited for you, it's been so long in coming. You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taras2girls Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Wow! A massage? I hope you can manuever. Anyway, I'm happy to hear everything went well. Welcome to bandland!!! Tara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Congratulations!!! You did it!!!! Take it easy, walk and sip and before you know it..the only thing you'll be complaining about is your pants falling off!!! All the best and safe trip home!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreen Posted November 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thank you everyone. The massage was fantastic. I had some gas pains in my shoulder and lower back and she took care of them. I am trying to make arrangements to be on the train for home tomorrow, which BTW, the train was a great way to travel and I will do it again for my fills. I can't WAIT to see the results of all this. BTW, my scale at home said I hit 213 but the scale here said my weight was 228??? Oh well, I am holding on for the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Hi Donna! So glad to hear from you! Oh, I am so jealous ~ a massage! Glad to see it worked wonders for you. Still, you need to continue to WALK, WALK, WALK! I can't stress enough of this exercise. THROW THAT DARN SCALE AWAY! I don't have it in my house any more - I keep wanting to go on it and it was starting to be an obsessing! I had my hubby get rid of it and it is in the truck of our new car! So, if I want to weigh myself, I would need to do it in front of him and the neighbors! Besides, go by your body built and watch the inches melt away! I started thinking this and lost 2 pants size and (blushing)...down 2 sizes panties! HOO RAH! I can't wait to hear of your success with your journey too! Keep us posted as you venture on! WTG and Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Hi Donna! So glad to hear from you! Oh, I am so jealous ~ a massage! Glad to see it worked wonders for you. Still, you need to continue to WALK, WALK, WALK! I can't stress enough of this exercise. THROW THAT DARN SCALE AWAY! I don't have it in my house any more - I keep wanting to go on it and it was starting to be an obsessing! I had my hubby get rid of it and it is in the truck of our new car! So, if I want to weigh myself, I would need to do it in front of him and the neighbors! Besides, go by your body built and watch the inches melt away! I started thinking this and lost 2 pants size and (blushing)...down 2 sizes panties! HOO RAH! I can't wait to hear of your success with your journey too! Keep us posted as you venture on! WTG and Good Luck! You just have to love those NSVs!!!!! Congratulations! Tee Hee! Jann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyGirl Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Massage? Mani and pedi? I'll be there Dec 1-5th and would love to get these too. Do they come to your room? Who did you use? How were the prices? Thanks! Sabrina:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnm75 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Congratulations! I'm so happy that everything went well. I have my surgery two weeks from today! Kristy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandDiva Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Congrats! Welcome to Bandland! Stay true to your 21 day fast! Don't cheat! It will be over before you know it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willi333 Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 WELCOME on the other side Donna > Glad everything went so well! A massage? pedi? mani? I am soo jealous I know you WILL be successful :lb24: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisem Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Welcome to Bandland, Donna! You've been on the forum for so long that I had forgotten you weren't banded yet.....well that's changed now! Watch out! I'm glad you've joined us on the other side and I wish you all the best in your new journey! Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGreen Posted November 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Thank you everyone. I am home as of 2 hours ago. I hopped on Tour De Francisco and got across the boarder in record time. He got me to the train station in time for the first train. Right now I feel like I have a large beach ball in my belly. The gas is crazy! I have been walking a lot, taking Phazyme and the GasX Strips. I am going to go shopping for some Otter Pops. Those were the BEST! As for the massage, mani and pedi. You can contact OCC for your pedi and mani right after your surgery. I got hooked up with Alonso aka Bell Hop at the Lucerna Hotel. He hooked me up with the massage gal to come to my room for $65 and then sent me 4-5 blocks down the street to Salon Soliel for my mani and pedi. Only the manager spoke English there but I was able to converse with my gal with my Spanglish. I only did the mani for $15 because the gas bubbles were crazy I skipped the pedi and walked back to Lucerna. The massage is originally $70 but Alonso got her to give me a discount for being a patient. Things that I would only take with me down there: Gas X Strips Phazyme Special K Protein Packs Extra pair of clothes Toiletries I ended up bringing my laptop and movies which I never watched and there was a computer and phone in the clinic and hotel. My bag was heavy. Anyways, thanks again for all your help and support. You are all the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyLou Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Congrats!! I just want to sugget calling the OCC and they will have their driver take you across the border! I am on day 2 and can say I don't think I could swing that walk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JazzyJude Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Hi Donna! So glad all went well for you! We tried to tell you not to take too much! LOL I, too, went to Salon Soliel, to have my hair done - highlighed and a pedicure. The gals there were wonderful and took very good care of me. OK...keep the sips in mind and do LOTS of mini walks, don't do a marathon...just several mini walks and keep using the gas x strips, you will be fine. Make sure you drink your protein water for the protein intake. Keep us posted on your journey too! WTG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawkchick75 Posted November 22, 2008 Report Share Posted November 22, 2008 Sorry, I am way behind on threads so this is a bit out of date, but congrats! I broke my heart the first time when you had to cancel, so I'm so glad you finally got it done. Now the fun really begins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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