shiney42 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 I had my surgery April 7th...MUCH MUCH MUCH EASIER THAN A C-SECTION!!! Hardest thing for me was the 1st week of liquids!Anyway...I am getting my first fill on Wednesday, May 13th! Can't wait! Oh Thank YOU! for telling me - that's exactly what I was thinking it would be like - #-o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 YAY! I have a banding buddy! I am having my surgery on May 8th too!I quit smoking today and this has to be the LONGEST DAY of my life! I still have to send my info to get hotel booked and all that stuff. I will probably ask for the marriott as my hotel preference. Kate from Los Angeles I hope you are using the Chantix - OMG! it's the best! I smoked a pack a day for 31 years 3 weeks on C hantix and I So DONE! smoking, I have tried 4 other times - BUT this time I so know I go it beat! I sent all my stuff in and my DP, but I didn't get any Hotel info - Am I suppose too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 ((((((((((((((Shiney)))))))))))))) and ((((((((((((((((Deanna)))))))))))))))))Sounds like we'll all be at the OCC together! Hey robin - I'm staying at the Marriott are you? Are you coming down on the 23rd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellCurveBabe Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Surgery confirmed for May 15th!!! I'm booked at the Marriott June 14th and June 16th. I started my pre-op diet on the 21st. EAS Advantage Shake (only 110 cals girls!!!) for 2 meals and then a lean cuisine with salad. It's not bad except for the headaches. I'm dreading the post-op diet of clear liquids only. That sounds depressing. I'm definately going to pack light (carry on only)!! I'm going to pack elastic capris, Ts and sweat shirts. I'm not sure what the incisions will look like. I googled it and there appears to be 4. For those of you getting your fills: How many incisions and do you have scars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbynnoel Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Surgery confirmed for May 15th!!! I'm booked at the Marriott June 14th and June 16th. I started my pre-op diet on the 21st. EAS Advantage Shake (only 110 cals girls!!!) for 2 meals and then a lean cuisine with salad. It's not bad except for the headaches. I'm dreading the post-op diet of clear liquids only. That sounds depressing. I'm definately going to pack light (carry on only)!! I'm going to pack elastic capris, Ts and sweat shirts. I'm not sure what the incisions will look like. I googled it and there appears to be 4. For those of you getting your fills: How many incisions and do you have scars? (((((((((((((((((Bell))))))))))))))))))) It's good to meet you! I'm getting mentally ready to cut over to my pre op as well. I can't wait to hear more about your journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishRN Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm looking at May 7th for surgery. Excited and have my eye on this current flu outbreak. Unsure if things will be happening as scheduled but keeping fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellCurveBabe Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Is anyone else worried about this swine flu? I'm not worried about getting it. I'm worried about a travel ban being put in place. Eeeekkkk!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Is anyone else worried about this swine flu? I'm not worried about getting it. I'm worried about a travel ban being put in place. Eeeekkkk!!!!! It's caught my attention, but since I won't be heading there till 5/19, I'd let it run it's corse, And see as it got closer to my date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted April 26, 2009 Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 I'm looking at May 7th for surgery. Excited and have my eye on this current flu outbreak. Unsure if things will be happening as scheduled but keeping fingers crossed. No I'm a bit worried A BOUT CATCHING IT!!! How can you not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmie Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 I have 5 incision scars. The one that the port was placed is the largest and is about an inch in length. The others are very small. The port site stays tender for a lot longer than the others. In fact I don't think the others even bothered me at all. At times wearing a bra does cause a little irritation on the tiny one at the center of my upper part of my stomach area pretty much just below my sternum. It does not always bother me and hardly worth mentioning. I wish my port was located a little more to the center because it seems awfully close to my ribs. It has gotten better and I am less concern about it than I was in the early weeks after the surgery. On another note. I will be staying at the Lucerna from the 14th until the 17th. I would love to meet up with anyone that is going to be at the OCC during that time. Good luck to all that are being banded or going for a fill. Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 OK so I've been eatting like a pig lately! I so dread this pre op diet.... I'M SO BAD All they ask is that I lose 10 frigging pounds! I have 20 days to do it. And they better have this Swine stuff under control! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbear Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Headed to OCC for my first fill 05-12. just there for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 how's everyone doing with their pre op diet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellCurveBabe Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I've been on a (modified) pre-op diet for a week now. I have the shake for breakfast, shake for lunch and then a lean cuisine for dinner. I have been eating 2 slices of bread with the lean cuisine though so I would feel full. At first I was all excited but now I think about eating all day. Not eating bad stuff mind you.....just eating until I feel full. And to make it all worse I have only lost like 1 pound. Oh well. I have been reading some other forums about lapband and some people have a very hard time. Alot of people have gotten theirs removed (to the tune of $14,000 mind you). I'm having second thoughts especially with this swine flu. I work with very old sick people here in Hawaii and do not want to be the 1st person to bring this flu to the islands. It's not TJ that I'm worried about. It's the airplane flight. Recycled air.....you know all about it. It's a very tough situation. What do all the other May banders/fillers think? Are you going through with it or are you guys going to wait until this flu clears up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I've been on a (modified) pre-op diet for a week now. I have the shake for breakfast, shake for lunch and then a lean cuisine for dinner. I have been eating 2 slices of bread with the lean cuisine though so I would feel full. At first I was all excited but now I think about eating all day. Not eating bad stuff mind you.....just eating until I feel full. And to make it all worse I have only lost like 1 pound. Oh well. I have been reading some other forums about lapband and some people have a very hard time. Alot of people have gotten theirs removed (to the tune of $14,000 mind you). I'm having second thoughts especially with this swine flu. I work with very old sick people here in Hawaii and do not want to be the 1st person to bring this flu to the islands. It's not TJ that I'm worried about. It's the airplane flight. Recycled air.....you know all about it. It's a very tough situation. What do all the other May banders/fillers think? Are you going through with it or are you guys going to wait until this flu clears up? it just seems to get worse - SIGH! But if I do not go down for the 19th I will then go the second week in June. Swine flu won't stop me from getting the band - but may delay it... here in NYC it's up to 66 cases & growning every day........... now Mexico had ordered businesses to close, so I will keep watching... Oh and I am flying into SAN and I think their cases are going fast too & yes it's all about the recycled air on the plane for me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleo6666 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Can you wear a mask on the plane to help with the recycled air? The kind I am thinking about are the ones you can buy at Lowes or home depot to use during housing projects or I see some people wearing them here in SC to help with their allergies. Do you think it will help? My mom just got back from Vegas and she has been sick for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleo6666 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 How many incisions and do you have scars? I am almost 3 years post op and I can barley see my scars! I do remember that after surgery they will have a little gooey stuff on them that holds the skin together instead of stitches. It comes off soon after in the shower with warm water. They will tell you all about it at the hospital. If I was tiny (am not) and was planning on exposing myself in a bikini (in my dreams :-) I don't think anyone would notice my scars! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolittle Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I've been on a (modified) pre-op diet for a week now. I have the shake for breakfast, shake for lunch and then a lean cuisine for dinner. I have been eating 2 slices of bread with the lean cuisine though so I would feel full. At first I was all excited but now I think about eating all day. Not eating bad stuff mind you.....just eating until I feel full. And to make it all worse I have only lost like 1 pound. Oh well. I have been reading some other forums about lapband and some people have a very hard time. Alot of people have gotten theirs removed (to the tune of $14,000 mind you). I'm having second thoughts especially with this swine flu. I work with very old sick people here in Hawaii and do not want to be the 1st person to bring this flu to the islands. It's not TJ that I'm worried about. It's the airplane flight. Recycled air.....you know all about it. It's a very tough situation. What do all the other May banders/fillers think? Are you going through with it or are you guys going to wait until this flu clears up? I just heard on the radio that this swine flu thing wasn't airborn,, that means you have to come in contact with a droplet or a person.. Masks won't do anything for you since its not airborn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBandster Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 well - I already have my band in...but Im going on may surgeriess cuz Im supposed to have PS May 20th...Im supposed to fly down May 18th....grrrr get this cleared up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 That's what I heard about the masks too.................. it's all about the sneezing, coughing, that it's alive in moisture, BUT is someone sneezes and the air is being recycled won't that go through the vents and then spread through the plane? It will still be alive............ ?????????? Any thoughts anyone?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolittle Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 well - I already have my band in...but Im going on may surgeriess cuz Im supposed to have PS May 20th...Im supposed to fly down May 18th....grrrrget this cleared up!!! Hey CB,, are you going to Cosmed? Say hi to everyone down there if you are. Also,, don't forget to take some before and after pics. We'd all love to see the old and new you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianBandster Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 yup - Cosmed!! Get a new set of boobs and some tummy/hip/arm lipo! I am sooooooooooo excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almost40 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Had to switch my fill date from May 13th to May 20th. Looking forward to that fill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Had to switch my fill date from May 13th to May 20th. Looking forward to that fill! If you don't mind me asking, Did you change dates cause of Swine Flu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiney42 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 yup - Cosmed!! Get a new set of boobs and some tummy/hip/arm lipo! I am sooooooooooo excited! You Go Girl! =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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