3/27/07
Mar 27, 2007
So far so good. I have my 2 week post op appt this Thursday. I think I lost about 10 lbs according to my scale which I said I wouldn't get on but I couldn't help it. My family says I look thinner in the face, I told them anyone would lose weight on a liquid diet! I just hope that I don't gain those 10 lbs back once I start to eat real food. I have to say that I am not as hungry as i thought I would be. Maybe my body is getting used to just liquids. I don't feel tired or weak. I've been walking around the block but I haven't gone back to th gym yet. Hopefully I'll start the gym before the week is over.
I go back to work next week and that will be the true test for me. My job can be pretty stressful at times and when I feel stressed I tend to snack on sweets. I just hope I can keep up with this during work.
I go back to work next week and that will be the true test for me. My job can be pretty stressful at times and when I feel stressed I tend to snack on sweets. I just hope I can keep up with this during work.
Back to Myself again
Mar 20, 2007
I am feeling so much better. I am now post op day 6 and the nausea is all gone. The port doesn't hurt at all and I only feel gassy from time to time. I haven't had a BM yet but they say it will happen when it happens so I'll keep drinking and moving.
I don't feel hungry much but at times I feel this tightening sensation and I think that's a signal for me to eat something. It's not a normal growling of the stomach but a weird tightening feeling. Once I drink or eat it goes away. The only thing that bothers me and I hope this goes away, is the hungry tightening feeling that wakes me up in the middle of the night. I have to sit up and eat a popcycle (sp) for it to go away.
I'm trying to concentrate on just healing right now but I find my mind wandering and thinking about food. I think this is what they call head hunger. I tell myself that it's in my head and I can overcome this feeling.
I don't feel hungry much but at times I feel this tightening sensation and I think that's a signal for me to eat something. It's not a normal growling of the stomach but a weird tightening feeling. Once I drink or eat it goes away. The only thing that bothers me and I hope this goes away, is the hungry tightening feeling that wakes me up in the middle of the night. I have to sit up and eat a popcycle (sp) for it to go away.
I'm trying to concentrate on just healing right now but I find my mind wandering and thinking about food. I think this is what they call head hunger. I tell myself that it's in my head and I can overcome this feeling.
It's done and over
Mar 18, 2007
I am now 4 days post op and I feel much better than I did yesterday. Having surgery was rough. For some odd reason I thought I would breeze through this with very little pain or discomfort. What was I thinking? I have to admit that yesterday I said to myself- being fat ain't so bad. The worse part for me was waking up from the anesthesia, had a lot of mucous and it felt hard to breath. After a few minutes this wierd sensation went away but I just didn't like it.
The time spent in the hospital was great. I was able to sip fliuds without difficulty, I walked a lot without much pain and I didn't have a whole lot of gas. This all changed once I got home the next day. Unfortunately the weather decided to do a 180 degree turn and there was a huge ice storm. The car ride home was horrible, I felt like I was getting car sick. My stomach felt tight and the incisions started hurting. It was a nightmare for me.
Once I got settled in at home I tired some peppermint tea which was good at the hospital, then I took my pain med and THEN I threw up. How horrible is that. I was so naseated and gassy. I took the gas X strips and it worked like a charm, I no longer felt naseaus or have that gassy feeling. I still walked up and down my halls to relieve the gas and try to pass gas. It seem to work but it really does take time and patience.
Now that it's post-op day 4 I feel very tight which I am told is due to the swelling around the band. I am only able to sip on fluids getting in an ounce here and there. I find this very weird because I didn't feel this tight yesterday.
I do feel better as each day goes on and I know I will start to feel like I did the right thing by having this surgery.
The time spent in the hospital was great. I was able to sip fliuds without difficulty, I walked a lot without much pain and I didn't have a whole lot of gas. This all changed once I got home the next day. Unfortunately the weather decided to do a 180 degree turn and there was a huge ice storm. The car ride home was horrible, I felt like I was getting car sick. My stomach felt tight and the incisions started hurting. It was a nightmare for me.
Once I got settled in at home I tired some peppermint tea which was good at the hospital, then I took my pain med and THEN I threw up. How horrible is that. I was so naseated and gassy. I took the gas X strips and it worked like a charm, I no longer felt naseaus or have that gassy feeling. I still walked up and down my halls to relieve the gas and try to pass gas. It seem to work but it really does take time and patience.
Now that it's post-op day 4 I feel very tight which I am told is due to the swelling around the band. I am only able to sip on fluids getting in an ounce here and there. I find this very weird because I didn't feel this tight yesterday.
I do feel better as each day goes on and I know I will start to feel like I did the right thing by having this surgery.
Today is the BIG day
Mar 14, 2007
I am on my way to the Barix's center. Thanks to everyone who has wished me well. I really appreciate the support. I am anxious to get this over with so I can drink something. My mouth is so dry!
I'll see you all on the losing side.
I'll see you all on the losing side.
The Countdown
Mar 11, 2007
Four more days, three really if I don't count the surgery day. I don't know what time I should be there on Thursday. The nurse said she would call me on Wednesday but I think I'll call her before then. I need to go shopping for liquids so my fridge can be stocked. I also need to call a friend of mine and take her out to dinner for her Bday. I want to do this by Tuesday because I want to eat light on Wednsday before I have to start clear liquids.
This week is going to FLY by. I am so excited right now but I'm also trying not to feel overwelmed by it all.
My sister is getting her Lapband on Friday, one day after me. It's good to have that kind of support. She's having her's done at Pennsylvania hospital. We both just want this to be successful. I think the one thing I am most concerned about is feeling hungry and not being able to eat yet. I just can't imagine 6 weeks on just liquids.
This week is going to FLY by. I am so excited right now but I'm also trying not to feel overwelmed by it all.
My sister is getting her Lapband on Friday, one day after me. It's good to have that kind of support. She's having her's done at Pennsylvania hospital. We both just want this to be successful. I think the one thing I am most concerned about is feeling hungry and not being able to eat yet. I just can't imagine 6 weeks on just liquids.
PATs Tommorrow
Mar 04, 2007
I go for my pre admission testing tomorrow. I can't eat anything after midnight. It's going to be hard not eating or drinking anything in the morning as I am usually very hungry in the morning. I am a breakfast girl! Surgery is only 2 weeks away and I am now getting more and more excited about it. I bought a small fridge for my bedroom. I had to do this because of my two teenage sons. They are like sponges. They eat and drink everything in site! Even if it's sugar free! My personal fridge will allow me to have plenty of liquids available post op.
I am so busy at work right now, it's hard to think about looking for a new job. I told my employeer that I would be out only 2 weeks and I hope that is the case. When I get back after surgery I have to put together a really big meeting and I am not looking forward to it. WHy does work have to be so busy right now? Any other time I would be bored out of my mind! I'm trying to stay focused on my health and not work but it's difficult.
I am so busy at work right now, it's hard to think about looking for a new job. I told my employeer that I would be out only 2 weeks and I hope that is the case. When I get back after surgery I have to put together a really big meeting and I am not looking forward to it. WHy does work have to be so busy right now? Any other time I would be bored out of my mind! I'm trying to stay focused on my health and not work but it's difficult.
I got a date!
Feb 15, 2007
Finally! I have a date, March 15, 2007. Why am I not jumping up and down like I thought I would be? Maybe it hasn't hit me yet. I'm glad I can finally start making plans for the next few months. I want to start looking for other employment. I am not happy with my present job and I didn't want to make a move until I knew when I would have surgery.
I'll start buying yogart, jello and puddings etc. to see which ones I like. I know I have to eat a liquid diet right before and a few weeks after surgery so I want to start preparing now.
I'll start buying yogart, jello and puddings etc. to see which ones I like. I know I have to eat a liquid diet right before and a few weeks after surgery so I want to start preparing now.
Almost There
Jan 29, 2007
Soon, very soon I should be getting a call from the Barix's center to let me know that I have a date. So far I know that Barix sent information requesting pre ceritifcation to my insurance company. I called the insurance company last week and they said that I am pre certified to have the surgery in March. I am very excited but I don't want to get too excited until I actually hear from Barix that I have a surgery date. That's when I'll jump up and down (in hopes to loose a few pre op pounds!)
Still waiting
Jan 10, 2007
Well, the Barix center has the results of my sleep study and has sent my file to the schedulers. The schedulers have to do an insurance check again and some other processes that they do before they can actual give me a surgery date.
My sister is also waiting to hear from her doctor at Pennsylvania hospital. It would be so nice if we actual get surgery dates close to each other! How exciting!!!!
My sister is also waiting to hear from her doctor at Pennsylvania hospital. It would be so nice if we actual get surgery dates close to each other! How exciting!!!!
Update
Dec 31, 2006
I don't have sleep apnea. Thank goodness. I could not see myself sleeping with a CPAP machine. I called the Barix center to let them know that I had the sleep study done and to ask what happens next. They told me that my insurance approval went through within the first two weeks after my consult with Dr. Brader. I was so surprise that it really did happen so quickly. I was afraid that my insurance would require a PCP letter or proof of dieting but none of that was necessary for my insurance. I got lucky. So the only thing that is needed in order for them to schedule me is the results of the sleep study which they should have this week.
I'll be patient and wait for them to call me. I am hoping for a February date. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
I'll be patient and wait for them to call me. I am hoping for a February date. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
About Me
Philadelphia, PA
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32.4
BMI
Surgery
03/15/2007
Surgery Date
Nov 03, 2006
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