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Ohhhhhh, I think I can ease your mind about this issue.

Dr. Aceves knows that blood clots are a risk to any surgery, ANY surgery. And we fatties have a little more risk than your average surgical patient. He orders a drug called Lovenox to be given the morning of surgery. It prevents blood clots. It's a tiny injection (similar to an insulin syringe) and the nurse will give it to you before surgery. It's an anticoagulant and the whole purpose of the drug is to prevent blood clots.

Thing is, just being obese gives us risk to have blood clots without surgery. It's safer in the long run to lose the weight, there are fewer chances of this happening in the future.

On 6/26/07, <kristen@...> wrote:

It was my friend that died because of a blood clot. She was at her hotel after the surgery and her two daughters were with her and they were trying to get her to get up and walk around and they went to get her a drink of water and they came back and she had collapsed on the floor and was dead. It was said that it was because of a blood clot. This can happen with any surgery and is rare but sad. She was like all of us, very excited to have the surgery and sad that she could not live to see the weight come off. Her family just lost her sister last month, and are grieving so much because of it. PLEASE don't let this scare you, but I think all should be aware that there can be risks to the surgery…just talk to as many people as you can and get as much info as you can. If you do your reading, you will see a lot of postings that death is always possible with any surgery due to unforseen complications or problems. I am SCARED TO DEATH to have the surgery, but talking to others who are fine has calmed me down. If you are a person of faith, pray about it.

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] On Behalf Of J CurrieSent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 5:23 AM

Subject: Re: Scared

You saw a post HERE where someone died after LAPBAND surgery???? I have been reading this board for well over a year and I guess that one somehow got lost or something because I don't recall that one at all. Gastric bypass maybe??? But I don't even think I've read that here.

Everyone is scared...it IS surgery, afterall. However, my fear of dying from complications of being obese for so long began to become greater than my fear of having surgery so that was the point in time when I knew getting a lapband was right for me. I wanted to be around with my children until well into their adult hood and my fear of dying an early death was my motivation.

I have had a few minor complications since my lapband but I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. My life is so much better now and my health has improved drastically. I can't imagine what I would feel like at 43 years old and have all the excess weight on me that I used to carry now that I have become much smaller. I don't know how my body lasted as long as it did! Hell, if I had not had this surgery in 2006 when I weighed 247 pounds, I probably would be at least 300 pounds by now! Now THAT is what I call scary!

Do your research. Keep reading messages on this board. Keep posting questions and concerns. Email people if you need to. Do whatever it takes to calm your nerves as much as possible. It is normal to be nervous...we ALL were...but don't go overboard or you will be miserable.

Get ready for the greatest, most amazing journey of your life!

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DOB 2/23/06

247/142/145

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No longer portless! :)countrigrlb <countrigrlb > wrote:

Hello Everyone,Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I was approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I also seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery. Can someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but nervous is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?Thanks in advance for everyone support.

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Hi,

I understand what your fear is, but you can also die from being

obese, thats the way I seen it. Im 28 yrs old and I was weighing 212,

I got banded June 07, 2007 and it has been the best experience ever.

My fear was death cause i have my 2 lil boys and a husband and

knowing I was going to Mexico for my surgery I was scared but

excited. I was increasing my life insurance, the whole bit cause you

never know what could happen, but Ive looked more into the lapband

and the side affects werent has bad as the gastic bypass. So, I told

myself and my husband Im going to do it because Im over weight and I

dont want to live like this and if I dont I could get a chronic

illness from being overweight. Just keep your head up and be strong

and do it for yourself. Once, I got to the airport and they were

picking us up, I met a few girls that were going to the same place

for surgery and I felt so comfortable with them and we all supported

eachother. Your experience will be well worth it!! Good Luck!!

> >

> > Hello Everyone,

> >

> > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I

was

> > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have

> > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I

also

> > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery.

Can

> > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but

nervous

> > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?

> >

> > Thanks in advance for everyone support.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

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Thanks to everyone who has responded to my message. I am really excited. I guess I just needed the extra support to make me realize it. thanks again everyone!!!!bjessicana <bjessicana@...> wrote: Hi,I understand what your fear is, but you can also die from being obese, thats the way I seen it. Im 28 yrs old and I was weighing 212, I got banded June 07, 2007 and it has been the best experience ever. My fear was death cause i have my 2 lil boys and a husband and knowing I was

going to Mexico for my surgery I was scared but excited. I was increasing my life insurance, the whole bit cause you never know what could happen, but Ive looked more into the lapband and the side affects werent has bad as the gastic bypass. So, I told myself and my husband Im going to do it because Im over weight and I dont want to live like this and if I dont I could get a chronic illness from being overweight. Just keep your head up and be strong and do it for yourself. Once, I got to the airport and they were picking us up, I met a few girls that were going to the same place for surgery and I felt so comfortable with them and we all supported eachother. Your experience will be well worth it!! Good Luck!!> >> > Hello Everyone,> >> > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I was> > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have> > read several of the messages and all are very

helpful. However, I also> > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery. Can> > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but nervous> > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?> >> > Thanks in advance for everyone support. > >> > > >> > > >>

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Keep in mind that people die of all kinds of things every day. Car accidents, acts of God, bank hold ups, etc. There is a chance that all of us could be caught up in something that will take our lives every day. You have to think that if you are doing something good for yourself, that a higher power wouldn't want to take your life.

Obesity is a disease that kills many. Several people think that it is so easy to lose the weight yourself, but anyone on this board knows the truth. We have addictions to food for whatever reason and we cannot simply turn them off, which is why we have the surgery. I still miss KFC and Pizza Hut (trust me!) but I know that my body will reject those things. I make healthier choices because I have no choice now and I am a better, smaller, healthier person for it. This surgery will ensure that you are healthier as well.

I was banded almost one year ago and am down to 230 pounds. I am 5'10" so I still have some weight to lose, but I can run now, and walk up stairs without passing out. I can go skydiving if I want to and fit on a ride at an amusement park. I no longer need a seat belt extender on the airplane. All these positive things. And, I know how to eat healthier so my children will be taught healthy habits. Now they won't be obese and go through what I had to. Even better, I buy clothing in the regular sizes, not plus sizes. All of these benefits that make my life happy.

Honestly, with all of the turmoil in the world (we are at war, the natural disasters, basic car accidents), the risks of the surgery seem minute to me. Yes, there is a chance the worst will happen, but it is much more than a chance if you don't lose the weight and overcome your food addiction.

I hope this helps.

Good luck to you either way. I wish you all the best.

Tonia Telles

30 years old, 2 children plus one on the way!, banded 7-13-06

From: bjessicana@...Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:00:34 +0000Subject: Re: Scared

Hi,I understand what your fear is, but you can also die from being obese, thats the way I seen it. Im 28 yrs old and I was weighing 212, I got banded June 07, 2007 and it has been the best experience ever. My fear was death cause i have my 2 lil boys and a husband and knowing I was going to Mexico for my surgery I was scared but excited. I was increasing my life insurance, the whole bit cause you never know what could happen, but Ive looked more into the lapband and the side affects werent has bad as the gastic bypass. So, I told myself and my husband Im going to do it because Im over weight and I dont want to live like this and if I dont I could get a chronic illness from being overweight. Just keep your head up and be strong and do it for yourself. Once, I got to the airport and they were picking us up, I met a few girls that were going to the same place for surgery and I felt so comfortable with them and we all supported eachother. Your experience will be well worth it!! Good Luck!!> >> > Hello Everyone,> >> > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I was> > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have> > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I also> > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery. Can> > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but nervous> > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?> >> > Thanks in advance for everyone support. > >> > > >> > > >> Make every IM count. Download Windows Live Messenger and join the i’m Initiative now. It’s free.  Make it count!

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, when are you going?

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Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 1:30 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Scared

Thanks to everyone who has responded to my message. I am really

excited. I guess I just needed the extra support to make me realize

it. thanks again everyone!!!!

bjessicana <bjessicana@...> wrote:

Hi,

I understand what your fear is, but you can also die from being

obese, thats the way I seen it. Im 28 yrs old and I was weighing 212,

I got banded June 07, 2007 and it has been the best experience ever.

My fear was death cause i have my 2 lil boys and a husband and

knowing I was going to Mexico for my surgery I was scared but

excited. I was increasing my life insurance, the whole bit cause you

never know what could happen, but Ive looked more into the lapband

and the side affects werent has bad as the gastic bypass. So, I told

myself and my husband Im going to do it because Im over weight and I

dont want to live like this and if I dont I could get a chronic

illness from being overweight. Just keep your head up and be strong

and do it for yourself. Once, I got to the airport and they were

picking us up, I met a few girls that were going to the same place

for surgery and I felt so comfortable with them and we all supported

eachother. Your experience will be well worth it!! Good Luck!!

> >

> > Hello Everyone,

> >

> > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I

was

> > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have

> > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I

also

> > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery.

Can

> > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but

nervous

> > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?

> >

> > Thanks in advance for everyone support.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

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i am going to mexicali. Dr Aceves will be doing it. <kristen@...> wrote: , when are you going? From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 1:30 PM Subject: Re: Re: Scared Thanks to everyone who has responded to my message. I am really excited. I guess I just needed the extra support to make me realize it. thanks again everyone!!!!bjessicana <bjessicana > wrote: Hi,I understand what your fear is, but you can also die from being obese, thats the way I seen it. Im 28 yrs old and I was weighing 212, I got banded June 07, 2007 and it has been the best experience

ever. My fear was death cause i have my 2 lil boys and a husband and knowing I was going to Mexico for my surgery I was scared but excited. I was increasing my life insurance, the whole bit cause you never know what could happen, but Ive looked more into the lapband and the side affects werent has bad as the gastic bypass. So, I told myself and my husband Im going to do it because Im over weight and I dont want to live like this and if I dont I could get a chronic illness from being overweight. Just keep your head up and be strong and do it for yourself. Once, I got to the airport and they were picking us up, I met a few girls that were going to the same place for surgery and I felt so comfortable with them and we all supported eachother. Your experience will be well worth it!! Good Luck!!> >> > Hello Everyone,> >> > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I was> > approved for surgery.

All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have> > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I also> > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery. Can> > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but nervous> > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?> >> > Thanks in advance for everyone support. > >> > > >> > > >> You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheckin the all-new Beta.

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From: countrigrlb@...Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:42:57 -0700Subject: RE: Re: Scared

i am going to mexicali. Dr Aceves will be doing it. <kristenkrrecruiting (DOT) net> wrote:

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Thanks to everyone who has responded to my message. I am really excited. I guess I just needed the extra support to make me realize it. thanks again everyone!!!!bjessicana <bjessicana > wrote:

Hi,I understand what your fear is, but you can also die from being obese, thats the way I seen it. Im 28 yrs old and I was weighing 212, I got banded June 07, 2007 and it has been the best experience ever. My fear was death cause i have my 2 lil boys and a husband and knowing I was going to Mexico for my surgery I was scared but excited. I was increasing my life insurance, the whole bit cause you never know what could happen, but Ive looked more into the lapband and the side affects werent has bad as the gastic bypass. So, I told myself and my husband Im going to do it because Im over weight and I dont want to live like this and if I dont I could get a chronic illness from being overweight. Just keep your head up and be strong and do it for yourself. Once, I got to the airport and they were picking us up, I met a few girls that were going to the same place for surgery and I felt so comfortable with them and we all supported eachother. Your experience will be well worth it!! Good Luck!!> >> > Hello Everyone,> >> > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I was> > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have> > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I also> > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery. Can> > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but nervous> > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?> >> > Thanks in advance for everyone support. > >> > > >> > > >>

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yes i will have to agree with that just from everything i have read and heard. I do have a question and i havent yet seen the answer. Can you tell me what PB'ing is? I am scheduled for surgery August 30th. I am already trying to take smaller bites, chew my food better, not drink while im eating and cutting back on soft drinks....omg how hard that is..... any suggestions anyone has is definately helpful. Thanks for everythingTonia Telles <toniatelles@...> wrote: You are a smart girl! From: countrigrlb Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:42:57 -0700Subject: RE: Re: Scared i am going to mexicali. Dr Aceves will be doing it. <kristenkrrecruiting (DOT) net> wrote: , when are you going? From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 1:30 PM Subject: Re: Re: Scared Thanks to everyone who has responded to my message. I am really excited. I guess I just needed the extra support to make me realize it. thanks again everyone!!!!bjessicana <bjessicana > wrote: Hi,I understand what your fear is, but you can also die from being obese, thats the way I seen it. Im 28 yrs old and I was weighing 212, I got banded June 07, 2007 and it has been the best experience ever.

My fear was death cause i have my 2 lil boys and a husband and knowing I was going to Mexico for my surgery I was scared but excited. I was increasing my life insurance, the whole bit cause you never know what could happen, but Ive looked more into the lapband and the side affects werent has bad as the gastic bypass. So, I told myself and my husband Im going to do it because Im over weight and I dont want to live like this and if I dont I could get a chronic illness from being overweight. Just keep your head up and be strong and do it for yourself. Once, I got to the airport and they were picking us up, I met a few girls that were going to the same place for surgery and I felt so comfortable with them and we all supported eachother. Your experience will be well worth it!! Good Luck!!> >> > Hello Everyone,> >> > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I was> > approved for surgery. All of a sudden

I'm scared to death. I have> > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I also> > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery. Can> > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but nervous> > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?> >> > Thanks in advance for everyone support. > >> > > >> > > >> You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheckin the all-new Beta. Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. Play free games, earn tickets, get cool prizes! Join Live Search Club. Join Live Search Club!

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PBing is a nice term for bandster's throwing up after eating! lol It stands for productive burping - PBing for short. This happens when you have eaten too fast, not chewed well enough, or you have eaten something that your band just refuses to tolerate even if you didn't eat too fast or you chewed enough. It isn't a gross as vomiting because there are no digestive juices mixed in, it is basically just chewed up food mixed with salavia that you have to get rid of. Every bandster experiences this at one time or another and some do it more than others. It is not good to do this continually because it could potentially cause your band to slip. HOwever, sometimes it is unavoidable. The longer you live with your band you learn to know how to avoid doing this (most of the time!). It really isn't a big deal! Jenni DOB 2/23/06 247/142/145 4 fills

3 unfills <countrigrlb@...> wrote: yes i will have to agree with that just from everything i have read and heard. I do have a question and i havent yet seen the answer. Can you tell me what PB'ing is? I am scheduled for surgery August 30th. I am already trying to take smaller bites, chew my food better, not drink while im eating and cutting back on soft drinks....omg how hard that is..... any suggestions anyone has is definately helpful. Thanks

for everythingTonia Telles <toniatelleshotmail> wrote: You are a smart girl! From: countrigrlb Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:42:57 -0700Subject: RE: Re: Scared i am going to mexicali. Dr Aceves will be doing it. <kristenkrrecruiting (DOT) net> wrote: , when are you going? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 1:30 PM Subject: Re: Re: Scared Thanks to everyone who has responded to my message. I am really excited. I guess I just needed the extra support to make me realize it. thanks again everyone!!!!bjessicana <bjessicana > wrote: Hi,I

understand what your fear is, but you can also die from being obese, thats the way I seen it. Im 28 yrs old and I was weighing 212, I got banded June 07, 2007 and it has been the best experience ever. My fear was death cause i have my 2 lil boys and a husband and knowing I was going to Mexico for my surgery I was scared but excited. I was increasing my life insurance, the whole bit cause you never know what could happen, but Ive looked more into the lapband and the side affects werent has bad as the gastic bypass. So, I told myself and my husband Im going to do it because Im over weight and I dont want to live like this and if I dont I could get a chronic illness from being overweight. Just keep your head up and be strong and do it for yourself. Once, I got to the airport and they were picking us up, I met a few girls that were going to the same place for surgery and I felt so comfortable with them and we all supported

eachother. Your experience will be well worth it!! Good Luck!!> >> > Hello Everyone,> >> > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I was> > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have> > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I also> > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery. Can> > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but nervous> > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?> >> > Thanks in advance for everyone support. > >> > > >> > > >> You snooze, you lose. Get messages ASAP with AutoCheckin the all-new Beta. Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Answers - Check it out. Play free games, earn tickets, get cool prizes! Join Live Search Club. Join Live Search

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Besides the anticoagulant, our legs are also wrapped during and after

surgery for awhile and we are encouraged to walk very soon after

surgery in order to get the blood flowing and to prevent blood clots.

I got blood clots after having my third child even though I had

gained no weight during pregnancy and was up walking shortly after

deliver1y--it just happens to some of us! And obviously I didn't die

from it! I believe you will be in the best hands and also since we

stay in a hospital for parts of 2 days after surgery they can stay on

top of these kind of problems.

Best wishes to you!

Penny in Colorado

> >

> > Hello Everyone,

> >

> > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I

was

> > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have

> > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I

also

> > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery.

Can

> > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but

nervous

> > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?

> >

> > Thanks in advance for everyone support.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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Hi

So glad to hear you are doing OK--You are, arn't you? I was the one

who came in your room and asked if you had been walking yet. My

friend ie and I were next door to you and were part of the

parade that was walking the halls the night after your surgery! I

hope everything is going well for you! Keep us posted.

Best Wishes,

Penny in Colorad

> > >

> > > Hello Everyone,

> > >

> > > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I

> was

> > > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I

have

> > > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However,

I

> also

> > > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery.

> Can

> > > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but

> nervous

> > > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?

> > >

> > > Thanks in advance for everyone support.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>

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thank you so much for explaining. :)J Currie <giftedtch@...> wrote: PBing is a nice term for bandster's throwing up after eating! lol It stands for productive burping - PBing for short. This happens when you have eaten too fast, not chewed well enough, or you have eaten something that your band just refuses to tolerate even if you didn't eat too fast or you chewed enough. It isn't a gross as vomiting because there are no digestive juices mixed in, it is basically just chewed up food

mixed with salavia that you have to get rid of. Every bandster experiences this at one time or another and some do it more than others. It is not good to do this continually because it could potentially cause your band to slip. HOwever, sometimes it is unavoidable. The longer you live with your band you learn to know how to avoid doing this (most of the time!). It really isn't a big deal! Jenni DOB 2/23/06 247/142/145 4 fills 3 unfills <countrigrlb > wrote: yes i will have to agree with that just from everything i have read and heard. I do have a question and i havent yet seen the answer. Can you tell me what PB'ing is? I am scheduled for surgery August 30th.

I am already trying to take smaller bites, chew my food better, not drink while im eating and cutting back on soft drinks....omg how hard that is..... any suggestions anyone has is definately helpful. Thanks for everythingTonia Telles <toniatelleshotmail> wrote: You are a smart girl! From: countrigrlb Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:42:57 -0700Subject: RE: Re: Scared i am going to mexicali. Dr Aceves will be doing it. <kristenkrrecruiting (DOT) net> wrote: , when are you going? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 1:30 PM Subject: Re: Re: Scared Thanks to everyone who has responded to my message. I am really excited. I guess I just needed the extra support to make me realize

it. thanks again everyone!!!!bjessicana <bjessicana > wrote: Hi,I understand what your fear is, but you can also die from being obese, thats the way I seen it. Im 28 yrs old and I was weighing 212, I got banded June 07, 2007 and it has been the best experience ever. My fear was death cause i have my 2 lil boys and a husband and knowing I was going to Mexico for my surgery I was scared but excited. I was increasing my life insurance, the whole bit cause you never know what could happen, but Ive looked more into the lapband and the side affects werent has bad as the gastic bypass. So, I told myself and my husband Im going to do it because Im over weight and I dont want to live like this and if I dont I could get a chronic illness from being overweight. Just

keep your head up and be strong and do it for yourself. Once, I got to the airport and they were picking us up, I met a few girls that were going to the same place for surgery and I felt so comfortable with them and we all supported eachother. Your experience will be well worth it!! Good Luck!!> >> > Hello Everyone,> >> > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I was> > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have> > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I also> > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery. Can> > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but nervous> > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?> >> > Thanks in advance for everyone support. > >> > > >> > >

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Hi Penny,

I remember, Thank you for all the support. I was so comfortable being

there by myself, because we all supported eachother. I really

appreciate that. How are you feeling? Ive lost 14 lbs, but nothing

recently =( I know it will take some time.

> > > >

> > > > Hello Everyone,

> > > >

> > > > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me

I

> > was

> > > > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I

> have

> > > > read several of the messages and all are very helpful.

However,

> I

> > also

> > > > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after

surgery.

> > Can

> > > > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited

but

> > nervous

> > > > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks in advance for everyone support.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

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It sounds like you have made it to a better place, foodwise! The

cream soups were my best friends and are still my comfort foods when

I am feeling tight. I know they have more calories so I really try

to stay away from them now that I am trying hard to get these last

pounds off. I think you are also at a stage where you can drink

smooothies. That may work real well in thiws warm weather! Just

remember to go slowly and don't get too carried away with high cal

foods. Soon you will be up to mushies and solids and you will

hopefully be feeling more filled up. If not, when you hit 8 weeks be

sure to get a fill! Jenni explains it well with her tire analogy.

It is up to us to keep ahead on our fills. they are what makes the

band work!!

I am doing well. I am one that only weighs once a week so I am not

sure if I am still losing or not. but I am going to stick with my

determination to record what I eat on fitday.com and to exercise 5

days a week!

Keep up the good work and keep us posted on how you are doing!

Penny in Colorado

PS: ie is doing really well, too.

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hi everyone this is katie poss from nebraska I'm also scared and very excited for my surgery date is well on its way July 14 is anyone else going to be in Mexicilli then??? I also have a question when i got my surgery approved I weighed 227 and I'm 5'5 but I've gained 7 pounds since then at that time I did'nt need to go on pre op diet do you think I do now???? bad bad...I feel very ashamed Hi So glad to hear you are doing OK--You are, arn't you? I was the one who came in your room and asked if you had been

walking yet. My friend ie and I were next door to you and were part of the parade that was walking the halls the night after your surgery! I hope everything is going well for you! Keep us posted.Best Wishes,Penny in Colorad> > >> > > Hello Everyone,> > >> > > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I > was> > > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have> > >

read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I > also> > > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery. > Can> > > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but > nervous> > > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?> > >> > > Thanks in advance for everyone support. > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> >>

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, Don't be ashamed for gaining that weight. ALL of us on this board completely understand! I doubt there is one person on here who couldn't say...Been there, done that! As far as the pre-op diet, it wasn't difficult. You may want to do it just to be on the safe side. All you need to do is eat fewer carbs and kick up the protein a notch. I'm sure there will still be some meals or foods that you will want before your surgery because we all got that "Last Supper" syndrome...that is normal. Just minimize the carbs the rest of the time. You will do fine...try not to let fear take over. You are in for the most amazing, yet often frustrating, journeys of your lifetime. Enjoy every step of the journey towards the new you. Take care and keep posting and asking questions. July 14th is not too far away! You will absolutely love Dr. Aceves and the experience you

will have there. Jenni Currie DOB 2/23/06 247/140/145 4 fills 3 unfillskatie poss <elbaposs@...> wrote: hi everyone this is katie poss from nebraska I'm also scared and very excited for my surgery date is well on its way July 14 is anyone else going to be in Mexicilli then??? I also have a question when i got my surgery approved I weighed 227 and I'm 5'5 but I've gained 7 pounds since then at that time I did'nt need to go on pre op

diet do you think I do now???? bad bad...I feel very ashamed Hi So glad to hear you are doing OK--You are, arn't you? I was the one who came in your room and asked if you had been walking yet. My friend ie and I were next door to you and were part of the parade that was walking the halls the night after your surgery! I hope everything is going well for you! Keep us posted.Best Wishes,Penny in Colorad> > >> > > Hello Everyone,> > >> > > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I > was> > > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have> > > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I > also> > > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery. > Can> > > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but > nervous> > > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?> > >> > > Thanks in advance for everyone support. > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> >> Looking for earth-friendly autos?

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You need to check with Dr. Aceves office.katie poss <elbaposs@...> wrote: hi everyone this is katie poss from nebraska I'm also scared and very excited for my surgery date is well on its way July 14 is anyone else going to be in Mexicilli then??? I also have a question when i got my surgery approved I weighed 227 and I'm 5'5 but I've gained 7 pounds since then at that time I did'nt need to go on pre op diet do you think I do now???? bad bad...I feel very

ashamed Hi So glad to hear you are doing OK--You are, arn't you? I was the one who came in your room and asked if you had been walking yet. My friend ie and I were next door to you and were part of the parade that was walking the halls the night after your surgery! I hope everything is going well for you! Keep us posted.Best Wishes,Penny in Colorad> > >> > > Hello Everyone,> > >> > > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I > was> > > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have> > > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I > also> > > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery. > Can> > > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but > nervous> > > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?> > >> > > Thanks in advance for everyone support. > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> >> Looking for earth-friendly autos?

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It is amazing how hard it is to not drink while you are eating. That is just one of the habits you will soon be breaking. I think you are smart for getting started on it now. Good luck! <countrigrlb@...> wrote: yes i will have to agree with

that just from everything i have read and heard. I do have a question and i havent yet seen the answer. Can you tell me what PB'ing is? I am scheduled for surgery August 30th. I am already trying to take smaller bites, chew my food better, not drink while im eating and cutting back on soft drinks....omg how hard that is..... any suggestions anyone has is definately helpful. Thanks for everythingTonia Telles <toniatelleshotmail> wrote: You are a smart girl! From: countrigrlb Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:42:57 -0700Subject: RE: Re: Scared i am going to

mexicali. Dr Aceves will be doing it. <kristenkrrecruiting (DOT) net> wrote: , when are you going? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 1:30 PM Subject: Re: Re: Scared Thanks to everyone who has responded to my message. I am really excited. I guess I just needed the extra support to make me realize it. thanks again everyone!!!!bjessicana <bjessicana > wrote: Hi,I understand what your fear is, but you can also die from being obese, thats the way I seen it. Im 28 yrs old and I was weighing 212, I got banded June 07, 2007 and it has been the best experience ever. My fear was death cause i have my 2 lil boys and a husband and knowing I was going to Mexico for my surgery I was scared but excited. I was increasing my life insurance, the whole bit cause you never know what could happen, but Ive looked more into the lapband and the side affects werent has bad as the gastic bypass. So,

I told myself and my husband Im going to do it because Im over weight and I dont want to live like this and if I dont I could get a chronic illness from being overweight. Just keep your head up and be strong and do it for yourself. Once, I got to the airport and they were picking us up, I met a few girls that were going to the same place for surgery and I felt so comfortable with them and we all supported eachother. Your experience will be well worth it!! Good Luck!!> >> > Hello Everyone,> >> > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I was> > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have> > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I also> > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery. Can> > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but nervous> > is so many ways. Is this common for most

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I dont know how you can eat and not have something to drink??? Not

even water? How in the world am I going to be able to do that?

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Drinking while eating is a learned behavior. We aren't born doing that. You just simply don't drink while you eat. It takes getting used to but it really isn't a big deal.

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You need to start practicing before surgery. It definately is a learned behavior and can be un-learned. If you drink while eating you will simply wash yur food through the pouch...defeating the purpose of the pouch.mrsdash1966 <kristen@...> wrote: I dont know how you can eat and not have something to drink??? Not even water? How in the world am I going to be able to do that?> > >> > > Hello Everyone,> > >> > > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I > was> > > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have> > > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I > also> > > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery.

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I think when you are not eating bread, rice, baked potatoes & other

dry foods it is easier to swallow without liquids. I have found when

you do drink Crystal Light is great! Hey, if I can give up beer

others should be able to give up soda.

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//I dont know how you can eat and not have something to drink??? Noteven water? How in the world am I going to be able to do that?//

It's a matter of deciding that is what you are going to do. Each of us can do what we want with this tool we have. We can get the band, cheat it, keep the weight on and complain to the world that EVEN the BAND didn't work for me. OOORRRR we can follow the bandster rules, lose weight and tell the world "life is grand with the band" it is a choice you have to make. Is it easy, No. Can you do it, Yes. I'm not perfect, I don't follow all the rules to a 'T but I try my hardest and not drinking with a meal is one of the easiest rules of the them all. Just don't do it. Put away the glass when you sit down to dinner. If I'm in a restaurant I order lemon water right away, I drink the whole thing or as much of it as I can, then when my food comes, I ask them to take my water, they ALWAYS look at me funny, but I have NEVER explained why I want it gone, just do it. No glass, no drink, that simple. When I

first started this journey I did exactly what you are doing, asked the group how in the world I'm supposed to do this, I gave good excuses, like I like spicy food, what then. Guess what, no one had sympathy for me, they said "follow the rules and succeed or don't and you won't succeed". For a while I got hung up on candy and ice cream that goes down easy. I called Nina and she gave it to me hard. She then emailed and really let me have it. Like she said, there is no excuse. You can't spend $8000+ just to blow it on something stupid like ice cream. Now do I still eat ice cream, yes, just not everyday like I was

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Not drinking with meals will be one of the easiest rules to follow. But that is all it is...a rule to follow. Will it hurt you to drink with your meals? No. Will it damage your pouch? No. Will it make a difference? YES. Many people who don't lose much weight with their lapbands and want to question why the band isn't working are the very ones who don't quit drinking with their meals. It is a behavior modification that you should be willing to do if you are willing to pay this much money out of pocket for surgery. Before banding, I drank 2 or 3 glasses of sweet tea (yes, I'm a southerner!) with each meal. It really hasn't been difficult to give it up...it is more of a habit than anything. Jenni Currie DOB 2/23/06 247/140/145 4 fills 3 unfillsmrsdash1966 <kristen@...> wrote: I dont know how you can eat and not have something to drink??? Not even water? How in the world am I going to be able to do that?> > >> > > Hello Everyone,> > >> > > Well where to begin......I received my email today telling me I > was> > > approved for surgery. All of a sudden I'm scared to death. I have> > > read several of the messages and all are very helpful. However, I > also> > > seen the one of the friend who died the next day after surgery. > Can> > > someone please help me get over this fear. I am so excited but > nervous> > > is so many ways. Is this common for most everyone?> > >> > > Thanks in advance for everyone support. > > >> > > > > >> > > > > >> >> > > >

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Hello Posey Family Please know that fear is a very valid feeling. It is only natural to want to grab your son and RUN. My daughter was diagnosed back in February but as a mum i just KNEW something was wrong with her the year before and i started attending doctors. To counter your fear educate yourself. Just because one child is sick doesnt mean that all children are, there are ups and downs with JIA as there are with life. We all go from happy to sad to distraught to smiling about what we are seeing and how our kids amaze us. If i could reach out and hug you just now i would. We have all been where you are, i didtn get out of bed for 3 days last week as i was just so down and depressed. So i understand how you are feeling. We all deal with stress and

despair in very different ways. We are all human and entitled to cry. Some of us eat junk food to comfort us, turn to God, surround ourselves with friends and family, ask questions in the forum or just throw pillows around when the kids are unwell. I try not to show my fear when is in pain or sporting a nice new swelling, i save up all my fears for when she is in bed and end up on my soapbox in here. How strong we appear to be in front of our children is important. If they see us in fear it increases their fear! i am not sayin it is wrong to cry with your child but i do try my best to only let her see glimpses of my pain so she knows that i am as upset as she is at the changes in her body BUT that this is the way God made her and we dont question what his plans are for her. She thinks he wants her to have this so that she can help other children when she is

grown up. She has found different ways of doing things that amaze me and make her doctors grin. As each form of arthritis is different it is best to throw questions at some of the mums whos child has the form or arthritis your child has. It never fails to amaze me the different forms or arthritis and how each one affects our children differently. Your child is a rainbow. Arthritis is only one small colour that makes up you little rainbow. There is a whole person beyond his illness. and no doubt a pot of gold at the end of it As says her arthritis isnt WHo she is its what she has! Hugs and prayers and wee (11) Enthesitis Related Arthritis HLA B27+ West Coast of Scotland ( near Glasgow)

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