KennyPollard Member

The tramadol was okay... I found I needed something else and regular Tylenol wasn’t cutting it, so I got some T1’s with codeine from the pharmacist.. they are over the counter and no prescription is needed... they worked just fine

One week away from surgery... and one week of Optifast done... not going so bad... has anyone “cheated” during Optifast? I still good, but I feel by willpower crumbling a bit

Just got my surgery date... 10 September... still a long ways off, but at least I know now

I am still waiting to see what I will have. Because of my band removal and a possible build up of scar tissue I might have to have VSG over Royx en y. I would prefer the later as it is considered the gold standard and reportedly has had a higher success rate..

Okay, the scope is done and the Dr is now going to book my surgery date. I’ve got my Opti-fast and I’m waiting for the word to start chugging. Seeing the light at the end of this tunnel.. finally

Well, getting closer... follow up upper GI scope next week to see if esophagitis is healed up.. fingers crossed as next step is the ol’ cutting board...

My scale is moving up. I had my band removed two weeks ago and the bottomless pit that was my stomach has once again returned. I’m trying to maintain my eating strategy but without the restriction I am finding I am hungry most of the time and can not get that full feeling without gorging myself. I see the Dr in two weeks…

Well, the band is out.. Eating is no problem, and actually seems too easy.. it’s been a long time since I’ve felt any restriction, let alone the small amount I had with my band at the final stages.. next appointment with the Dr is in a month and I hope I can stay on track and not balloon up. It’s gonna be hard for sure.

Okay, so I’m a few days away from getting my Bandit Buddy removed from my tummy. It’ll be weird to not have it there after 8 years. Maybe some post partum depression? So, after this we see when my next scope to check on esophagitis healing is going, and then plan a date for the bypass.. Fingers crossed that all goes…

Band removal in a couple weeks...

Scope is done.. had to do it without sedation... not fun... They found some esophagitis so they defo have to remove the band, let things heal and then go forth with the bypass... wasn’t the news I wanted to hear, but at least the reasoning is legit..

Saw the surgeons intern yesterday. Found out that they want to remove the band first and then do the bypass 4 weeks later.. was kinda disappointed by that. I was under the impression it would be done concurrently. Need to get a tummy scope done too, but that is getting done tomorrow.. baby steps... I’m happy things are…

Surgeon appointment on Monday.. Hopefully I’ll be on the meat cutters table soon afterwards

Getting it done in London, so travel time will be minimal...

Well, the file is now off to the surgeon.. it’s up to the meat cutter and the scheduling Gurus. Could be a week, two or who knows.

I’m all signed off, and my CPAP stuff is done. Just need the staff to review my file and hook me up with a surgeon.. I don’t care where, I can travel... the when is killing me.. of course I’d like this done yesterday...

Excellent work!!

I have two more appointments on the 8th of March. Should have a better idea then of when they will stab me on the slab.

Saw the surgeon today, and I see the nutritionist and social worker early next week. Once those two tics are in the box I am hoping that the surgery can be booked ASAP...

Good to hear!

Agree 100%. it's funny how once you learn to fool the band, it becomes easier and easier...

woo!

Find the same thing.. Kinda frustrating.

Barrie

Say what? are you standing on your head?

Quotes to live by Better to be thought of as a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt The only thing I know, is that I know nothing If you are not having fun, you are doing it wrong

I am the anti-hot. I like to be hot, but try to remain cool.

Nothing new....I get that way too....Especially when I don't see any progress..When a slump hits and start feeling all mushy and blah. It comes back though, thankfully! keep up the good work!