My journey begins

I'd like to introduce myself to this LAP-BAND®® world. I work as a nurse in the O.R. at a hospital that is ranked as a Bariatric Center for Excellence. I've been trying to have this surgery for about 2 years. June 2009 I was diagnosed with diabetes and was at my top weight of 235. About 4 months later my husband suddenly passed away, and my life changed forever. I was finally able to have my surgery 7 days ago. I weighed 205 on the morning of my surgery, bounced up to 209 the next day, but was down to 195 this morning. I can't imagine feeling any better than I do. I had extreme shoulder pain after my surgery and a bout of SubQ emphysema or "rice krispies" in my neck and shoulders which finally resolved. I've had a few hunger pains, but 4oz. of skim milk usually does the trick. My first fill will be next Thursday. Can't hardly wait! :tongue:

How awesome Anabel! You sound like you have sailed through your first week post-op! Any advice for making it through the pre-op liquid diet? I start mine on Friday for April 23rd surgery???? I would love any and all advice!

I know there are different pre-op diets and I didn't think mine was so bad. Starting 2 weeks before surgery, my daily intake was this: protein shake 3 times a day made with 1/4 cup frozen berries, scoop of protein powder, 5 grams of fiber and 8 oz. skim milk. Gotta have a Magic Bullet for these shakes. I would sometimes only use 4oz. milk and could eat it with a spoon. Crystal Lite makes a water add-in that has 5 grams of fiber called "hunger satisfaction" in strawberry-banana. That can go in your shake or in your water. I also had two snacks between the shakes: one was a piece of fruit, the other was a green salad with <50cal dressing. I shifted to clear liquids only the day before my surgery.