PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

I had my surgery 2 weeks ago last Monday. No problems everything went great. Last night I ate and I was so full and uncomfortable. It still hasn't gone away. I couldn't sleep at all. I tried to eat some oatmeal this morning and just couldn't. What did I do and how do i fix it? Debbie

I had surgery a week and a half ago. I am still on my post op diets and I am doing well. The problem is that my first fill is a month away. I am going to be starving for a month! I am so sick of being hungry. I was on a liquid diet the 2 weeks before my surgery too, so I am really going crazy. I know I am being a baby. Please, I need some encouraging words. :help:

hello all! I am considering the band- in the middle of all the appointments. But after reading how everyone is doing post op I am scared to death! At any rate, did your doctors all require a gall bladder ultra sound? My doctor did and it seems my test came back with some irregularities on my liver and a kidney...I now have to go for an abdominal CT scan...I'm a little scared...3 kids, a hubby and all...Just wondering if maybe this has happened to anyone else. They all said my liver is swollen...I know this is common with us full figure gals...thanks for your thoughts!<br /> Les

I was just curious.....what are the supplements like and how far in advance are you supposed to start using them? I am having the hardest time getting the staff at Dr. Collier's office to answer questions. I have been approved by my insurance co. and they have spoken to my Dr's office, so they know I am approved. But I still keep getting treated like a stranger!

<p><p>Hi All,</p> <p>I'm looking for patients of the Munson Medical Center's Bariatric Program. How did you like the program? How long did it take you to go through it?? How much did the surgery cost? Cost of fills? Is it easy to schedule appointments around your schedule or do they give you a time and no choice? I have insurance but I'm just in the begining stages of paperwork and am still responsible for paying 20% etc... so it's good to know how much to save and budget for future fills and appointments etc...</p> <p>Thanks for taking the time to answer - I appreciate it.</p> <p>Misty</p></p>

Hi all, I am having my surgery on August 2nd at TLBC with Dr. Yau. I am concerned about a few things I have read on this site, and am wondering if anyone could tell me about their experience with this doctor/clinic. I was not overly impressed with the call from the nurse, but am hoping the rest of the experience will be more positive! I am also scared to death that I will be unable to keep to the pre-op diet, since I don't eat cottage cheese and they only option the nurse gave me was yogurt. I love yogurt, but nothing but yogurt for 14 days...........if I could do that, wouldn't I already be thin?!? Looking for hope....hoping I am doing the right thing....please advis…

hi its been two months since i had da op. lost nearly two stone so far, i've had two in fills. but in the last two-three weeks everything i eat, and im mean everything im getting sick. it causes alot of pain in my chest and around the area wer da port is... is this normal is anyone else da same???:help:

Hello everyone, Question, my post op final stage diet plan says no carbonation for 3 months, I have heard from others that they did not have this so I would kinda like to hear what everyone else's diet plan suggest, honestly I have cheated and had one. I am still alive, I understand the whole carbonation and bloating thing but couldnt help it. :ranger:

What happens? What's the normal procedure?

For those who have been banded, when you are hungry and get to eat, how do you feel with the small portions of food that are allowed? I mean, I eat now whether I am hungry or not and I am worried that I won't know when to stop with the band. Now, I consider having that "stuffed" feeling as being "full". This is a major concern for me. I was just wondering.

My surgery is scheduled for July 11th. I am really worried because I just checked and I am up 12 lbs from when I went to the office 3 months ago. Has anyone had this problem? Will I still be able to get the LapBand done? Please advise. :help:

Hi, I'm 3 weeks post op and doing great, ate to much egg the other day and felt like a I had a stitch :guess (like, you get from to much exercise) in my tummy area for while but later on felt great. 2 days later went to bed and when I got up i felt like I had a stitch sentation near my tummy button area left hand side near one of my incision sites. It's not very painful but I can most certianly feel it, not so much when I'm still just when I move. I'm visiting relatives in the UK and now I'm terrified I've slipped, pulled or broken the whole dam thing :whoo:. Has anyone else experience this sensation? If so what was it? did it go away? HELP!!!!:help:

Hi all, just wanted to share my discovery on taking pills after surgery, I am using a coffee grinder to grind the little suckers to death! It's working really well, although I can't say much about the getting em down part...ugh! Anyhow, hope it helps

I am going back and forth on whether to have the surgery or not. My family and ultimately my initial support group is saying that if I cannot follow any other of the diet plans that this won't work either. Anyone have any comments to help me to get them to understand where I am and how this is different?

Will they still do surgery?<br /> <br /> Say they tell you to lose 10 lbs but you lose 5 or 6 is that good enough? oh yeah, surgery scheduled for 7/11 !!!

Aloha All :help: This kind of a guy question but any advise male or female would be helpfull. My surgery is set for July 11, in Honolulu with Dr. Fowler. And my question is what to wear to fly home? I live on Kauai and I just don't know how sore I will/might be and if regular shorts would work or maybe something like sweat pants or gym shorts? Nex the gym shorts my G's would hang out (you'll only understand the G's thing if your a Mormon). I just don't want to fly home using a Lava-Lava (wrap) or a hospital gown with all my stuff showing. Please let me know what your thinking. Mahalo BWD

Hey everyone, I was born with a genetic heart condition called Long QT Syndrome, which has been fatal to other young, healthy women in my family. I take medication for it to prevent an attack, and I have since I was 8 years old... I know taking pills can be a problem after the procedure, and I wondered if anyone else has any personal experience with what they did with their medications after the band? The doctor that spoke with us at the seminar this morning said that crushing the pills is sometimes okay depending on the situation... any feedback???

I've been reading and reading and keep seeing stuff about the dreaded PBs. Can someone translate that for me?

I am scheduled to have my pre-op in the morning and my surgery date is July 5th! I am soooooo excited!:whoo:

I was banded on June 28 and since have lost 27.5 pounds. While I know (or think) that a lot of that is probably water weight, my surgeon said that it's still a lot to lose in just a week. And while I'm elated by the idea that I'm already 1/5 of the way to my goal weight, I'm afraid that if this continues (obviously not at 30 pounds a week, but at a rate higher than 2-3 pounds a week) I'll be left with pounds of sagging skin. I'm only 18, and from what I've read, this will help when it comes to my skin returning to its original tightness(?), but I was wondering if anyone had any other tips or advice on avoiding this. Also, any info (personal experienceS) at all on loose sk…

I am getting a bad cold and surgery is next week- do you think they can still do surgery?

Hi All - I'm wondering how your energy is affected after surgery and long term????? Misty

Oh holy moly!! My mood swings are OUT of control!!!! I was banded on 05/31/07, and I was just wondering if anyone else had experienced this. I'm usually a pretty laid back person, but it takes NOTHING to set me off now!! Grrrrrrr! What is happening to me?

I was doing well and got too cocky and was watching tv not paying attention and didnt chew my crackers good enough. I over stuffed myself! UGH ! That came up! NO MORE OF THAT!

I had a barbeque at my house yesterday and my family and friends were eating, drinking, dancing and having a great time. My band and I did great, we didn't indulge in all the food or drinks. I am so proud of myself. I found myself at 10 pm contemplating eating or drinking some water and since I didn't know how much longer I would be up for the night I decided to fill up on water. I think that was a smart decision I made considering in the past I would have gone for the late night meal. I didn't do good with my dinner because I basically didn't eat but I didn't over eat either I just made sure I kept myself hydrated. How was your day? Care to share?:whoo:

I am being banded in August (hopefully) and was wondering how soon I can expect to be back at work if everything goes smoothly.

I have a question to those of you who have already been banded. I will be banded July 12 at 12:30, and I'm wondering if I'll feel well enough to go the new Harry Potter movie the next night. Anyone have advice on this? Thanks. Jodie

hi everyone, i have a question or two. i just moved to wilmington, nc from memphis, tn and i spoked to the weight lost doctor nurse today and she told me that when i attend the seminar(july 10) that i can schedule and appointment and things of that nature with the doctor for an consultation. but she said it all depends on how long it takes me to complete the packet and the test and that i would need a referral from my regular care doctor. ok i don't have a regular pcp as i just moved here.. i do however have a women's appointment schedule for in august, will an ob-gyn referral be good enough or MUST it come from a pcp only! thanks a lot i know it's a long journey be…

I am one week post op and wanted to know if I would damage my band if I had one drink for the holiday weekend?

I had my surgery on May 24th and my first fill on June 25th. The problem is I can not eat I can only hold down about 3 cherries and a chicken wing a day. Is this normal? The Doc said about 2 weeks after the fill I will be able to eat more, but I am a little nervous that this kind of eating is just as dangerous as over eating. If anyone else is going through this or has went through this please let me know. Thank you

Hi all! I was banded yesterday and I am so excited! I have had no problems drinking liquids and urinating which is good. I am just really sore on my left side. It feels like I have a knife through my body still. I have the heavy chest and bloted tummy, like everyone else. I have been taking Gas-Ex and trying to walk as much as possible. Any other suggestions? Thanks for the support! Jessica Pre Op/Surgery/Goal 250/232/140

:help:I have been thinking about lapband sugery i need all the info i can get. and is there any one who has had lapband sugery in nashville tn?

I am still in the pre-op stages of lapband. I have a question for all of you. I work in a VERY hot environment. The possibility of de-hydration is very real, especially during the summer months with the high temps of summer. I work 12 hour shifts, and am having trouble trying to figure out how to balance my meals with the very real necessity of making sure that I can get enough H2O in. I understand that drinking after meals for 1 1/2 hours is necessary to make sure Im not eating too much, but on the other hand, how do I make sure Im not getting de-hydrated? My meal times are not "scheduled", and if there is something to be done, I am expected to run and get it done. …

Hello, I was banded in TJ June 2006. Wow a year has gone by. I have been having some tenderness on my right side up under my rib cage. Sometimes I feel as if the food makes through the band then stops at this spot and it pretty tender if I push on it. Anyone have any of these problems. Thanks

is this what i should be experiencing? 6 days out from being banded??? I need to know if this is Normal ?? please help. I am drinking lots Ange

Each day since being banded I have gone through thoughts of what I can do since I am not eating right now. Well I read something yesterday that stuck in my mind and I want to try and live by since being banded. "every day is a choice. We are the ones that choose how our day is going to be. WE can make this band work. We could also make it fail but WE have to understand that it is OUR choice! No one forced food down our throats, no one told us to lie around and not exercise. They were all our choices! So every morning WE have to look in the mirror and start out WL journey on a positive note and set our day off right!!!:clap2::clap2: I hope everyone has a GREAT day tom…

OKAY GUYS, WENT TO CONSULT WITH MY SURGEON TODAY. MY BIG DAY IS THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 29. I AM A LITTLE NERVOUS BUT NOT MUCH. PLEASE SAY A SMALL PRAYER FOR ME, AND BE PREPARED FOR ALOT OF QUESTIONS AFTER SURGERY. THANKS.

Hi Folks, Day 11 of my mostly liquid diet and I've lost 16 pounds, but Im feeling sick now and then. Its weird but I feel like Im car sick - a little nauseous a little numb. Sometimes I get stomach cramps too. Is this normal? I've never really dont this kind of diet before, so Im not sure. I dont really get hungry any more. I havent gotten head aches or anything like that. Just a terrible motion sickness once in a while and a little heart burn. thanks, V.

After getting sidetracked by an abnormal EKG (that turned out to be nothing, probably old equipment at PCP!); I have my surgery scheduled for 7/11! :whoo: Tomorrow is my nutrition class (required) and Friday is pre-op appt w/surgeon. I know I am not the only one who is second guessing this decision. I haven't told anyone I work with; since I work from home and interface only on phone/email; I'm hoping to be able to work immediately (in my pj's from bed if necessary) Can anyone tell me their experience with the pain? Did you need to take something stronger than Tylenol? I guess I'm worried about being out of it............

I was banded on May 30th and so far have only lost like 10 lbs. :cry I see that others ha ve lost like 20-25 lbs. in their first month.:help: What am I doing wrong??? I do find myself hungry but don't eat nowhere near as much as I used to! I guess my question is, how much did most of you lose before your first fill? My first fill is scheduled for July 12th and I CAN'T WAIT TO GET SOME RESTRICTION!! :whoo:

Is a catheter required for this surgery?? It sounds silly but this is in my top 10 least liked things!! I had my Gall Bladder removed and remember the shoulder pain - it was not good! Is this going to happen again? I'm assuming it has to do with the gas they use to inflate your abdomen.... am I right? I'm in the process of getting approval from Bbbc of Illinois.... my fingers are crossed!

My CPAP machine was delivered yesterday, I slept with it last night and my FH said I did not snore one little bit:clap2:, which is really good because I sound like a buzz saw. I did feel somewhat refreshed this morning I must say. Those of you with the machine, has it made a big difference for you?

Hi guys, I am writing from great Britain. I was banded in Nov last year (06) and have since had 2 fills. I find that I have managed to put on 20 pounds. The band seems only to have reduced some of the food types I can eat including many healthy ones like fresh veg and fruit but I can still eat large quantities. Has anyone else had this? I am totally depressed about it. I have currently 6mls in my band

My doctor has advised me to have a childrens chewable vitamin every day. They taste so horrible, I want to gag. (and my kids actually liked them when they were little!). I'm wondering why I cant take a regular pill like One A day, etc. I'm taking my other pills regularly...so why not a vitamin pill. I have a dr's appt this Friday, and plan to ask him, but wanted to know if it's the same for all of you as well..... Thanks, Peggy

Hi everyone. I was banded last Tues 26th June. I went home that day and went to the lake this weekend. It was different not eating but I took yogurt smoothies and I was not hungry at all. I am only managing to take i about 500 calories a day so I know I need to pick that up some. Anyway feeling great just still swollen alittle but most of my steristrips are off and everything looks great. Donna:clap2:

That is how I describe the noises that come from me when I eat. It is not really burping, which is more sudden and quick, but a longer drawn out creaking sound as the food is making it's way into the band. Does anyone else have this and does it go away?????

Well...finally had the consult..some good , some bad. They decided I should go on the protein shake diet thingy, for 2 weeks, starting tomorow. My BMI was 50.1 :eek:..weight..'dont't look'..325 Sleep test.and blood work, needed,, Took the psych test, today.. i will weigh in , in 2 weeks...and if my weight is down, and BMI is below 50, as well as my other test are complete..I will be given a short surgery date..:clap2: On we go :whoo: Thanks for all those that share their insight, and suggestuions, here. Peace..Ken

Hey everyone, I was having a pitty party today cause I was lonesome. I watched a couple of episodes of Mig Medicine, hope you have all seen it, anyway Allen the guy that was close to 1000lbs, was going through panic attacks and having a hard time dealing with not eating and it dawned on me; thats what is wrong with me. :clap2::clap2: I am supposed to be eating my way through everything! Being only 4 days out from being banded, it is starting to sink in, just how many times I would normally be eating in a day! I think the liquid stage gives not only a time to heal our tummy, but most important our minds!!! It is amazing that we stuff so much food into our bodies and not ev…

I am getting ready to go through all my tests. I strongly suspect I have sleep apnea. If I do, how will this effect the LB process? Thanks. ~Kathy

Since I got my surgery date I've been eating more than ever. Besides the nerves about the surgery I'm also feeling like I better eat now while I still can. But I've been stuffing my face constantly. If I keep this up I'll gain another 10 pounds before I get to my pre-op diet. Has anybody else gone nuts eating before their surgery? Any tips on how to stop?