PUG MAMA

Hey buddy, your doing great. You had a set back oh well, don't keep feeding on that issue because your mind set needs to be in a good place. Regardless of your husband and that situation thats his problem dont make it yours. When I get pissed I either go for a walk or read the forums they help so much. Keep your head up forget that fried chicken and make your shake enjoy each sip your feel better after the shake.

How did all of your ports flip? This is one of my biggest fears, was there some thing you all did to do that.

thanks

Hey there, I was just made aware of the low profile. I think it depends on your body type and the doctor. My doctor specifically told me that most doctors don't like to do it because it can be hard to find, my doctor said he's really good at finding the port so I wasn't a problem for him and my body type is like a pear. Anyways, I'd rather get it done now not have to go in a change it later. Also, I didn't know that the port is attached with a mesh screen. Weird, I asked him to attach a stich to the stomach muscle so I won't flip. I'm kind of a freak about the port because I workout really hard with my trainer. Everbodies different and have different needs just be aware of your options because it is your body. Congrats to all

Boo, I should have my band surgery near the end of December. I would like to get the low profile port now that I know it exists. I have a BMI of 44 as of today. I'm sure by surgery date it should be down at least 1 or 2 more points. Do you think I would qualify to get that type of port? Also I have Humana Select Insurance. Is there anything I should be aware of so that I get my approval? I would sure appreciate anything you could share with me. Thanks Linnie

Hey all, just wanted to let people know that there is a LOW PROFILE PORT available with the Lap Band. Basically, it's a thinner and smaller port for those that are worried about it sticking out of your skin. It's not really mentioned because it is smaller so most doctors don't want to deal with not finding it easily for injections. I have a smaller midsection so this is very important to me and my doctor said it wasn't a problem.

So, if you are in same the boat it is another thought to consider. I am getting it and my surgery is on Nov. 15, so I let everyone know how it went. Congradulations to all.

Hi all, wooopppie were getting closer. I had my pre-op apt. yesterday.

Kim you rock no soda ( coffee) I am glad you did that I gave up coffee cold turkey 2 weeks ago its better to get off it now.

I cant believe you all get to have a little something other than shakes. boo hoo Im only on shakes day 6 today no cheating. I guess I wining about it alittle. oh well

Ok, my pre-op- getting the lap band standard size, there is for all out there that may not know a low profile port a smaller port. I'm getting that my sides are pretty small so i dont want it to show through my skin so the doc said I would be a good candidate just a FYI for those interested.

Being on the shakes is not too bad I have lost 8 pounds in 6 days so I'm happy.

Glad we are all on the same page....

Have a great day all.

Hi all, wow you all are such an inspiration hearing the stories of your surgeries and thoughts. I am having surgery Nov. 15 and I'm on day 4 of only shakes total 2 weeks of shakes. I have a pre-op class today 4 hours did you all do that as well? I have never been under so I'm scared. Is the pain meds pills or something else, I didn't think we could take pills.

Congradulations to the newly banders.

Hey there me surgery is also the 15th at 10am. I'm on day 4 of shakes I only get shakes and Water not even broth. I also have to be on them for 2 weeks. Isn't it interesting that other don't have to be on shakes only or for just a couple of days. Hey, I posted a Nov. 15 banders thread if you want to check it out as well. Take care, good luck.

Hey Everyone! Great to hear the good reports of those folks that have been banded already this month! I get banded on the 15th of November at 8am. I am on day 3 of this pre-op diet! I am going crazy and would love to have some real food. My diet is medi-fast except you can no have the lean and green meal. Its all Soups, pudding and shakes and honestly it doesnt taste good at all. I want to eat something so bad but dont want to blow it. I have twelve more days, I am so frustrated and hope my days fly by. Thanks for listening and good luck to everyone.

Actually I am drinking almond milk. Does anyone know how it taste with sf Jello powder or sf cheesecake powder.

Thanks a bunch.

Hello fellow banders day 3 solo shakes interesting. I have lost 6 pounds in 3 days. Crazy stuff, its tough not to look at food everywhere. Hope you all are doing well.

Take care

Hello everyone, Day 2 of shakes. Now, I'm not one of those lucky ones that can eat a little with the shake. Mine plan is 2 weeks cold turkey...Bariatric Advantage shakes... oh my god. Honestly the vanilla taste just like the ones at In and Out burger. I'm sure that will get old any one have tips for recipes. The good news is that I have energy the bad I have gas from the milk. ewwwwww

I'm Banded!!!! Had my surgery yesterday morning. Everything went fine. I'm sore and moving slow but nothing unbearable. Guess I got lucky no bad gas pains.... just a little last night after I got moving around some. Came home this morning, the pain meds are good and sugar free Popsicle are great.

Glad to hear about the GAS !!!! lol

Hey kim welcome...Are you on your shakes today? Its coming up soon for all of us. This is a great place to share.

Have a great day !!!!

Wow... I had another thought for my used clothes I think I will cut them up and use them for car rags, I really can get some coverage doing that.

5 days.... no coffee and holding strong. Wow. I feel kinda clear like I'm not walking around in a caffine cloud. Well I must say I am eating everything before monday except no alcohol either. I know its wrong but I want to eat things that wont really be an opition. Eating the bad stuff has been liberating in a way because it doesn't taste good anymore. 1 more day till shakes good luck everybody and Happy Halloween.

Like people are saying .. yogurt, mashed potatos, cottage cheese, Soup, blend some salsa, refried Beans, soft scrambled eggs, and so on.

Baby food is disgusting. I tried it when my husband got his gastric bypass last year and rebought some different flavors and brands after my surgery and blegh. I fed them to my dogs.

Thats funny I dont think my dogs would eat that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Firechic,

I'm three days pre-op from sugery, and my nutritionist recomended the whole baby food thing when it came to the mushy stage.... and I actually took a stroll down the baby food isle at the local grocery store and decided not to even try it. I will just use a stick blender or food processer to puree whatever I need... There just weren't that many that were appealing and they all looked bland!!!!!

Hey there I got a kick just thinking of you looking at baby food in the store a big cowboy looking guy like yourself. I guess when your use to the pet isle it's a foreign country looking at those jars thinking how the heck do they do that in a jar. It looking like thanksgiviving in a jar that brown mush...how can that be possible. lol

You guys are awesome. I am having surgery on Nov. 15 and are required to do rigorious excercing for my job and to pass a test...running, situps, pushups. Speaking of pushups any time lines for those.

Thanks

I'm having trouble wraping my head around mushy foods and how to make them. I have dogs no babies so what do you put in the magic bullet to mush up? I'm clueless and need help.

Thanks

Hey there,

Yes the shakes are coming up fast monday. I am not allowed anything other than the shakes but it seems that others are different with their restrictions. Don't forget your not sappose to take medications two weeks before. What time is your surgery. Mine is at 10 am.

Nice to meet you, tracy

Hi everyone, is it true baby food 3 weeks out of surgery? I was told Protein Shakes 2 weeks after, then mushy foods. Please help me understand this!!! How do you eat mushy...confused.

Hi everyone! I am scheduled for Nov. 15th and I start a mostly liquid diet with Protein shakes on Nov. 1st! I am allowed to have two fruits (apple orange or pear) two times a day and a small lean Protein meal with green veg. I am also aprehensive and I am still working towards my cardiac clearance which everything is fine but they are torturing me with more tests, I would love to have a buddy.!!!

Hi Purple,

Cool, were on the same day. My surgery is at 10 am when yours? I start my Proteins on Nov. 1 as well but I am allowed nothing except Protein shake for 2 weeks nothing else not even coffee. So I started drinking hot Water with lemon and fresh mint to trick my mind. Its not really working but I didn't want the headache plus the shake all at the same time. I had my stress test last week and while I was on the treadmill running when I got off i turned around and the cardiologist was asleep in the chair. Can you believe it, I asked the tech if he does this often she said he had a long night. Anyways, he chipped in if I didnt think your heart was good I wouldn't be sleeping. lol The tests never end just as you say. If you want to chat feel free to private message me anytime I am currently not working at this time healing from an injury so feel free to chat whenever. Where do you live? I'm in LA.

I have a 10 day clear liquid only diet. Pretty much broth, Water, and skim milk. I didn't even think about the caffeine withdrawl. I am worried about not having enough energy. It will be tough but we'll make it through. :laugh:

Hi Jen,

I only had the caffeine headaches and energy loss for 2 days. I am drinking hot Water with lemon and fresh mint to trick my mind. I also have to be on the Protein shakes for 2 weeks starting Nov.1 no broth just shakes with milk.

Hang in there!

How did you get that TickerFactory??? I clicked the link but it asks for a PIN?

That link is for me to go in and change the stats. Go to tickerfactory.com and fill out all the questions then follow the prompts to copy paste in your profile. I hope this helps It took me a long time to figure it out and my friend actually had to help. Sorry.

Hi, I'm Nov 19...I'm also SOOO unsure...My biggest fear is it not working...Or having issues with food - The lack of it...I'm so used to over eating and eating all the wrong stuff...I wonder CAN I do this???

Hi, you'll be fine. I totally understand what your saying I think there's alot of people who have the same feelings. I think if you stick to the plan of what the doctors and nutrician suggests you will do great. I also think alot about it, am I doing the right thing and all the what ifs. You put all this effort into getting this far just keep telling yourself how this will work for you, you and only you will make this happen. My surgery is on the 15. This website is so helpful for the support.

Hi, My name is Jenny. My surgery date is November 16th.(close enough?) My all liquid pre-op diet starts Nov. 6th. It took me almost a year as well. I'm very excited. I can't wait for for my surgery. I keep reading and rereading all my surgery info. Good luck!

Hi Jenny,

Thanks for writing that is so cool for you. The 16th is pretty close. Yesterday I stopped drinking coffee / caffine. I didnt want the headaches coupled with the pre-op shake stuff. What pre-op plan are you going to be on. Interestingly enough alot of people have a variation. My doc tor told me only Protein shake with milk only. Nothing else, for 2 weeks how about you.