Lynster54

If some of the people in here are on diet pill then why in the world did you even bother getting the Band? Diet Pills are dangerous, even if your under a Dr care. They can cause your blood pressure to elevate to the point of stroke or heart attack. As some one said they mess your metabolisum up something terrible. They can make you irritable, palpations, diet pills are a big money making thing , even if you buy them at a store,on the street, or a Dr office. Im in the medical field and work at a office where they have tons of weight loss patients. And about 20 yrs ago i was one of them. Its a good fix for the time you are on them but you ALWAYS regain the weight.. Sorry but i have nothing good to say about them..

Im sorry your still not feeling well. I too am 56 yr old and I had my surgery April 12,2011. And I feel great, i walk 1 mile twice a day and Im not tired at all.I think its the walking that Ive been doing. I do the Protein shakes and i take Vitamins. I now get to eat mushies and im so glad of that..I sure was getting tired of the liquids. Hope you get to felling better soon

2 weeks before surgery and 2 weeks after... the 26th i get to start having mushies.

I had my surgery on April 12th and it was the easiest surgery ive ever had. I can tell you, after your surgery as soon as you feel like it get up and walk around in the house. It helps with all the gas pains your gonna have in you stomach and left shoulder. Gas-x and maalox helps alot to.lol It was so easy for me I was at wal-mart on my 4th day!! Best wishes on your new journey. BTW, i get my first fill on May 11th, wondering what thats gonna be like.

Whey protein at CVS, 25 grams..14.00 and it comes in a bag. i cant do anything but walk for 6 weeks. My surgery was April 12th,2011.

I use crystal light also but the crystal light pure fitness grape is the best!!

You honesty need to talk to your dr about any kind of exercise other than walking. I had mine done on the 12th of April and i cant do any thing except walk right now. They told me about 6 weeks out then i can.And it wont hurt you to sit on the floor either.

Hi Pam, I have planned to do some type of gastric surgery for the last couple years.And my boyfriend of 15 yrs didnt want me to have this done. So i put it off. Then just one day out of the blue I decided this was something i really wanted to do regardless of his support or not. I just felt like Im cheating myself out of something that is going to make "ME" feel better about myself. So i just came out and told him I was doing this no matter what anyone thinks. This was about me and no body else. So as of April 12th I am officially Banded. And he has been right there by my side. And yes our relationship has been some what rocky also but we're trying to work things out. I have just got to the point that I have taken care of some one all my life and now its time to take care of ME.. I think he feel that if i loose this weight I will leave him,lol. But I dont worry bout that stuff. Im not saying to leave your relationship if you dont want to, Im just say stand your ground. If you want to make this change then go for it!! Good Luck.

I had my surgery on April 12th.. The first 2 days i hurt but mostly from the gas. i think i took 4-5 pain pills ans 2 pills for nausea,i got sick from riding in the car home..NO overnight stays. My advise is to get outta bed and start walking. even if its in the house,it help with the gas pains.Its now the 16th,Ive been out shopping and doing my same ole every day routine, except for the lifting. I have my post-op visit on the 20th and hopefully i can have soft food then. If i see another protein shake after this liquid diet is over im gonna SCREAM!!!! lol. Best wishes to all of you. Lynne

I have been on my liquid diet since April 1st. It seem like the first 3 days were hard for me but im breezing right through it now. Surgery is April 12th. My diet consists of 2-3 protein shakes. sugar free jello,pudding,some cream soup(nothing chunky) and sugar free popsicles. Some of you are luck,you still get to eat whole foods, but the good thing about this diet,after surgery the liquid diet you will be on then, wont be so hard. Best wishes to all the April Bansters!!

If i may ask, have you had any cosmetic surgery? Are CONGRATS!! you deserve it.

Please make sure you ask your pharmacist about halfing or crushing meds. Some can not be at all. If you have a Dr already the best thing to do is talk to him. I have my surgery April 2th and the meds that was given to me are small enough that it wont do anything. My surgeon told me if i could to see if the meds could be bought in chewable or liquid form.

Hi Tammy.. it took me about 6 months, from seeing the nut dr,diet dr,stress thyillium,blood work, medical clearence, now Im on a liquid diet since april 2nd until surgery date. (april 12th) Hasnt been to bad,the protein shakes pretty much fill me up. Dont give up, youll get there. It just seems like it takes forever.If you would,Add me to your friend list,id like to keep intouch with you.

On pre-op diet now since April 1st until surgery date. 2 protein drinks a day, cream soups,sugar free pudding,jello,fruit chillers. its not to bad, the protein keeps you from getting hungry. Bad thing,ill be on a post-op diet also..lol

This surgery is an out patient procedure.. no over night stay.

Check with your pharmacy,some medications can not be crushed or split..i just went through this last night at my pharmacy.

Lap Band surgery scheduled for April 12th. Looking forward to a new beginning!!! Good Luck to all new bandsters