kyrasgrandma

If I have a hernia it will be repaired as well but wont cost me any more than the initial surgery fee of $16,000.

I have hypothyroid as well and will be banded on Oct. 19th. I wouldnt be doing it if my dr. thought my thyroid would be a problem. He says we will probably have to adjust the meds as I lose weight.

I am on day one and I am not allowed broth. Lucky you! My pre op diet is 3 shakes a day plus up to an additional 225 calories of veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, spinach etc. No root veggies.

Just wondering if you can use Carnation Instant Breakfast for a protein shake post op? I saw some the other day with no sugar.

I can relate to how you are feeling. I have 2 weeks to go and the butterflies in my tummy just wont settle down...lol One minute I am excited the next I am scared but from what I have read it is all completely normal

Started pre op diet today. It is going to be hard to stick to this for 2 weeks! I am not really craving food though. I just cant stomach the smell of the shakes. I put some peppermint extract in my last shake today (chocolate flavored) and it seemed to help a bit. Tasted ok, just had to hold my breath to drink...lol

Wishing you lots of luck! I will be banded the week after you.

Started my pre op diet today. First shake was horrible so I added some cocoa powder and vanilla extract to my chocolate lunch shake and it went down a little better. I cant stand the smell so I hold my breath while drinking...lol I am a little hungry between shakes but nothing I cant handle.

Awesome news Meave84! How was your experience with SWLC. I will be banded there on October 19th.

I will be banded on October 19th in Mississauga, Ontario. Started my pre op diet today. Cant say I love the shakes...lol

Awesome news! Congratulations!

congratulations! It is only going to get better from now on!

Welcome!

Hi BJC1227! Start my pre op diet on Friday and will have my surgery on October 19th. I am both excited and scared...lol Lots of butterflies in my tummy !

Awesome! Let us know how it goes.

So happy you are ok! We were all so worried about you. Make sure you take it easy for a while.

In her last post she was on the way to the ER because she was having trouble breathing. Has anyone heard how she is?

Hope everything is ok.

good tips! I need to start thinking about post surgery as well.

awesome nsv!

amazing transformation in such a short period!

There should be a list of hotels in the package they gave you (mine was emailed to me since I am 3.5 hours north of Toronto.) I am being banded on a Friday and will stay at my cousins place at least till Sunday. Then I hope I will be able to drive myself home Sunday.

I have 3 weeks to go and I started getting sick last week. I think it has finally run its course and I am starting to feel better. I have the exact same concerns that you do.

I had a consultation with SWLC and Slimband and decided on SWLC. I was not impressed at all with the staff at Slimband (it is the name of the weight loss centre, not the name of a lap band). I will be banded by Dr. Cobourn on Oct.19th. I know several people who have been banded by him and they are very happy with the aftercare.

Wishing you lots of luck!