Megan92877

Did they give you a pre-op diet? I had to do 15 days of shakes and liquids only...wasn't fun, but I lost 12 pounds doing it....can you go to a Vitamin store and get a protein based shake mix and try it for a few days? 4/6 shakes a day and some movement should get those 5 pounds off fast

You allowed Papa Johns in the house? That would be the DEATH of me!!! I will have to get some gas x strips....thanks for the advice!

Hi Karie! I was banded on Monday...and feel much better today...days 2 and 3 were the worst for me, but day 4 was better and today even better! I think that you should be ok with a heating pad....just keep it on low....and hang in there!

I am on Day 5...and much better today...even drove myself to a dr's appointment....Hang in there! You can do this!

How do you deal with your family eating while you are not? I am only on day 4 Post-Op, and admit that I am a food addict, so watching my husband making Hamburger Helper while I am eating a 1/4 cup of cream of chicken soup with protein powder...it's making me unreasonably mad....and frustrated....and sad....any advice or tips... AND...PS...when does this gas go away?

Congrats!!!! I cannot imagine the hard work that you put into that!

Hello all! I have been using my Cuisinart blender to make my shakes (Bariatric Advantage) but find that they are coming out VERY foamy....granted this helps to keep me feeling full, but lots of bubbles in tummy means lots of gas and as much as my little ones think it's funny...I don't! What are your tips/tricks?

Good luck to you! I will be banded on the 23rd and have been on the pre-op diet for 8 days....you will find tons of good info and support here!

Welcome! I think that you will find way more positive stories here versus negative ones....good luck with the pre-op....I am on day 8 and going strong!

Docs are there for a reason, and so are ER's.....I would rather go to the ER and have the exray done to make sure it's in place and ease my mind than to worry and make it worse...

uggg.....beet root? More power to you!

I like Bariatric Advantage chocolate and vanilla....find that I can mix the most stuff in with them.

It really was that simple...just drink some chalky shake so they can see that everything goes down ok....my radiologist adjusted the screens so I could watch, too....it was kinda cool to see it go down your throat and into your stomach!

We will be banded on the same day! Hooray!

I keep wanting to try something like this! Like a frapachino!