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You may not eat or drink anything after midnight on the night prior to surgery ... Ans: The procedure takes an average of one hour to perform but may vary ... On the second day, you will be consuming approximately 30 mls of Water every hour. 30mls= 1oz if anyone is interested

I've heard this same story before here. Your referring Dr is right , they make more off the bypass, plus not all the follow up with fills and things. You would take weight off faster with bypass but all WLS's are just tools. My sis had bypass lost the weight and then gained it back. I 'd look for another Dr if that surgeon doesn't believe in what he's doing. My bariatric surgeon believes it works.

You're really not expected to get 64 oz the first 48 hrs. You're very swollen. 1oz every 15 mins.

Congratulations!

You should be eating 3 meals a day. 3oz of solid Protein 1/4 veggies1/4 good carbs. Previous poster is right, everything you're eating besides chicken & beef is slider food. Dr & Nut said salad is a slider and not to eat it until you are in the green zone. I would be starving too if I ate your menu! If I get hungry between meals I'll have a cup of herbal tea or SF hot chocolate. Takes the edge off.

Happy Banniversery! Sorry about your health issues but Congratulations on your wls!

Good luck on the beginning of your new journey! Learn as much as possible about LBS.

I was told 1oz every 15 mins. I had a problem sipping to fast!

I too, had to take Imodium chewable and it worked almost instantly. Like CG said, sip a lot of water to keep from dehydrating. Sounds like you have your hub figured out and of course after surgery your nerves will be on edge. Try to ignore his comments, or calmly explain that comments like that are not really helping you and how you know he's worried. This too will all pass! Hang on!

I'm in Florida too. By January I'll be dressed like an Eskimo, unless we have an unusual warm winter, but I don't think so. The thrift stores are your best bet! Let us know where you're going?

I've never been able to eat breakfast until 10am band or no band. Today I did eat some greek yogurt before I was hungry, b/c nut says how important it is. We'll see , very full now!

The is the most awesome NSV I've heard! You are smokin! So proud of you! Bet hub is too!

Late to the party, but T&P coming your way! Speedy recovery & great success!

Hi Elcee, how you doing? Don't see you much.Hope all is well! At the end of her statement she says Dr want protein and low carb, so it turns out to be not just protein but fruits & veggies too.

Congratulations! I couldn't run if I was on fire. I'd have to "stop,drop&roll".lol Maybe after knee replacement, I don't know.I'd settle for a brisk walk. Keep up the good work, next thing you'll be telling us is your doing a half marathon.

Sounds like you may obsess about the scale either way, whether your weighing every day or not! Why don't you stick it out these next 5 days and see what happens. You might be pleasantly surprised! This is when you're going to get answers either way. Personally, I do weigh every morning, but I don't obsess about a small gain or no loss. It all evens out!

Well my pamphlet right from the Lap Band manufacturer says your Dr is right! I quit Dt soda 7wks ago and I can honestly say I do not miss it. My skin is a lot clearer and smoother, my bladder function is better, really! Diet soda is just a bunch of chemicals & food coloring, how can it be good for you?

PS try to live like you're in "bandster hell" again. Just like those of us that haven't reached our green zone yet. Doing the LB rules with no restriction. You can do it! Track your food(I use MyFitnessPal) take small bites, 1 per min and allow only 20 mins to eat. 3 oz Protein first , 1/4 veggies & 1/4 good carbs. Best wishes!

This is one pf those cases where you have to live one day at a time. Focus on what you can do today to give you the best shot in healing and not think about tomorrow. I know that stress does tighten my band, my in laws could get my band so tight without 1cc of fill in it.So try to relax,deep breath, listen to calming music, whatever it takes. #2, you have to ask yourself, why did Dr#1 leave? Maybe having trouble?. To me new Dr sounds more like what my Dr says and you do have to trust in your Dr. Did you do any research on new Dr? I'm really sorry you are going through all this and pray it all comes out well! Keep us posted!

Excitement & nerves are all part of it. How nice that your godmother is stepping in for your mother. I bet your mom will be beside herself, that she's not there. It won't be long now! Just focus on the prize and not the surgery. Congratulations!

You got it! Thoughts & prayers for your safety & quick recovery!

The good thing is, every time you get up to pee, you're walking. Walkings good, walkings good!lol

We're all here to help and support you. If you have been backsliding, you need to go back to your Dr & nutritionist and ask them how they can help you. Who knows, you might need a fill. Go back to LB rules- 1cup of food per meal 3-4oz of protein always eat first 1/4c. veggies 1/4 good carbs Drink at least 64 oz of water, No sliders. Small bites 1 min apart, 20 mins to eat total meal and if you're not done tough, you're done! You can do this! Follow the rules! Find your wantpower, it's got to be stronger than your willpower. Do you want it? Go get it! Best Wishes!

Welcome to the forum! Well what I can tell you is everyone here has been where you are, killing ourselves with weight and wanting to become healthier. You've come to the right place for knowledge, inspiration & support. Great group of ppl here. Have you gone to a LB seminar yet? How about insurance? I've been stalking these boards for over 8mths now and was only recently banded , Oct.15. I really believe this will work, if we work with the band. The band is a tool, not a magic potion. It will help you, but you have to help it and you do that by following your Drs. orders, and learn all you can before having the surgery. Post often so we can get to know you. Everyone will be happy to help you with your questions. Best wishes on your journey to new health!