JB57

My doctor has me still drinking 3 Optifast a day although up until yesterday I was only getting in 2 to get in protein. In addition to that I am doing broth, popsicles etc. Tomorrow I start on full liquids so I will have soup!!

I did 3 weeks of Optifast preop! lol Try the Vanilla I think it tasted like custard. I liked it better than the chocolate. The diet is necessary to reduce the fat around your liver so access to your stomach is easier. I was too afraid NOT to follow it, I wanted to make sure everything went fine and I have to say it did. I had mine done on the 4th and by the 6th I was pretty pain free except for getting up from a sitting position I had to hold my belly. Otherwise I was fine. I also think the preop prepares you for the weeks after surgery where you will be doing liquid only as well. Good luck to you! In the end we all know it will be worth it

I have to agree! I was banded one week ago on 10/4. I thought I felt fine to go back to work on Monday and it got busy and I ended up not getting home for almost 9 hours and by then I was in agony! Tuesday and Wednesday I ended up just half days and now today and tomorrow are my schedules days off! Even though I feel fine, I have not taken pain meds since the day after surgery and I am not experiencing any gas pain I still get tired when I am out running errands. Give yourself some extra time if you are able!!

Thanks so much it is helpful hearing this! I am 5 days out and a little nervous but totally excited!

I am October 4th in Tampa! Oh my gosh it is almost here! I go Monday for my weigh in I have been on a liquid diet now for 16 days I have lost 21 lbs and I feel really good. It feels so nice to not be bloated up. The first couple days were tough but then it was fine, so easy I liked it! 5 Optifast drinks a day and water. So just 5 more days until the new life begins.............. Good luck to everyone having their band surgery this month!!

Hello Everyone! I have been reading alot here and sounds like a wonderful support group here. So I am just getting started, attended orientation the other day and first Dr. visit with surgeon is this week. Already have my pysch eval schedule for next week as well. I do not have to wait the 6 months with my insurance so I am wondering what is next and I don't want to rush things, how long does it take to get thru all required appts before surgery is scheduled? Any advice and help is greatly appreciate. I am hoping for a very late September or early October date to get this party started!!