Rocio43

my Dr. explain to me you have to drink 30 to 45 min before and after meal. because when you eat your meal you don't want to go fast on your sophagus and you will have a really bad pain and you may feel emty and need to eat more, so you have to eat and wait. that way you feel full. I am still learning the process is hard when you used to eat and r

drink at the same time.

I got my surgery on Oct。 11/12 since then my dreams are so weird.

Rest' date=' walk, take your pain meds, walk, rest, have a crazy dream because of the pain meds, walk, drink our liquids, rest....repeat. Keep us update. And Welcome to the club! We're so happy to have you! <3

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Hello about the dreams yea i been having some crayze dreams i was beliving that it was me. Welcome to the lapbanders club my surgrry was oct 11/2012. Felling better .

I was banded on thursday feeling ok but now I have a cough. Feeling full i feel pregnant the shakes make me vomit.just drinking Water.< /p>

Hi' date='

I'm new on this board. Been reading you for a few days now.

I'm on a waiting list to get the Band. Don't know my date yet and still doubting if I'll do it or not.

My main concern is my look post-op.

I'm single but dating. I don't like my body now but it doesn't repulse me.

I'm scared of what I will look like and won't be able to find someone to be with.

It's kind of a supercial concern compared to all of what i will have to go through but it's the one that scares me the most.

The food, the exercise, I have control over, what I will look like, I can't decide.

Do you know any sucess stories about people who didn't need plastic surgery afterwards? Can the skin get firmer with the exercise only?

Thanks for your help

Christine [/quote']

Hi anyone banded on 10/11/12 at tampa with dr Aquila wants to know how is everybody

I never tough that something so nasty looking can taste so good tuna fish and refried Beans

Anyone banded on Octuber 11th witb dr Aquila would like to know how is everyone?

This is a difficult time. I told my doctor there was no way I could get my Protein in those first few days and they said that was normal. Just sip as much as possible of Water and Protein shakes. Get a timer if needed and every 10 min take a sip. Not easy at all' date=' but it will be over soon. Until all that swelling goes down it will be rough and then once it does it will get easier to drink.[/quote']

I just been five days post op and i feel full, still getting use to just liquid, the only thing is i cannot drink my Protein Shakes i just hold it i want to vomit. Any ideas

Thanks to everyone for your respond is been a great help.

I been having a cough with phlem and tightness on my chest, just having some argument with my kids and getting frustrate wish i was in the hospital to have peace.

def call your doctor' date='but i dont think its anything to worry about.....i guess surgery lowers your immune system...sometimes i will spot while having the flu,(immune system is lower when u are sick)...just a guess on my part,but it makes sense[/quote']

Thanks to everyone for your respond is been a great help.

i take seasonique' date='which is a birth control that i dont get my period....the first 2 days after surgery i was spotting, i think it was because i didnt read my post op instructions well enough...it said for the first 10 days after surgery,crush all meds...the pill is tiny,so i figured i was fine,but i wonder if it was too tiny for my new pouch[/quote']

I am scare because i am bleeding need to call my dr tomorrow,

Today was good no much pain.

The only thing is i forget and drinks fast but dont feel nothing weird.

The gas pains are definitely the worst d for me right now. I don't have much incision pain' date=' just this horrible tightness in my chest and shoulders. When I burp, I feel so much better. But then 2 minutes later, gas build up again. I have been walking around as much as possible because that really is the only thing that seems to help it. Fortunately it seems that the coughing fits have subsided today so that is one less thing to worry about for now.

I weighed myself today and I am down 7 pounds since the day I was weighed in the hospital prior to my surgery 4 days ago. I don't even see how that is possible but I am not complaining. I sure am hungry though.[/quote']

I was banded on the 11th of October feeling better just sore but the pain in the shoulder and neck still there but not as it was, happy that this step.is gone now Is.my rebirth and continued with this journey. Still sleepy and tire.but at least can walk better. The only thing difefent is I am bleeding like.if I have my period, I have my iud so dont know if is normal or not i usually dont hsve my period. Anyone there with same cituation?

Hello I got this book is very helpful. "Eating well after weight loss surgery"by Patt Levine and Michele Bontempo-Saray.

to everyone that is going to surgery in the month of Sept good luck!my is on Sept 27. cannot wait, this month is running slow for me.

My Dr provides shakes have 5 a day and 2 oz of protien 2 oz of veg then sugar free beverages.It's rough but not unbearable

My Dr. Aguilar told me to have 5 Optifast a day and drinks Water after , and pops and jelatine without sugar if I am very hungry, but if I am only hungry

if I feel dizzey to drink hot water with one chicken broth.< /p>

but I am doing ok, I am not hungry.

Hello, happy for you, I just start Optifast diet for 3 weeks, and my surgery is on Sept 27, reading your comments it gives me more motive to continue. glad youcan tie your shoes,lol me not jet.

take care

Rocio from Florida

One week to go!!!! I started this process in April and I can't beleive only one more week. I went to the hospital today for my pre op tests and a tour of the floor I will be staying on with one of the nurses. I also got shown the pre op area and what I can expect to happen before the surgery. That really did make me feel more comfortable.

I'm on day 7 of my pre op diet ( can't beleive I have had nothing but liquids for a week) with 6 more days to go. The first 5 days were ROUGH' date=' but yesterday and today better thankfully. I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, now hopfully I won't get any bad calls about my pre op tests.....lol. We have a lot of people still going in this week so many prayers to all you!!![/quote']

Hello, how you been doing with this liquid diet, I will start today or tomorrow I will know when I see Dr Aguilar today. What else do you eat?

I'm getting banded September 6th I've been on pre op diet since the 23rd

Hello I have the first time appointment with Dr Aguilar, to start my 3 weeks liquid diet, can you tell me how you feel and besides de liquid what else you eat?

Thank you so much my surgery is in Sept 27. In Tampa.

Hello bansters' date=' I'm so disappoint findout my surgery has been rescheduled for Wednesday September 12th. My surgeon have death in his family and is going out town. I know emergency do come up but i still feel disappoint. Just ready for this part to be over.[/quote']

Omg!I know how you feel, my will be on the 27th of Sept, how you been doing with the diet, do you need to continued for 2 weeks more?

I need more info about this diet going to start on next week on the 5th of Sept. Are you in Florida, want to meet with people in Lakeland so we can call each other and help us with any surgery question that can help us.

Latest are added!! Up to 44 and 3 still in a holding pattern.

Please bear with m' date=' but I "had to" alphabetize each date. It was driving me crazy all willy nilly. If I bumped you off or anything, please just say so!!

**readyforchange** 9/4

Goalseeker 9/4

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Angelle 9/11

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Visionary444 9/11

Ready for 50 9/12

Banderama 9/14

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Morganjm 9/19

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Corgimom 9/24

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MJ1996 9/24

Millsy 9/25

RhondaMarie 9/26

Cindroo 9/26

Buplee 9/27

Prinxs 9/27

Rocio43 9/27

Andwhatrea 9/28

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My is on September 27, 2012

Im due to have gastric bypass 25th September anyone else?

Hello my will be on September 27, 2012 so anxious. Confuse with the diet my is 3 weeks diet.