titansjim

Sorry to hear you are frustrated. Perhaps the person you spoke with on the phone wasn't a medical staff member.
Does your doctor's office have a nutritionist on staff? Mine does and she is available for me to talk to at any of my visits. If there isn't one, I would urge you to see one that specializes in the band to help set up a plan for you.
Ask your dr. tomorrow about the diet. He has to know. Typically, it is liquids or mushies for a day or two and then gradually to solids.
My doctor's office has been wonderful but I think it is normal for you not to hear from them. I only talk to them at my visits.
If you have any questions after tomorrow and still don't get answers ask away at our experiences. I am saddened by how many doctors don't educate their patients and think that makes all the difference in the world of success.
Good luck to you!

HI
If you can try and get to a support group.
I hearing from so many people that clinics are not offering adequate follow up support.
Keep after your clinic with your questions.
Tom, Toronto
Banded July 6 06
Wt. Loss: 156 lbs
tomander@bell.net

You won't fail! I'm only 6 weeks post op so I'm still learning but I had the same fears before my surgery. I've lost close to 40 pounds so far including preop diet and I'm very excited for more success to come. You will do good and surprise yourself!

Yaaaaay! I'm so excited but nervous. Ready to start a new lifestyle & work toward a happier, healthier life. Lets go 29ers!!!!!!

Yaaaaay! I'm so excited but nervous. Ready to start a new lifestyle & work toward a happier, healthier life. Lets go 29ers!!!!!!

Yaaaaay! I'm so excited but nervous. Ready to start a new lifestyle & work toward a happier, healthier life. Lets go 29ers!!!!!!

3 more nights Y'all

6 more days 29ers!! I am so excited I can't stand myself. LOL

Well, I am home.. feeling a bit miserable but nothing to compare of the pain I thought I'd be in. I know it's only the first day lol. Breathing in my nose out my mouth has helped a lot. I feel the gas in my tummy, back and shoulder but it's not unbearable.. at times i moan out.. ****.. or gosh damn.. but thats about it. My surgeon was awesome and they said everything went very great!! They also repaired the hiatal hernia. Hard to sip Water, because I get so bloated and uncomfortable when I take a few sips.. my tummy is very soar and get occasional pains.. All normal ?? I am waiting for another 40mins to take some more meds! When I fall asleep I dont feel a thing till I wake up. Thank you all for having faith in us.. you all have been such a help and inspiration and knowing we have all of you on this journey today is amazing in itself. <3 ya guys!....... ( ouch ) lol .. pain pain go awaay!
Had surgery at 8 and was home by 11am. eep! also btw.. I walk as often as I can.. but it feels like it makes the pain worse..? any suggestions. Damn burps won't come out! grrrrr !
Pic.. on my way to a better happier lifestyle. The cap was to big as you can see.. I laughed when I saw this pic!

Well 29ers we will just have to all keep up with each other and see how everything is going!

Congrats! I'm on the 29th also. I also had many issues between the surgeons office, the hospital and my insurance. I was starting to wonder if it was ever gonna happen! Anyway one week from today! I'd like to stay in touch with others getting banded on the 29th so I can compare notes & see if things are going ok or "normal"

Best decision I made for myself! Although I did not reach my yearly goal of 100lbs, the number is slowly starting to not take control, it is about getting there, period. I have lost about 90lbs (89.6!) and I am grateful. I am not there yet but I am on my way, however I can now say that I can stand on my own and no longer need to lean on my band "Oscar the grouch" to take the lead. I am doing it on my own and loving it!
Perhaps, just perhaps I will get another fill when I hit a plateau and need that extra push.
I appreciate this forum for the guidance it has given me, although I have never physically met anybody who has had the lapband yet, I know I can pick the brains of all you fellow cyber-bandsters!
Much love,
-Jason

I was a daily pot smoker before the surgery. I didn't smoke the day of the surgery or the days I was in the hospital. I smoked both the second day being home. I'm fine. I don't have the munchies, which seems to be a huge point of contention for some people. If anything, I've found that cotton mouth isn't a problem because of all of the fluids I'm drinking. It was something I was looking into before the surgery and the only responses I saw were basically "DON'T SMOKE WEED DRUGS ARE BAD MMKAY!" - nothing stating what would happen if I DID smoke. The first day, I honestly didn't want to. I just wanted to sleep. The second day, the weed REALLY helped with any residual nausea and I honestly feel better. It's a personal choice, though. Only do what you can when you're ready. You got your band a day after I did - how are you feeling?

A few of the key pointers are to not exceed 1000-1200 calories per day, get 60+ grams of Protein in per day, and do not exceed 1 cup of food per meal (as to not stretch your pouch). Also, make sure you are eating your protein first, then veggies, and no more than 1 serving of a starch. Exercise as able too as that will make a big difference.

Hi Titans fan, I'm down the road from you near Ft Campbell KY. Had my surgery June 13th. What a ride! It's the best decision I've ever made. Good luck.

I'm on the 29th also. I've got more weight to lose than y'all ( 130lbs) but I think I will reach it eventually. So glad I found this site. I just haven't been able to drag myself to one of the local support groups yet. Lol. Good luck y'all. Hope your not as nervous as me! Lol

I cannot speak for anyone else. I can just tell you that in my opinion in order to be successfull you must control your eating.... even though this isnt a "diet"... if you want to lose weight before you reach the green zone and even after in my opinion.... you need to track your food and count calories. I am not saying other ways dont work...just telling you what worked for me.
I limited myself to 1000 calories per day...every day no exceptions. I have lost 210 lbs to date. I am 7 or 17 lbs from goal depending on where I decide to stop. It has been less than 2 years
all the best!