Wanna-Be-Healthy

If so, why?

Hi everyone, my surgery is on Friday and I was wondering if you could help me create a list of post-op needs. I am planning on buying everything tonight so I don't leave anything to the last minute. Help? THANK YOU!

Thanks Stephanie, I'm not sure I understand what you mean by hold your stomach?

Thanks Cheznoel! What is mio? Can you take Tylenol in a pill form or just liquid?

I've also heard of pre-op diets that only lasted a week and others who simply had to do Atkins.

I know everyone's is different but what was your pre op diet like?

Hi all, how long will it be before I can carry my 40lb toddler after surgery? I want to hire a PT nanny for that period. TIA!

Wow you got really lucky!

DON'T QUIT When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down, And you feel like the biggest failure in town. When you want to give up just because you gave in, and forget all about being healthy and thin. So What! You went over your points a bit, It's your next move that counts...So don't you quit! It's a moment of truth, it's an attitude change. It's learning the skills to get back in your range. It's telling yourself, "You've done great up till now. You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow." It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal. You're still gonna make it, just stay in control. To stumble and fall is not a disgrace, If you summon the will to get back in the race. But, often the struggler's, when loosing their grip, Just throw in the towel and continue to slip. And learn too late when the damage is done, that the race wasn't over...they still could have won. Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow, but facing each challenge will help you grow. Success is failure turned inside out, the silver tint in a cloud of doubt. When you're pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit, If you bite it, you write it....But don't you quit!

Glad you are better! Why did they remove your gallbladder too?!

Once you have lost all your weight, I have heard the port stick out. Can the port be removed? For the newer bandsters, does the "new technique" I keep hearing people talk about, make the port less visible?

Ok thanks friends!

Do any of you eat LC? Is that considered a cup?

Hi everyone, I know the shakes, jello, and broth are allowed. My doctor ever allows veggies I've heard. Is yogurt allowed? Anything else?

Ok thanks friends!

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Why should it vary? If it's the same procedure then it should be consistent, no?

How did it go?

Congratulations on your weight loss! Now that your stomach is flat and tight, does the port stick out?

About to pay the deposit but I'm so nervous and my leg won't stop shaking. I'm petrified of failing or being one of those bandsters that don't lose. Am I making the right decision? 30 y/o 5"6 240lbs with 100lbs to lose.