Singer

My preop appointment took a lot longer than I expected. They drew blood for the blood gas test. Then they drew regular blood work. Did EKG, chest xray, and complete medical history. I think it took 3 hours, or so. I went right from there to my pre-op seminar where they teach you for 3 hours how to eat before and after your surgery.

God Bless, and can't wait to hear from you when it's over. Be patient and take care of yourself!

God Bless, and can't wait to hear from you when it's over. Be patient and take care of yourself!

Don't be hard on yourself, please! You are not broken by any means. Look, I've been struggling with weightloss for 16yrs. I had my band put in in 2009. I lost 80lbs, then went through depression and now I'm back doing it all over again.
With talking to people on this website, family, friends, and doctors I am finding my way. So far I have lost 23lbs. I have no liquid in my band what so ever. I had to learn how to eat all over again, and love me again.
It's NOT easy whatsoever, but it gets easier. Have faith in yourself. Use every connection you can to help. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

UGH, I am 2 weeks out from surgery, and I DO get hungry. Usually about 2 1/2-3 hours after I ate last. I am on liquids still though. So, I usually have some Jello, or popsicle. Can't WAIT for tomorrow's Dr appt when I can be moved on to mushy foods!
Today is 4 weeks since I began this whole process, 2 weeks pre op I lost 20 pounds...2 weeks post op, I lost 15 pounds for a grand total of 35!! Oh yeah, I'm still a bit ummm, fat, but I do feel good just losing that!

Hi everyone, I haven't been on line in a while. Cat whisperer I'm sorry for all that you went through. Did you know that the surgeon had put Fluid in at surgery? I just assumed it was empty? I'm glad you are feeling better.
And to those of you that are less than 7 days out from your surgery, you will feel better...just be patient. I was not a happy camper. But, tomorrow it will be 14 days for me, and I am happy...a week ago, I wasn't liking this banded life.

UGH, I am 2 weeks out from surgery, and I DO get hungry. Usually about 2 1/2-3 hours after I ate last. I am on liquids still though. So, I usually have some Jello, or popsicle. Can't WAIT for tomorrow's Dr appt when I can be moved on to mushy foods!
Today is 4 weeks since I began this whole process, 2 weeks pre op I lost 20 pounds...2 weeks post op, I lost 15 pounds for a grand total of 35!! Oh yeah, I'm still a bit ummm, fat, but I do feel good just losing that!

UGH, I am 2 weeks out from surgery, and I DO get hungry. Usually about 2 1/2-3 hours after I ate last. I am on liquids still though. So, I usually have some Jello, or popsicle. Can't WAIT for tomorrow's Dr appt when I can be moved on to mushy foods!
Today is 4 weeks since I began this whole process, 2 weeks pre op I lost 20 pounds...2 weeks post op, I lost 15 pounds for a grand total of 35!! Oh yeah, I'm still a bit ummm, fat, but I do feel good just losing that!

UGH, I am 2 weeks out from surgery, and I DO get hungry. Usually about 2 1/2-3 hours after I ate last. I am on liquids still though. So, I usually have some Jello, or popsicle. Can't WAIT for tomorrow's Dr appt when I can be moved on to mushy foods!
Today is 4 weeks since I began this whole process, 2 weeks pre op I lost 20 pounds...2 weeks post op, I lost 15 pounds for a grand total of 35!! Oh yeah, I'm still a bit ummm, fat, but I do feel good just losing that!

Someone on a previous post, who had my same surgeon, said he puts Fluid in the band at surgery too. I, of course, forgot to ask, but I'm sure he did it in mine too. That's probably why I don't feel hungry in the morning or between meals (which is VERY uncommon for me). I don't think I'll get a fill at my follow up appointment in a week. Why mess with a good thing, right?!

Hi everyone, I haven't been on line in a while. Cat whisperer I'm sorry for all that you went through. Did you know that the surgeon had put Fluid in at surgery? I just assumed it was empty? I'm glad you are feeling better.
And to those of you that are less than 7 days out from your surgery, you will feel better...just be patient. I was not a happy camper. But, tomorrow it will be 14 days for me, and I am happy...a week ago, I wasn't liking this banded life.

Hi everyone, I haven't been on line in a while. Cat whisperer I'm sorry for all that you went through. Did you know that the surgeon had put Fluid in at surgery? I just assumed it was empty? I'm glad you are feeling better.
And to those of you that are less than 7 days out from your surgery, you will feel better...just be patient. I was not a happy camper. But, tomorrow it will be 14 days for me, and I am happy...a week ago, I wasn't liking this banded life.

Hi everyone, I haven't been on line in a while. Cat whisperer I'm sorry for all that you went through. Did you know that the surgeon had put Fluid in at surgery? I just assumed it was empty? I'm glad you are feeling better.
And to those of you that are less than 7 days out from your surgery, you will feel better...just be patient. I was not a happy camper. But, tomorrow it will be 14 days for me, and I am happy...a week ago, I wasn't liking this banded life.

PS. Good luck on Tuesday! God Bless

Jennifer, I am 10 days post op. I also had my hiatal hernia repaired. It made it very difficult to laugh, cough, yell, and sneeze! Today, is the first day I feel painless in my diaphragm area. I find it tender still, but much easier to laugh!

I am 10 days post op and wondered the same thing about the two. My own feeling was, if I ended up like some people...always sick after weight loss surgery, I want them to be able to take it out.
From a Dr's point of view maybe it's less temperamental than a band? A person with a band needs fills, and the Dr has to get it just at that right point for you. Perhaps it is a hit or miss for them.
I don't know. But, I do wonder about the data on a sleeve, it hasn't been around as long as the band.

IF this is your FIRST FILL? it's NORMAL... you don't usually have any restriction, with the exception of the band being around your stomach.
It's best not to Rush a FILL, eat something low fat, cal, Protein...even if it means going over your caloric intake for the day. Problem I always had with fills was that once I had one I felt restriction, then eventually as weeks passed I would be able to consume more INITIALLY..but eventually that too will subside, that is what people refer to as THE SWEET SPOT.You get a fill and your able to eat your protein/meal and your satisfied for 4-5 hrs, until your next meal.
Try to differentiate between HEAD HUNGER and REAL HUNGER.
Do something else if you can when this feeling hits, walk, read, whatever it takes.

The pre op for me was hell. I had 3weeks of liquids. But was able to eat egg whites & 4oz of boneless skinless chicken breast 1/2the time. I lost 23lbs in 3weeks. That was great but the hunger headaches were unbearable. By day 5 it started getting better. sugar free popsicles, sf Jello & crystal light saved my life. U can do it!

Hi everyone, I went to my general practioner today because my eye sight has been blurry since the surgery last Monday. Turns out I am dehydrated So, I am just putting this out there for everyone...make sure you drink your fluids and try to take in everything they tell you post surgery!
Good Luck and God Bless to those who are in surgery today..

I am about 10 days post-op and after the first 3 days of clear liquid I had to break up and space out the Protein Shakes. After another day I was able to get 3 in.
Then added some sugar free instant pudding made at home with fat free milk. Ice pops were my saving grace to get the extra fluids in and a nice cup of Decaf tea with artificial sweetener.
Today I am still on liquids and purée Soup. I have found another on here that offered up a Wendy's chilli with low fat sour cream whipped in blender and that took away some of the blandness to the liquid diet.
I don't think about getting stuck or having an episode I am just going along taking care of myself and adjusting as needed and I am so very happy!
Half a bowl of mushed up chilli and I am full! I love that. Before that would not have been the case.
I purchased some bowls and plates from precise portions.com they are attractive no one has to know they measure your food in secret and I can see what it takes to satisfy my hunger for an hour or more.
I have been eating at intervals to get it all down. 9-11-1-3-5-7 gets all the Protein in I need and both hubby and I are doing great.
Also read about a butter finger shake on here somewhere here is their recipe. I would think any fat free milk will do and it's a break from the standard vanilla or chocolate shakes.
mix Protein Powder with FF butterscotch pudding mix, almond milk, and a teaspoon of Peanut Butter, blended in my magic bullet. Tastes just like a butterfinger!
Good luck everyone and keep up the amazing work!!

I keep hearing kt will come back. That also scares me because I'm already a little paranoid about eating with this band. I worry about eating the wrong things and getting stuck.

Hi everyone, I went to my general practioner today because my eye sight has been blurry since the surgery last Monday. Turns out I am dehydrated So, I am just putting this out there for everyone...make sure you drink your fluids and try to take in everything they tell you post surgery!
Good Luck and God Bless to those who are in surgery today..

Hi everyone, I went to my general practioner today because my eye sight has been blurry since the surgery last Monday. Turns out I am dehydrated So, I am just putting this out there for everyone...make sure you drink your fluids and try to take in everything they tell you post surgery!
Good Luck and God Bless to those who are in surgery today..

Hi everyone, I went to my general practioner today because my eye sight has been blurry since the surgery last Monday. Turns out I am dehydrated So, I am just putting this out there for everyone...make sure you drink your fluids and try to take in everything they tell you post surgery!
Good Luck and God Bless to those who are in surgery today..