BklynPenny

I do. Not sure when I have to stop it tho. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

Mine too. Notice if u burp or hiccup your belly shakes? Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

I didn't / barely slept at the hospital. The morphine made me groggy but not sleepy. I noticed if I laid down my tummy was brewing bubbles n when i got up I was burping and having hiccups as I was walking it off. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

Banded 7/10/13 I stayed over night & glad I did. I was able to relax and have an IV with a banana bag & morfiene. Didnt feel much pain but I was thirsty. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

Hello, your PCP has your ticket for band land. Without a medical clearance you cant have surgery. Don't be embarrassed, go for it. The more research you have the more willing your Dr will be there for you. Good luck. Im off to the hospital for surgery. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

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I just would like to wish my band twins a safe & speedy recovery. My start time for surgery is 12:15pm. I'll keep everyone posted post op. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

For me, I met with my surgeon on 4/18/13. On that date I knew I wanted this surgery. So I made my appointments for the nutritionist, psychologist, cardiologist (EKG, Ecocardiogram), palmonologist, sleep study, endoscopy, chest xrays, sonograms n finally my weight ins with my PCP 3 months. Seems like a whole lot but the time flew by. Surgery date is 7/10/13 Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

no worries. Cant sleep. Having real bad anxiety for surgery in the am. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

Well, how bout me... the past 3 days have been BBQ'S & partying. I get from my sisters"Penny what's wrong with you, your acting weird." WTF, bc im not stuffing my face & not drinking makes there something wrong with me??? Hello, surgery in 4 days & my anxiety is at an all time high. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

Hello, I felt the same way. My date is set for 7/10/13. As the time passes it gets easier. I think my headaches are from thinking too much; the anticipation of surgery and all the what ifs. Hang in there. Good luck. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

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Only if your allowed the extra calories. I'm only allowed 800 cal. The shakes taste better with milk. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

Aww im getting banded on July 10th too. I'm in NY where r u? Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

Hi!! Getting banded July 10th. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

Good luck with that.. ill be on day 9 pre op. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

Pre-op advice, carry a Protein Meal Replacement bar & Water with you when you go out. For ex. I was at the mall for 3 hrs (crazy I know) and everyone got hungry (shocker) so they ate that food court junk and I was prepared and ate my yummy bar. Didn't spend crazy money on fast food nor did I further more harm my body. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

I'm not sure. My surgeon stated it was standard practice for him. Plus not sure about you, but my liver is 18cm & normal size is 14cm. So its a fatty liver im sure but he wants to make sure there isnt any scaring whatever that means. Lol he's in there already why not. We have done more pre op testing than someone going for open heart surgery. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

That's awesome... I am waiting to weight in day of surgery july 10th. I could drive my self crazy with that scale. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

Bsellis, I did my pre surgery test in Monday. They took blood, urine sample, EKG and sent me home with a print out of what to expect. For me it included; the lap band procedure, caring for incisions, the hiatal hernia, liver biopsy and Post op care. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

@Helli, its the Protein shakes going right thru you. Chances are ur using Water instead of milk bc your most likely on an 800-1000 cal diet. Those symptoms will change. Its a cleanse of your insides. I'm day 8 of pre op & feeling okay. Hang in there! Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

Did they say you need a cpap? (The machine for night sleeping) chances are you will spend 1 night atleast in the hospital post op. Just curious, it was the surgeon or the pulmonologist? Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

Im on July 10. Doing my preop now. Im glad to read your surgery went well. good luck on tomorrows surgery. Keep up up to date. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk

I didn't have to fill out a questionnaire!! When I spoke with the Psych, he asked me why am I considering WLS, Do I have support, am I ready to look n feel different, do I know the risks of the surgery? Throughout the discussion, he was well aware that I have anxiety & panic attacks. (Treated by meds) I was still cleared!! Seek out another psych & inform them while making the appt u need Bariatric Surgery Clearance .. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk