Cindi2014

You are going to be okay. I was a wreck like you. Had my lapband surgery done on Monday, hanging in. Will say lots of prayers for you

the walking has been the best thing for me today. i get to have some creamy Cereal or Soup tomorrow.. so excited!
i wore a loose fitting dress and flip flops as well.

I had lapband surgery on May 5th. I wore a very loose long sundress and flip flops. I highly recommend bringing a soft pillow to hold against your stomach for the ride home. Those pot holes can cause pretty bad pain. Also, I recommend doing SlimFast High Protein Shakes. I lost 12 lbs. pre-op with these and am now having 2 a days as instructed. I didn't start these until today (Day 3). Monday and Tuesday all I was told to have was Water, tea and broth. Today I have ventured out and had some diluted juice and Tomato Soup (which was awesome btw) in addition to the broth, tea, ice pops and other sf drinks. Day 1 and Day 2 were very painful for me. I took the paid meds around the clock and it really helped. I also went out and bought junior motrin (I chew 4 of them) and this helps with the inflammation from the surgery itself and has helped cut down on the pain. Good luck, you will do just fine!!

I totally empathize with you! I agree with the other posts. the heating pad works greatly. Just remember to use one that turns on and off every 10 minutes or so to avoid any other kind of damage. Also, I felt it helped to not curl up. Try to stretch out when you are sitting or lying down. Day 6 was about when I started feeling a lot of relief and others as well, from what I've read. Good luck to you and it does get better!

Well I survived. They had a problem with my breathing tube so I can barely speak. My throat is so sore but other than that the surgery went fine. Dr. was really pleased about my 12 lb. pre-op weight lost. Didn't have a good night sleeping. Having a lot of pain and soreness, taking the liquid pain meds that the doc prescribed. It helps so I recommend everyone take if. All I can have today is tea, Water and broth today. I am insulin dependent so I'm struggling with that too. Managed to get a cup of tea down this morning. All I can do is keep trying. Please tell me it gets better....

Well I survived the pre-op diet and lost 10 lbs. in the process. Surgery is 7 a.m. tomorrow. I'm sure everything will go fine, just have the nervous jitters. No turning back now.....

Well I survived the pre-op diet and lost 10 lbs. in the process. Surgery is 7 a.m. tomorrow. I'm sure everything will go fine, just have the nervous jitters. No turning back now.....

Well I survived the pre-op diet and lost 10 lbs. in the process. Surgery is 7 a.m. tomorrow. I'm sure everything will go fine, just have the nervous jitters. No turning back now.....

Well I survived the pre-op diet and lost 10 lbs. in the process. Surgery is 7 a.m. tomorrow. I'm sure everything will go fine, just have the nervous jitters. No turning back now.....

Yikes. I'm getting so nervous. Surgery is Monday.....THIS IS REAL !!!
Doing good on my pre-op diet, still can't get that 4th slimfast shake down that I'm supposed to. I guess it's okay
I'm down about 8 lbs. so far on this diet. I'll take it !!
Just read a post that my surgeon, Dr. Fielding's going to be on the Oz show tomorrow discussing lapband. Definitely
will have to check that out.

Yikes. I'm getting so nervous. Surgery is Monday.....THIS IS REAL !!!
Doing good on my pre-op diet, still can't get that 4th slimfast shake down that I'm supposed to. I guess it's okay
I'm down about 8 lbs. so far on this diet. I'll take it !!
Just read a post that my surgeon, Dr. Fielding's going to be on the Oz show tomorrow discussing lapband. Definitely
will have to check that out.

I'm setting mine too, Dr. Fielding's my surgeon.

Hi Everyone. Yesterday was Day 1 of my pre-op diet. I am scheduled for surgery on May 5th. I woke up thinking this is really Day 1 of a "healthy" and "happy" rest of my life. I looked like a bag lady as I left for work... carrying everything that I would need for the day - my blender, high Protein slim fast, measuring cups, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, Decaf tea, splenda, skim milk and broth. Needless to say I was well prepared and I think I did quite well. I won't lie, I was hungry but I made it through. I am trying to keep my spirits up and I have the confidence that I can survive until my surgery. I pray that everyone else who may be thinking about the surgery and/or starting their pre-op diet can try to think ahead like I am to how wonderful we will all look and feel in the very near future. For me, that thought is what's motivating me !!

I am getting banded May 5th, counting down the days. Good luck everyone who is getting banded this month.

I am getting banded May 5th, a little nervous though. But I know the outcome is going to be wonderful.

Congrats!!!!

Well, got banded today.
First, I want to thank this site. I've been reading for months and felt I was very prepared.
I'm not a surgery guy - nothing since tonsils at age 7. Made the decision after many years of contemplating it (what larger person hasn't). Have several people who have been thru it who I trusted and complete faith in my Dr. Result - I was not the least bit apprehensive or had any anxiety except for a minute upon first entering operating room.
Dr. said liver looked good, no blood loss, no hernias needing repair. I think I have five bandages across my stomach and one centered above (heart shaped bandage -where they inserted the air?)
Checked in at 8:30 this morning. Surgery at 10. Woke up at 11:00. In recovery room at 11:05. Discharged at 1:30 and home at 3:30.
No pain so far, no discomfort really. Throat is a bit scruffy from tube and abdomen is sensitive at most. Started with ice chips, Water. Just had some onion Soup broth. Plan on going for short walk.
Plan is to go back to work on Tuesday -- we'll see
Truly feel this is the first day of the rest of my life! I'm totally prepared and committed (wouldn't have been 5 or even 2 years ago).
I thank everyone who allowed me to read their experiences. I've been reading posts just about every night since January. This site has far and away been the most useful. Lucky, too, to have supportive family and just a few others I've confided in.
I know there'll be bumps -- but day one far and away better than expected.
Oh, even lost 11 pounds last two weeks!

I feel the same way Day is almost over for me also. Nine more days we could get through this.