ArcherGrl

I was banded last Thursday and also not very hungry. I have been sipping on apple and grape juice just to keep my sugar levels up. It seems to help me with the light headed feeling.

I was banded on the 24th and this is day 3 post-op and am feeling much better today. No shoulder pain here but I think the gas is in my lower back now. Glad to hear everyone is doing good!!!

I am 3 days post-op and everything is great except my back. I think it is from the gas and how I am getting around. Trying to protect my incisions from pain that maybe I am sitting/standing funny and now my lower back is killing me. Any sugestions would be very helpfull.

I usually get my Muscle Milk at GNC. Most cities have one. You can also order on line at the GNC websit.

I too am being banded tomorrow!!! It is scary and exciting at the same time. Good Luck and I pray for an easy recovery.

I just stated with the cough yesterda and am worried about getting canceld too. I think it is allergies. Luckily my doc says I can still take my allergy meds and possible cold meds. I am going to load up on OJ and rest this weeked and try to beat this cough. I have 6 days to get rid of it. Hope you feel better!!!

I get banded in 7 days and I am trying to get a handle of the no drinking with meals. This seams to be the hardest for me! My question is...can we chew gum right after meals? My doc says gum is OK. I would usually drink something to just "freshen" my mouth after eating, especially at the office. To chew or not to chew. I have a call into my dietician but think getting so input from people who have been in my place is a great idea!!:tt1: My pre-op is a modified Atkins with 60-100 grams of Protein and 30 carbs, do I have a few more days of actual chewing food.

I get banded in 7 days and I have been trying to get a handle on the no drinking with meals. This seams to be the hardest part for me! My question is...can I chew gum after meals (to get the taste of the food out of my mouth) instead of drinking somehting?? My doc said gum is OK but should I chew is right after a meal or wait a few??? My pre-op is a modified Atkins with 60-100 grams Protein and 30 grams carbs so I get to chew for 7 more days!!:tt1: Thanks in advance for any advice y'all can give!!!

My eval went super smooth.. I answered a questionaire mostly about my weight history and family weight history. Took only 30 minutes (took longer to drive to his office). We discussed the procedure and the outcomes. The psych doctor I saw sees WLS patients and he was very nice.

Day 2 of pre-op and alls well. A little hungry but lunch is a few minutes. My pre-op is only 60-100 grams proteing and 30 carbs. I just keep singing a little diddy in my head " I'm shrinking my liver" over and over and over.

Sixteen days and counting!! Have my pre-op tomarrow and STILL gathering information. Every single post on this board has been read and re-read! Thank you to all that have posted!!

My pre-op diet starts next week. Luckily I do not have to go on an all liquid diet. Mine will consist of only 70-100 grams Protein and 30 grams or carbs. Yesterday I started with just doing 1200 cals a day or less just to get ready for it. I have the support of my hubby since he is starting a program at work also next week (he wants to win the $500 prize) but my teenage daughter has not choice BUT to go along. There will be no junk in my house starting next week (she works-drives and can get her own). Hope everyone has a great and rewarding 2008!!!

Hi There!! I am in Austin and ready for my jouney to begin!!!

What exactly is "sliming". I have read about it a little on the board, but really do not know what to expect?

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I seem to be doing the same thing!! I am trying to change my thinking that this is my last meal. I am going for wings one more time though. My daughter acutally pointed it out to me that I am eating everything under the sun and WILL be able to enjoy food AFTER the band is put in. So now I am doing the modified pre-op diet the surgeon gave me.

YEE HAH!! I got the surgery date!! I was able to get the date I wanted (have to plan, plan, plan). My new birthday is January 24. :whoo:I can hardly wait! This happens to be my daughters 17th birthday and she is not too happy that I won't be celebrating with her. You know...cake, dinner out and more cake. I told her no cake at the house but she can still go out to dinner with her friends and they can get cake at the resturant. But she is happy that I am getting it done. I am starting the pre-op this week, just to see how it is. My pre-op diet is not too bad. High Protein (70-100 grams) and low carbs (30 gram). It is really interesting to see how many carbs are actually in ALL the foods we eat, the good stuff too! Just had to share the great new!!!!!!!!!!:clap2:

I also will be using Southwest Bariatric here in Austin. I met with Dr. Nancy Marquez and thought she was great. She took her time at the consultation and answered every one of my questions. I am self pay and was quoted $15000.00 for the surgery which includes 1 year of post op and fills. I go to meet the dietitian and have labs tomarrow. Then its time for pre-op. Every thing is on track for surgery in mid January. :whoo:

I had my pdych eval yesterday. I was emailed a 14 page question packet that asked just about everything. From my familys weight issues to eating patterns. At the face to face with the doctor, he went over the packet with me. I was worried he would find some under lying issue in the way I answered his questions or the way I held together in his office. What if he finds me "crazy" or that I am under too much stress at work were my worries. But it was so easy!! and he was super nice. Now its on the the PCP.:cry I'm told I worry too much.

Now that I have luked here for a few months, I think I can start a thread. Things are now moving FAST! Almost at fan alarming speed. My loan came thru (I am privat pay), all my pre pre-op appointments are scheduled for this week (psych eval, PCP and nutritionist). I should be meeting with the surgeon next week for the actual pre-op appt. With things moving this quickly and smoothly, I hope to be banded in mid to late January. YEE HAH!! I wanted to meet with the nutrionist early. I want to get aquainted with a new approch to food. My hubby is on board with all of it but I am not sure if he REALLY knows how much this is going to change the way I look at food. The new me starts in just a few weeks and I can't believe this is gonna happen!!! :whoo:

I had my consultation last week and it went terrific! I don't have any co-mortalities (yet) so was told I could get banded within the next 30 days if I wanted. I just have to get financing in order since I am self pay. I can get my labs, dietitain and preop done all in the same week, then 2 week pre-op diet and I will be ready to go! Hoping to get banded in late January. I wanted to be banded in late December but the hubby remided me that I have a few commitments that do not fit into a pre-op or soon after post-op way of life. My hoops are getting smaller!!

I am going to my first consult today and boy do I have questions! This site has given me a ton of information to go in with and was wondering if there is one specific question I should ask?? Thank you.:cry

I am new to this site. I have my consultation next week and hope to be banded in January. My question is..the other day I saw a list of "to-do" before surgery and a list of what to have on hand. Now I can't find the list! Would someone point me in the right direction. Thank you!!