TraciL

Did the dr put any liquid in your band when you had surgery?

That is my worry too! I have gained about 5 lbs back and I don't get my first fill till 9/10 and he said that would just prime the system. He also just went ahead and said that I would not probably really feel any restriction until December. I am hungry, real hungry. I am bad about not being able to go t sleep if I am hungry so I have figured out to drink a Protein Shake before bed and that lets me go to sleep. I can eat anything without it getting stuck or even giving me any trouble. No sliming, or hiccups or anything. I know that this is bandster h--- but I am beginning to think that this is not going to work for me. I sure hope it does. Have you weighed any to see if any weight has returned?

I had my first pre op appt yesterday and talked to the dr about this whole not doing the right thing problem I have. I confessed to everything. He said that I needed to get my head straight cause I would probably not feel any restriction until December. DECEMBER! He said he has his hardest time with people like me that need to lose 60-80 lbs. Because we are on the lower end of the weight loss spectrum we tend to be unrestricted (swelling gone) the fastest and even with the smallest band, have the longest time to get to the restrictive feeling. I have found that this is a mind game. I want to quit and wonder why I even did it. But the band is there and I cannot just "not use it" because of the problems that can cause so I have to do right. Back to mushies...First fill Sept 10. Doc said it will probably just prime the system with 2 cc. Sorry that I aggravate so many on here but it was also nice to have those couple comments from those who are like me. At least I am not an alien..lol

Later

Traci

I guess I thought there would be consequences such as pain and nausea but really it just up to me without any help right now to make the correct choices. I have got to get this right. I was thinking I would go from swelling to restrictions. Was not planning on this "ability" to do the wrong think without any consequenses. Thanks for being honest with me

Now that the post op swelling is gone the hunger has arrived with vengeance, I just ate some Cheetos, an apple fritta and some vanilla wafers. I NEED some HELP. Did I choose the wrong? HELP

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Thanks for being so blunt. I need to hear the truth sugar coating cause I want to do the right thing. This tired is not a good feeling. I will be stepping back. Thanks.

Today is day 6 post op and I am so tired. At first I decided it was because that I am on liquids but then my husband says....You took your mother to two drs appointments yesterday and probably over did it. That made me think...is this surgery just a minor surgery or does it take time to get over it? Like do I need to rest some during the day? I just laid down because I am so tired and wore out. Is it the liquid diet or the surgery? Thanks for your thoughts and advise.

Traci

I am 3 days post op so right this minute I am on liquid diet. Just wondered if chewing gum or a lifesaver were okay.

While on the liquid diet can you suck on a lifesaver candy?

I am on clear liquids until Thursday.

I am so hungry I could eat the back end of a mule! Only allowed Clear liquids. Any suggestions?

I was banded on August 1st. Still on Clear liquids.

Feeling pretty good. I expected more pain so that was a pleasant surprise. I am so glad that I did not give up. I have had a few surgeries on back, neck, shoulder, hands...mostly bone surgery and never felt as emotional as I did the morning of this lapband surgery. I cried to my husband about it. I am not a cry baby but it just seemed overwhelming. Thanks for checking on me.

Traci

I called the Dr and confessed. No problem just stay the course was the answer. Just like everyone on here told me so that is what I am doing. August 1st is the day. Thanks so much for the kind words and encouragement.

Traci

I sure do appreciate y'all and all the words of wisdom. I did not binge I only ate the one piece of cake. I am thankful for that much. I learned a lot when I ate that cake. I had never thought that food could make you feel so good. I will watch for that stress and deal with it another way. I am going to call the dr and tell them I had a slip up and just continue on with the surgery if they say it is okay. I really need to do this for myself and my health.

Thanks again. This forum is the bomb!

Traci

Got the insurance to approve the surgery, got the appt for the bariatric center and the last pre op appt with the doctor scheduled. Then tonight after being on my diet for about 5 weeks ( I started early so just in case I got approved quickly I would be ready) I ate a piece of cake. My surgery was supposed to be Aug 1st. Could not stop my craving and gave in. My dr pre op diet is the sugar buster diet which basically is no bread, no sugar, good carbs only and lean Protein. As I ate the cake tonight, my nerves just seemed to calm down. I needed that because I am giving a rather large party at my house this weekend. Anyway, tomorrow I am going to call the dr.s office and cancel everything. I don't think I can do this/ I cannot even make it thru the pre op diet. What a failure. I am so sorry..really.

Got my surgery date. Friday August 1st. That week will be busy and the week before I am giving a fairly large birthday party for my daughter and son-in-love. I am glad to be busy cause I feel like it will be forever. I also have a hiatal hernia that will be repaired. Does anyone that had that done know if it seems to help with indigestion? Friday is the official start of the sugar busters diet...high lean Protein, very limited carbs, mostly green vegetables. I have been on it for a couple weeks and ate a piece of cake tonight. Bad girl but I figured that is the end of that for a while. Only salads (I love salads) and lean meats. Not to bad. I had an EGD to check on the hiatal hernia and it showed some chronic inflammation in the esophagus but no Barrettes Esophagus. Now I seem to be worried that the bad might cause and errosion thru. Does anyone have any experience with this bad indigestion problem prior to the band. Sorry for such a long post. Just so much on my mind.

I cannot begin to tell you how appreciative I am of y'alls support. It is amazing for it does for me. Thanks again.

I am hoping to be a July-er!

Boy what inspiration from these posts. It is the morning again and I think I can do it another day. I do feel like it is because it has not been mandated yet for me to start. I think I feel like I could cheat and get away with it but I know I shouldn't because I am trying to save my life. The sugar busters diet takes away the only things I think I ate. Sugar and Starches! Having a really hard time with withdrawals.

Thank you both. Colleen reminds me to only do it for me and Terry reminds me that I am only getting a tool to help me. When I think about using a tool to help me that encourages me cause I think I can do it with help. Thanks Colleen for reminding me that this is an addiction and it will be a hard fight. I appreciate both of you more than you know right now.

Hoping to get a surgery date in July so since my DR puts you on the sugar busters diet for at least two weeks, I have gone ahead and started it so that when the insurance approves, I will be ready. Thought I KNEW this was what I wanted but this is day three of this diet and I want to give up. Do you think that I should not have the Lap Band if I am already having trouble just doing the pre diet? I am so confused. Thanks

Thanks for the good information!

TraciL

Dr. John Bagnato. I see yours is Dr. Burnette. I think he is just upstairs from Dr, Bagnato.