RWM

So ended up admitted last night. So glad I called doctor. I couldn't keep anything down. Dry heaves, throwing up and I was severely dehydrated. The gas pains I expected. I've walked a lot but then I'd get sick. Being in the hospital I've had the fluids and meds I've been able to walk. I keep reminding myself what everyone has said that it will all be worth it. Keeping my mind on that. @ Stephanie. I think it's all normal. I've been massaging my shoulder to loosen the gas, walking and using my airlife pump to do my breaths. Prayers to you too. Keep in touch.

So ended up admitted last night. So glad I called doctor. I couldn't keep anything down. Dry heaves, throwing up and I was severely dehydrated. The gas pains I expected. I've walked a lot but then I'd get sick. Being in the hospital I've had the fluids and meds I've been able to walk. I keep reminding myself what everyone has said that it will all be worth it. Keeping my mind on that. @ Stephanie. I think it's all normal. I've been massaging my shoulder to loosen the gas, walking and using my airlife pump to do my breaths. Prayers to you too. Keep in touch.

So ended up admitted last night. So glad I called doctor. I couldn't keep anything down. Dry heaves, throwing up and I was severely dehydrated. The gas pains I expected. I've walked a lot but then I'd get sick. Being in the hospital I've had the fluids and meds I've been able to walk. I keep reminding myself what everyone has said that it will all be worth it. Keeping my mind on that. @ Stephanie. I think it's all normal. I've been massaging my shoulder to loosen the gas, walking and using my airlife pump to do my breaths. Prayers to you too. Keep in touch.

Thanks for replying Sharpie. I feel alone. I'm at home. I feel so sick and bad pain. I wish I was in hospital.

I think all in all things went as expected. I know there is pain. My nausea is so bad that anytime I drink it hits my stomach I feel like I'm going to throw up. I'm on phen. & tornadol. (spelling?) I guess what I did expect was not being able to drink almost anything. Stomach feels just too sick. Not using restroom since I'm really havibg hard time drinking.,My mom is worried I'll get dehydrated.
Any other suggestions? Thanks

Thank you for your support. This group has been instrumental already in the short time I've joined in this journey.
I saw somewhere a list recommended to get ready. Tricks, groceries etc. All welcomed! I got all info from doctor but you guys are the experts so help me please. ☺️
I will have hernia repaired and band tomorrow. Report at 7:15 am.

I just had my surgery yesterday and I recommend lots of walking and Water. I had chicken broth last nite and a gasx. You will have gas pain but all of it is worth our new bodies???? God bless!

Thank you for your support. This group has been instrumental already in the short time I've joined in this journey.
I saw somewhere a list recommended to get ready. Tricks, groceries etc. All welcomed! I got all info from doctor but you guys are the experts so help me please. ☺️
I will have hernia repaired and band tomorrow. Report at 7:15 am.

Thank you for your support. This group has been instrumental already in the short time I've joined in this journey.
I saw somewhere a list recommended to get ready. Tricks, groceries etc. All welcomed! I got all info from doctor but you guys are the experts so help me please. ☺️
I will have hernia repaired and band tomorrow. Report at 7:15 am.

@@RWM i sent you a msg but I can't tell if it went through - it looks like something funky happened. If you are interested I'd be happy to resend.

Hi All! I am really happy to find this forum/website. It has been helpful to know what everyone feels, experiences, tricks and support. I have looked into LapBand for about 8 years now. I had a good friend and her sister do it that long ago and have been very successful. She has talked to me quite a bit about what to do. I am going to the same place she did 8 years ago but things have changed since then. According to my friend there was not a pre-diet as we have now. All shakes. I was told I can have an egg in the morning if I am really hungry and a grilled chicken breast the size of my palm at night if REALLY needed. I can have up to five shakes a day. For my case I get hungry that is why I am in this position. I actually eat healthy but my portions are bad. That is why I am at my current un-healthy weight. I am excited for this tool to help me. I am at this point as I have read many of you are or had been hungry in this pre-diet. I do know how vital the diet is but I do run my own business and two kids. I am a bear right now. I feel light headed, headaches and upset stomach. I am starting to feel like a failure because I am struggling really bad with this. I can not sleep at night because I am so darn hungry. I am drinking tons too. Hot tea and Water. Nothing seems to help. Any advice to get my until Feb.6th would be so wonderful. I have talked to the staff and I keep getting the same answers as above. That may be all that is available for me. I am also just scared I will fail. I am not a pessimist at all--that is why I am surprised by the way I am feeling. I have never wanted something so badly I am just getting confused and a little hungry and not to mention very crabby. Poor family and clients! Eeek! Thank you again and can't wait to hear anything from you. I am sure you are sick of this same topic but I can really use the support right about now.

I totally understand how you feel. I am scheduled for 2/16 and I am really scared I can't do this either. I try to stay positive, but then I think about all the bad stuff I read on the Internet and giving up the foods I love and I freak out. I hope you find what is best for you. I still don't know what to do, but thanks for sharing im glad someone feels the way that I do.

you can do it. You don't have to be perfect. Try your best and get to your surgery date. I know I was scared too. You will be able to eat things you like again, just not as much. pizza will probably not appeal to you . I don't like many of the foods I used to eat . The alternative for me was gaining more weight, becoming unhealthier and being miserable. It is a gamble but if you lose your health you have lost everything. Climb over your fear and hunger and focus on how great you will feel getting the burden of weight off of you.

welcome to the banded world. your pre-op diet is extremely important because I am sure as your doctor explained, your liver needs to shrink. I know it was difficult for me too, what you are experiencing is like withdrawal. It will get better after a few days. I had to do shakes or Protein bars 4 x a day then 1 light meal in the evenings. it was about 1000 calories or so. My surgery was several years ago and I believe it was the best thing I have ever done for myself. My diabetes is under control (no medication) no more high cholesterol and high blood pressure. It was a life saving surgery for me. Not to mention the mobility I have gained. I cannot tell you it was easy because it still requires control and focus. My ability to eat small amounts and stay away from junk food is helped by the presence of the band. It still will be up to you to follow your doctors instructions and call him if you have any problems. I have not had any complications and I am one happy woman. I was 66 when I had my surgery and I'm getting younger every day. Bless you and keep us up to date on your progress. We are here to help you.