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I was banded May 19 also. They gave me pepcid, depomedrol, emend - a chemo nausea med, and scopalamine patch to prevent nausea. I still got nauseated when I sipped on one of those protein shakes. I will stay away from those. I walked 1/4 mile today, and that was too much for me. That is about the only time I had incisional pain, otherwise, the pain is from the gas. My belly is making all kinds of growling noises. I am having trouble figuring out if I am hungry or just moving gas around. I have also noticed that I hav a lot of twitching or jerks when I fall asleep. Has anyone else had something like this?

Thanks for your reply beckn, it was helpful to me!:leaving:

How much walking did you do. I am trying to plan this out in my head. I am scheduled for Monday. I would appreciate any prayers. I am afraid of things that are out of my control like anesthesia and flying. - Paula

This is day 5 of my 15 days of liquids. I only get protein shakes and water. I am looking forward to the day before surgery when I can have sugar free jello and broth. I don't even get Crystal Light. I'm sure this diet hurts more than surgery! The thing that keeps me going is getting on the scale each morning and seeing the drop!

This is day 5 of my 15 days of liquids. I only get protein shakes and water. I am looking forward to the day before surgery when I can have sugar free jello and broth. I don't even get Crystal Light. I'm sure this diet hurts more than surgery!

My doctor's office said that I probably wouldn't be able to eat raw carrots. Does anyone know? They also told me no Ibuprofen (Advil) because it can lead to an ulcer. I thought liquid Ibuprofen would be OK, but they told me not to. I need something for those bad headaches I get with PMS.

I would like to be added. I am scheduled for May 19. Paula

I started my pre-op liquid diet today. I am scheduled for May 19 in Kansas City with Dr. Price. I am nervous and excited. So far, this liquid diet stinks. I know it will be better in a couple days. I think I will have to get out and take a walk to get my mind off of food. The dog is on a diet too, so it will be good for both of us.

My band date is May 19 also. I start 2 weeks of pre-op liquids on May 4. I am excited but nervous. My brother already had this done. He really likes his.

I have Aetna, but my plan required 3 mos. of supervised diet. They want the weigh ins with the doctor. Mine required multidisciplinary diet, which meant dietician and an exercise person. I had to track my exercise. They didn't really push me much on the diet because they didn't want my BMI to go under 40. I actually gained during that time. I probably would have gained more if not in that program! After that, the approval from Aetna was less than one month! Good luck.