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I actually loved my expierence at Day One, I found the staff, nurses and Dr. Galvani to be very helpful and caring. I was impressed with the number of staff that themselves had the band and quit where they were working to come work for day one. I guess I just have had other bad medical expierences and found this one to be amazing compared to that, Dr. Galvani was 100 times better than the last surgeron I had, I find that surgeons usually have terrible bedside manner and I was very pleased and comfortable that he even took the time to come and get me for surgery, to himself roll me down the hall, walk me into the room and be there as I was put under, I think we have to remember that people are people and we all have bad days, I am sorry you had a bad expeierence, its terrible to feel wronged, especially with something as sensitive as this.

ya the nurse told me to not even bother weighing myself, she said my body is so confused from surgery and all the fluids it wont know whether to gain or loose. ( the nurse was also a bandster)

orea, thanks for your help I was using the wrong code!! right place , wrong code.. :tt2: also those who have yet to be banded and those with gas pains.. walk walk walk!! I was banded yesterday and had horrible gas pains and I forced myself to walk.. in the evening I was up walking every 30-45 mins and I would stop and drink hot liquids along the way. and then last night I was up every 2-3 hours with the pain and I walked and drank and today Praise God its so much better.. its still there mildly and I still need to walk.. but its not killing me like before!.. just a little advice.. when they say walk.. walk!:biggrin2:

hey since someone is always posting on here can someone tell me where you are susposed to put the html code for the weightloss ticker so it can show up when I post? I looked on the signature page and I cant figure it out.. thanks.. I know I am lame :tt2:

ps.. anyone know where I put the weightloss ticker to show up???

Hey guys, dont let the gas pains worry you too much. (some people dont even get them.) its day 2 and I am feeling much better.. last night was a little rough.. but do-able.. just walk walk walk.. even if you dont feel like it.. do it.. I got up and walked through my house every half hour in the evening.. while I walked I used the little spirometer for breathing they give you.. and I put a station of hot liquid (like tea or just hot water) and every time I passed I took a sip.. susposed to be good for the gas. and then last night I ended up sleeping in my chair propped up and then every 2 hours got up and walked and sipped hot water.. and today I have some gas discomfort in my chest.. and my incisions are more sore than yesterday. but its much better.. so when they say walk.. force yourself! its only been 24 hours and I am still sore and in pain but not like yesterday. (oh and I took chewable gas pills and some liquid stuff too) keep me posted on how you do!

Hi.. I just got banded today and one of the main reasons I got the band is that it you can have a safe preg. my daughter is 10 months old and I know some people say their docs tell them to wait but I guess it just depends on if you are at a healthy enought wait.. I heard someone at our clinic was banded 2 months and got preg.. they just opened the band and she will get fill after the baby comes.. good luck and I say its worth it.. even though I am not the most comfortable right now :thumbup:

lacey how are you doing?

hey all! your prayers were very evident as I was nervous until 630 and then peace just rushed over me.. thanks so much.. which was a great thing since I had to wait two more hours for the doc who was late! gas pain is terrible..please pray that it would subside soon.. thanks so much and blessings to all of you!

hey all I am out and the gas pains are terrible.. but so far so good!

Hey July bandsters, I am gonna join the ranks tomorrow at 630a. a little nervous, but I know it will be over before I know it.. go to sleep, wake up, ride half asleep to the clinic, get put on a bed, get knocked out and wake up banded!! I am so glad they are doing it soooo early!! I should be home in time for the cubs game! blessings to all who are waiting or recovering!

thank you for all your comments.. I will get on here to let you know how I do!

thank you so much your words are a blessing to me!

Hey I was wondering that if anyone remembers or is awake at 630a friday (tomorrow) 7-25 if you could please pray for me. I am having the surgery and so nervous. my husband and 10 month old will be there with me. thanks sooo much!

Hi everyone.. its almost here.. I have to be at the surgery center at 530a tomorrow morning!! someone please tell me this is all worth it because I am so nervous!.. my husband who is a medical student was explaining intibation to me yesterday and I was like a little kid with my hands over my ears going 'lalala' its interesting stuff.. until it happens to you!! I have so much to do to get ready and I am fighting off all these fears.. eeeeek!

I take a liquid pre-natal but I am nursing and also want to have more kids in the future so I want the folic acid in my system.. I think the only difference is it had folic acid and extra iron.. I dont see why that would hurt anything. my husband has accidentally taken them before. and he's fine! haha

thanks for the encouragement! and for sharing! it makes me feel alot better. I too noticed a decline awhile ago too and my lactation consultant said it was because my supply tailored to her needs.. we will see how things go!

I am not an expert as I am being banded friday.. but from the things i have read from other bandsters.. you are either eating too fast, not chewing well enough.. or the band is too tight.. I think the only danger with PBing is that you are not getting solid nutrience down. if you are on mushies and pbing then you are most likely too tight

peaches, I forgot to tell you I also found a liquid calcuim drink near the boost for the clear liquid phase and also a powder from whole foods that has the 7 fruits and veggies you need, that u can mix with Water or juice.

Jacqui, thanks for your response. Yes I told the docs I wouldnt be on anything less than 1600 cals because thats what is recommended for BF. So I will not hit ketosis on that.. I am however doing liquids for today and tomorrow before the surgery friday. But I am getting 1600 cals.. even though I am drinking, drinking , drinking :thumbup:. and my weightloss may go slower at first because I am gonna try like heck to get 1600 calories.. I think thats why I am nervous because I know its gonna be hard to get all those cals in at first.. but I will force myself! I have also done a lot of research for after and during the 4 days liquid stage I even have a powder that has your intake of 7 vegs and fruits, and a clear liquid Calcium drink! trying to be as balanced as possible on clear liquids :smile: anyways.. how long ago did you have the surgery.. you look great! and what part of Aussie do you live.. my husband and I may move to Perth in 5 or so years so I can do a midwifery school:thumbup:

hey peaches, I have been working very closely with my nutritionist and lactation consulatant that I had when my daughter was born. I told the doctor that breast feeding was very important to me and that I didnt want to stop.. I told them that I wasnt going to do the pre-op low carb 800 cal. diet that they suggested because all the info says you shouldnt drop below 1600 calories. my nutritionist was great and gave me a lower carb 1600 diet for these 2 weeks, but it was balanced and regular food. Protein, carbs and the like. I am only on the liquid diet for 2 days before and I am getting in close to 1600 cals on that.. but it is lower carb. I wont hit ketosis in 2 days. She also has done a lot of research for me to give me the info I need to stay balanced after the surgery.. since you do have to do liquids so the stomach can heal. so here are some of the things I did so you can know what to tell them if they are not in the know about BF. Pre-op: 10 days low carb balanced diet with reg food. meat, starch, fruit, veg, fats 2 days low carb liquid. I am having like 3 low carb slimfasts and drinking glucerna, creamy Soups blended to add up to the 1600 cal. (you can also have boost for diebetics, or other things like that) and then lots of fluids. Post op: 4 days clear liquid. I have bought isopure 40g of protien, and then boost breeze which is clear and like 200 cal a bottle.. so in the clear stage I will try to do 1 bottle of isopure and then as many bottles of the boost and other Clear Liquids to get the cals. 10 days liquid. this will be easier as it doesnt need to be low carb.. but my mom who had the bariatric stomach resection recommended (because of taste) the GNC brand of 100 whey protein which I will probably mix with milk to get more cals and then soups, milk and whatever else I want thats liquid to get the 1600 cals. I have also been drinking the mothers milk tea and drinking lots of fluids.. and so far its working. I will keep you updated on how it goes.. I am just nervous. :thumbup: I also have introduced new things into my daughter diet like some meat, cheese,eggs, fats.. just so i know she is covered.. she seems to be fine. my surgery is on friday! eeeek!

thanks for your responses. I have been getting some support from my lactation consultant at the hospital I had my daughter at.. I would like to keep BF my daughter passed the 12 month mark. its just a weird time for me because although she is only at the 10 month mark.. I want to get the lap band and lose some weight before #2 decides to come along.. so its a toss up.. risk with the low cals that I cant continue or wait and possibly get pregnant before i have the chance to do the LB. I guess I just have to TRUST that I wouldnt have been led this direction if it wasnt gonna all work out.. even with the low cals.. the extra pumping should help! thanks again for your responses there is just so much stuff to worry about! its seems if you try not to worry about the big problems..ie the surgery than its all the little things that nail you.. like calories :thumbup:

we just moved from south florida and I was looking into a place called journeylite before I left. it looked pretty good. www.journeylite.com hope that helps

Has anyone breastfed in the process of getting the band? my daughter is 10 months old and a great eater, so its not imparative that I continue but I would like to finish the last 2 months out like the American Academy of Peds suggests.. Heres my issue.. for the 2 week pre-op diet I was allowed to be on a diet of regular foods, low carb 1600 cal. becuase all the breast feeding studies say not to drop below that. then today (3 days before my surgery) my Nutritionist said she wants me to do liquids for 2 days before (I know nice warning!) I know its susposed to be low-carb but the low carb liquid diet I have has only 800 cal. you can see my delimma.. does anyone know how much Protein we can ingest in a day? because I am gonna have to have protein if I cant have carbs. any suggestions for good liquid cals? second.. I have to do clear liquid for 4 days after and I got Isopure and boost breeze for that but even if I drink 4 boosts, and 1 isopure with 40g protien I am still only at 1000-1200... ahhhhh I am stressed out!! I cant wait to be 5 days post-op! and hopefully my milk supply wont dry up by then!! (ps I have pumped a small storage of milk for the 24 hrs post op.. have to pump and dump 24hrs after..because of anthes)

Has anyone breastfed in the process of getting the band? my daughter is 10 months old and a great eater, so its not imparative that I continue but I would like to finish the last 2 months out like the American Academy of Peds suggests.. Heres my issue.. for the 2 week pre-op diet I was allowed to be on a diet of regular foods, low carb 1600 cal. becuase all the breast feeding studies say not to drop below that. then today (3 days before my surgery) my Nutritionist said she wants me to do liquids for 2 days before (I know nice warning!) I know its susposed to be low-carb but the low carb liquid diet I have has only 800 cal. you can see my delimma.. does anyone know how much Protein we can ingest in a day? because I am gonna have to have protein if I cant have carbs. any suggestions for good liquid cals? second.. I have to do clear liquid for 4 days after and I got Isopure and boost breeze for that but even if I drink 4 boosts, and 1 isopure with 40g protien I am still only at 1000-1200... ahhhhh I am stressed out!! I cant wait to be 5 days post-op! and hopefully my milk supply wont dry up by then!! (ps I have pumped a small storage of milk for the 24 hrs post op.. have to pump and dump 24hrs after.. the anesth says 72 hrs.. but I know he is just being very conservative)