Pam92

:thumbup: I have also attempted to go into the chat room with no luck. There has not been anyone in there at all. Is there a secret code to get in??? Please let us know when we can go there and there will be others to chat. Thanks for the help.

Hi, I am scheduled for my surgery on 12/9 also. AND I am also using Jenny Craig for preop dieting. I think you shouldn't have any problems with the liquid diet. If you do go see your JC counselor and talk to her about it. Also, if you are having problems you can always call your doctor and tell them you are hungry and ask what they can suggest. From what I have read here the Chicken Broth protien drink is suppose to be good, just sip it warm. If you need to crunch something, you could bite and chew a sugar free pop. I think you best bet is to call your doctor though. I am sure they will have some great suggestions on how to handle it. I hope this helps. Good luck! :thumbup:

HapiCat: My first reaction to your questions was "for sure switch!" But, like our fellow banders said, you should make an appt with the local doc and make sure you like him and he has a good manner with you. You don't want someone who makes you feel uncomfortable. If all goes well, I think it is just good sense to switch docs. You can get your med records sent to the new doctor and that should help get things up to date. Good luck to you. I hope everything goes well. I am proud that you are going to take care of you !!!:bored:

Wow, my surgery date is 12/9 also. (Small world ! LOL) I am a little nervous, you know the unknown and all that. But from reading these sites I have learned a lot and it has eased my worry alot. Good luck to you. I hope all goes well. Pam

Hello there. I have been reading this site's postings for a couple of weeks now and it really has been a help. I keep a notebook close,so when I read something I want to remember, check out or ask about I write it down. I am scheduled for surgery on 12/9. I am a little nervous about it, but not too much. I am in my late 50's. I have been using Jenny Craig and have lost 31 pounds so far. After speaking to my Dr's office I can continue to use that until surgery (just required to go to 1000 or 1100 calories for two weeks before surgery). Well good luck to you and I hope all will go well for you. Pam :bored:

:confused: I have several Large pills that I take in the morning and at night when I go to bed. What have you been told about taking large meds post op times. I take alot of pills. I don't think they will go down through the little hole in my stomach. :scared2: Any suggestions?? Thanks for the help. Pam92

I have my surgery date for 12/9. I am excited and a bit nervous. I was thinking this wasn't going to hurt alot, but from what I have read I think I need to think that over! I went today and got a couple of little plates for my food, some small spoons to be sure I am not taking to big of bites. I also bought some chicken broth. Not sure what else to get. I have my appt with the bariatric coordinator tomorrow and I am hoping she can answer some questions. :thumbup: Hope all goes well, I will be looking for you on the blog site. God bless ya !!

I live in Sacramento. I have Dr. Patching as my doctor for my banding procedure and follow-up. I have complete faith in him. He has been very good to me in my journey. He has worked with me, answered my questions and made me feel very confortable with him. I would recommend him to anyone. :w00t: Pam (Surgery 12/9)

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I am sure you can do this! If I believe I can then you can believe in yourself. That is what it will take is believeing in yourself. Remember with a good support system, a good doctor and faith you will be fine !!!

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MSLADY - Hi there. I too, am new to all of this. I am scheduled to have my surgery on 12/9. Haven't posted in a group like this before. Hopefully we can help each other out in postings and in banding. I look forward to taking our journey togeather! Take care. Pam

Hey Season, sounds like you have a pretty good handle on the situation!! I was wondering . . . did you have an incision to have your band put in or was it done laproscopic? I was wondering because I read in your other writings that you had pain meds. Was the pain bad? I am scheduled to have surgery in the first part of Dec and I was just wondering what to expect...thanks for the help...

Hello all. I am scheduled to have my surgery on 12/9. Dr. Patching is my doctor. He has been really great so far and I don't expect it to change. I am nervous about the pre op diet. What do you eat to have 1000 cal a day? Any suggestions? Is there anyone in Sacramento out there? Let me know how you are doing...:mad2:

Hello all. I am scheduled to have my surgery on 12/9. Dr. Patching is my doctor. He has been really great so far and I don't expect it to change. I am nervous about the pre op diet. What do you eat to have 1000 cal a day? Any suggestions? Is there anyone in Sacramento out there? Let me know how you are doing...:thumbup:

You are an inspiration to everyone who wants to succeed with the lap band procedure. You should be very proud of yourself! We are proud of you.

My surgery is scheduled for 12/9. Haven't been given any pre-op instructions yet. Should happen in a couple of days or so. I am wondering about a pre-op diet. Will any one give me the info they were given by their docs? Just want to be prepared to be successful. Thanks. Pam

I have surgery scheduled for 12/9. Any pre op diet tips for me? Hope you are doing better. I bet you are. You sound positive.

This is Pam92. I am sure you are right and all the stuff we are going through now will be worth it, but it is nice to hear it from someone else that has had issues!

I certainly understand your stress. I am having trouble tracking my food and calories. I don't know why, but I am. Any suggestions on how to get with the program and do this? Went to my doctor a few weeks ago and didn't complete the form correctly. I had the food but not the calories. Any suggestions on where to get them? I still have no surgery date also. They certainly keep you jumping through hoops to get this done, but I guess it is necessary to be sure the person is willing to do what it takes to get the job done. Keep in touch..have you gotten your surgery date as of today - 10/29?? Best of luck.

I have lots of questions. I am still looking into banding vs. gastric bypass. Have the readers of this had the lap band? How has it helped you in your medical issues, i.e., diabetes, high blood pressure and the like? How fast have you lost weight? Have you had any problems with the procedure? I appreciate anyone and everyone who will help me with these questions. Pam92:scared2: