OnMyWeighDown

Thanks, ladies! I will take the advice both of you have given and 1.) work on the posture, and 2.) buy some new bras. Maybe it's time to go get a fitting. I have lost inches around but I'm still wearing the same cup siz as before...I'm hoping that has changed, too! I'd love to loose a little bit from the girls. Thanks, again! I appreciate your help!!

I've noticed recently that if I'm not sitting up straight the underwire on my bra hits right about where the band is and it makes it tighter. If I eat/drink something I have to sit completey straight or pull my bra away from my body for a minute to let the food pass by. Other than correcting my posture (which I should do anyway) does anyone have any suggestions for ways to fix this? A new type of bra, maybe? I'm pretty busty so need the wire for support and can't go without at work or in public. It's mostly annoying when I'm out with friends (none of whom know I have the band) and have to keep playing with my bra! Help, please!

Hi, GuyMontag I'm going in for my lap-band with Dr. Watkins @ Cincy Weight Loss on Fridaythe 13th. You're the first person I've found that went to him, too...any advice? I really liked meeting him and his staff but I'm still a little nervous about the surgery. Thanks!

I just got home from my pre-op appointment and I'm a go for Friday!! I'm very excited and even though I don't want to wish away time I wish it was here already! I asked about the carbonation and was told NONE. It can cause the small part of the stomach to swell and that is what can lead to erosions. They said if you absolutley must drink carbonated beverages to let them go flat before putting them into your stomach...hope that helps! As for the calorie restriction on the liquid diet I'm limited to 800 calories a day pre-op and then unlimited liquids/calories post-op (only because I'll be healing and they figure I won't want much anyway). I'm still going to make smart choices though because who wants a bunch of empty calories when they've just put their body through surgery:tongue2:

Thank you! You're an inspiration for a newbie like me and I appreciate it! I can make it through a few weeks on liquids, I guess...I've had too many years of eating too much so a couple weeks without won't kill me!

Being hungry from recovery on is a huge fear of mine! How did you handle it? Just mind over matter or was there something else that worked for you?

My doctor hasn't said anything about carbonated drinks and his nurses just said to limit them as much as possible pre- and post-op becuase it might cause irritation. I haven't told too many people either...just family, really. I'm with you on not wanting to explain. All of my friends are thin and have never had weight issues. I'm not sure they will really understand why I'm taking such a drastic step. Once I start losing (which I hope is pretty soon after Friday!) then I may tell them about it but we'll see...

Is anyone else on a liquids only pre-op diet? I'm soo excited about my surgery on Friday the 13th and I'm self-pay so I'm determined to not cheat no matter how tempting! I am allowed protien shakes, soup and broth, jello, etc. but I'm not sure I'm going to make it through the week :confused: Does the liquid portion get better after being banded?

That's great! Are you getting excited?? For me it hasn't really sunk in yet that it's actually going to happen. Does your doctor have you on a pre-op diet or anything??

Hi, all! I've been addicted to this site for a few weeks now and finally decided to sign up and join the fun. I go for my pre-op appts tomorrow and I'm scheduled for surgery on Friday the 13th! I'm very excited but I still have a few concerns that this is going to work for me. Thanks to everyone for sharing their thoughts, feelings, experiences, etc. I don't feel so alone anymore!