drudley

I was banded just yesterday (May 19) and so far I am only able to take about three or four sips of Water or broth and that provides a fullness felling that lasts quite a long time. I suspect that this is mostly due to swelling and inflammation from the band, but it was certainly surprising. I am not so concerned about my future meals and eating out. I plan to probably just order off of the apetizer menu and save a bit of money. Or if I am out family just pick of off their plates and not order anything for myself.

I know there are quite a few out there. I was banded yesterday morning and was in and out without much of a problem. Recovery is going well but I am a stomach sleeper so having to sleep on my back has been a learning experience. I am obviously on a liquid diet but I can't drink very much at all. No regurgitation but I get a full feeling that is uncomfortable after about three or four sips. Hopefully that is just swelling and inflammation from the band install. What is your experiences so far?:laugh:

I had my Pre-op appt yesterday and I have lost a stunning 16 pounds since my last weight loss visit in April. I am scheduled for May 19 and am really excited/anxious about it. I am ready, though, for this next chapter in my life.

Day 9 Pre-Op Diet Bounding with energy now. I feel great. For the first week I was so drained, I guess my metabolism was in flux and now it is adjusted. I drink 2-3 Protein shakes depending on my hunger and a small meal for dinner or lunch depending on my schedule. I go for Pre-op testing on thursday and surgey next wednesday. I am so ready for it now. I'M the King of the world:w00t:

Day 8 Pre-Op Diet. Failed miserably over the weekend, Birthday Parties are no match for the Diet. I did stay away from the Cake with buttercream icing and cheesecake filling. So there is a small victory in this.:biggrin: I have my pre-op appt on Thursday and I am looking forward to it for many reasons, one of them being to weigh in. My scale at home only goes to about 330 so I have no idea what my current weight is. On suggestion of a co-worker, I started using Emergen-C Vitamin supplements, they have 6 Carbs but really helped with the energy.

I started the Pre-Op diet this week and am also scheduled for surgery on May 19. I am very much looking forward to life on the otherside.

DAY 3 pre op Diet. Are any of you dealing with sleepiness and ajust an overall lack of energy with the diet? I am taking a Multivitamin and even eating a very small portion of lean meat and green veggies. I am using Protein shakes that have less than 3g of carbohydrate but most of them are 0 carb. Just wondering if any of you are experienceing this too. :thumbup:

My date has now been set for May 19. I am really ready for this. My pr-op diet has been going well as long as I do not go out. Just stay home and the temptations are not there.

I got my approval letter recently also and it is such a relief knowing that all of the appointments I have had for the past six months wouldn't be a waste (in a manner of speaking). I am also scheduled for surgery now on May 19, 2010. :thumbup:

How do you deal with large prescription pills during pre and post op liquid diets, especially in post op. I take 5 prescriptions for diabetes and associated conditions and a couple of these are fairly large pills. Howdoes this work with such a small pouch post op? Thanks

This was one of my biggest concerns too. I was going to go through with surgery anyway and if I had to stop TKD and MMA then so be it. But this is very encouraging for me too. I am in San Antonio and have just completed 4 of 6 weightloss visits. I will be using Dr. JJ Gonzales and hope surgery will be in May or June of 2010. That is the plan anyway.

I am Brad in San Antonio and have just completed 4 of 6 weightloss visits. I will be using Dr. JJ Gonzales and hope surgery will be in May or June of 2010. That is the plan anyway.