AShaffer

Include me too please LBT NAME AShaffer Height 5'87 Surgery Date 11/24/09 Starting Weight (preop diet) 333 Surgery Weight 329 Current Weight 325

Hey everyone! I'm 4 days post op and feeling really great. I'm doing my protein shakes and pudding, yummy, and walking as much as I can. A nurse called me today asking how I was doing and I told her and she suggested I could move on so some, not all, really mushy foods and eggs to see how I tolerate them. But she did point out I would be on this (mushy/liquid) diet for about 2-3 weeks. Anyone else eat egg this early?

Hey. I made my bar at Weight Loss - Diet Ticker then use the bbCode (it's the first code at the bottom) Copy everything in the box and just paste it to the page you want.

My Dr also said that if I'm feeling hungry to eat eggs. They were good from a few days post op. I may try that soon.

I went out a little yesterday too, after the rush, but came home after 1 store because I felt too tired. I'm sticking to my Protein drinks and soups for now, seems like the best bet, slow and steady. Also Crystal Light makes popsicles now, they are amazing! So good. Also I found that the dry milk mixes best with warm things, so when I make Soup I add some and it helps boost the protein.

Thanks TJ. I dont' plan on rushing anything, I called my Dr. and they said on Sunday mix in a little baby food mixed with dry milk for extra protein. So I think I'm going to try it. Walking is the best thing, I had no idea before this surgery how great it could make me feel just walking! My gas pains are all gone as are my stomach pains. Hope you're feeling as good as I am! And congratulations on getting banded as well!

I was banded on the 24th of Nov. and I had a few days of gas and bloating whatnot but now I am feeling perfect. No gas, no pain, no restriction. I'm feeling hungry but haven't been brave enough to try "baby" type foods yet. Did anyone else feel like this so soon after surgery? My Dr. said that typically people are on liquids for 7-10 days but I had to follow my body and go from there. How soon did everyone else wait? Thanks guys! :Yawn:

I'm officially banded! So excited! I'm headed over to the Post Op board! :thumbup:

I'm so excited to meet so many people going through the same thing as me! Absolutely we should all keep in touch! I've had laparoscopic surgery before so I remember the gas thing well... not looking forward to that again! lol. But like someone else said I've come too far to let little things like that get in my way! As for the protein shakes, I've found a few that I really like, then some others that are not so great.... just mix them around and you'll find one you love! Good luck! :thumbup:

That's awesome! I have Tricare Prime and my surgery is on Tuesday! I was really happy with Tricare, there were no problems and I got my approval quickly! Good luck to you! And Congratulations! :thumbup:

I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one with no pre-op diet reqired. I am doing high protien and extra calcuim, as the doctor suggested though. My post op instructions are 14 days liquid (with first day home clear liquids) and then "baby food" for 14 days then soft foods for 14 days. It's interesting that so many doctors had so many different instructions!

Thanks everyone for all the great advice! I'm actually really excited now, and it's really neat to know there are people having it on the same day or right after me! Good luck to everyone and can't wait to see you all on the post op boards!

I was wondering how many of you wern't required to do a liquid diet pre-surgery. My hospital doesn't require it at all, in fact they specifially told me not to do a liquid diet before hand. Only time I can't eat is after midnight on the date of my surgery. Anyone else have those same instructions? :thumbup:

Thanks so much! I am heading over to the Nov Bandsters now! LOL. And I'll be thinking about you on the 24th too! Nice to know that somewhere in the world someone is going to the same thing as me! :confused:

Hello everyone! I'm a Nov. Bandster too! The 24th! I'm so excited, and a little nervous! Right now it all seems like a blur, I've been going to the dietitian for 6 months for this surgery and now that it's literally days away I'm trying to keep my cool! lol. Any advice?

I have just a few days until my surgery and I'm starting to get really nervous. Anyone have any advice on what I should expect the first few days? Also I did my nutrition class and got a ton of information but was wondering what others did to make sure they got all their Protein. Thanks guys! :confused:

Sorry to say but it doesn't sound like Tricare would approve you. The rules are you have to be 100 pounds over the recomended weight and then have 6 months of working with a dietitian (or your PMC if a dietitian isn't around). But try talking to your HAWC or PMC to see what they have to say. Good luck!

I think they still will because either way if your in for lapband you're over weight. I think they might try and help you get over any problems you do have, ie eating disorder. But in the end if your BMI is over 40 and you want the lapband, psych eval is no reason to say no. I know a friend of mine ate when she was nervous, had the lap band and the doctor helped her get over eating when she was nervous and the combination was very successful.

Hi! I'm not 100% sure but I think the psyc. eval. is so they can determine if you have an eating disorder, for example you overeat to cope with stress. And also to make sure you are mature enough to work with the surgery to achieve the best results. They aren't looking for a reason not to give you the surgery, just the best way to help you along. I hope that helps!

Thanks guys! When I called Tricare they didn't seem to know about the 6 months weight management program but Penn State Hospital said again today it was 6 months. I'm confused! But waiting 6 months isn't a big deal I guess because I'm already 2 1/2 months into it.

I was wondering if anyone here used Tricare for their surgery and if so what did you do for your weight management? I have appointements set up with my primary doctor once a month for 6 months for weigh ins, is that enough? Thanks!

Hey everyone! I'm new to this and am hoping to get in touch with other people in the same situation as me or who have already had the lapband. I am in the weight management phase, 6 months for me, and have a tentative surgery time of early December. I'm having it at Penn State in Philadelphia and am told it's a great hospital. Any advice or help would be great! I'm really excited and anxious over the whole process and unfortunately the discussion groups the hospital offers are too far for us to drive (over 2 hours without traffic). Thanks and I hope to talk to a lot of you soon!:confused:

Hi! I just had my first actual doctor appt today. I went to my orientation about 3 weeks about and at both appts they mentioned that certain insurances will wave the 6 months to a 3 month if you take specific weight management classes through the hospital. I know my insurance dosn't but it's something to look into! Good luck!