ms_Hart37

hello, I am so sorry to hear about your experience. I have been told that it is a bonus to loose weight prior to a fill. Keep on doing what you have been doing... just a thought coming from an outsider... are you eating your protein as prescribed and veggies, staying away from the carbs? eating 3 meals plus the snacks? are you measuring out your protien portions? just a few thoughts to keep in mind. Please do not be discouraged, this is an ongoing learning process.. this is not an overnight fix. I hope all goes well for you

hello, I am not with the norforlk group, but with the carplex group.. but just recently got banded.. but I do understand they are a nice group.. hope all goes well for you

thanks for this... how do you burn approx 2500 cals a day? I am now 1 week post op and been walking on the treadmill for the past 3 days 1/2 hour.. but I cannot start to lift or do anything strenuos till much later. But, now I am just trying to put some notes together

please help me to place my band date or can someone do it for me... I was banded 9/1/09 thank you

good morning, I was also banded 9/1/09 and it has been ok.. for the most part.. I also work night shifts, but will not start back on those till next week sometime. I do go back to days on Thurs. I have to be cleared by our occ. health and was placed on 10lb weight restriction till the middle of next week. So, my supervisor put me on her version of admin. duty ( basicly doing some of her paperwork). I am trying to figure out, hunger versus generalized rumbling.... also I did learn the hard way, if it says decaff, use only decaff.. I got sick on sat. did not leave the house at all. I had a recipie mix for my protein shakes and used the wrng coffee.. :mad: I am growning tired of the shakes, but i have not had to repeat the same one two times in a row.. i am ready to chew something of substance.. well, tell me how you are doing take care

congrats... the whey protein shakes are what are mostly prescribed, but talk to your office about how many grams thay wish for you to have per day.. i hav heard from 60-90 per day. mine prefers us to get up to 90..

Hello everyone, I was banded on Tues. I feel pretty good. I was able to take a walk on Wed. and stopped taking pain meds on yesterday. This morning I went for a walk medium speed for 15min. I am in some pain, but mostly soreness at the port site and that gassy pain in my left shoulder and upper chest. I am trying to master my dietary requirements... I was told to first think of hydration and then my goal is 90grams of protien a day. well here is my question- How many calories a day and total amount of carbs per day? If anyone can help, it would be greatly appreciated :smile2:

hey everyone!!!! I am alsoto be banded tomorrow..... Sounds like everyone is ready for this.. but the hard part is when we get home tomorrow afternoon/evening... I have prepared my house, cleaned up some, purchased the items on our shopping list and now just here and waiting.. my phone has been ringing off and on with last minute calls.. well wishers.. so, I wish everyone on well...... and we all will do fine... congrats to us!!!!!!!

Hello, it pretty much depends on your surgeon.. EKG( to look at how your heart is beating, any abnormal rhythms)- also if you have a history of heart problems. chest xray, labs- complete blood cout-CBC, metabolic panel- to look at your electrolytes, that is pretty much the basics. hope this helps.

- thanks for the note back... sept. 1 st is coming fast. I was not put on a pre op diet, but just the day before a lowfat, type low cal, bland diet. - but I have started somewhat of drinking protein drinks to feel out my likes and dislikes. I was thinking of putting my self on the liquid diet in the middle of next week. - to get used to the idea :confused: I am also getting more nervous when i sit down and really thing about this.. but I do know it is for the best.:drool:

hello, to everyone!!! I have not been on here for awhile for I will bring everyone up todate.. yesterday I had the 3 1/2 hour clinical and nutritional class and today I had my pre-op labs/xray completed. Now, next week, I will meet with my surgeon. I have a question, are the fills/ MD. appt. covered by the insuance company? and we just pay a co-pay, or is this part of the program fee? :biggrin:

Hello, I am also a 9/1/09 bander, and I am looking loking forward to the procedure but also nervous with this life changing event. But, please take the stories in stride- or rather people's complications as information to store in the back of your mind. I look at it as yes I am aware of issues after surgery, so it is better to know than not be informed. This is funny coming from me... but maintain a POSITIVE attitude... that is all we can do at the moment.. .. TOOOOO late to back out.. LOL.. and if you are on a shake at Christmas.. but healthy and still slimming down... COOOOOOL take care

welcome.. I am also scheduled for 9/1/09.. good luck to you also:tt1:

Hello and welcome, hope all is well.. here is how to get to the ticker... go to the Home Page, then look for Basics for lap band surgery for beginners, then frequently ask questions, then lap band talk forum-frequently asked questions, then use the search section- type in ticker, there is step by step tutorial with pics.. hope this helps take care

by the way, I also want to run a 5k... I had gotten up to 2 miles about a yr ago and just could not go any further.. my heart rate was about 175-180's .. kinda of dangerous.. but I really want to do the five K.. take care

Hello, the ticker will show up when you post, it is part of your signature.. the signature portion is found under the miscellaneous option- under the reply section when you place a post also, I am also due for my band on the first also...

thank you ... i am doing a lot of reading and taking notes..

I am hoping to be just as happy as you are :biggrin:

ok, thanks for the information:thumbup:

Thank you!!!

Thank you!!!

hello, congrats on your band also. so please tell me what did you do for the stuck food? also what protien drink did you like most for the clear liquids and for the powder?

thank you... and congrats on your band

hello, I am new to the site, and just would like to say hi.. I have started my process 8/7/09 and will be banded on 9/1/09. I am happy but nervous at the same time. I have the support from family and friends, but in the end this is my body. I have posted a reply on the pre- op forum for sept. banders.. But, I can use all the information I can get. hope to hear from you all..

hello, I am also due to be banded on 9/1/01..... we need to keep in touch...