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I had my surgery on the 23rd my post-op diet is. Breakfast 2oz pureed protein, 1oz pureed fruit Lunch 2oz pureed protein 1oz pureed fruit Dinner 2oz pureed protein 1oz pureed vegetables This keeps me full all day. My problem is with constipation haven’t had bowel movement since day before surgery. Started the Benefiber today hope it works.

I was banded on the 23rd. I feel pretty good the only pain I have is the port area it's a little tender. I started pureed foods yesterday. Seems weird to get full on 2oz of chicken puree.

I'm home. My whole experience has been pretty good. Arrived at the hospital at 5:10am. Was took back to the pre op room at 5:25 had to wash down with these anti-bacterial pads. Then changed in to my gown had my stockings and boots put on for blood clot control. Then had a shot in the stomach of heparin, stomach was shaved. Surgeon and Anesthesiologist came and saw me. Wheeled me back to surgery about 7:20 Had me slide over on to the table and fastened my arms down, put a oxygen mask on my face had me take some deep breathes then said they were going to give me medicine to make me sleep. Next thing I know I was waking up in recovery. The nurse said I had my band and a hiatal hernia repaired. They gave me some morphine and anti nausea medicine. Was transferred up to my room about 10:00 Went on my first walk at noon did two laps around the ward. They have it measured off 26 laps around is a mile The day of surgery I did a total of 18 laps. They got me up the next morning at 5:30 said my surgeon required all patients had to be out of bed and walking by 6 am. My surgeon came in at 7am and said I was doing fine and I could go home. It took the nurse until 10am to get my paper work done. Then we walked out. My pain hasn't been to bad. I really think the walking helps. Actually the ride home was probably the most pain I have been in. This Indiana roads are not the smoothest after a long winter. Some pillows for the ride home helps. I have had very little gas pain. Well that's my story hope it helps anyone who is still to be banded. Good luck everyone.

I'm banned. In my room now. Just got back from my first walk.A little sore but not to bad.I'm posting this with my blackberry hope it works

I'm banned.In my room Just went for my first walk. I'm a little sore but not to bad.I'm posting this with my blackberry hope it works ok.Good luck everyone.

Today is the day. Leaving for hospital in 30 mins. Good luck to everyone.

One more day. What is everybody doing to keep there mind occupied today? I have the day off from work so I am exercising and cleaning house. If I don't keep busy all I do is sit and think about tomorrow.

Thanks for the kind words ladies. We are almost there. We got a pretty good size storm heading our way on monday. Snow and freezing rain. I hope the roads aren't bad tues morning. There is nothing going to stop me from getting to that hospital. I will borrow the neighbors snow mobile if I have to.

I am also a type 2 diabetic and wondering if another type 2 can give me any insight into liquid diets and LAP-BAND®.:thumbup: I am a type 2 The doctor took me off one of my meds. I have been on the Optifast liquid diet since January 7th. I really haven't had any trouble with my sugars.

Hello Ladies I think I am the only guy scheduled for the 23rd. Hang in there with those liquid diets. I have been on the optifast liquid diet since January 7th as you can tell from my ticker I have lost 51 lbs It does work. I think we're all going to do fine. I wish everybody the best of luck.

Lacarney Welcome to the February 2010 Bandsters. Sounds like you are doing great keep up the good work.

I'm a lapband patient. I dont think he does the sleeve

I'm pre op I had this conversation with my surgeon yesterday. He said as long as my gall bladder was not giving me a lot of problems. He would prefer not to take it out during lapband surgery. Because it increases the risk for infection.

Had my pre op registration today. I have everything done. Surgery day is the 23rd. I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Hope everybody else is doing fine.

Iam using Chantix. It is working really good for me. Haven't had a cigarette since10/19/09 If your insurance dosen't cover it it cost about 170.00 for a month supply. If you think about it that is cheap in the long run compared to the cost of cigarettes.

Sandman if you are worried about your energy level at work. You will do fine on the optifast at work. I have been on it for 5 weeks and I am doing fine at work. I have a pretty physical job.

Hang in there it does get easier.I have been on the OptiFast diet for 3 weeks now.After days 5-6 the real bad hunger pains start to go away.Then it is all head hunger you just start to crave some real food.I find that drinking a lot of fluids helps.It sounds funny to say but you can stay full on fluids.I drink a lot of crystal light and zero calorie Powerade.What has helped me most though is when I get on the scales. I have lost 32 pounds.Good Luck

You will be ok. Just keep your eye on the prize at the end. I am on a 5 week pre op diet of 6 shakes and 1 protien bar. I am not going to lie to you the first 4 days were hell. Gets a litttle easier after that. I have lost 14 lbs in 8 days. That makes it a bit easier when you see the scale. Stay postive and good luck

Don't be nervous about talking to the pcp about the band. Thats whats he is there for. You can bet he has heard it before. Do you have a high BMI? Do you have any health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea? If yes to any of these questions then it should be no problem. Even if you don't have any of these problems he may still give you the letter of medical necessity. Just keep plugging away you will get your surgery.

Had my first appointment on 1/5 I have a tentative surgery date of 2/23. Surgeon wants me to lose 30 lbs. I am on a Optifast diet of 6 shakes and 1 protein bar a day. Has anyone else been on this diet and if so do you any helpful hints. Thanks Everyone

#1 surgery date? 2/23 #2 State you live in? Indiana #3 Doctor/Surgery center? Dr.Sloan/Lutheran Hospital #4 Insurance or self pay? Insurance BCBS Out of pocket 1750.00 #5 Age and Height 45 6' #6 Current weight and goal weight? 427 225 #7 What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? I have all the bad stuff type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea. I want to see my grand kids grow up. I want to be able to do all things I use to do. #8 Do you have the support of family and friends? Yes wife is great.Youngest daughter is a 4 year bypass patient. Sister in-law is a 4 month bypass patient. So I have a lot of support. I am on a pre op diet already my surgeon wants me to lose 30 lbs before surgery. I am on the optifast diet of 6 shakes and 1 bar a day. I have been on it for 3 days and I have to be honest it is tough. Just have to keep my eye on the prize. Good luck to us all!!!!

Hello Iam from Decatur. My surgery date is 2/23/10 I am on my pre op diet right now. If you have any questions feel free to ask.