sunny2010

I didnt have to do anything like that. My doc said that he believes if you dont have to then there is less likely of a chance of you cheating after surgery when it is most important. Thats just what he belives. I ate my last meal before surgery at 2pm and then started bowel prep at 4 pm.. that made me throw everything up and then the second bottle cleaned me out I guess you can say. I was also on liquids for three weeks after surgery so maybe thats why he does not do it before hand.

Thank you ladies. Its funny I have heard both, Some and my Doc being one has said you will feel it faster and with a whole lot less and others say no because of that reason. we still have our stomach.. but so many say they are effected way differently. I guess it just depends on the person. We are all different so I shall see how it goes on her bday.. I will drink slow and with caution.

Thank you so much for everyones responses.. Im curious to see how my body reacts when I try. I know everyone is different.

Thank you how far out from surgery was the first time you drank?

How soon after surgery did your doc tell you it was ok to have a drink or two. Please dont tell me about the calories.. I already know that. My sisters 21st birthday is coming up and is something we have talked about for a while. Im just trying to see if its safe to have a drink or two with her and if not why? What did your doc tell you? What was your experiance? Thank you in advance if you do respond

Way to go!! Keep up the great work!

My surg was at 1040 am and they had me stay over night and most of the next day. it depends on ur doc. i was just fine and could have went home but thats how he does it.

They had told me walk walk walk. so 4 days after surgery i started going to the gym. power walking with incline. one week post op the allowed me to use bike and eliptical as well

Wow sweetie you have been through alot. It sounds like there is still more ahead of you. I hope you get good new of some sort soon. Stay strong.

I have not really thought too much of what I have done this month untill today. I know what I have done to get here and trust me I have come a long way. I started this process Jan 2010. From 5th grade on I have had troubles with my weight. I started seeing a new Dr. in Dec 2009 and she suggested this surgery to me. At first it was out of question but as my battle with diabetes got more and more annoying I began to take it into consideration. I kinda felt like I was cheating... like I wouldnt feel like I did it myself and wouldnt be proud of it. After deciding I was going to do it and had 110% support from my wonderful family and amazing guy I started the process. I slowly started sharing what I was doing with everyone I work with. Being that they have all seen how hard things had been medicaly for me EVERYONE has been so supportive. So here I sit today and am thinking of what I have done and how I worked to get where I am... I am beyond proud of what I have done and who I have become. This was deffinatly not the easy way. Easy is not the word to EVER describe what any of us have been through or what we will continue to go through. I am just starting the band journey and I will continue to share what I have done with ANYONE. I am extreamly proud of who I have become because I looked outside the box and broke the way I looked at my situation. I am also proud of every person on this site because you as well have made such a HUGE step.. A step twards a better, healthy life away from what has had our hold for so long.. FOOD!!! So far this month I made a major life change. I got banded.. I have stuck by rules.. Rules of not eating what I want.. wow since when does Sunshine do that..?? Stay on liquids for weeks.. hmmm doesnt sound like me.. Not fully till this month. Not one cheat!! I have exercised my butt off. Started that a few days after surgery and have not quit.. and nor will I quit till I lose the weight I want off. Even if this band doesnt work in my favor (not likely).. I have come to far to not do this and I know I shared this with everyone so I wouldnt fail. Not saying if you chose not to share that your going to fail I just know myself. So for anyone reading this I am proud of you as well for thiking about or for having done it.. Best of luck to everyone on your way to a new life..

I am covered under fmla at the moment for surgery and on short term disability leave. Maybe one person wasnt covered because they were self pay or because it wasnt considered medically needed by red Doc, surgen and insurance company. I am very sorry to hear what happend. I dont know if they gave you a reason for letting you go or not but I would deff print out your email and if you do anything legally show that you sent that the same day they chose to let you go.

I have stairs at home as well and I slept upstais and was up and down them tons. I guess its more if you feel well enough to go up and down them. Everyone feels different after surgery just listen to your body good luck

Everyones Doc is different. I was on the treadmill doing inclined power walking the first week. Then I was given to to for eliptal and other cardio things just no weights.

im just about a week out from surgery and im still using it. Im pretty bloated and dont want pressure on my belly. It feels alot better than buttoning my pants. Mainly when sitting.

This may sound funny but I am an open person and even showed family and friends cause I thought it was funny. I wore my belly band. If you dont know what it is its something I bought when I was prego. It looks like a tube top but you wear it around your waist/ belly when your prego so you can leave your pants/jeans unbuttoned and unzipped and no one knows . saved alot of money on prego pants. Anyways that helped me instead of wearing tight jeans.