Fatboy_Slim

Hey Sha, Have you been walking a lot? This will help get that gas out Ahh mashed potatoes does sound good! And yes, the Protein stuff for me is hard too..and on the stomach- like instant pain/gas but I know I need it so what can a man do? Enjoy your weekend! FBS

Hi Sha, Just checking in to see how you are doing? I am getting along pretty well other than getting up and down from bed. That first stretch in the morning catches me off guard and I can feel my incisions pull a bit, ouch. So excited to be eating solid liquids today, had some Fage yogurt for Breakfast with a drizzle of natural honey. Also lost the 6lbs I gained from all the IVs of Fluid pumped into me. Yesterday went to work for 2 hours just for kicks and it was fine. Today will go back 4hrs. Goal is to walk 30 min on the treadmill today or outside somewhere and get 1000 calories in. Take care, FBS

Congrats Sha! So glad you made it through well and it will get better :rolleyes2: I also had shoulder/neck pain day 1 and tried to walk around quite a bit which didn't seem to help until I woke up today. However, today my soreness is more in my abdomen..feels like someone performed lap band surgery on me oh my! I am taking liquid vicodin which seems to work better than the morphine on drip. Today got down a few ounces of broth and half bottle of Isopure so feeling better. I am also so glad to be home now, but it was not until 7pm...what a long two days!! Take care and talk to u soon! You should go into chat sometime, it is good people in there

Ape hi! I too was banded today are ucsd Thornton I am sore but good, you? I wish u were my roommate as I am here overnight due to Cpap

Hi! Just a quickie from my mobile...surgery went great today and am in overnite and overjoyed! Good luck 10thers!

:thumbup: :thumbup: Hi Nov. 10th ers! I was hoping to band with you on Wednesday but just received a call saying I am bumped up to Tuesday the 9th at 10:45 am! Needless to say I was quite surprised and now more nervous than ever. I wish everyone good luck and speedy recovery! Not to brag LOL but today I have officially lost 34 presurgury lbs in about 3.5 weeks woo hoo! Fatboy_Slim

Sha, are you ready?! I know I am!!! Wednesday at 3pm for me, how about you? I am so looking forward to peeling off this fat suit I am zipped up in LOL. :smile2:

You are lucky! Even though I have dropped 30 lbs now preop, my surgeon wouldn't even let me have dinner that was part of a job interview...had to have soup! I am so excited for Wednesday, this 3rd week of diet has been a challenge..and not to have wine like on a friday night ahhh killin me!! I have to admit I had a small bowl of clam chowder yesterday, woke up 1 lb lighter haha. I just hope it doesn't screw up my liver. I know mine needs to be small because they are attempting a single incision procedure in stead of the usual 4-5. Bye and good luck! fatboy_slim

Well being both very fit years ago and a week from banding now, I can definately say I have been treated differently. However, I have also been quite lucky and my friends never said a word about my weight...mainly because I have always seemed happy anyway. But I swear , it does wear on you..to me the words when I walk in to a restaurant or store.. "Hey Big Guy" "What's up Boss"....so tired of this and can't wait for it to end! Especially in So. Cal. people are mostly superficial, fake and put too much emphasis on appearance. I am remembering the sleep apnea, the high blood pressure, the fact I can't tie my shoes, aching back..these are my reasons for the band...not appearance--that will be the icing on the cake! Peace.

Guess how I got FAT : BEER! BEER + ASSOCIATED DUMB food LIKE TACO HELL AND JACK IN THE CRACK LOL. Beer is going bye bye, See ya beer, Fatboy_Slim

Hi again Sha! Glad you are hanging in there! My pre-op diet is getting easier, on day 8 now. I have found heaven in buying those low fat cottage cheese pack from Knudsen, they have a little fruit on one side and you mix it in, delish! Other than that it is Protein drinks (muscle milk light), and lots of fluids, minimal juices. Tough, but I am down about 23lbs so it's worth it. See ya, FBS

wow this is great, we should start a Nov. 10th club :blushing: good luck to everybody! And ape your diet sounds exactly as mine is. When I go weigh in Wednesday I am going to beg to eat one meal!

Hi, I have lost about ten pounds in the first week of my pre-op liquids only diet and have two more weeks to go..projecting I will lose at least 20lbs before surgery on Nov. 10. (also have been doing 45 minutes on the elliptical every day). I am hoping to keep this weight off post surgery, has anyone had this great pre-op weight loss but then put it back on once they start eating solid foods post-op? Or will it really stay off?! I am of course hoping it is permanent because I am already feeling better :blushing: Thanks! Fatboy_Slim

Great luck to you, and yup we are ready for the new you! Sounds like you are committed and ready! I have surgery on Nov. 10th. Yes! Peace.

Well, I plan on donating most, HOWEVER--I do plan on a ceremonial bon-fire at the beach in which I shall burn my fat jeans and a 4X shirt.

Hi again Sha! Well consider yourself very lucky, I started mine two days ago and am not allowed to eat ANY food. liquids only consisting of Protein shakes, juices, low cal drinks, Jello, and thank god a little yogurt. broth is an option but I can't seem to sip it, blah! It has been tough but I guess the good part is that in the first two days I lost ten pounds! Take care and can't wait for the 10th!!!! FatBoy to soon be Slimboy

Hi Shah, I am with ya, also scheduled for Nov. 10th, yes!! Today I had my endoscopy and they found a small hiatal hernia, I think they can fix that during the procedure..i hope!...especially hope that doesn't delay it. Take Care and good luck! FBS :w00t:

Hi, That's one concern I guess I have thought about many times as well. What to do at a dinners, events, etc. I really enjoy a slow dinner with friends, hoping I can still find enjoyment after Nov. 10th. I suppose small bites of everything over a couple hours works?? How do you feel post-op!? Cheers

Hi Corkee, I belive it is the norm, and the length of the liquid diet probably depends both on your physician and your weight or other medical conditions. It was explained to me as a way to shrink your liver and abdominal fat--allowing the surgeon to work easier around while operating. For me, I am dreading it a bit because next Wednesday I have to start a 3 week liquid diet before surgery on the 10th of November. Yikes!! Regards, Fatboy_Slim

Good deal John! I am getting mine Nov 10 and it's good to see another guy on here. I am starting out at 332 and hope to get under 200! Peace

yes!!! We have a good group! I am set for November 10th, can't wait! Good luck everyone! :laugh:

Hi everyone and just a note to say this is a great forum and I am STOKED to be finally scheduled for LAP-BAND® on Novermber 10th! I am a 38 male, 338lbs. Medical history: Severe sleep apnea Hypertension High blood pressure Fatty liver Vitamin D deficiency Morbid obesity BMI = 46 Looking forward to this journey!! Seeya.