Hi! I am wondering if there is anyone that has a May date set. I know my surgery should be in May but no set date.

Pre-Op Diet Day 9: First off, hope everyone is doing well and hanging in there - this hasn't been super easy for me, though I'm hanging tight. I think the fear of surgery is a pretty good motivator to stay on the pre-op diet!

I'm traveling this week for work, which in any other time would mean room service, nice restaurants, and at least a pound or two gained. So it's a bit extra hard. I brought my Protein Bars with me, and am picking up pre-made shakes today as soon as I can find a pharmacy or GNC.

Anyway, just checking in and keeping the thread going. Hope everyone has a great day - I'm sending out positive energy to all the May bandsters. We CAN DO THIS!

What kind of shakes and protein bars are you all using?

Hey everyone, I had my surgery on the 4th and have lost 10 lbs since. I had to go back to the hosp. yesterday for a unfill. I was having a really bad time getting Water or any Fluid down. It is usually difficult in the morning, but I was having a hard time all day. I was very dehydrated ad feeling pretty bad, but am a lot better now.

I'm glad everyone is getting the pre-op diets and all of the other fun stuff out of the way so you can get to the weight loss. You will all be having the surgery soon and then the fun begins. The numbers start going down!!!!! :scared2::thumbup::cheers2:

To the ones who have had surgery done already, it was all worth it, wasn't it?

What kind of shakes and Protein bars are you all using?

I'm using "Pure Protein" brand High Protein Bar - it's got 32g of protein, only 4g sugar as its made with sucralose I think. It's a pretty big bar, definitely a Meal Replacement. I try to drink 2 shakes, have one bar, and then a Lean Cuisine with a small salad (FF dressing) for my dinner. Then at night if I'm starving I suck on some sugar free popsicles. I get 1200 calories a day on this pre-op diet, which isn't a lot for a 350lb man....

For shakes I like anything chocolate over vanilla - vanilla seems not strong enough to mask the flavor. I use "Pure Protein" brand chocolate shakes too, but my new thing is "Synthrax Nectars" Chocolate Truffle flavor. The Nectars brand seems to get pretty high marks here, and it dissolves nicely.

Hope that helps. Good luck!

Biker John - that is a great loss! Hope you feel better soon!

acp1974 - you can do it!!!! It will be hard but it will be ok!

I am on day 6 - cheated on Mother's with healthy food...now back to the liquid and I use slim fast carb control Choc.....I'm down 9lbs in 6 days - I will take that!!!

Good Luck everyone - only 8 more days for me !!! Yeah

i was banded may 7. it was a tedious process, but not too long considering everything that needed to be done. i didn't have a primary physician prior, so i had my first visit w/ one in aug. he put me on a low carb diet and i visited for 6 months in a row for documentation. in the mean time, i did the required orientations, meetings, psych eval, nutrionist, xrays, and other clearances. the insurance approval i believe took less than 5 days. most of the waiting was for my surgery date. it was originally supposed to be april 30, but got cancelled then reset for may 7. my pre-op/class appt was april 22. i did a no carb diet for 3 weeks and then the liquid diet for 2 weeks before my surgery. may 7 came and went and now im just recovering and waiting while still on a liquid diet. i know the liquid diet is for my health and it will only benefit me, but come may 21, i will so be looking forward to the pureed food and chicken salad. it's been a month since i have chewed anything!

I'm scheduled to be banded May 14th, two days from now. My approval came through on the 30th and they wanted to do my surgery the 7th, but I didn't have enough time to get all of the pre-testing done. had my blood work, EDG and last appointment all in the same day, on the 6th. Started my pre-op diet on the 7th.

I'm nervous but excited! I can't wait til I feel comfortable again.

Here I go... The time has come and I am freaking out a little. I go in tomorrow for surgery at 10:15 a.m. Please wish me luck! Size 8 jeans here I come!!!:smile2:

Here I go... The time has come and I am freaking out a little. I go in tomorrow for surgery at 10:15 a.m. Please wish me luck! Size 8 jeans here I come!!!:smile2:

Good luck! To quote a cliche, "Today is the first day of the rest of your life!" In this case though, it really applies, doesn't it? Congratulations on taking this step, and please let us all know how goes - we look forward to your reports from the other side! :smile:

Ok... Day 1 almost done! Yahoo!!! I had my surgery this morning and I am feeling really good. For all of the bandsters out there that are afraid (I was one of you.) I can tell you in compete honesty that there is nothing to fear. This surgery was a whole lot easier then I expected and went really well. I am a little sore and extreemly tierd (from all of the meds) but I am already up and moving around. If I can do this then I know in my heart that you all can to. I am welcomming myself to my new life and can't wait to welcome all of you. Horray for us!!!

Edited May 14, 201016 yr by jillsko1

Congratulations - my thoughts exactly. Sleep well!

Katie

Cool I am having surgery the same day aren't you excited.

Hello anyone in this group have diabetes? I have diabetes type 2 and wish to get off insulin.:biggrin:

Ahahahahahah!!! I am going crazy! I was banded 5/10 only 5 days ago. I am doing ok but it is driving me crazy that I can't talk to anyone about what I am going through. None of my friends or family know I had the procedure. I was low bmi 30 and didn't feel like explaining my self to them.

Now I feel so alone. My husband goes to work (he knows) and I am by myself with a one year old (2 kids at school) We are also moving in the next 2 weeks and I have packed nothing.....

I feel like I need to heal faster. Where am I going to find the energy? I can't ask for help......

By the way my surgery was in Mexico with Ortiz and the experience was great, considering I was having surgery.

I was banded Wednesday the 12th. I feel pretty good today. The only pain is my port site and just above it I had hernia repair. I was scared but it was for nothing. I know that now.

It is not bad at all. I only had a little shoulder/back pain the 1st day. Walking and a heating pad did wonders for me. I was able to go to my daughters 1st dance recital on Thursday, just the day after surgery.

Just remember, everyone is different. We all have described our experiences yet these are only possiblities. My doctor also advised against comparing weight loss with others. We are all different and if you compare you are setting yourself up for disappointment. Oh and I gained 3 lbs after surgery due to swelling. That too shall pass.