I got my approval and surgery date - May 6th. I start my liquid only diet on the 22nd of this month. I'm worried about that some. Right now though I'm eating every meal like it was my last!:bored:

I understand how you feel completely!!! My surgery is Monday the 10th and I'm feeling a myriad of emotions!!!

Good luck to you, I'm sure everything will go smoothly!!!

I had my surgery yesterday! I was quite nervous - they gave me a valium that morn b/c I asked for it. :thumbup: Def. took the edge off. The IV wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it'd be. Then some happy drugs in the iv, then they rolled me away. I just remember them saying your meds are going in your IV, and it'll hurt a bit. It did, but then I was out like a light. Woke up hurting and they gave me pain meds. My op was at 8:3am, and then I stayed in recovery until 2:3 - condition of leaving was I had to pee. Harder than it sounds! I"ve been okay at home - pain when I breathe deep, and when I stand or sit - staying upright as much as possible has been the best. Taking all my meds - pain and nausea, like clockwork. I haven't been hungry at all - such a pleasant feeling! I've just been chilling today, resting, watching movies, and went for a 5 minute walk around my yard. Been sipping on broth and tea, and sucking on popsicles - throat really hurts from the breathing tube. I've had alot of the shoulder pain, too. Massage does ease it a bit. Sleeping in one position all night was hard -flat on my back. Tossed and turned - okay, well, didn't REALLY - but was awake on and off from 2am onwards. So far I'm feeling good about things. This is my new beginning - eyes on the prize!!! Good luck to everyone else!

Hello! I'm on target for May 19th and getting a little nervous. I noticed from reading here that several of you are on a pre-op diet for several days prior. My doc's office only told me to do a liquid diet for the day before surgery. Any ideas why?

Thanks Friends! You'll be hearing a lot from me!

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I noticed from reading here that several of you are on a pre-op diet for several days prior. My doc's office only told me to do a liquid diet for the day before surgery. Any ideas why?

My pre-op instructions were pretty minimal too. I only have to substitute one meal with a protein shake one week prior to surgery (which starts today!) and then clear liquids two days prior. I was kinda bummed because I wanted to have some pre-op liquid diet success, like a lot of the other bandsters, but I couldn't quite bring myself to do it on my own. :thumbup:

I never got around to asking why my instructions were different, though. I was hoping it had to do with being on the lower end of the BMI scale and maybe not having a fatty enough liver because of it. I just squeaked by at 39.9. What about you?

Also, congrats on your surgery date! It'll be here before you know it! :thumbup:

Just got my date- May 14!! Start my pre-op diet tomorrow!

I would love to find a weight loss buddy that is getting their surgery the same day as me. Someone to text when I'm too sore to get up and on the computer!!

Hooray After 6 long months...Insurance approved today! :thumbup:To be banded 5/20/10.

What kinds of nutritional shakes do you guys use?

Hooray After 6 long months...Insurance approved today! :thumbup:To be banded 5/20/10.

What kinds of nutritional shakes do you guys use?

Right now, I use the "Whey Protein" from Wal-mart. It's good if you mix it with low fat milk. Water makes it horrible! The after taste isn't great, but that's what gum is for! Lol-

Usually, I stay full for 4-5 hours after I drink it.

Congratulations btw!

Well, I can tell you how important the pre-op is on surgery. I lost a total of 32lbs for mine, and when it was all said and done, my Doctor called me at home the night of my surgery may5th and just kept thanking me for making it one of his easiest bandings. He even asked if it was ok to use my pics and surgery for other patients. I said no problem!

Mind you, on the liquid diet I didnt cheat not one time. My wife actually did it with me to kick off a diet for her "Navy Weight" and she lost a total of 16 lbs. So I can tell you it works!

Regarding the preop diet, my dr. has me drinking protein shakes two or three times a day or more if needed but I can have a "sensible" meal once a day. I can do this up to the day b-4 the surgery.

Sam's has a good price on the EAS Whey powder or you can get the low carb premixed containers. The "high protein" Slim Fast is really good but hard to find. UNJURY has a good web site for their products.

I like variety so I keep looking and tasting:tt2:

I am 6 days away!!!!

Regarding the preop diet, my dr. has me drinking protein shakes two or three times a day or more if needed but I can have a "sensible" meal once a day. I can do this up to the day b-4 the surgery.

Sam's has a good price on the EAS Whey powder or you can get the low carb premixed containers. The "high protein" Slim Fast is really good but hard to find. UNJURY has a good web site for their products.

I like variety so I keep looking and tasting:tt2:

I am 6 days away!!!!

I cant find the slim fast high protein low carb anywhere anymore! I google it and realized there was a recall on it, but I have heard some people are using it still. I liked the slim fast, and they were easy to bring around!

My surgery is at 7am tomorrow..and I'm starting to panic. Feeling really nervous!

I know how you feel, but you will do fine. I had my surgery this morning, and am home and doing fine. Pain is not bad, but the pressure from the gas is the worst, but still not unbearable. Take a deep breath and trust in your decision and in your surgeon.

My pre-op is on the 17th then my surgery is on the 25th!!!

I started my pre-op diet on Monday the 3rd and will have my surgery on Monday the 17th.

I really can't believe how easy this pre-op diet is so far, I was dreading it so bad. Yeah, I want some pizza but I'm not going crazy with cravings. I've lost five pounds since Monday and am feeling great. :thumbup:

Good luck to everyone on their surgeries! :thumbup:

Well, I can tell you how important the pre-op is on surgery. I lost a total of 32lbs for mine, and when it was all said and done, my Doctor called me at home the night of my surgery may5th and just kept thanking me for making it one of his easiest bandings. He even asked if it was ok to use my pics and surgery for other patients. I said no problem!

Mind you, on the liquid diet I didnt cheat not one time. My wife actually did it with me to kick off a diet for her "Navy Weight" and she lost a total of 16 lbs. So I can tell you it works!

That is AWESOME! Congratulations! :thumbup:

I'm really having some second thoughts. I went to see the nutrionist last week and since that day I've lost 11.5 pounds. I am a little tired but otherwise I am having no problems with it. I know I know - can I keep doing this - I don't know. The problem is - I am a self pay guy and I have the money - but putting out that much is going to take away some critical reserves and with the economy being the way it is - do I not owe it to myself to try one more time. I'll tell you the best thing I've done is buy the computer program to log weight, calories etc. (sorry can't remember the name of it, it's on my home laptop (Planfit or something like that - the logo is an apple core). The thought of having to log something bad really keeps me honest. I've got into doing miles again, at least once a day sometimes twice. Almost $18K is a lot of money - I've never been able to be consistent in the past so what makes me think I have a chance this time. Maybe the fear of writing that check or maybe the disappointment in having to enter a bad day's food intake on the log is enough to do it. Don't know - but I am having serious second thoughts. By the way - I have a date the 27th.