Approved! June 3rd is my date!

[jsbnme77 0]

I started this process in Texas in March. I saw the Nutritionist and the Psychologist on April 30th. Was approved on May 4th then started my shakes on May 7th in preparation for my May 21st Surgery.

I saw Dr Carcamo on May 20th for my pre-op and it was so easy. I reported to the Nix Hospital on the 21st for my surgery at 0530 and it went great from then on. Everyone form the nurses to the Anesthesia was just amazing! Words cannot express my gratitude for everyone that I came in contact with at the Nix Hospital and the South Texas Surgeons Group. They were simply all AMAZING!! :thumbup::thumbup::smile::thumbup:

I am home now and I feel great! I did stay over night as my insurance required that I do so. I was up and walking around about an hour after I came out of recovery, The primary pain that I felt was in my chest and upper back between my shoulder blades and my left shoulder, I was told that this was from the CO2 that had pumped into my stomach. Other than that as long as I am taking at least an anti inflammatory I am fine. I have been trying to stay away from the narcotics as much as possible because I hate the feeling but I am doing great thus far.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::w00t::laugh: I am on the road to recovery and can't wait to start losing weight!!!!

[JazzyRayne 7]

Jsbnme

Congrats!! I am super exctied for you. I hope that my surgery goes just as smooth as yours. Congrats again, and stay in contact! It would be nice to hear about your success. :thumbup:

[jsbnme77 0]

Most definitely!!

[Jenishrinks 0]

I was enjoying the broths too. I went to a little more upscale market than my usual Kroger and found instant Miso in the Asian section, Onion Soup and Mushroom Soup broths in the Kosher section and Vegetable Base bullion cubes with the other broths.

Its funny because I had less trouble doing the all liquid my first few days than when I was able to have half my calories in frozen meals at the end of the day. I found myself slipping up and wanting more when I faced with real food. Of course even with slip ups its much less than I normally would eat.

I met with a nutritionist today and she said when I get my band that ten minutes before eating a meal to drink a WARM liquid like warmed Water with lemon or hot tea as it helps relax the esophagus and helps solids go down better.

[maja0507 0]

Well, tomorrow I start my pre op liquid only diet.

I bought 2 cases of low carb slimfast from Amazon.com

I'm so ready for this!

Went overboard eating this weekend. lol

Why not, it's the last time I will be able to.

I'm very excited and a little nervous.

I wish you all the best of luck!

[JazzyRayne 7]

Jeni,

Wow! Thanks for the ideas on different broths. I will go to Walmart and look for some of those. The mushroom one sounds good. I guess as long as its fat free, and low in carbs it does the trick. I can def see where being able to eat a meal at the end of the day can be tricky. Where as, with all liquid you are pretty much given what you are allowed. Eating food at the end of the day would probably be pretty tragic for me. LOL. Id be so hungry i would over do it. I am getting pretty use to this liquid stuff. This is my 4th day.. and i made it until 9am until i needed a shake. I can go 3 hours without being extremely hungry. I dont have to have Jello or popcicles in between as much. If i do, its because I want one... not need one. The only thing is.. being on this diet ive lost 2 lbs so far. Which i honestly thought more would come off, being as tho i basically starved myself the first couple days. I walk a lot. Maybe I am just being impatient?? lol. Also, Thats very interesting about drinking warm liquids before eating. My dr and dietitian told me not to drink anything 20 mins prior to eating and 30-45 mins after eating. Hmm.

Maja,

Congrats on starting the liquid diet tomorrow!! The first couple days will be rough, but it DOES get better. I promise. LOL I made sure i had all my fav meals before i started the liquid diet. I went to Bahama Breeze a couple nights prior and had Shrimp Linguini (sp?). o0o was that great!! I will miss a lot of my foods, because I am a big Pasta, bread, and rice eater. I dont really care for brown rice...and i never tried the multigrain Pasta before. I will def try it though. Congrats again, and good luck!!

[maja0507 0]

Jeni,

Maja,

Congrats on starting the liquid diet tomorrow!! The first couple days will be rough, but it DOES get better. I promise. LOL I made sure i had all my fav meals before i started the liquid diet. I went to Bahama Breeze a couple nights prior and had Shrimp Linguini (sp?). o0o was that great!! I will miss a lot of my foods, because I am a big Pasta, bread, and rice eater. I dont really care for brown rice...and i never tried the multigrain Pasta before. I will def try it though. Congrats again, and good luck!!

Thanks Jazzy! By the way, my name is MaryAnn

I'm not looking forward to the liquid diet, but it is a necessary evil. lol

[JazzyRayne 7]

Thanks Jazzy! By the way, my name is MaryAnn

I'm not looking forward to the liquid diet, but it is a necessary evil. lol

Nice to meet you MaryAnn, my nick name is Jazzy... but my name is Kim. :smile2:

Youll do great. And any time you need any support... you can always send me a private message on here. I also have a thread in "Pre op" I believe the title is "Wow... this liquid diet is killing me." Not a good title at the moment, but thats how i felt. The girls that left comments there left some GREAT ideas for the liquid diet.. and very comforting. Its nice to have this website to turn to whenever you have questions/concerns or just need an ear.. or an eye. :thumbup:

[frankiesbaby 0]

Best of luck JazyRayne. I received my approval letter from my insurance company today as well as a call from the doctor's office. I get banded on June 7th. I only have to do a 3 day pre-op doet, but I think I will do week.

[JazzyRayne 7]

Best of luck JazyRayne. I received my approval letter from my insurance company today as well as a call from the doctor's office. I get banded on June 7th. I only have to do a 3 day pre-op doet, but I think I will do week.

Thank you! Congrats on your date, and lucky you! Only 3 days. That isnt fair! lol. Im jealous. 2 weeks is DRAGGING. Its got a lot easier, but its not easy at all. I wish you the best as well. :tongue2: