I am getting the lap band on august 7th, I am nervous and excited, not looking forward to 15 days of pre op Protein shakes!

any advice for a new comer?

I am getting the LAP-BAND® on august 7th, I am nervous and excited, not looking forward to 15 days of pre op Protein shakes!

any advice for a new comer? :scared2:

Welcome!!! I'm Maria and I'm also from Chicago :confused: Where are you getting banded?

welcome! I'm Jami and I am also from Chicago area..more the northwest subs. the pre op diet is rough but im a little more than a month post op and it has been the best decision I have ever made! If you need any thing, feel free to ask!

-Jami

Hi Swiss et al! I too am from the Chicago area, southwest suburbs to be exact! :scared2: I too am pre-op now going thru all the tests and such before finalizing with the insurance and setting a date (HOPING for end of Sept/early Oct)... I too have to do a 14 day liquid diet and feel you there Swiss! My surgeon says it's a lot easier after the first 3-4 days.

As for advice, well this site is AMAZING... I have probably learned more from here than from my 6 mo medically supervised diet, docs and handouts combined. It is a good place to get info and to bring anything to your bariatric team if you have questions about how they practice.

Best of luck to you and I'm here for support if you need anything! :confused:

Susan

Welcome!!! I'm Maria and I'm also from Chicago :scared2: Where are you getting banded?

St. Alexius in Elgin :confused:

thanks guys!