Hi everyone! My name is Glorianne. I live in Boulder, CO and am scheduled for surgery July 14. I only decided a few weeks ago this was the option for me (after ANOTHER failed diet due to extreme hunger), but since I am financing it instead of going through insurance, I was able to fast-track the process. Unfortunately, I am having family stay with me the week of the surgery, so I'm a little worried that my post-op liquid diet (and pain? fatigue?) may put a damper on things. Still, I decided I could no longer wait so I booked the surgery.

I'm excited -- a little nervous too -- and I have been glued to the forums so I can see what to expect. As an information junkie, I am thrilled there is a site like this where any minor concern, victory, tip or trick can be voiced. Wish me luck everyone!

Best wishes! I know you'll do great!!

My surgery was 6/27/11 . In the beginning, I did sleep every couple of hours. I spent one night in the hospital, and walked around the neighborhood the day after I got home. The day after that, I was at the mall. Following the eating plan, and taking my meds. Good luck. Let us know how you are doing.

Congrats on your decision. I was banded at the end of April and didn't have too much trouble with the surgery. The first day after I did sleep quite a bit and had pain from the gas, but I recovered quickly after that. I was able to visit with family who came to see me, but I didn't have to cook or anything for them. I hope you won't have to do too much for your visitors. Plan ahead and make it as easy on yourself as possible.

Take care and good luck.

What a great time to have your family near by to support you and assist you after surgery. I would look at it positively and lean on them while they are there

Thanks everyone for the encouragement and different perspectives. Just a few days away now, so I'm crossing my fingers....

Hi! My name is Shannon and I am NEW to the forum. I too will be banded on July 14. Five days to go and I am excited!

Hi! My name is Shannon and I am NEW to the forum. I too will be banded on July 14. Five days to go and I am excited!

Welcome to the forum ! You are right - there is a ton (no pun intended) of great information here !

hey there!

Well, I just got banded 11 days ago, so I can tell you my fresh experience... my doc had me on the two week liquid pre-op diet. I'm glad he did. he said my surgery went very well and he could tell I stuck to the diet by the size and color of my liver, and that's the purpose of that diet... shrink the liver as much as possible to make surgery easier. Also go high on protein to aid in the healing process.

I had surgery on Friday, and my doc requires an overnight stay so I went home Saturday AM. yea, I felt like I got punched in the gut (no duh) but other than that I was OK. back on the full liquid diet. Me personally, I made it a point to get up and walk for at least 10 minutes every hour, then 15 and 20 as I could. By Monday I could shuffle around for 20 minutes every hour. Did a lot of catnapping from Saturday to Wednesday. Felt much better Thursday, cut the lawn Friday, and was back to work Monday. So I was off a week. and just so you can get perspective, I'm 52 years old, 6'5" and weighed 380 going into surgery.

hope that helps. any questions, please let me know.

stan

Stan, I am new to this site. I am going to my class on the 22nd of this month to start my process. I just wanted you to know that your post was really helpful and made me feel much better about my decision. I wish you much success in the future.

hey there!

Well, I just got banded 11 days ago, so I can tell you my fresh experience... my doc had me on the two week liquid pre-op diet. I'm glad he did. he said my surgery went very well and he could tell I stuck to the diet by the size and color of my liver, and that's the purpose of that diet... shrink the liver as much as possible to make surgery easier. Also go high on Protein to aid in the healing process.

I had surgery on Friday, and my doc requires an overnight stay so I went home Saturday AM. yea, I felt like I got punched in the gut (no duh) but other than that I was OK. back on the full liquid diet. Me personally, I made it a point to get up and walk for at least 10 minutes every hour, then 15 and 20 as I could. By Monday I could shuffle around for 20 minutes every hour. Did a lot of catnapping from Saturday to Wednesday. Felt much better Thursday, cut the lawn Friday, and was back to work Monday. So I was off a week. and just so you can get perspective, I'm 52 years old, 6'5" and weighed 380 going into surgery.

hope that helps. any questions, please let me know.

stan