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Really? That's awesome are you on the same diet?

Yes...it's not that bad and I just started my ticker today. I have no idea if I lost more than 2 pounds...I went by the last time I saw him and will wait to be surprised at the hospital. I think I lost about 5-6...I feel better and already have more energy. My surgery is 9:45 am---what time is yours?

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Yes...it's not that bad and I just started my ticker today. I have no idea if I lost more than 2 pounds...I went by the last time I saw him and will wait to be surprised at the hospital. I think I lost about 5-6...I feel better and already have more energy. My surgery is 9:45 am---what time is yours?

I don't know I was told the hospital wiuld call me Tuesday and let me know... were you told you would be staying 1 night? I think this is so cool to meet someone not only the same band date but also the same Dr.

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I don't know I was told the hospital wiuld call me Tuesday and let me know... were you told you would be staying 1 night? I think this is so cool to meet someone not only the same band date but also the same Dr.

I asked Wendy when I saw Dr. D last week and she said 9:45 am was the time so far---they would call me the day before so I guess it's not set in stone until they call. I had to remove my toe rings and all my jewelry before surgery...I hadn't taken one toe ring off in 9 years lol. I am staying overnight too. I am hoping the surgery goes as smoothly as this pre-op diet!!

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4 days to go and I can't wait but I find myself getting nervous. I am surprised to hear how each Dr has different rules for Pre and Post Op diets. Dr. Dietrick has me doing the following:

Preop- 11day liquid High Protein Diet w/ only 1 small meal of meat and veggie

PostOp-

Day 1-5: Liquid ONLY

Day 6-10: Soft

Day 11 and Beyond: Regular food

The 11 day liquid diet has been very rough but today I stepped on the scale and I've lost 10lbs... I can't believe it!

My Dr really didn't give me a list of things I may need for my 1 day stay at the hospital so I am wondering do I need anything?

Just as different doctors use their individual protocols for diet, so are the recommendations for what to bring to the hospital. I was asked to bring a robe, Chapstick, and tooth brush. The only item I used was the chapstick.

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Just wanted to share, I just got home from my first post-op (4 days today) Dr. appt. with good news. I've lost 6 lbs. ! (No pre-op diet). I hope stuff like this motivates those of you soon to be banded, I know reading it did tons for me. Starting my three week soft food diet now...

BTW, any thoughts on sf gerber (fruits) and gerber in general?

...congratulations on that amount of loss. thats a great start.

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Surgery in the morning...Id be lying if i said I wasn't a little bit nervous. But overall excited and ready to go!

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Surgery in the morning...Id be lying if i said I wasn't a little bit nervous. But overall excited and ready to go!

Im with you John. I also have surgery in the moring. not that nervous. just super hungry. my doctor only required a day before clear liquid diet.< /p>

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I am now "on the other side" officially, my surgery was yesterday afternoon! I was able to return home last evening. It took longer than anticipated to get to the OR because I cannot tolerate Heperin, and the doctor's orders were based on me being a diabetic, which I am not...It took over 2 hours to get those issues corrected.

I am still in some pain, mostly from the gas. I have been walking around the house frequently, trying to get my Protein and liquid requirements met. I have been taking Tylenol and one dose of the liquid hydrocodone so far. I requested the pharmacy to add their "grape" flavoring to the meds, which does make them more tolerable. I really dislike having to crush my other meds, very bitter to swallow. And, wonder of wonders, we received a phone call just as we were leaving for the hospital that the one medication which insurance did not want to cover was finally approved, saving us several hundred dollars.

I am still very bloated, though I remember feeling this way after surgery last summer. I will keep walking and try to be patient with myself.

I am able to tolerate all of the liquids from the pre-op diet, but I have to sip almost constantly to even come close to the daily 80 oz my doctor advised me to drink. I have been able to discern the feeling of being full, and knowing when to stop drinking for 30 minutes or so.

So, the real journey begins now. I am beyond ready to move forward and become healthier. Patience is a virtue I am determined to learn. We all take one day at a time...thanks to you all for the insight and emotional support shared on this forum!

I am so glad we are sharing this journey together, I am feeling like to gas is almost gone, and the pain of the port opening is becoming my main focus. I am working on getting in my Water as well; I did not do well yesterday at all, today I am ready with plan to get all my water in!! lol. Last night I made a bad decision to lay in bed instead of in the recliner unsure.png ...I paid with a lot of pain, with or with out pain medicieneblink.png . I went back to the recliner at 530 am this morning and I am starting to feel better.

We will be fine and this is going to be amazing! I feel it in my gut (lol no punt intended) hahahahlaugh.png

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Surgery in the morning...Id be lying if i said I wasn't a little bit nervous. But overall excited and ready to go!

I was a little nervous as well, I visited with everyone that was able to be there in the morning with me, kissed my spouse, cried a little and then I was like IM READY!!! That is my experience, everyones is a little different, but I was focused on the new skinny me and how much this is going to help me. My only word of advise is stay on the positive side of the road.

Good Luck!

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Same day as me!! Good Luck!!

Me too.. Surgery on leap year! 2/29/2012. I have been reading everyone's posts. I'm kind of nervous but super excited all at the same time. Does anyone here live in Northern NJ? I'm seeing Dr. Vaimakis. She seems great so far. Good luck everyone on your journeys! I will post back after surgery. Feel free to message me or add me.

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banded feb 9th.. still on full liquids for 5 more days.. healing is going nicely.. life is about back to normal except for the food part. back to mexico march 22 for first fill.. no restriction yet.. so the weight im losing is all white knuckle dieting and the fear of doing some harm to this band. don't want complications. got the fitnesspal app.. helpful for motivation.. try it.. its free

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I am so glad we are sharing this journey together, I am feeling like to gas is almost gone, and the pain of the port opening is becoming my main focus. I am working on getting in my Water as well; I did not do well yesterday at all, today I am ready with plan to get all my water in!! lol. Last night I made a bad decision to lay in bed instead of in the recliner unsure.png ...I paid with a lot of pain, with or with out pain medicieneblink.png . I went back to the recliner at 530 am this morning and I am starting to feel better.

We will be fine and this is going to be amazing! I feel it in my gut (lol no punt intended) hahahahlaugh.png

It seems that we are having almost identical issues to deal with...trying to drink that many oz of liquids is the thorn in my side now.

I have been able to sleep in bed, though I have to stay on my back. This is not difficult for me, as last year following my MVA, I spent one week in the recliner(did not do well there) after getting released from the hospital. I spent the next 6 months sleeping on my back.

I so happy that both of us can say that we are feeling a bit better today, and I am confident that this trend will continue!

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I will be banded in the morning. I have to say I am nervous but ready for the journey.

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Good luck to everyone being banded this week. I have my 4 week follow-up on Wednesday and if everything checks out, I'll hopefully be getting my first fill! Fingers are soooo crossed. I'm ready to get this party started. :)

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I will be banded in the morning. I have to say I am nervous but ready for the journey.

Good Luck!! Everything will be great! Just stay positive..hugs and positive vibes being sent your way! keep us posted!

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