Hello,

I'm going to get surgery in month..and a little nervous...does anyone have any helpful suggestions...?

Kristen, I am 2 years out 150 pounds lighter!! Don't be nervous it was the easiest surgery I have ever had. Just follow the guidelines your doctor order, makes life easy. Get Excited you have a new exciting life ahead of you.

Good luck to you. I'm getting banded next Thursday, and I'm nervous but also excited. I keep hearing that the worst part of the surgery is the gas, and once that passes I should feel fine. I'm going to take something for gas the night before my surgery and hope it helps. I'll let you all know how everything went. I keep thinking about how good I'm going to feel after dropping some pounds. Whatever discomfort I have will have been worth it. We are on our way to looking better and feeling better.

I've read on here that if you get up and walk that will help with the gas problem, that and gas-x strips...Just follow what your doctor tells you and stay positive! We're on an exciting journey and I for one wish I had done it years ago! I can't wait to get started! Good luck to you!!

Thank you guys so much...i'm very excited...and can't wait to actually be able to run again..w/out joint pain. I wish my surgery was tomorrow. When everyone says "follow your dr's orders"...what does that mean? sorry that may be a dumb question..but oh well..

By following doctors orders is staying on liquids 2 weeks after, Do your protein shakes and vitamins.. when on food you will know what you can and can't... don't even try bread that carb is over LOL Consider your surgery day a Birthday of the new you!!

no questions is dumb sweetie....that's how you find ou what you need to know. t. I've noticed some people push the envelope so to speak, finding ways to eat some things they're not suppose to. So when I say that, and yes, easy for me to say since I haven't had surgery yet, following all the guidelines your doctor gives you of what to eat and what NOT to eat, and keep in the amounts they say too. Our whole goal is to lose the horrible habits we've had and lose all the excess wait we've been carrying around for so long so why even attempt to eat stuff we shouldn't.. Once you take the first "cheat" it's like opening up the flood gates, for me anyway, I've learned that from sooooo many diets. Once I make my mind up I know I will stick to it and lose the weight, my problem has always been keeping it off! With the band it will restrict how much I eat but I still have to put the right stuff in my mouth. Keep your eye on the prize and keep thinking about all the reasons you're doing this. Deb

Oh ok....ya i will for sure..! Carbs aren't a big deal to me...so i'm good there..lol. I have heard people say that carbs are very if not impossible to get down. How long ago did you have surgery..and you said your down 150lbs? thats awesome..! Do you also workout as well since your surgery?

Sherry I love your enthusiasm and advice! Thanks!

thanks Deb...ok i see what you saying and couldn't agree more. I just want to get the surgery done...so I can start my new life..!!

I agree..Sherry is a real motivator for sure...thank you soooo much!

I'm getting use to the idea of being done with rice, pasta, bread for sure....I'm planning to be done with "whites" cause they're not good and I've known it for years. It's a new journey and I plan to make it as healthy as possible.

Oh my I Love this site. I don't know why I didn't sign up sooner.Just to have people who are joining the journey or on it. I had surgery in 2008. Louisville Dr. Shina. In beginning I worked out but I am disabled and fell, so I have to take it somewhat easy. Still I am more active then I ever was before the lapband. I am right now sipping on a shake I made with caramel sugar free coffee syrup, decaf coffee, alittle cocoa, low fat silk protein milk and my new protein.. I'm in heaven!!

It's awesome that you've lost 150 lbs Sherry! Thet's super encouraging!! I can't wait to get started either Stephanie! Deb

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I was banded dec 22nd....I. down 32 lbs. I had to have port revision surgery last week. I only have 1cc in my band so far. My suggestion is not to push it in the beginning, give yourcongrads body time to heal! Cuz port surgery sucks the second time around! Add me on facebook...twisted tie also I make videos on youtube my channel is cowgirl9821. Youtube is an amazing support system

Oh My Thank you so much Guys!!! It is a wonderful ride and I am just excited for all us that have taken that plunge. If you haven't had surgery honestly it was the easiest surgery I have ever had. I wish I did it years ago. In the beginning in your mind there is alittle adjustments in your life, and that is where this site will help you. You no longer have that habit of reaching for food.

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