Hey Ladies and Gents!

Having my Surgery done April 4th. Starting my Pre op diet tomorrow. They said Protein shake for Breakfast, small low fat/sugar lunch, Protein Shake for dinner until surgery. Any suggestions for the low fat/sugar lunch suggestions?

Im heading down to LA to get it done. They will arrange for me to be driven to and from there as I live in San Jose, Ca. My hubby is going to come with me for support. Hopefully they will give me enought pain meds for the ride home. Heh Woot! I'll be a Hollywood starlet by next summer haha!

So who else is getting banded in April? I could use a band-buddy for my journey!

Congrats Dr. Dude! I have my pre-op tomorrow and surgery on Wednesday-can't wait to be in your shoes and have the surgery behind me!!

Got "the call" from the surgical center telling me when to be there - what to bring' date=' etc...

Bring DL and Ins card, socks for your feet, pillow for the car ride home. Wear loose clothing, no metal on your body, no jewelry, no contact lenses. If ride home will be more than an hour, bring pain meds with you to take before you leave the hospital.

NPO after midnight the night before. Be there at 11:15, surgery @ 12:15 - plan to be there between 3 and 4 hours.[/quote']

Thanks for posting this...I go Thursday and I forgot about some of this stuff.

Creamy cauliflower soup (My recipe)

1 large or 2 small bags frozen cauliflower florets

2 cups low sodium chicken broth

1 medium onion diced

1/4 cup cream

1/4 cup low fat sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

salt and pepper to taste

In a dutch oven' date=' saute onions using olive oil cooking spray until soft. Add cauliflower and mix well. stir in broth, cover and let cook until pot comes to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. (I have a hand held emulsion blender, so I use that, otherwise us a blender in batches) Blend broth and cauliflower mixture until smooth. If using a blender, once blended, pour contents back into pot, sprinkle in cheese and cream, mix well until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To me it taste like cream of potato soup...and is very filling.[/quote']

Yummy!

Creamy cauliflower soup (My recipe)

1 large or 2 small bags frozen cauliflower florets

2 cups low sodium chicken broth

1 medium onion diced

1/4 cup cream

1/4 cup low fat sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

salt and pepper to taste

In a dutch oven' date=' saute onions using olive oil cooking spray until soft. Add cauliflower and mix well. stir in broth, cover and let cook until pot comes to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. (I have a hand held emulsion blender, so I use that, otherwise us a blender in batches) Blend broth and cauliflower mixture until smooth. If using a blender, once blended, pour contents back into pot, sprinkle in cheese and cream, mix well until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To me it taste like cream of potato soup...and is very filling.[/quote']

Yummy!

Yummy!

This soup sounds so good! Is it OK for phase 1? I am wondering if my doc would be ok with cream based soups -Thoughts?

This soup sounds so good! Is it OK for phase 1? I am wondering if my doc would be ok with cream based soups -Thoughts?

After clear liquids I get creamy soups...after day 3 for me. This sounds like it would fit that criteria. Id make sure it is pretty soupy though especially initially.

Creamy cauliflower soup (My recipe)

1 large or 2 small bags frozen cauliflower florets

2 cups low sodium chicken broth

1 medium onion diced

1/4 cup cream

1/4 cup low fat sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

salt and pepper to taste

In a dutch oven' date=' saute onions using olive oil cooking spray until soft. Add cauliflower and mix well. stir in broth, cover and let cook until pot comes to a rolling boil. Remove from heat. (I have a hand held emulsion blender, so I use that, otherwise us a blender in batches) Blend broth and cauliflower mixture until smooth. If using a blender, once blended, pour contents back into pot, sprinkle in cheese and cream, mix well until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To me it taste like cream of potato soup...and is very filling.[/quote']

Thanks! I'm def gonna make that next week when I can have mushy stuff!!

By day 3 I was allowed creamy soups. But I would definitely clear with your doc. You can always add extra broth to thin it out and also strain it. I like the consistency of it, it feels good going down (if that makes sense.) For me, cold stuff just isn't as easy to digest right now, so the warm soup, has been a lifesaver!

i everyone I'm getting banded on April the 9th. Anyone out there from southern Califorina?

I am in north county san Diego, getting my surgery at scripps in la jolla

By day 3 I was allowed creamy soups. But I would definitely clear with your doc. You can always add extra broth to thin it out and also strain it. I like the consistency of it' date=' it feels good going down (if that makes sense.) For me, cold stuff just isn't as easy to digest right now, so the warm soup, has been a lifesaver![/quote']

I have my first post op appointment thursday so that's when I plan on having him write down what I can have and all that fun stuff.

My surgery is in 3 days and while I've been fine, I'm suddenly a bundle of anxious nerves... thinking about taking a xanax and going to bed! ugh...

The surgery was a breeze! Don't worry to much. They usually give you something to relax before you go in. And you won't be awake for the surgery lol. They keep the area numb after the surgery. Just make sure you have someone there to get your meds after because that week after its really important to have your pain managed. You will heal better that way and faster! Just take it easy for a while. You will be fine. Good luck!

I am in north county san Diego' date=' getting my surgery at scripps in la jolla[/quote']

I was banded 3-1-12. I am in Irvine. Had surgery in Tarzana

Heading to the hospital to move to the other side, I'll let you know how it goes. I should be done and out of recovery by 10 central time.

Heading to the hospital to move to the other side' date=' I'll let you know how it goes. I should be done and out of recovery by 10 central time.[/quote']

You'll do great!! Check in with us when you can.

Got my IV and a shot in my tummy for blood clots (wasn't expecting that) waiting to go into surgery. Thanks to all of you being there for this. See you on the other side.