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!

I go today to see surgeon one last time before surgery (which is 26th) i also will go to preadmissions and meet anesthesiologist ...i have to pack a small cooler with my "food" because after my appts i will be going to babysit til 7pm...i cant believe in just over 48 hours I will be banded...this really IS happening.

My surgery is also on the 26th..a little nervous but excited. I'm going back to work on Monday and curious how I'm going to feel. I didn't tell anyone at work about my surgery.

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I babysit as my job, but did take next week off simply cuz of the driving, its 25 miles round trip plus driving kids to and from school...my steering wheel rubs right up against my stomach so this way if im too sore, i wont be forced to drive.

I had the visit from aunt flow last week, so I dont think that is it. 2 more days till my surgery and I can't finish my protein shakes now. I dont know if my liver has shrunk, but I think my stomach has.

My stats...started preop on 3/30 with the intention of being banded on 4/12. The surgery was pushed back a week was actually banded on 4/19 (last Thursday). Anyway...weighed in at 234.4 the day I started preop (mind you I'm 4'11")...day of surgery was 217, today 5 days post op I'm 211.8...difference of 22.2 lbs from 3/30. Of course the last few lbs are probably muscle and I have zero energy...but hey I havent lost 22 lbs in forever. Hope to be in onederland in a bit...havent been there in probably about 7 years.

What has everyone been given for pain? I am just curious. I have a prescription for Reprexain (hydrocodone and Ibuprofen mix) plus Zofran for nausea. I also have to take Amend (anti-nausea med) the morning of surgery, take two IV meds for nausea and a Scopolamine patch behind my ear. He doesn't want that band coming loose from vomiting! Anyone else get this much nausea medicine? It must work because none of his patients ever throw up after surgery.

I was originally given liquid codeine, but I'm now on liquid morphine after a trip to emergency yesterday.

And liquid gravol and tylonol.

Vicodin pill form

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What happened?

I was in a lot of pain, and after maxing out on the codeine, the clinic recommended that I go to the hospital for assessment. The doctor there said that I was being given enough to help a 100 pound person, not an adult. I don't even have to take 1/3 of the recommended morphine dose to be completely pain free.

Well, lab tests came back cancerous, actually only 5 other reported cases type of cancer, but non aggressive. So heading to oncologist for tests and if they come back clear I shall be banded may 24th. Talk about a hiccup! But on the bright side...my surgeon is getting to know me well! I am dubbed the surprise girl!!! Lol! Life is sooo funny!

Congrats to all other April bandsters who made it through!

OMG are you ok?????? You must be scared, but you sound ok... I'm sending you all my prayers for no spreading and a speedy banding...

My surgery was April 2. I have had no problems. Had my first fill yesterday and back on liquids for 2 days. Tomorrow I get mushies. I'm ready to start my life with regular foods. Tuna and chicken salad has been nice but I'm ready to branch out. 26 pounds down since preop started, 3/19.

April 24th with dr Dan Jones in boston

Hi there, I just got banded this Morning & I feel good extremely minimal pain. No shoulder pain. I have not taken any pain med.

What happened?

I just got banded today and I am not on any medicine. I hope I will be fine.

I drank two small packet of WHEY Protien Shake. Hope all will go well.