Hey guys! I found this app in the app store and was so excited! My surgery is scheduled for April 13th and I'm really nervous. Any advice for me? Please and thank you

Hi Jessica, welcome! This site is great, you'll learn tons on here. Everyone will answer any questions you might have.

Just do lots off research and you'll be prepared for this journey. I tried several Protein shakes to find some I really liked. To me the best high protein chicken broth is from

unjury.com, its yummy!

Don't be afraid to ask anything.....that's how you'll learn what you need know. I had surgery yesterday and I'm doing great, just the incision sites are a bit tender

Good luck on your journey.....

Hi Jesscaba...I also am scheduled for the 13th. Come over to the group "Springers". We are all being/have been banded in March, April or May of this year. It's nice to have a group of others close to your surgery date.

I see a lot about pre op diets. My dr hasn't mentioned anything about that....and any idea how long until I can pick up my 20 lb daughter again?

I'm not sure how to join groups yet. I'm gonna play around with the app and see if I can figure it out.

My doctor says 6 wks liquids after that mushies for 2 weeks.

You'll find on here that all the doctors seem to have a different set of rules. lol

Most docs, but not all, put us on a pre-op diet for about 2 weeks. The idea is to shrink the liver and make surgery safer. Diets vary by doctor, most seem to include protein supplements, sugar free jello, sugar free popsicles. Others also include veggies, fruit, yogurt and a small Lean Cuisine type meal or a small amount of protein from meat. I think all avoid carbs as much as possible. Once you figure out how to join "Springers" there are several nurses in our group that can probably give you a better idea of why most doctors order a pre-op diet. I have my surgery the same day as you and start mine on March 30th.

How do I join a group?? I feel like an idiot but I can't figure it out

How do I join a group?? I feel like an idiot but I can't figure it out

I sent an invitation to you. If you are using the app on a phone I really don't know. The app on my android is nice but not as user friendly as the web site. You can also go to the group tabs at the top of the page and look for us. We are a public group.

I was able to click the link you sent me. Thank you very much. Tomorrow I will explore the site from my computer.

I'm being banded on the 13th too. I'm so scared that I won't have the strength to even stay on the pre-op. mine is 2 shakes a day, and a small no carb, high protein meal a day. This is not to mention being nervous about the actual surgery. Total, complete jitters today.

hi! i'm being banded on the 13th as well....

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You can do it!