Hi everyone...Britt here from NY. I've been lurking around reading posts here for a while, and all the supportive people on this site really helped inspire me to go through with getting banded. I've been overweight since I was a child, and always the heaviest in my family. Lap band was never something I considered simply because I felt like it was "giving up," and that being banded meant I was weak...which is exactly what everyone else thought of me, and why I didn't want to give in. I have completely changed my opinion in this regard, and know that I am taking a step in the right direction to get myself healthy, which DOES NOT mean I'm weak, rather it means I'm strong enough to admit that I can't do it on my own, which so many people can't admit.

I'm less than three days away from surgery and I have many different emotions going through me right now. I'm scared, excited, nervous, determined, and confused. Will my liver be small enough? Will I be able to handle the pain? I'm terrified to wake up and find out that my liver was too large and I couldn't have the surgery. I've been doing opti for two weeks, and have cheated once or twice the first week, but only with a small piece of low fat cheese, or a bite or two of a banana. I have only lost about six pounds, which I think is good, but hearing what other people have lost makes me think I should have lost more. My doctor didn't specify an amount of weight to lose prior to surgery, so I'm super nervous that I won't be able to get banded!

Is there anyone else who didn't lose a lot on Pre-op but still had no problems with getting the surgery, or their liver being too large?

Thanks for any help you can give me, I appreciate it!

My doctor didn't require a pre-op diet. I put myself on a liquid diet the week before, and clears two days (I think) before surgery. I lost 5lbs in a week. Take a breath........you will be fine. And congrats on making such a life changing decision! The pain was not actually bad. I only took pain meds x2 days. The gas pain was the worst. All I can recommend is walk, walk walk and walk some more. Even if it is just around your house. It moves the gas around. Get gas-x strips to disolve on your tongue. Best of luck to you! Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Maggie

Welcome! Congrats on your upcoming surgery

Thanks so much! I really appreciate all the advice!

Hello. I have surgery the 11th of April. I am worried about my liver being to large too! I am drinking proforma shakes and eating stuff like beans and tuna and trying to stay hydrated. Good luck! Keep us informed.