So I just got the call from my surgeons office I go in for my pre op group meeting on may 7. I'm waiting on a call from the person who sets up the surgery schedule to set my date. We're shooting for the week of may 13 which would mean I start my pre op diet next week! Ah it's all feeling real now!

Anyone else getting banded around this time? I'd love to have someone on the same timeline as me to talk to!

Good luck to all!

I start my liquid diet on Friday.....we are having surgery on the same date we need to stay in touch

I'm near Monroe la . I would love it if we stayed in touch we need to have someone to lean on

Is there anyone on here who is post op, and can answer a question for me? I cannot get more than about 4 oz of my shakes for my meals down. I am adding protein to them. But, I just wondered if anyone else was experiencing that? I feel like I am not getting enough nutrients. However, I am only 3 days post op, and just started my shakes last night for dinner.

My Surgery is at Noon Tomorrow!

My surgery is May 17th in Central California. Only 9 days to go!

How is everyone doing that has already been banded this month?

Is there anyone on here who is post op, and can answer a question for me? I cannot get more than about 4 oz of my shakes for my meals down. I am adding Protein to them. But, I just wondered if anyone else was experiencing that? I feel like I am not getting enough nutrients. However, I am only 3 days post op, and just started my shakes last night for dinner.

I'm the same as you. I've only drank a few ounces of liquid (apple juice, broth) every time I take my pain medicine. I tried a 16 oz Protein shake today and got maybe 4 oz down. I start feeling nauseous if I drink too much. I guess I'll drink on that all day. Unfortunately that will only be 20 g of protein. I'm afraid I'm not healing as fast without the protein. Hopefully I'll feel stronger tomorrow and can "eat" more protein.

I'm the same as you. I've only drank a few ounces of liquid (apple juice' date=' broth) every time I take my pain medicine. I tried a 16 oz Protein shake today and got maybe 4 oz down. I start feeling nauseous if I drink too much. I guess I'll drink on that all day. Unfortunately that will only be 20 g of protein. I'm afraid I'm not healing as fast without the protein. Hopefully I'll feel stronger tomorrow and can "eat" more protein.[/quote']

I'm technically an "April Bandster" but wanted to say I split my two Protein shakes into 4 servings. 1/2 bottle for Breakfast, 1/2 lunch, 1/2 afternoon "snack", and the last 1/2 for dinner. That helped so much! The nauseous feeling went away for me at about day 4 or 5 post op.

Hi I am going on may 15th. I have not lost too much on the liquid diet as of yet. I hope a few pounds by then

I'm technically an "April Bandster" but wanted to say I split my two Protein shakes into 4 servings. 1/2 bottle for breakfast, 1/2 lunch, 1/2 afternoon "snack", and the last 1/2 for dinner. That helped so much! The nauseous feeling went away for me at about day 4 or 5 post op.

Thanks for the advice!

Today is day three post-op. I am doing really well.those first couple of days were rough just trying to find a comfortable spot. Moving around really was the best thing. It helps release the gas it's gross to say but burping and farting are WONDERFUL

I was on clear liquids for 2 days which was just fine for me. Taking small sips was enough to stay hydrated and satisfied. Today I am back to liquid diet. Protein shakes and such.

My husband had his surgery yesterday and he is doing really well.

I lost 16 pounds pre-op and he lost 14. Staying on the plan and shrinking the liver is a big key to a good surgery and healing from it.

Good luck to everyone and we will keep you posted.

Day 3 post op... the pain is slowly subsiding. Mostly just gas pains & discomfort where the port is (Under my diaphragm hurts) still trying to sip water & fruit/protein juice. Ive walked around the house to help move the gas but I'm going to start walking around my neighborhood. Lord I can't WAIT til there's no more pain...

Day 3 post op... the pain is slowly subsiding. Mostly just gas pains & discomfort where the port is (Under my diaphragm hurts) still trying to sip water & fruit/protein juice. Ive walked around the house to help move the gas but I'm going to start walking around my neighborhood. Lord I can't WAIT til there's no more pain...

I am in the same boat! Had my band done May 2 and to this day I still have gas pain. All I can say is walk, walk, and walk some more! I hope you feel better soon.

Ouch, ouch, I have this horrible pain in my shoulder just like I read everyone said would happen. Took some advil, but it's not working. I am debating on taking Percocet my Dr sent me home with. I haven't taken it since Tuesday (my surgery was Monday). Would I be better off with hot pad on my shoulder instead of pain med?

Ouch, ouch, I have this horrible pain in my shoulder just like I read everyone said would happen. Took some advil, but it's not working. I am debating on taking Percocet my Dr sent me home with. I haven't taken it since Tuesday (my surgery was Monday). Would I be better off with hot pad on my shoulder instead of pain med?

The pain meds didn't help my shoulder pain at all. The heating pad is what helped. I'm finding that every time I "walk out" my gas my shoulder starts hurting. I hope that mean the shoulder is the last stop before it gets completely out of the body. Who knows!

The pain meds didn't help my shoulder pain at all. The heating pad is what helped. I'm finding that every time I "walk out" my gas my shoulder starts hurting. I hope that mean the shoulder is the last stop before it gets completely out of the body. Who knows!

Thank you, that is EXACTLY the info I was looking for. I truly had been feeling much better today until my shoulder..today. How are you doing? I had a hiatal hernia repaired also, so it still hurts to sneeze, cough, laugh or YELL. (my family is appreciating the quiet :-) )

I am in UK and I am due to be banded in 28th May i am so excited and scared at the same time x