I'm having my LapBand procedure done on August 9th! Prior to surgery, I will be on a 2 week liquid pre-op diet.

How much weight did you lose during the pre-op phase? What can I expect immediately after surgery? What's the usual down time? Feeling a little anxious, but super excited!

I am scheduled for surgery on July 11. I am on day 6 of my pre-op diet and have list 6 pounds. I am eating I low cal, under 300 calorie meal and about 3-4 protein drinks a day. I do not use the protein shakes. I have found some great protein powders at bariatric choice.com. I especially like the orangeade and lemonade! Getting excited!

Thanks for your reply & best of luck to you!!

I'm having my LapBand procedure done on August 9th! Prior to surgery, I will be on a 2 week liquid pre-op diet.

How much weight did you lose during the pre-op phase? What can I expect immediately after surgery? What's the usual down time? Feeling a little anxious, but super excited!

First off I'm suer excited for you! Second I do believe it varies from person to person how much they lose. I was at my consultation today as my surgery is in 3 weeks and they told me not to worry to much about the # of pounds I lose during my surgery but more about following the diet to a T. Also I was told 1-2 weeks down time. The Doc said that he has had come people recover faster and be back to work quickly. It also depends on what you do for work. You will also be on a diet after surgery as well. Hope all goes great and i'm SUPER excited to see your progress, along with mine! Best Wishes!!! XX

Congratulations Lolo on scheduling your procedure! It is not an easy road, but nothing worthwhile is ever easy . I'm 6 days post-op (June 26th I was banded) and I'm not going back to work until next Monday the 8th. I'm not going to lie, it's been a rough recovery but every day gets better.

Read through these forums, ask a lot of questions, and find some other people who are being banded the same time as you to share the experiences. Best of Luck and you will do great!

Thank you both so much!! I've been creeping here for a while & amazed at the progress some people make in such a short time!

Hi there! I was banded with plication 11/12/12 & couldn't be happier with my decision. Ive lost -40 lbs and am still loosing! My doctor did not require a pre-op diet other than 2 days of clear liquids prior. In the first week I lost 12 lbs. after surgery be prepared for the gas pains. I had them really bad in my shoulders. Keep up with the pain meds and you'll be fine! The biggest advice I and I'm sure many others would give you is just to walk as much as you can post op. It gets the gas out and you feel so much better. I would say within a week you will feel somewhat normal other than weak from lack of eating but I didn't have much appetite. Once I could eat, one bite of a scrambled egg filled me up. But don't worry! It won't stay like that. Let me know if you have any other questions!