Getting banded next month. Looking for other newbies.

My date is 8/14. Anyone else nervous? My surgeon only requires a few days of clear liquids. It sounds like each surgeon has their own preferences. Anyone want to be buddies through this process? I know we can all get through the diet and surgery- we just need to think about our goals we want

August bandsters' date=' how are you all going??

Anyone been banded yet? My surgery is Monday.[/quote']

My surgery is on tuesday and I am nervous because I have been sick.I hope I still get to go!

Wondering from those of you on your pre op diet how it is going. I am on day 4 of 2 weeks. The first couple of days not bad' date=' now I'm stressing out a little. It's hard to explain to my husband how I feel. Feeling a little frustrated.[/quote']

I have to start sunday for tuesday and I am not excited but I know that it is going to get me where I need to be. Hang in there!

My dietician has me starting an "Atkins" type diet 8/15' date=' getting banded on 8/29. The excitement is growing everyday! One question: what is average for time off from work, post op?[/quote']

My surgeon said 1 week because it is laproscopic however I am taking 4 weeks off because of the dietary restricitons after and I dont want to be tempted.

I haven't been on here much since this thread started extremely busy but today is the day... Please by for quick surgery and steady and safe hands

Hope you are doing okay.

Renee the first four days were the worst for me' date=' after that it got easier. I have had a couple of little slip ups but have still managed to lose 22 pounds after three weeks of pre-op. One more week to go:)

Be prepared for headaches (from the sugar/carb withdrawal) and stock up on diet soda. It has been my life saver! And don't beat yourself up if you do slip up. This forum is a great place to find support and inspiration. Good luck![/quote']

So will I! My pre-op diet starts this Tuesday! I know I will need help too!!!!!

I'm on day 4 of my 2 week pre op diet. I'm having lots of diahreah. Anyone else have this problem? I'm wondering if it's the low fat almond milk that I'm mixing my shakes with. Anyone have any advice here?

If you are eating a lot of dairy that can cause diarrhea. The almond milk shouldnt cause the diarrhea. One thing would be to cut out dairy and add some metamucil to your shake the Fiber should help bulk up the stool. Good luck.

Can you take fibre supplements?

You can take fiber. You can use metamucil or fiber chews.

I'm new on here to. My prevop appt is the 6th and my surgery is the 13th also;)

I have found this forum to be very encouraging and helpful as surgery closes in. Good luck!

I am scheduled for August 6 also. Had my pre-op visit today!

Great! We have several people headed to surgery next week. I think having other people in the same boat is important. One of the things that the bariatric nurse coordinator said was that people who participate in support groups are more successful. I am glad I found everyone here.

I am on day 3 now of my pre op diet. I am getting banded 14 August. I am doing okay I guess but I have been having headaches and hunger pains. I am allowed 1-2 small healthy meals a day and I normally have some tuna in the afternoon and talapia for dinner and thats pretty much it besides my protein shakes and water. I can tell I have already dropped some pounds (I think I am the only person without a scale..lol)

I'm at home doing well... Went in at about 7:30 was taken back for surgery a little before 9and was home by 12:45 and I live an hour away my abs hurt just a little from the sutures and I guess the surgery in general... But all in all doing great taking my pain and nausea Meds and going back to sleep

Erica that's fantastic! Glad it went well

Hi - I am brand new here - my first time. I'm scheduled for my lapband on 8/13. I'm nervous but excited. I've started my 2 week pre-op diet and I'm on my 4th day. Surprisingly' date=' I'm not doing too bad. Can't believe I've not had any diet pepsi in almost 4 days!! Even though they say you can during the pre op diet, I decided to just cut it now since they say no carbonation after the surgery. The part that seems hardest for me is that a lot of my social time was around eating out with friends/family. SO I'm feeling rather lost and kind of deprived. I lost my husband 3 years ago and I have eaten out a lot since then with friends/family and so this will be a huge change. I'm ready to get this weight off though. I just need to be sure I keep a variety of "legal" things available that I can have. For those of you on the pre-op diet, do you eat any fruits vegetables during the day, in between your morning and lunch Protein shakes?[/quote']

Welcome Teri! My pre-op diet was for four weeks. I have one more day to go before surgery on Monday. I was allowed a bowl of green vege and sugar free Jello as well as three shakes a day. I have lost 22lb but I have eaten things that I shouldn't have so I'm hoping everything will go smoothly on Monday.

My surgery is on tuesday and I am nervous because I have been sick.I hope I still get to go!

Hope you're feeling better soon! Fingers crossed your surgery will go ahead on Tuesday

My date is 8/14. Anyone else nervous? My surgeon only requires a few days of Clear liquids. It sounds like each surgeon has their own preferences. Anyone want to be buddies through this process? I know we can all get through the diet and surgery- we just need to think about our goals we want

Happy to be buddies I think the more support we have the better we will do!!