Is there anyone out there with a February surgery date? I found out last week that mine is on February 1. Was shooting for December 06, then hoping for January 07, now thankful it's finally set for February! My surgery is scheduled with Dr. Malley in Kansas City.

I am also having sleeping problems, does anyone have any ideas. I have been sleeping on my back and I am usually a side sleeper, but for obvious reasons that is not appropriate at this time. I also am having the same "port pain" as described above by someone else. All of my pain is gone except for that little irritation. Any ideas that anyone has to offer would be greatly appreciated.

I was banded on February 12!

Tamara, your doctor should have sent you home with instructions for an eating plan. Mine was 3 days of CLEAR liquids, then 2 weeks of FULL liquids, then 2 weeks of MUSHIES, then solid food. Seems like every surgeon is different in what their schedule is like, but they all have the same theme, just with different time tables.

And hang in there, my 3rd day post op was probably the hardest. The gas pains are helped by walking, rocking, or using a heating pad. The motion of your body keeps it from "settling" in one place and becoming painful. I just alternated between pacing around my house and sitting in my rocker/recliner with a heating pad. Take some liquid Tylenol if you have some. I had liquid Lortab, too, but I found I didn't really need it, the Tylenol helped enough to get me through.

Hang in there, you'll make it! (((hugs)))

Redfred,

I was able to sleep on my side at around day 10, with a very soft pillow for support against my tummy. It's still a LITTLE bit uncomfortable, but not enough to keep me from sleeping on my side. I have a terrible time sleeping on my back, I snore like a freight train when I do, and I don't get good sleep.

HI!!!

man its good to hear everyone doing so well! Today im six days post op, and im sitting at a cafe with wifi a block from the house. I thought, "no problem, ill have tea and a cream soup!" but they had no cream soup. so i ordered cottage cheese, and its very ...different than the stuff i got at home. They got it for me from the back, its not on the menu. I explained i have a stomach situation and could only eat limited things. worked out pretty good. Oh to CHEW something! Im very concious of getting it all 'smooth' texture to pass okay.I also started back on my protien shakes today. Last night i was so incredibly hungry, i heated up some instant pea soup, then blended it to make sure. It was earth shakingly wonderful.

My aunt flo came to visit yesterday and i REALLY feel weak.

Im doing okay though. im thinking of sucking on a raw steak tonight....hahahaha (im kiddin)...

My surgery was on 2/14/07.

I have posted some questions on the pre-op and post-op board, and hope someone will be able to help me find answers.

Good luck to all!:nervous

Hey,

My lap band is scheduled for this Th. 22nd. But today my Family doctor called me to say that they think my liver count is off too much and want to do further test, sonogram, etc???

I called my lap-band doctor and the office said not to worry yet that they still may end up doing the surgery and If I don't here from them to consider the surgery a go?

What do you think and has anything like this happen to you all???:faint:

Hello everyone - I am late to arrive on this post. I am being banded tomorrow - the 20th. I have been so excited. Except there are 8 people in my house (huge house and our extended family lives with us) and as of last night 4 of them (not me yet) have some sort of stomach virus with vomiting and diarhea. I am washing my hands nonstop but pray I don't wake up tomorrow morning and start vomitting before my surgery. Of course I have been on clear liquids for a few days so there is nothing in my stomach. Even the best laid plans....Oh well - all I can do is hope and keep washing my hands.

i leave tomorrow first thing in the AM. i am really nervous and scared! i know it sounds really over dramatic, but i keep thinking things like "should i leave a list of my passwords just in case. should i have updated my will?"

i know it's stupid.

i'm just so nervous! and i'm so going to miss my doggie and hubby so much. :cry

I don't think you're being over dramatic. Surgery is a very serious thing. I left notes for my kids before I went into surgery. Never hurts to take precautions.

Looking forward to hearing from you after your surgery.

Donna:hungry:

Hey TracyinKS,

The list keeps growing. I was banded on Valentines Day 2-14 (also my b-day) .

What a gift....Can u add me to the list!! Thanks for keeping it updated!!

April will be here before u know it......

Tracy, i was banded on the 13th.

Red, THey make liquid TYLENOL PM now! i used to use the pill form for pain at night when i couldnt sleep and i love the stuff. I found the liquid at the drugstore next to the cold and cough stuff.

Today i start the creamy stage! ahhh Soup beautiful soup! I ordered some of that Isopure protien powder online, it should arrive by thursday hopefully. and i think thats going to make things remarkably easier. Ive been really struggling to get in enough Water and protien. i havent come close yet to what im sposed to, BUT ive been recovering wonderfully without problems or real discomfort so far.

It's been a week since banding (Feb 12th). My port area is the only thing tender. I take a nap every afternoon, but I was doing that before surgery. Went back to work (driving bus) Thursday afternoon. Now I have a week off for school vacation. I'm going on a scrapbook weekend starting the 22nd. I'm still on Liqiud shakes, clear stuff and I have tried a couple of cream Soups. Everyone brings stuff to eat,and meals are take-outs and dining out. Then there is ME, I'm not sure what to take. But I know that I have to plan for this. Any ideas?

Banded 2-12

Dr. Kelly

U-MASS Worcester Memorial

MA

I'm able to eat mushies already...like....oatmeal, grits, cream of wheat and mashed potatoes....yum. I wonder why so many of you are on liquids for so long???

Teacher

2.14.07

Dr. Spivak

I am also having sleeping problems, does anyone have any ideas. I have been sleeping on my back and I am usually a side sleeper, but for obvious reasons that is not appropriate at this time. I also am having the same "port pain" as described above by someone else. All of my pain is gone except for that little irritation. Any ideas that anyone has to offer would be greatly appreciated.

I was banded on February 12!

So so weird! But i was banded on the EXACT same day and am having the extact same problem, lol. I'm a stomach sleeper and i can't stand to sleep on my back. I am restless and my legs feel fatigue or something. I tried sleeping on my side last night w/ tons of pillows and today i have a lot of pain there. I think tonight i am going to try sleeping on the recliner downstairs.

i leave tomorrow first thing in the AM. i am really nervous and scared! i know it sounds really over dramatic, but i keep thinking things like "should i leave a list of my passwords just in case. should i have updated my will?"

i know it's stupid.

i'm just so nervous! and i'm so going to miss my doggie and hubby so much. :cry

You don't sound over dramatic at all, lol. I was the total opposite though, I thought i was going to flip out and cry ...etc. But i was so calm, i surprised myself! I was eager and excited, I wasn't at all nervous and they still dripped some anti-anxiety meds in my IV so i was super relaxed before going into the O.R.

I was going to write a letter w/ my passwords too! And a little will and sign it and put it in a drawer and tell my brother if i don't come back to read it, lol. But for some reason .. i just didn't. I was way too calm! weird i know, but if it'll make you feel better - you should.

The pre op staff are greeeeeeeat. They're going to make you feel at home and you'll do just fine . Yes you'll miss your family & doggie but you will also be loopy and people will constantly check on you - you'll be distracted! I slept A LOT while in the hosp and i was there for an extra day! lol :mad:

Good luck tomorrow !!!