I am getting banned in 2 days. I am very excited, but I am having a hard time. My Doctor has me on all clear liquids I have been on these for 5 days now ..I am so hungry I am worried how I will stay on liquids after the surgery. Did others stay on liquids before the surgery?

I was so careful to adhere to the post-op diet. I went to MX and I certainly didn't want to hurt the band. That was a big incentive not to eat when I did get hungry. I have heard that some people are hungry right away. My surgeon didn't require a pre op fast, so I got a break there. Drink water, water, water, it cuts your appetite during the liquid/ mushy stage.

Good luck Queen! You will not know the tube has been in place, except for a bit of a raw throat afterwards. They put it in after you are put to sleep and take it out before you wake up! You will do fine!

Who is your doc again?

I am using Doctor Jayaseelan,so far he has been great and the staff at his office are just awesome.There are 4 women that have the band and the results they have has are incredible. They have their photo diary for new patients to look at. One of the girs was like a size 24 and she is now a 6 in 14 months. I really can't beleive that I will be able to walk into Macy's and buy regular clothes, but the women in Dr. J's office have all been there and done it.

Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers right now. Today is a big day for you! Best wishes!!

Hi,

I haven't been on board for a couple of weeks, and when I signed in today I saw your e-mail that you were having surgery today! You are probably having it as I type this. I'm sure the breathing tube will be fine; I had one too. After surgery you will be too busy trying to walk the gas off. Hunger and doctor instructions about when and what to eat differ. The worst is over now, and you have lots of help here. You are on your way to a healthier you! Keep in touch!

All right Queenie, I am waiting to buy regular clothes too! You are probably being prepped for surgery now. Let us know how it went when you feel up to posting. :tired :cross-eye

Queen: Sending you positive thoughts and prayers. You will be fine and begin your new lease on life. GOOD LUCK!!

Come back as soon as you feel up to it and give us some feedback on how you are doing.

And the regular size clothing is cheaper too!

Hope everything went smoothly with your surgery! Come and post and let us know how you are doing once you are feeling up to it!

Darcy

Hello to all of you. Your well wishes were really appriciated. I had my surgery at 11:00 yesterday, and was home in my bed 3:30. Slept most of the afternoon, I took some Advil last night and then this morning.All I could get down yesterday was a glass of tomato juice, but this morning I had two cups of black coffee and I have already taken a walk around the block. I am really feeling pretty good. I will try to have a protein shake this morning to see how that works. Thanks again for all the well wishes.

Hi Queen,

Congratulations! Wow, if your stomach can tolerate Advil, coffee, and tomato juice, you'll be fine. I guess I have a real acidic stomach, and those three things would do me in. Walking really helps, doesn't it? You are on your way!

Yay Queen!!!! So glad to hear you're home and doing well!! Keep walking, that is the key to healing!:banana :Bunny :banana :Bunny :banana :Bunny

Congrats!! Welcome to bandland!!

Yeah, Cateringqueen!!!

Sultana- I'm with you- I got heartburn just READING the message and I'm not banded yet.

Congrats on being on the losing side.