New on 3/3/07

[rondajs 0]

Hello all. I am scheduled for surgery on 3/29/07 and wish it were tomorrow. I am a wife and mother of 3 little girls. Dr. Beneviedes at LapBand Solutions will be my surgeon. I currently weigh 237 and am 5'2". Haven't lost any yet and will begin my PreOp diet tomorrow. Goal is to lose 100 pounds. There have been some amazing weight loss amounts posted on this site. I really enjoy seeing everyone's progress. Such a positive thing to see. Good luck and Great Health to all.

[pouncey1 0]

I got a question whats does the preop diet consist? and how much do they want you to loose beforw surgery?

nancy

[niecyrenee 2]

Welcome rondajs! Congrats on your surgery day!! Keep us posted on how everything is going and good luck with your preop diet.

[rondajs 0]

They did not give me any specific amount. They did tell me to start on 3/15, but I decided to go ahead and start now, no sense in waiting to get healthier, right? I have the Myocel Bariatric mix that I have to mix with 8 oz of skim milk and frozen fruit if I like, that is twice a day and a sensible healthy meal. No fats or sweets, sweeten coffee or tea with Splenda. The Myocel vanilla is really tasty. Lots of Water too, I forget about that...:confused:

[musicalmomma 1]

I got a question whats does the preop diet consist? and how much do they want you to loose beforw surgery?

nancy

Every surgeon is different regarding pre-op diet. Some don't require one at all (very few tho)...some require a two weeks of liquid diet only before surgery. My surgeon requires one week liquid diet only before surgery. Others have a variation of liquid & solids. It's all up to the surgeon.

Weight loss pre-op? That's another thing. That depends on a number of factors. If you're going through insurance...they have a say in what they want to see before you have surgery. If you are self pay, your surgeon will determine what amount, if any, he wants you to lose pre-op.

[MyLifeNewChoice 0]

Hello all. I am scheduled for surgery on 3/29/07 and wish it were tomorrow. I am a wife and mother of 3 little girls. Dr. Beneviedes at LapBand Solutions will be my surgeon. I currently weigh 237 and am 5'2". Haven't lost any yet and will begin my PreOp diet tomorrow. Goal is to lose 100 pounds. There have been some amazing weight loss amounts posted on this site. I really enjoy seeing everyone's progress. Such a positive thing to see. Good luck and Great Health to all.

Welcome Rondajs!!!!

I have been banded for about a month, and it's the best decision I could have ever made. I hope that this site provides you with as much support as it has offered me.