Does anyone have a September date? I am hopeful to have surgery in September. Revision from an experimental transoral surgery to DS.

The diet has me tired, craving, and oddly happy to most that know what I’m doing—most of them said they couldn’t do it.

Others that are not in the loop are trying to figure out why I’m doing it. It’s only day four and it’s bizarre to go into any store without picking something up! You really have to focus on stuff that is not food related!

Come on September 10th! I’m excited to start process.

8 hours ago, Lynda486 said:

I have heard people mention Gas X melting strips, but I cant find them anywhere even on the company website...

I was told the strips have been discontinued.

My date is September 6th. I'm on my 2nd week of pre-op diet and lost 12 pounds so far in the first week. Had my scope done on Friday and woke up from the anesthesia laughing. The nurses got a kick out of that. I'm getting nervous... but I'm ready. Having the BPD/DS. ?

1 minute ago, woolhatgrl said:

My date is September 6th. I'm on my 2nd week of pre-op diet and lost 12 pounds so far in the first week. Had my scope done on Friday and woke up from the anesthesia laughing. The nurses got a kick out of that. I'm getting nervous... but I'm ready. Having the BPD/DS. ?

Lmao. Congrats!! You are doing great. I’m on day 5 of my restricted diet. Making it. Keep pushing! You are at homestretch!

My date is September 6th. I'm on my 2nd week of pre-op diet and lost 12 pounds so far in the first week. Had my scope done on Friday and woke up from the anesthesia laughing. The nurses got a kick out of that. I'm getting nervous... but I'm ready. Having the BPD/DS. [emoji1]

I am having a DS as well, start my diet on Tuesday. Trying to avoid last supper syndrome this weekend.

It’s interesting really. I seem to be pushing thinking about the actual surgery to the back of my mind and am only dealing with the day to day things as they come up. My pre-op class was over a week ago and that went smoothly. Last week I got the official call to tell me what time to be there on the 13th- 6:30 AM ?since I’m apparently the 1st case of the day and I go this week for my pre-op anesthesia appointment. Oh and I started my 1st week of pre-op diet yesterday.
All of that I’ve just assimilated. But it’s weird stuff that I seem to be avoiding doing. Like my surgeon has everyone take B1 in chewable form starting the day you go home. The milligrams he requires isn’t typically sold in stores, but yet I haven’t ordered it online yet. I’ve only purchased enough protein drinks to get me through this week. Even though next week I will be on all shakes. If I think about it, I wonder if I’m just being superstitious in a weird way. Like if I buy things I don’t need yet that it’ll jinx it all in some way. What’s nuts is that I’m not a superstitious person. I’m usually very logical. Who knows. I’ll just keep working it all through and getting my head ready for surgery.

Also, are any other lap band people struggling with the pre-op diet. My band even with no fluid in it is fairly tight, so eating over 30 minutes is easy. What’s killing me though is the lean meal I’m allowed to have. With all the band issues I have trying to get lean 3-4 ounces protein and 1-2 cups of veg in has been a bear. Especially with no liquids while eating. My band is so screwed up literally every bite I take gets stuck. So last night was my first meal without drinking. It took me 40 minutes to eat, and last night and today so far my GERD is worse than it’s been in months.

I know it will be better after surgery, but in the meantime?

September 10 seems so close. Two more days then liquids only for a long time!!!!

19 hours ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

I was told the strips have been discontinued.

Yep, I read online that they were discontinued. I was very disappointed!

I have seen the Gas-X strips online, however, they were insanely expensive. Also, I’m pretty careful of where I buy anything I’m using in or on my body. I’m not sure either of these places were reputable.

Sept 17 here for bypass. Good luck everyone and godspeed.

Yes sept 11th

September 9th here for gastric bypass!! Hoping everyone has a safe surgery and fast recovery ??????

On 7/11/2019 at 4:34 PM, CoramDeo said:

My surgeons office will actually be doing a urine test to make sure I am nicotine free before they perform my surgery. I am due for end of Sept, start of Oct, no solid date set yet

I had the urine test as well on August 19th and I passed, stopped smoking on Father's day of this year.

2 hours ago, Krimsonbutterflies said:

I had the urine test as well on August 19th and I passed, stopped smoking on Father's day of this year.

Good job on the smoking! I quit in January!

I can’t believe some of you only have to do a 5 day liquid diet. I have to do it for two weeks. Mine starts Wednesday. Surgery on the 19th. Last week it felt so far away and now it seems to be right around the corner. I can’t wait.