Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

I have a question, I hear everyone saying that they have been on a pre-op diet for 1-3 weeks, but my doc told me just clears for 24 hours, why havent I been put on a pre-op diet? Is it due to me not having a gall bladder? Also were you outpatient or did you stay overnight, my doc stated they will not know until after the surgery if I stay or leave the same day. I have been watching you-tube for people who had the lap band, and so far the one constant thing they have said is that you need to eat correctly. I will be banded on Oct 28th, I am excited and nervous, because I know this is a life change, but I am starting to question is my mind ready for it? I am still some foods that are bad for me.....I know I can do this.....but am i mentally prepared?

I am on a pre op diet two days prior to surgery on the 27th. I was told it is just for bowel prep!

My doctors also told me that I will be staying in the hospital for 2 nights. I am going to thr Naval Hospital here in San Diego and they have all the patients stay at least two nights for observations. I am going thru all the same things you are right now with all the questions. I start to question things when I get nervous! Good luck to you! You are the day after me!!:grouphug:

I've been Realized! Had my surgery Monday, home on Tuesday, and I feel absolutely wonderful! Moving a little slower, but I'm not having any problems....well, except for hicups! The only pain I've experienced has been in my neck, but I attributed that to the bricks the hospital called "pillows". I used the PCA several times for neck pain.

My doctor said clear liquids only for this week...no protein drinks. He says I don't need them. I didn't tell him about the bunch of powders I've collected in preparation for this!!!

I am SO glad to have the surgery behind me! I was really anxious that my "advanced" age would make the process more difficult, but I'm really pleased with my outcome.

I hope everyone else is doing as well as I am!

i just had 2 blood thiner shots in hospital,and got pain mdes for at home loritab liquid which has helped i know it hurts when i cough lol.i can sleep on my side and back so far just 1 side so far,cant wait to sleep back on tummy.i wasnt on any special diet either just was to watch what i ate exc.. nothing to eat or drink night before,i guess when he did my egd my liver was fine wven tho im over weight.28th is almost here i wish u luck and the best.i stayed over night glad i did now.when i got home made a shake,had a yogurt thick lite one,had a popscyle,and asf pudding before bed,ive had alittle gas just hurts when i cough,and bend some,tonite i can take shower dr said,i had glue on mine,they just 5 small marks look preety good tg,anyway keep me posted okmand good luck to all,

I've been Realized! Had my surgery Monday, home on Tuesday, and I feel absolutely wonderful! Moving a little slower, but I'm not having any problems....well, except for hicups! The only pain I've experienced has been in my neck, but I attributed that to the bricks the hospital called "pillows". I used the PCA several times for neck pain.

My doctor said clear liquids only for this week...no protein drinks. He says I don't need them. I didn't tell him about the bunch of powders I've collected in preparation for this!!!

I am SO glad to have the surgery behind me! I was really anxious that my "advanced" age would make the process more difficult, but I'm really pleased with my outcome.

I hope everyone else is doing as well as I am!

Hi Lynn,

I am also an over 60 :grouphug: Realize gal. I am feeling really well too. I had some post-op pain in left surgery. I was told that it was refractory pain as a result of the work placing the band and repairing my hiatal hernia. It lasted a couple of days was not severe at all.

It sure seems as if most docs have their own ideas about pre-op and post-op diets. I ordered the Unjury that will should be here today because my doc wants me to have 60 g of protein a day and I can not seem to get it all in with cottage cheese, scrambled eggs, protein shakes, broth and 64 oz of water. I plan to make up my protein with the the Unjury by mixing it with my water or in some broth. I'm not sure how it will work.

Gotta run...taking my sister-in-law (stroke-victim) to an appt. Best to all!

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The main reason to go on a pre-op diet is to shrink the liver. Docs seem to vary on this one. My Doc only requires men to do it, but I didn't have to. Basically they told me to not gain weight and try to lose but nothing strict. I also didn't have a day before diet.

Well i feel loads better today i was banded on saturday. Just got back from a short walk around the park and glad to be up and moving about.

sweepyxx

i feel good enough to be playing with halloween makeup! ahahaha heres a picture of me, dead.

Woah, you need a warning on that! At first glance I'm like, is that what happened to her after the surgery? hehe. Great job!

Nightart - eww you are spoooookkyyyyyyyyy!!! :-)

hahaha, sorry i bet i do need a disclaimer!! this one is less gore and i think this is the one ill do for halloween!!! happy halloween everyone!

2 more days! I'm starting to get nervous, antsy and irritable. I'm down about 11lbs from the beginning of liquid diet.

I think it would be more ,but I was allowed protein and veggie for dinner. I may have splurged a couple of times also.

I am sending good thoughts for all!!

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for all of the prayers and kind words. I got home from surgery last night around 9pm and basicially passed out. I was so tired. Today, I've been lounging around all day having my hubby wait on me. :sad_smile: Nice times. I've been up and about walking the halls today too and all and all, I feel pretty good. I have a bit of port pain, but nothing else really. It's just a bit painful to get up and down, but hey, it's usually hard to get up anyway. Currently, I've sitting on the couch drinking water and playing with playdough with my son.

So, I'm on hydrocodone and clear liquids for a few days. I'm hungry though which is weird. My stomach is growling. :rolleyes2: Oh well...liquid goes on. :thumbs_up: Take care everyone and good luck with your surgeries and recovery.

just wanted to say good luck to todays bandsters October 23- blueangelkc80, bugginbri, Oregonirish55

today is your day, wishing you all a speedy recovery!:eek::thumbup:

and a good luck, best wishes to all the Fridays bandsters, tomorrow is the day i've been waiting on for awhile. Good Luck All !:thumbup::eek::w00t:

October 24-illinoishusker; bradley18; t yme2getrite; ktravel; tas; likebefore; ~Jenni~; DMULLENIX; kellypup; JMignott

. My stomach is growling. :eek:

Hey Ronda! Good to hear you are feeling well, too. Sounds like we feel about the same.

I was just going to tell you that my Bariatric Coordinator Nurse said the "growling" in the lower stomach was from swallowing air. Mine is growling too. She said you should feel hunger in the middle of your chest. That it is different and takes awhile to get use to.

Not real sure if I believer her! But that is what she said!

Hi fellow Pumpkins... :eek:

I just wanted to say that I am feeling great 20 days after surgery! I did have a little nausea this morning but that's just about gone. I think it might have to do with eating some scampi that my husband made last night. My first shrimp and i know i should have waited on it but he makes the best!! so i only had about 5 pieces. :eek:

I have been walking everyday and really don't miss diet cokes or fast food at all! even tho i have only lost 17 lbs, i feel so much lighter on my feet but the only thing that bums me out is that my husband doesn't notice the loss yet ... because he sees me everyday and night but other ppl have and that I LOVE!!!

Good luck and thoughts to those who are being banded this week and to all those banded in October !!:thumbup: