April Bandsters?

[help1977 0]

Ladyjp, I find I can drink alot of Water if I put Lemon and splenda in it and alot of ice I need it cold.

[bellatrickz 0]

I am also on my 5th day of pre-op diet. I am thankful I always liked Water but sometimes it seem like a drag..

[LivinWithFaith/KY 0]

I had my surgery 3 days ago. The liquid diet is killing me. I never was a huge eater, just ate the wrong things. Anyway, now that I haven't had anything since Wednesday night I am starving. The doctor said he put .5 ml in my band at time of surgery. I had my surgery done in Cancun, Mexico due to self'pay. Could you please tell me how you are dealing with the liquid diet?

thanks

LivinWithFaith/KY:mellow:

I am also on my 5th day of pre-op diet. I am thankful I always liked Water but sometimes it seem like a drag..

[tinalb 0]

My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow(April 13th). I'll be at the hospital bright and early at 6:30. So far I'm not nervous but I just know that when my head hits the pillow tonight I'll be thinking of nothing but the changes that are coming my way!:thumbdown:

[PharmaGirl 0]

Hi everyone

Updated list available HERE.

To shrink the liver, I was advised to do 3 Optifast shakes plus two cups of non-starchy vegies plus 2 litres of Water per day.

I had a bad headache the first two days that I think were primarily due to sugar withdrawal but am doing a bit better now. However, unlike a lot of people, the feeling of hunger has not dissipated (though it is not as bad as it was the first two days).

[IsabellaP84 0]

My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow(April 13th). I'll be at the hospital bright and early at 6:30. So far I'm not nervous but I just know that when my head hits the pillow tonight I'll be thinking of nothing but the changes that are coming my way!:thumbdown:

Tina my surgery is for tomorrow too! April 13th...I have to be at the hospital at 9am. I wish I was as calm as you are right now, but I AM SO NERVOUS! GOOD LUCK TO YOU TINA! :blushing:

[ladyjp 0]

good luck!! its the start of a new life!! i am happy for you having the surgery tomorrow ... and wish you strength and courage and good health!

[Justdoingit 0]

Will you be at Chapman Medical Center? It is a SMALL hospital/center and looked a bit old and outdated. There was hardly anyone there... but the nurses were great and I got more attention than I had when I had a baby at LB Memorial!

[IsabellaP84 0]

I will be at NYU Medical Center in New York City. Thank you Ladyjp!

[Kara 0]

Hello Everyone! After three years of trying to get banded, I have finally gotten my surgery date which is April 28. Today is the first day of my liquid fast prior to the surgery.

I am nervous about everything going well in the operation so I am trying to read as much as I can about this. Thank you all for your remarks.

[help1977 0]

Hello Everyone! After three years of trying to get banded, I have finally gotten my surgery date which is April 28. Today is the first day of my liquid fast prior to the surgery.

I am nervous about everything going well in the operation so I am trying to read as much as I can about this. Thank you all for your remarks.

Hello Kara I start my liver shrink diet tomorrow. I'm so nervous I think more about that then the surgery.:smile: I have a real good support team (family and friends) A couple of people are going to do the diet with me (at home and work). I don't know about you or anyone else reading this I am having a hard time thinking about what I may look like in about a year from now. Good luck to everyone.

[Sweet68 0]

Good luck to those being banded today. I am having my surgery on Thursday bright and early!! The liquid diet is not so bad once you get past the first couple of days. I am dreading the clear liquid day on Wednesday....it is a small sacrifice to pay in the grand scheme of things.

[pottergirl 0]

Good luck to those being banded today. I am having my surgery on Thursday bright and early!! The liquid diet is not so bad once you get past the first couple of days. I am dreading the clear liquid day on Wednesday....it is a small sacrifice to pay in the grand scheme of things.

FINALLY DID IT!!!!! This is my first time on since surgery Mon at noon - got out of the hosp Tues at noon. Felt great this morning, but as the day has gone on, I'm pooped! Have only eaten 51 g of Protein today - I'm tired of eating and drinking all the time. Just trying to stay hydrated...I think I do have a low-grade fever though. As long as I take my hydrocodone, I'm ok....hoping to get much better in the next few days! Good luck to everyone else...my experience was positive for the most part!

[jenajjthr 0]

I can officially be added to the April Bandster's roll. I have to be self-pay due to insurance won't pay. I went in for my consultation today, talked to Dr., he said a go for the surgery, nurse came in and asked how soon I wanted to go, I said the sooner the better, she said they had a cancellation for the 28th, I took it.

Now I'm sitting here, amazed that this journey is moving more quickly than I imagined. Wish me luck.

[help1977 0]

Will you be at Chapman Medical Center? It is a SMALL hospital/center and looked a bit old and outdated. There was hardly anyone there... but the nurses were great and I got more attention than I had when I had a baby at LB Memorial!

Hello this has nothing to do with Lap Band But I saw Chapman Medical Center and said to myself I know that name My son was born there 28 years ago.