Well I am getting banded on April 7th! Anyone else? I'm excited and nervous, but know that the future is going to be terrific! I've got nutrition class this Thursday, pre-surgery admission stuff on the 11th, and start the liquid diet for 2 weeks starting on the 19th. Time is going to fly!

Does anyone remember where the post was about what to get/bring before the surgery?

Andrea

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..

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..

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:

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).

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:

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!

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 It is a SMALL hospital/center and looked a bit old and outdated.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!

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

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 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Add me to the list of Apr bandsters. My date is 23 Apr