I finally have my surgery scheduled.

Wednesday May 6 2009.

Lets starts seeing some ideas of our names! Last year's crew were the Shrinko De Mayo. I like that!

I'm having my surgery May 28th. I am on day 5 of my liquid diet and surprisingly Im doing just fine.

I am getting very excited!!:thumbup:

Me too! Same day. We will have to compare notes!

I'm a little annoyed/upset/confused. Today I got my call about anesthesia. The lady on the phone asked all the general questions about medical background, etc. She asked my height and then my weight. When I told her my weight, she asked why I was having this done! My BMI is probably 36 right now. I know I'm not the heaviest person to have this done but to have it questioned by some random person right before I go in is not very comforting!

It is violation of HIPPA laws for her to make a comment like that and so innappropiate, only you and your physician know what is bes for you.

Hi! I finally did got banded on May18th. I'm feeling pretty good now, some constipation, and I'm uncomfortable at night, but not really in pain.

I'm glad I did it one minute, and the next minute wondering what I was thinking. Seems they sure do advertise a lot of good food on TV the last few days. I know overall in the big picture of my life, I won't regret it. But this first period of time on liquids can be a trial.

I can't wait to see what the future holds for me.

Seems they sure do advertise a lot of good food on TV the last few days.

Oh, I so know what you are talking about. I swore the only commercials they had were food commercials when I was too sore to do anything but sit in the chair and watch TV!

Thanks for the responses. I feel better just venting to those that know first hand what I am talking about. Somehow that just seems to help. Glad to know there is a site like this out there. Thanks, Heather :thumbup:

I was banded on 5/15 and I'm down 12# The only thing thats gonna keep this big difference is exercize. I came home exactly the same that i went in but it started to come off fast. Remember it healthy to loose 1-3 lbs a week.

Hello!

I was banded on 5/21 and am 2 days post op. Feeling better as each day passes...

Glad to finally be on the 'band' wagon!!!

Be blessed all on the beginning of this amazing journey!

My date is this coming Tuesday. I've been on liquids since last Monday. Lost 10.5 pounds but then put 2 back on. Weird.

I can have cream Soups, broth, Jello, pudding, popsicles, fudgsicles, italian ice. And at least 3 Protein drinks a day. I've been drinking Boost and LOVE them. They're really good.

I haven't really been hungry at all. I didn't have any calorie or fat or carb restrictions. They recommended fat free or sugar free but not required. I just can't have any chunks. So if I want chicken noodle Soup I can have it, but have to strain all the "stuff" out of it.

I've been living on the V8 soups, they are really good! I mix a can of cheddar cheese soup with them and get two meals out of it. Butternut Squash is my favorite. Sometimes they're a little thick and have a bit of stuff in them so I strain them.

Anyhow, I hadn't even thought about any real pain after surgery. I had my gallbladder out about 15 years ago and I was in college the next day taking a test. I was hoping this would be similar.

Ok guys I was banded May 14th and I am hungry ALL the time pretty much... I am sick and tired of the same old thing day after day!! I was able to just start runny mash potatoes and I thought that was the greatest thing ever!! Does anyone have any ideas for me??

I'm scheduled for next Friday, so right at the end of the month. That's me, the caboose - bringing up the rear. :lol And speaking of bringing up the rear, I'm hoping that the loss of weight will.... oh, nevermind. :wink2:

I'm 35 pounds down before surgery and expect to drop 5-10 more with this no-calorie liquid thing I'm trying to follow. That feels like a good kick-start even before the surgery.

Melissa- I have treied fat free sour cream, fat free cheeses on the mashed pot. and they are pretty good. Also cream of pot soup, pretty good. I was banded on the 14th too, and I hknow exactly what you mean about being hungry. I started off all gun-ho about the liquids and did really well, now that it is the pureed and soon to be mushy foods, I feel like "I just can not wait any longer"!!! DO remember the end is in site.... Heather

Melissa- I have tried fat free sour cream, fat free cheeses on the mashed pot. and they are pretty good. Also cream of pot soup, pretty good. I was banded on the 14th too, and I hknow exactly what you mean about being hungry. I started off all gun-ho about the liquids and did really well, now that it is the pureed and soon to be mushy foods, I feel like "I just can not wait any longer"!!! DO remember the end is in site.... Heather

Hello Everyone,

This is my very first post. I have surgery set for May 26 at 1pm. Im super nervous as this whole procedure happened really fast. I was approved by my insurance on May 21 and was scheduled for May 26 and was told not to worry about the pre-op diet. Im currently 230lbs at 5'5" I stopped smoking the day I was informed of the surgery. Im scared to death. ALL that I read it says you must stop smoking 2 months prior. Its been only 4 days, I wasnt a heavy smoker, 1-3 cigs a day quitting hasnt been difficult as I had mentally prepared my self when I first decided to have the band. But Im just super worried that my dr kinda rushed things, I havent quit long enough for the nicotine to leave my system. Is my liver size going to be an issue? SO many questions. The surgeon I have has done more than 1000 bands and has had amazing success rate. Im just shocked at how fast things happened. I know he has put many others on a 2 week pre-op diet, many that were near my weight and size too. Im kinda confused. Or is it just my anxiety? Am I making a mistake? My mom got her band last year and has lost over 80lbs and is doing wonderful. She used a different surgeon and she did an extensive pre-op diet. Im so scared.

Thanks for reading

tina

I also have surgery scheduled tomorrow. I am also 5.5 and my starting weight was 233...I am down to 222 now. Sounds like our stats are nearly exactly the same. I was on a low carb diet for 2 weeks and now finishing up a 2 day clear liquid diet. Lets stay in touch and compare stories!! Good Luck!

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Good Luck to all those who are preparing for surgery in the next few days! Keep us posted in our May Thread here May 09 Bandsters - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum