Hi. I'm Heather from NC. I will be banded on May 28. Does anyone have any advice for me?

Hi Cameron,

I will also have my surgery on 5/28/09. I wish you well.

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Heather, who is doing your surgery? I was banded on 4/16 by Dr. Bauman...My words of advice are simple, yet so important:

1) The day after surgery, make sure you're up and walking...walk 60 minutes that day, and every day after, even if you walk slowly!

2) Make sure you have a heating pad. It will relieve any tenderness you have in your belly from the port. That's typically the most sore because it'll be attached to a muscle.

3) Have all of your liquids ready to go before surgery...Sugar Free Popsicles were my savior! Crystal Light was also my "water"

4) Make sure you have your Protein shakes tested before surgery. You'll likely need them for a long time because protein is so important...so, test drive some of them and then pick your favorite. I happen to like GNC's Wheybolic Extreme 60 in chocolate...it's very good

Hello Cameron,

I wish you well. I will have surgery on Friday, May 29th. I'm in Raleigh.