Sorry if this thread has already been started but I looked around a bit and couldn’t find one. I think that those of us who are scheduled for September need a place to support each other, help pass the time, and not spam up the boards with a thousand approved threads:tongue2:!!! I am so excited to being this journey. So, how about it? Any lost September banders out there? :ohmy::)

I did some follow up to the pre-op tests to check on a nodule that was found on a lung. When I got back home, I had a message that my lung is fine, and surgery is still on! I didn't think I would know the results until Monday. That's really nice patient care!

I've never had one of the scans where they put an IV in to add some dye to check things. The test was just a few minutes.

I appreciate all of you that are post surgery keeping in touch. I hope everyone keeps posting whether the news is good or bad.

I'm down 25 lbs since July 10th, still need to follow a one week liquid Meal Replacement plan with a few vegetables okay to add.

Anita

I'm so happy to hear the great news.

Hi Everyone,

Had the CT scan today and endoscopy on Tues. Good news is that my doc rescheduled the surgery on Wed as long as everything checks out. She will remove the tumor and place the lapband (I hope!) It isn't pleasant to wake up and hear, "You didn't get a lapband". Fingers crossed for me!

My fingers are crossed for you, I am glad you are back on schedule.

Dee

Hi Everyone - I had surgery on Tuesday Sept 1 and it went very well. I had to have a surprise hyetal (sp?) hernia fixed as well. I felt sluggish and uncomfortable for 2 days and have picked up nicely since then. I was actually able to walk on the treadmill at a slow speed yesterday. I find I nap once of 2x a day and that really helps. I have also slept fairly well at night. I did take the tylenol with codeine my doctor prescribed consistently the first 3 days. I'm glad it is over, but it certainly wasn't anything to fear. Having a great support system really helps. Good luck to everyone having surgery this coming week.

hello everyone i am going be banded on september 16th...very excited!

Hi all... day 3 of preop diet.. I was hoping it would get easier but it's not. Any ideas that will help fight the hunger would be appreciated!! Congrats on the surgery date Potto!!

Hi all... day 3 of preop diet.. I was hoping it would get easier but it's not. Any ideas that will help fight the hunger would be appreciated!! Congrats on the surgery date Potto!!

What type of pre-op are you actually doing?

5 days of liquids only

5 days of liquids only

I would try to change it up alot, I would have Protein shakes and liquid from Soups and stews, and Those campbell Soup cups like creamy chicken, and alot of crystal light. Keep it up, it does get easier.

hello everyone i am going be banded on september 16th...very excited!

I would try to change it up alot, I would have Protein shakes and liquid from soups and stews, and Those campbell soup cups like creamy chicken, and alot of crystal light. Keep it up, it does get easier.

I think I am going to try those campbell soups, my doctors has me on protein shakes too and i am just sick of all the sweet stuff. My surgery is on 15th and I have do the shakes until 14th and then just Clear Liquids.

Dee

Man, today is 4 days post-op and I feel so bloated. I don't really have gas pain but feel really full and I feel like my stomach is puffy. I am moving around a lot and feel pretty good. Tomorrow I start full liquids, and I really need it because I am weak from the clear liquids stage. Take care all.

Day 4 post-op: I'm moving around well. Maybe a little slow. I feel like if I walk to fast or do any abrupt movements I could open one of the incisions. School started, so I had a 9am class this morning. I found it hard to sit through the entire three hours. The desk was right were one of the incisions was. Thank God he let us out early.. I then went to my dentist office where I had a temporary crown re-cemented.. My stomach was growling something awful. I didn't drink my shake when I left the house. I calmed it down with a little Isopure mixed with Sugarfree Kool-Aid. I stopped at rite aid and picked up some colace and more GasX. This is gross but, I haven't had a bowel movement since before the surgery.. Is that normal?

But, As you can see I'm feeling okay and driving out and about. I must admit I feel a little tired. I'm going to take my vitamins and a protein shake.. mmm maybe s sugar-free iced coffee..yummy

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I am so glad you asked about not having a BM since before surgery!!! I havent either so am curious about others. Even though we have had only liquids, I would think that we should still be having liquid BM's. Sorry, i know that is TMI!!!

My instructions say that diarrhea is very normal, and constipation common. It says to make sure and get your fluids in, and plenty of exercise. The instructions go on to say that I may try Milk of Magnesia. My nutritionist says to start a laxative before surgery to help after surgery. She suggests benefiber. My mom had some Miralax, which she said would also be okay, so I'm borrowing some of that. There must be a thread on this topic, and how many days one has gone before a bm. a poll, maybe!

I am so glad you asked about not having a BM since before surgery!!! I havent either so am curious about others. Even though we have had only liquids, I would think that we should still be having liquid BM's. Sorry, i know that is TMI!!!

I didn't have a BM until Friday, and my surgery was on Tuesday. It was pretty runny and green (but I had been eating green jello...)

I have another problem from quitting soda preop, I ended up with a fissure which is EXTREMELY painful. I'm hopeful that as things get situated, it will get a chance to heal. But I am VERY cautious to not get constipated. My doctor recommends Benefiber or one of the water soluble fiber things. They say that fiber pills may gum up the pouch. So, once I get a little further along, I plan to start back up my Benefiber.

Totally feel like this!!!! It is awesome! I had the slightest feeling of hunger about noon, had a little super thin oatmeal (I am on pureed liquids), and that was it for the afternoon. Small protein shake for breakfast (150 cals) and oatmeal for lunch (about 200 cals?) and I am good till dinner. I know it won't last, but for now it is SO COOL!!!!

I even bought some awesome looking cinnamon rolls for my family at the store today without drooling or ripping open the package the minute I got home. It was like, yeah, okay, cinnamon rolls, so what? Imagine that.

I guess every doctor is different, but how can you be doing oatmeal already. I have to be on full liquids for 10 days.

I am still having some shoulder pain, but I don't think its' gas anymore. Went to my chiropractor today, and that helped a lot! One of my incision sites is looking a little infected, so I'm trying to head that off at the pass. Other than that, I'm feeling pretty good!!