October 2009 Surgery Date?

[TheGerm 0]

Thanks Mybandjourney2009.! My do. Has put me on a clear liquid only diet for 1 week. I'm at day 3 and I'm doing ok. I've lost 9 lbs so far in 3 days. Last week I was on a 1200 calorie diet. I've been eating strained ramen noodle broth and eating sugar free Jello mostly. Drinking lots of Water. Thanks for the good wishes!

[Soexcited 64]

The broth that I am alowed to have on my pre op diet is just cube broth, one cube and add Water. I do believe the ramen has lots of fat so you might want to check the packet? Not sure but that was my first thought and my Dr. told me no fat ... that is what they are after to reduce liver size.

Anyway....I am on day 15 of my diet and am sick of it as well. 7 days to go before I get banded and I am still nervous, anxious, and still question my choice to do this but also feel like it's my only chance to finally loose the rest of the weight and hopefully for good. I want to be healthy for myself and my family!

[Soexcited 64]

I am not sure how much fat is in the noodles but I would imajine some of it gets into the broth? or am I wrong?

Nutrition Facts Top Ramen

Serving Size 1 serving (42.0 g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190

Calories from Fat 65

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.2g

11%

Saturated Fat 3.2g

16%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 2.7g

Cholesterol 0mg

0%

Sodium 487mg

20%

Total Carbohydrates 27.5g

9%

Protein 3.9g

Vitamin A 0%•Vitamin C 0%Calcium 0%•Iron 10%* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

[Salbri 0]

I didn't have any catheter or tubes when i woke up & am not even sure there were any ever other than in my throat...maybe, but I'm not 100%

:thumbup:

I woke with a catheter that they removed in the early afternoon. My voice was very raspy the first day which indicated to me that there was probably a tube in my throat during the surgery.

[Soexcited 64]

My doc told me I will have a breathing tube but didnt ask about a catheter...good question.

[MyBandJourney2009 0]

I'll keep you in my prayers Nooshie,,,, keep the faith, it will all turn out great for you!

[Guy 0]

Had my surgery Oct. 13th and everything went great. No catheter. Feel almost back to normal today. My doc put me on 21 day liquids post surgery. Getting really old all this pre and post op liquid diet stuff (lol). But, I will survive. Good luck to all October bandsters!

[questions09 0]

hey everyone, I had my surgery on the 14th. I am still sore, and felt very weak today. but was able to start some Protein drinks/supplements today - I think that will help. good luck to everyone and let's keep each other motivated and supported!!! talk to you soon.

[kcg 6]

Congratulations, Guy, Question09 and all the other October Bandsters. A few of us still waiting to go in, so Good Luck to the rest of us.

[Shar Pei 0]

Good luck everyone! Mine was on the 13th and feeling good! Enjoy the weekend!

[NJLIZ 0]

Im Oct 26, I was really excited, then I started the pre op diet... I am DYING. I am tired and mean!! I started to cry to today because I was just so dam hungry. Taking it minute by minute! :thumbdown:

[we3601 0]

Hey NJ, I know what you mean. I, too, am very irritable. My band date is 10/19 so 3 more days of the pre-op and then back to liquids for post-op. Some day we'll look back on this knowing it was all worth it. The worst part of the 2 week pre-op is the constant belly ache. I could only get rid of it when some creamy broth hit the spot. I just figure it's because I've never let myself get hungry before :thumbdown:

Thanks for the updates after surgery Guy & 09. Keep 'em coming!

[questions09 0]

you can do it NJLIZ!!! hang in there. The pre-op diet is tough, but you can do it. The post op diet is hard for me at this momment, but i can do it. We have made the right, healthy decision for the rest of our lives. Keep on Keeping on!!!!! talk to you soon.:thumbdown:

[marybeth66 0]

yes i am having my lapband surgery on wednesday 10/21/09 i have been on my liquid diet for 3 days now. I am excited, happy, scared, and a bunch of other emotions..

[Soexcited 64]

Im on the 21st too! So nervous!