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Hi, I had my op on the 25th I am only now able to drink 32 oz of Water a day. it takes me all day but I get it in. I found Hot drinks help such as tea or coffee. Hope that help's. Just keep taking the baby steps and you will get there. Oh if this help's when you eat use a baby spoon that will help SO MUCH!! Take care of you. Mary

Yes I did not like it bI sent Alex a message on this. If I wanted to put it in MY POST I would have done it MYSELF> Ihate those things being put in to post's. Mary

Hello all, First I must say that I love this site. The other day I was reading a blog (sorry I forgot who's). In this blog a young girl was saying that in your Lap Band AP Surgical information kit you get after you have the Band. In this kit is a card that say's **We're here for you every step of the way. Here is how.** In side is a Surgical Patient Information card. It has: Name Surgery on Surgeon Surgeon phone# In small print (I say small print as my eye's are old) Card holder has an Adjustable Gastric Band implanted around the stomach to restrict food intake. ect ect ***Note to **restaurants **PLEASE ALLOW THIS PERSON TO ORDER SMALLER PORTIONS AS THE AMOUNT OF FOOD THIS PERSON CAN EAT HAS BEEN GREATLY REDUCED*** This just goes to show that you need to READ everything you get from Dr's. So i must say thank you to the person that who had this on their Blog Question. I know this will make me feel better when the time come's to go out to eat with friends and family. Stay well stay healthy all. Mary

Hi, I see Dr.Geiss at North Shore Syosset Hospital The Center For Bariatric Surgical Specialties. He has meeting groups every week. First Tue of every month 7pm Informational Support Group All Welcome Second Thursday of the month 7pm Physical Fitness Group All Patients welcome pre and post op. Third Thursday 6pm till 7pm Guided Imagery ( All patients welcome) pre and post op This is a stress class. Third Thursday 7pm Post -op Support Group. Every Banded Patient is Welcome. Fourth Thursday 7pm Post -op (1 year or longer) Hope this help's. I have a Great Dr. he is Dr. Giess and his staff are ever so sweet always on hand to help These classes are free to his patients. Mary

Thank you so much for letting us know about the CARD, I knew I could get one when I fly but my Dr, never really said much more. I had my op on July 25 th of this year. I will ask at my next Dr apt. Thank you again. Mary

Hi Mama, I as well find that a baby spoon has helped so much with my eating. Lol I don't leave home with out it, Stay well. Mary

Hi and welcome, Try not worry as everything is baby steps. This is a great site to ask anything 99% of the people are very nice here. I had my op on Monday the 25th of July. As for Psych testing they will ask you why you want this op. If you have tried to loose weight before. If married or dating how they feel about you getting the op. Can you afford this op and will you really work with as a tool. Have you dieted have you tried other was to loose weight. How do you feel being over weight how will you feel once you loose weight, Those are some of the question's I was asked. Please know that they ask these questions to see if you are ready for this, Please let me know how you make out. Good luck, Mary

Hi Ukgrad89, Please do not pull the bandages if they are the strips covering the stitches let them fall off by them self that is what my Dr told me. Letting them fall off by then self will let the skin heal, Stay well. Mary

Hello Mason, I had my op on Mon July 25th . The day after the op I was to drink 6 table spoons of Water in 15 mins, I could only drink 2 tea spoons all day, I was able to go home. Later when home I slept still not drinking more then 22 spoons of water. Each time I would try I would burp I guess from the gas. I have only used 3 pain kills since Wednesday not bad. Had my first Gas X today. Let me tell you the first bowel movement you have will make you feel better. The first bowel movement might look like stomach bile as mine did (kind of freaked me out). What ever you do try not to push. As for protein drinks could do them before the op but not now as they make me want to toss my Cookies...lol. Best of luck to you. Mary

Hi, I have to say I had my op on the 25th. Was not able to drink a lot or feel like eating. But today I got 1/4 cup of tuna fine chopped. It took me all day to eat that and I ate it with a baby soon. I have to say eating with a baby soon has really helped. If your not sure ask your Dr. They will let you know what to do. BUT Do not over do it!! You have come this far baby steps (that's what I tell myself) Best of luck to you. Stay well stay happy. Mary

Hello Mom23, That's great news about the lap band. I had mine on July 25th. If there is anything I can help with please let me know. I have to tell you that you will enjoy Lap Band Talk very much. This is a place where you can ask questions and get answers. 99% of the people in this group are very nice and really do try to help. Stay well stay happy. Mary

Hi Witcy, I was just saying this today myself. I had my op on July 25th. I find it hard to drink much let alone eat. I am sipping water. I found that a cup of tea or coffee helped me drink. I think it was because it woke up my taste buds. Do not push yourself if you feel that you can not handle food. But Please Drink Something. I would call the Dr as that is what they are there for. Let me know how you are doing. Stay well stay safe AND DRINK! Mary

Hey Girl, Good to hear you are staying positive. That is the best thing you can do. Now what I can do for you is to pray for you that it all come together for you. Just so you know I just don't pray for just anyone...lol. Hang in there girl. Never give up on what you want !! Take Care Of YOU!! Mary

Hello, May I ask if you remember what it felt like and if so could you please tell me. I had my op on the 25th of this month. I was sitting on the couch and went to get up and felt what felt like a wiggle on my left side. I then felt my tummy on the left side and it felt as if something was sticking up on its side in the tummy. I must say everything freaks me out as I do not want to mess anything up. Thank you for any help. Stay well stay happy. Mary

I just want to say thank you so much for this post. It is so nice to know that one can still go out and eat with friends and not just eat Soup. Mary

Hang in there girl.

Hi, You are not being a b***h at all. I had the same problem but with my GP's office. They never sent the paper work each time I called, I had enough of this as it was holding up my op, So I called my Dr and spoke with him myself and he lit a fire under the people in his office butts. I would say call and speak with the Dr, and let them know what is going on. Best of luck to you. Mary

Hello to all, Today I have my op for the Lap Band. I guess today is my new birthday. I got up took a shower cleaned out the belly button..lol. I put the tv on and for the very first time I see a Lap Band Commercial what the heck. I guess this is my way of knowing that I am making the right choice for me. I just can not believe I am seeing this on tv today of all day's. Have any of you seen this on tv as well or on the day of your op. Would love to know if you have any crazy things that happened on day of you band. Stay well stay safe all. Mary

I know what you mean. I had a op about 23 years ago in Chicago I had a great Dr. But one of his nurses was so rude to me as I was having my op under general anistsa (sorry can't spell that word) .I told the Dr that she made me very uneasy and that I would like to have her removed And he did remove her that is why he is such a good Dr and one that I feel I can trust. Mary

Thank you the op was not to bad, I have some pain I am sure you will be just fine when you have yours. Stay well stay happy. Mary

Hi Cat, I have only had half a bottle of Water and a cup of apple juice since I have been home. In the hospital I could only drink 4tps of water. The Nutri I had told me just clear liquids till Fri. To tell you the truth that's fine with me as I still have a bit of pain, How are you feeling how is the pain? I hope to get out today and do a bit of walking as I need air, Stay well. Mary

Hi all, I just had my lap band yesterday and I am now home. I do have some pain and I have this very dark brown and white flem ball's coming up when I cough. Did anyone have his. I have only been able to keep 5 tsp of water down did anyone have this problem as well? Take care all. Mary

Hi Cat, Kind of knew I would find you on line before the op. We have a great Dr. Dr. G will make sure you are well and in good hands. I will say a prayer for you today. Might see you later after the op if not see you on line and at the next meeting. Mary