TheBandedPeach

My surgeon told me strictly clear (see thru) liquids like: chicken/veggie/beef broth, watered down juice, tea, crystal light, sugar free popsicles, stuff like that for 5 days straight before surgery and I was perfectly fine doing that, as well as I lost 13 lbs from it. Watch out for day 2 and 3 though when you will start to need to be near a bathroom at all times. Each doc seems to be different though, so you might want to just ask him.

That's so great to hear guys! Glad you are enjoying it as much as I do Have fun with experimenting with it.

That is such a relief to hear. I am about. 5months post op My docs put so much fear in me about it that it effects mine and my fiance's sex life now in a negative way. I won't panic about it so much now, thank you.

Congratulations! I wish you the best of luck! I'm very curious about pregnancy after the band... I want to keep watching this subject and see what else people have to say about it....

Thanks for emailing me that Karon.

Wow i would love to know what that one is. Sounds great!

I really appreciate your attitude, thank you. The good thing is I finally talked to a woman who gave me some hope today and good advice. I am crossing my fingers that this is the beginning of a healthier path now and not a blurry one. Take care.

Apparently so because I was so upset with them after the surgery (my experience was horrible and painful), and when I came on here searching for real answers, I realized that NOTHING anyone else posted matched what I was told (or never told). Then I went on to try to help others with things that I was told, and got attacked each time! Am I the ONLY one on here with docs that don't know what they are doing? Even my FAMILY is angry with them! It's not like I am an idiot and not aware of this... The real problem I am having right now is my insurance does not cover anywhere else (at least not yet). So I am stuck and just ready to cry because of all the negative responses I have had on this whole forum from people and I'm just doing what I am told!.. What I will say though is that once I stopped listening to the main doc at the surgeons office, and took some control I started finally losing weight. I'm down 6 lbs this week. whoopie. That's all I have to say. *SIGH* :crying:

I am speaking the words of my doctor and was trying to be helpful and positive.

I notice you attack me every time Reverie. I am obviously losing weight and my tests result come out very healthy. Why don't you lay off already? Good grief!

Your very welcome Amy, good luck!

Oh and by the way, in case anyone had to question further, the article on my sig "Dangers Of Aspartame" is an article by a doctor who's own practice is right near me in Schaumburg, Illinois . His name is Dr. Mercola and I believe he has a lot of good info to share. Not ALL of his info can be correct, but I feel he is a good man and I really enjoyed meeting with him.

me too! I'm so glad you started this topic too, cause I actually took it upon myself as well to work a little harder at clearing the congestion and now I feel even better! great job!

Yeah, my surgeon says no Protein shakes but my nutritionist (given to me by him, mind you) says I must!! LOL LOL LOL :mad3: I just drink 'em anyways and having no problem now losing weight... I guess it is different for everyone.