Stace2882

I'm 3 days out too how are you feeling? I'm still in a lot of pain and I'm not hungry at all! But in order to take these percocets without getting nauseas I have to eat so im just having chocolate liquid Breakfast with a blended banana. Taste so good but I have zero appetite (never thought I'd say that lol) but to answer your question yes that's normal your stomach is still healing and very sensitive good luck With everything!

Thanks for letting me know I'm not alone! I was very diss appointed in mass general but it's not all their fault your right everyone's body is different and I was just cut upen and placed a foreign object inside me so this pain should be expected. Congrats to you on the 23 lb lost woo hoo!

I just got home had surgery yesterday morning. I ended up having to stay the night since I was in extreme pain. I was surprised since everyone's always posting how easy and painless it went. Why was I so unfortunate?? I did everything right with my pre op diet :,( and I'm usually pretty pain tolerate. All they gave me was 5 cc of liquid Percocet my surgeon never came and checked on me i was so scared and alone until they finally let my mom in and see me FOUR hours later. The scars don't hurt it's more inside of my stomach that hurts. Im a million times better today thnk god and im relieved this is finally over with. I know everybody's different and I don't mean to scare anyone that hasn't gone in yet, but I suggest arranging plans for Meds incase you stay the night cus since my doctor left they couldn't give me anything that worked. Sorry for the rant but I had to get it out, because today is the first day of my new life and I believe the hardest part is over. Thnx for listening guys xoxo

Woooo februaryyyy!!! What what Welllllll I can't sleep I'm having surgery in 10 hrs Im so damn excited/nervous/anxious idk what the hell in feelin. A lot of emotions right now. It's been a long time coming so I'm glad this days here FINALLY wish me luck guys! I'm gunna try and get some zzzzs xoxo

ommggg my mouth literally started drooling while reading this LOL im making that TOMORROW thanx!! =)

im one week out on this 2week pre op diet and honestly the first two days were extremely hard for me, but the third day was alot easier! popsicles tomato soup jello etc.. those will help the stomach growls also WATER was my best friend lol i think it will be kind of a good thing youll be taking finals during this diet, it will keep you and your mind busy! at times if you feel like its too hard and feel like giving up ask yourself how bad do u want this? i just kept telling myself 14days is a tiny sacrifice to have a happier healthier life! xoxo goodluck!

newme2012 im on the exact same pre-op diet right now! i have one more week of it until surgery on monday feb 27th. ok yes it is hard as hell at first to just giving up the will to go to the fridge and get whatever you want, BUT as long as you keeptelling yourself its worth it and not to cheat you will be ok. sugar free popsicles sugar free jell-o help me alot to curb my cravings. dont overwhelm yourself with worrying about two long weeks without chewable food, focus on ONE day at a time. idk if your doc gave an ok for carnation instant breakfast shakes but the chocolate ones are soooo good! i have lost 10lbs just this first week if i can do it so can you! at the end of this journey you will be so proud of yourself you CAN do this! xoxo

Thanks for the support guys! I'm so happy I found this site, I haven't told anyone besides my mom that I'm getting this surgery so it feels great there's a place I can be open and feel comfortable about this. I had to wait 6 loooonnggg freakin months for insurance I never thought this day would come and it's almost here :) I'm gunna cry lol (happy tears) good luck everyone I wish you all the best and can't wait to see the Hottttt skinny pics we all post haha xoxo

Ah!!!!!!!! Just got the call I'm officially approved by my Insurance and scheduled for feb 27! I'm on pre op and cravIng foods I don even like haha I'm so excited and wanted to share with u guys I'll keep u posted <3

Good for you! Im on the 3rd day of my pre op diet and I'm so hungry but I keep telling myself I can do this! Ima receptionist so I order everyone's lunch as well, and it's it's at my desk until they get it it's torture lol but in the end stickin it out will be worth it. I miss eating what I want but that made me unhappy Cheers to our new life! I know I won't regret it

wahhhooooo! congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

im hoping the same.. im 24 and my arms are wicked fat so im hoping after surgery ill work on my arms the hardest try and tighten em up! but it depends on the person. my cousin doesnt have ANY loose skin (b*tch) lol but at the end of the day i dont care how loose or strecth marks i just waanna be healthy and rock a little black dress owwwwwww goood luck ladies!!

myluv2drive you make a good point! i should gradually ease into this protein shake situation.. my body will probably go into shock if i do it too fast LOL im guna have the greasiest fattning meal tonight and say goodbye and start the shakes this week. also when i meet with my surgeon to start the pre-op will he give me a list of things i can/cannot eat and drink? because milk is great in shakes i hope i can again thank u! :]

i just got approved last week, so now im waiting for my appt date, and to start my pre-op diet, THEN should be getting banded mid february!!!!!!! ahhhh so excited and ready for this waiting game to be ova finally ugh! im nervous about doing well with this pre-op diet but im gunna give this my all, time for a new me =] GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!!!!!

i start my pre-op in two weeks :/ glad to hear its not TOO too bad. im dreadding not eating real food LOL and guess what mine is three weeks long ahhhh! i know i can do it though i have gone through way too many doctor appts and pysch test and all that other fun stuff to give up now! how are the shakes? and which ones do you recommend? good luck

congrats!! im currently waiting for tufts to approve me as well! three months down so hopefully by december ill be banded! how were you feeling afterwards? I know everyone is different but do you think taking a week off from work will be enough recovery time? again congrats and i wish u the best ; )

Hi guys im pre-op and i just quit smoking so i can get approved in 3 months for lap band. will smoking marijuana interfere with my approval? theyr giving me a nicotine test before surgery but pot wont show up in the test will it? and yes i understand its not healthy but i quit ciggs so one step at a time!

to be honest reading your post made me really sad.. im sure alot of ppl on this site can understand the feeling of hating your weight and not wanting to do anything or go anywhere! but getting that surgery was a way to change your life! im lazy too thats how i got this way in the first place, but i want to change how i look and feel. even if its just a walk in the park with your kid.. or walk to the store instead of driving. you were givin a second chance on your health and weight and you should take full advantage of this! you risked your life going under for surgery and you owe it to your 4 yr old and yourself to make it worth it!! once you start excersing and little by little the lbs start coming off that will be the boost you need. When you say picky eater what do u like to eat? ive been using baby bowls to eat evertything to monitor portions.. because honestly you can have pizza if u want, just have one slice or even TWO and have a side salad with it. my dietician taught me u dont have to starve yourself to lose weight or just eat veggies 24/7 its all in portion control and balancing nutrition. im sorry for going on and on it just you seem like a real good person and i want ot see you succeed! you went thru so much to get and have the surgery for it to lead no where is a big disappointment. i wish you the best of luck with everything!

Hi everyone! ive been reading other posts and im getting more and more excited to get banded and have as much success as you guys! Only thing driving me CRAZY is this damn 6month "i can change program"" for my insurance. i wish i looked into this before i decided surgery because i would have been banded by now! its just very frustrating. but on the up side im learning how to eat slower and smaller portions AND eating breakfast wich i never did before.. has anyone heard or gone through this program before? its only been about 2 months and its draaaaaaaaging