kristenaz

My surgery is tomorrow morning and I am getting really nervous. After reading over your posts it has reminded me that this is the best thing for me and I will be so happy in the end. I am worried about pain but I know I can get through it.

good luck on Thursday! Let us know how it goes!

Hi everyone! My name is Kristen and I am from Arizona. I am really nervous (and excited) because my surgery is this coming Tuesday. I have a lot to lose (currently at 295!) I never thought I would let myself go and get to this point. I have a lot of bad habits to break and I hope that the band will help me take control and make big changes for my health. I am looking forward to looking through the posts and hearing your stories. How long can I expect to be off work? I am a kindergarten teacher and not sure if I will feel good enough after a week to be on my feet and run around like crazy with all the kiddos. Any pre-surgery advice would be greatly apprieciated.

Thats good to hear. I had heard that 5 days was okay if you are going back to a desk job, but being a teacher and never getting to sit down I was worried if I will be able to handle it. I'm sure it will be fine. Thanks for your input!

Hi Pam! That is so exciting to hear how much weight you have already lost. Wow! My doctor has me only doing a 3 day protein diet pre-surgery. It has been a tough weekend only eating 1 meal per day (the other 2 is the protein powder mixed with jello or pudding - yuck!) My surgery is first thing in the morning and they say I should be home by noon. I will keep you posted...

Good luck on Tuesday. Let me know how it goes!

Good luck on Tuesday! Did your doctor put you on a pre-op protein diet? I am supposed to do this for 3 days prior to surgery. It has been hard because I am allowed to eat 1 meal a day, then the 2 other meals need to be protein powder mixed with jello or pudding. Yuck!

My surgery date is this Tuesday the 16th! I cant wait. How much pain can I expect after surgery?