IL_MissKitty

Hi everyone. Surgery was the 13th, all went well, except I got sick from the anethesia (even though they gave me something). Was glad I spent the night in the hospital. Been dealing with nausea and shoulder pain and today finally feel like getting on my pc. The pain pills have helped and the GasX strips too. Welcome to all the new bandsters and the bandsters to come. We do keep this forum busy! I love that we all share, it helps all of us.

Off to the hospital I go! See you all on the other side

My surgery is tomorrow also!! I am also nervous but every excited to start my new life. I have to be at the hospital at 5am, surgery at 7am. Let's keep in touch and check on each other. Good Luck girls

Donna, good luck on your surgery! Mine is Wednesday also. I have to be at the hospital at 5:00am, surgery is at 7:00. We will soon join the ranks of the "banded"!

Today is day 6th on my liquid diet. Just one more day to go. It is getting harder, but so far I have only had ONE frito and ONE elbow macaroni. On my second day of my diet, my boss took everyone to an Italian restaurant. I got a salad with a vineigrate on the side. Thank goodness I can have raw veggies! Then I got stir crazy the other night and we went to Lone Star. My husband had ribs and I had a dinner salad. (All their big salads had meat so my husband only ate half of his salad and gave the rest to me.) I didn't touch the bread, which is usually the first thing I grab. At this point I know I am here because I do not eat correctly and I am determined to change. I refuse to let my new lifestyle keep me at home. I just have to make healthy choices when eating out. I want to thank each and every one of you. I read and read and read these forums. They are packed full of ideas and it is always good to know someone else is sharing your pain...lol

Thanks for sharing this!

Glad to hear you are back on track! Good Luck!

Wedneseday morning at 5:00am is my checkin time for my surgery. It's almost here!

Congratulations!!! So glad to hear things went well and best of luck to you in your new journey. My surgery is Wednesday!

I will be staying in the hospital overnight. My Dr said my insurance treats 23 hrs the same as outpatient, so it could be due to your insurance. My Dr's office is connected to the hospital so it makes it handy for him. I too appreciate everyone reporting on their progress. Thank you for taking the time to report when you are not feeling really up to it. June 13tth is my day!!!!

Congratulations!!!

Donna my surgery is June 13th also. I start my one week diet tomorrow, but I can have raw veggies, cottage cheese, sugar free jello & sugar free popsicles. I get 1000 calories a day. How many are you getting?

The more you are able to move, the quicker the soreness will go away. My surgery is June 13th so I will be joining the ranks soon! Good luck to all!!!

Donna, keep us posted. I have a feeling I will be going through the same thing you are when I start my pre-op diet on Wednesday. I am interested in what your Dr has to say to you. Take care of yourself and remember your journey is just starting to a thinner you!

You are one step ahead of me on pictures. I haven't even put up a profile picture yet!

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Thanks! I bought some chicke, vegetable, and beef broth. I also have some soup that I can strain that should work.

I have been dwelling on whether to ask this question or not, but I decided to. I start my pre-op diet this week and will be heading to the grocery store this weekend for supplies. I am not strictly liquid because I can have raw veggies, cottage cheese, etc...sort of a semi atkins/south beach. Anyway, I can have as much broth as I want. My question is, what are some good broths to get?

Mea, thanks for keeping us updated! My surgery is June 13th and I will be beginning my pre-op diet this week. I too will be staying overnight after my surgery. So glad to hear that things are going well for you. You are on your way

As my time gets closer, I just have to ask about Protein powders. I have seen a lot of posts where people use different kinds of Protein powder. Can you tell me why? Aren't you suppose to get your protein through foods? What is the benefit of using a powder? Thanks for your replies.

Good point...I will have to see what happens.

lol no problem

I love meat so I am hoping to get most my Protein from fish and chicken. I have tried Atkins Advantage and will use that for pre-op and post-op. But it's always good to have a backup plan on those days I can't get the right meal in. Thank you all for your responses.

Good Luck tomorrow!

How did you know what protein powder to get? I know my Dr stressed that protein protects against hair loss.