christina

I was told that it doesn't matter if you drink diet or regular soda the point is the carbination expands your stomach before and after the lap band surgery. I was told no carbinated beverages at all. and this was very difficult for me I loved my diet rite soda and crave it more than anything else.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am 10 days post op and can relate to the long process of jumping through all those hoops to get to the point of getting a date. I also know about the eating after I got my date. my mom and I ate out almost every day for lunch( the kids were in school) I had this thought that I need to eat everything that I wouldn't be able to eat again. And thank god I didnt gain anymore weight. soon you will be on the other side, and be on your way to a happier healthier you. good luck christina:cool:

10 days post op. surgery went well. no problems with food except deciding what I can and cant have. could use some good recipes ANYONE!!!!!. I am down 10 # s. and I feel hungry alot of the time. the past two days have been hard it just so happens to be that time of the month. Thank you to all for your prayers it feels great to be on the other side. I do have a question about the port area mine seems to be up pretty high. Is this normal????

Hi becca today is the day and yes i also have Dr. chua I am very nervous I usually take (xanax) in the morning for my panic disorder and was advised that i would not be able to take them. I know that would have taken the edge off, they did tell me when i get to the hospital the would give me something. 1 1/2 hours before have to be there.well must get children up for school.hopefullly this will take mind off things til i go. thanks for listening christina

my doctor said i could have carnation instant breakfast as long as its sugar free. has anyone else got this info from their doc??????

Sassy where are you at post op? surgery date? whos your doc. what hospital are you having your surgery at? I am quite nervous the BIG DAY 24 hrs away

sure sound like the doctor i had by your explination anyways i had Dr. ernst

well i thought my nerves were out of control on monday but it being thursday (surgery fri 8 am) and having to meet with the doc assitant I am really nervous and a little upset. she gave me my results to my pre op testing my blood work was good. I have acid reflux(did not need a doc to tell me that haha) the also told me that i have a fatty liver and said it is very common in us people.(no offence anyone )the doc then told me that i would have to sign a concent form that if they were unable to get the band around (cuz of the fatty liver) the would have to open me up. vs laproscopically. and at that time they would take a by op of it. also im not one for hospitals (spent 5 weeks in the hospital b4 i had mt son) and to this day dont like them. the doctors office told me because of my insurance i would have to stay over night i really had my heart set on going home the same day.

many thanks to all that replied.

only 7 days to go, getting a little nervous.can anyone relate?????????

I thought my phy eval. would be a quick one appt. but the doctor I had took 4 sessions and about 2 weeks to get my ok from him and I couldn't make any other appointments until I had the go ahead from my psyc. eval.

I will be having my surgery at ST. Francis Hospital and my doctor is Dr. Thomas Chua. Who is your Dr.??

Hi Lulu, Thank You for your prayers. I will be banded at ST. Francis Hospital, My Surgeon Is Dr. Chua.