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Hi! I was banded 3 weeks and 2 days ago. I went back to work the following Monday. You do not want to be on pain meds and keep track when you are at work...listen to your body/ doctor. Wishing you much success in your journey:) keep us posted

Hi! I'm 3 three weeks post op and have noticed that I go to sleep tired and wake up tired... I'm on thyroid medication dr is keeping it at the same dose from before surgery, was wondering if anyone else is experiencing this a well?

I've been almost 2 weeks post op and had the same thing. I made a doctors appointment and sure enough it turned out not to be thrush. It's because your body is not used to the way you've been eating now. Don't pay to much attention to it, will go away in no time

Hi There, I'm almost a week post op and entering the pureed phase and was wondering what others out there live on on this phase. So if you have any recipes or even some ideas that you think others will benefit from please feel free to post and lets see how this forum goes. Thank you all!

Thanks everyone!!!

I was banded on Monday this week and I noticed that my tongue is white, Is that something to be concerned about? is it a sign of an infection?? Please Help

Hi! Just thought I'll let everyone know that I was banded I'm taking it easy and making sure to walk a lot so the gas pain will pass Keep you posted

Hi There!! Just want to say hi, and wish all those out there good for your big day tomorrow.. Can't wait to be banded and start my new life:)

Hi! I'm due to be banded on Monday. and was wondering what many of you take to the hospital on the day of surgery? Any advice to calm my nerves Thanks

Jhood2005 welcome, At your first initial appointment with your surgeon you can expect to go over all the options of weight loss surgery and then they mite have you choose which option you would like to get or which one will work best for you and your body. In my case I had to fill out lost of paper work and about my medical history etc. They will weigh you and calculate your BMI to make sure you qualify for surgery, send you off to meet with the nutritionist and schedule your pre opt testing..... and before you know it you will schedule your date Hope this was helpful

Hi! I'm having Pre Op Testing tomorrow morning at the hospital I'm wondering what test will be done? I'm a bit nervous and scared but also very excited for this life changing day to finally arrive!! Surgery is one week from tomorrow

Hi There! Welcome, Wishing you lots of luck, Well as you mentioned each doctors requirements are different from one and another. My surgery is scheduled for this coming monday feb. 10th. so I've been on the pre opt diet for almost 2 weeks now and it aint that hard it gets easier as time goes on I'm allowed to have 2 Protein shakes a day and unlimed veggies with one meal and very lean protein .... immediately after surgery I will be on only Clear liquids for about a week and then move on for 2 weeks to pureed food and so on....... Good Luck

Good Luck!! It will get easier as time goes on.... I'm almost finished with the pre op diet surgery is for this coming Monday!!!

Hi! I'm wondering if I can wear makeup to surgery if they are not going to be working on that area of my body and if I can leave on my pedi?

For those of you wondering what the pre opt diet is for me its not as hard as I thought. I'm allowed to have 2 Protein shakes and one meal with very lean protein and unlimited vegetables all day. I found that making dinner your one meal has worked best for me. I had to drive to my pre op testing in a huge snow storm so if I can do that, I'm ready for my surgery!! Best of Luck

Thanks for all those who replied. Thank God this is over with. it was some blood work and an EKG. I think I made myself worried for nothing. Good Luck to all of you who still need to get to this point

Hi Everyone, Just thought I'll let you guys know how my day on the pre op diet was. Thank God it wasn't so bad after all. Just keep yourself real busy with other stuff other then food lol. and before you know it you'll be back to normal Good Luck!

Welcome! So happy to hear your willing to start anew and I wish you lots of luck in all you do.

My date is feb 10th!! I;m so excited to start this new life of mine

Hi there! Can someone please help me out as to what it would be like being on the pre op diet and having 2 Protein shakes a day? Can you have pureed Soup or only liquids? I'm preparing myself for the next few weeks which I have to admit I worked hard to come too. Any advise will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Hi there!! I'm due to be banded on febuary 10th. so I've been looking around and trying various bands. but keep in mind what one person likes may not work for you. I just went out and got muscle milk ready made shakes and will be trying that one. also ensure makes one really high in Protein and low in sugar. Keep in mind each surgeon has different requirements that have to be meet. Good Luck

Hi! I'm wondering if you can help me, I'm going to be starting the pre op diet for 2 weeks and was wondering why no one writes about ensure its high in Protein and I think low in sugar anyone who can help me out? kind of getting sick of the ones i have. Thanks

Thanks, But does muscle milk taste good or is it very heavy. I'm looking for something that is light in texture

My date is Feb 10th. I do recommend starting to get your stuff into your house now, and spend sometime separating your food and your liquids ( this was very difficult for me as it's only human to want to drink) waiting at least 30 mins before you drink. and to find which shakes out there you like, Also start some sort of exercise program so that it's not so difficult for you after surgery. Good Luck we are all there for you!!

some say that it makes it easier for them to access the part around the stomach where the liver is and causes less complications after and during surgery. Hope this was helpful