Samirax6

I am so there with you. I am nervous too, its still surgery and complications can still occur no matter how many questions, research, or discussion with previous operated people. I am trying to relax by doing things that keep me calm, for me its movies and listening to music. So guess what I am doing for the next few days, yep sticking to enjoying relaxing movies that takes my mind off it. Plus spending time with my family.

I did not do shakes and at first I was bummed but now I realize how easy it is to get me though the weeks after being banded. I am looking forward to having liquids as I can get some juicing in which I haven't done in almost a month. What is everyone going to have the first two days after surgery?

I am just as nervous as you, good luck!

My PMS lastes 1.5 weeks before hand, so I feel you there. Meds don't help with me and I get most of the symptoms. Glad its helping you!

Just wrote the longest status ever! 1 week away and the nerves and anxiety are heightened! Dam, I thought the more I knew of what is going to occur the more it eases my mind, but now I am very nervous just for the procedure

I thought I had the last meal issue as the day before I started my liver shrinking diet it was my b-day, but I just didn't have any appetite that day, and ended up not wanting anything outrageous. Now I am on an Atkins type of liver shrinking diet, so I monitor my carb and Protein intake. I can have between 40-50 grams of carbs daily and 70-120 grams of protein. While eating low fat. It has given me an opportunity to start to cooking (mainly baking because I am a baker) using almond or coconut flour. I have made muffins, cakes, bread, and all sorts of items that my children have no clue they are not made with the traditional white flour. This weekend is my son's b-day so the people coming over to Celebrate with us are indulging in these foods too. Now I had read a blog post or article can't remember which, on what you said about the fear of vomiting in front of others and that is the reason why bandsters tend not to move out of the mushy food stage. The friends who have been banded only 1 of them expressed this fear and this is why she moves away from eating anything that is not soft. I would love to hear from other bandsters as I know it can be done to a certain extent.

That is great, I can't believe May is already here. I still have 12 more days before I have mine. So, still a week and some days to go on my liver shrinking diet. I have started to explore my low carb cooking techniques and made awesome almond pancakes today, which will be my family's new fav food!!! I am going to try my hand at a low carb cake, my son's b-day is the day before I have surgery so I will be doing it for his special day, if its a success then I have another recipe under my belt. Who else has tried any new recipes before surgery coming up??

Being nervous is natural. I know I am and I am counting down the days until I go to the hospital for this surgery. Recovery is hard but as long as you know you are not alone and use the support system you will do great!!! everyone on the boards have been nice and are a great deal of support!!!

I am May 8, which one are you leaning towards? How have you preapred?

So I am almost into my second week of the liver shirking diet. I have felt vary nausea today and last night. It's common with me and I normally have a some type of bread (pita or toast) with butter or peppermint candy to help settle my tummy down. But on the liver shrinking diet there is no bread allowed (or candy for that matter). What are some other things I can try.

Thanks guys I think it must be a sinus infection because I (and my 22 month old) ran fevers last night. Today I have had a sinus pressure headache all day with no relief. I have been drinking ginger tea like its going out of style and it has helped settle my tummy. It will be my new friend, now how to get rid of this sinus pressure headache

Thanks, mine is limited to 40-50 g carbs daily and 80-100 g of Protein. No bread, Pasta, rice, or sugar and only low carb fruits and veggies.

I think I might be the only one doing the liver shrinking diet right now, but I am into day 6 and have found my appreciate is lost...... I keep track of my food on myfittnesspal (im samirax5 on there) and each day under calories. This week I know has been stressful in general and maybe that is influencing if I want to eat or not. Or maybe because I am so limited I don't even want the items that are allowed, but iv yet to crave anything. I am trying news way to be creative over here with it. But wondering how is everyone else fairing out?

That is great your doing this. It can be so much helpful during the process. I am using the internet to prepare I have known a few people who have done surgery over the years and they have really came in handy. Although its hard for them to remember right before surgery, LOL! Now since this is surgery the idea in my head will stress me out, everyone I have had I get stressed over. Well I have only had one outside of a c/s but the thought of not being awake while things are occurring to me is the stresser for me.

I am going to be banded in Mexico in May. I will be at the hospital for two nights and their is an option to stay longer. I was wondering how long you guys spent in the hospital if their was no complications? I was thinking to extend the time for 2 days but wanted some opinions. TIA!

I will be having surgery in May. I am about 6 hours away from Dr. Kuri in Mexico and was wondering if the first one I should plan to travel back or not. If you have gone down yourself do you drive all the way or does his team still pick you up. Thanks!!!

Any recent updates from Dr. Kuri's patients? I am having my procedure done on May 3 and getting anxious

I am being banded May 3, so with you all I am on day 3 of my 4 week liver shrinking diet!!!