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I think all in all things went as expected. I know there is pain. My nausea is so bad that anytime I drink it hits my stomach I feel like I'm going to throw up. I'm on phen. & tornadol. (spelling?) I guess what I did expect was not being able to drink almost anything. Stomach feels just too sick. Not using restroom since I'm really havibg hard time drinking.,My mom is worried I'll get dehydrated. Any other suggestions? Thanks

Thank you for your support. This group has been instrumental already in the short time I've joined in this journey. I saw somewhere a list recommended to get ready. Tricks, groceries etc. All welcomed! I got all info from doctor but you guys are the experts so help me please. ☺️ I will have hernia repaired and band tomorrow. Report at 7:15 am.

I am calling my surgeon tomorrow but I'm 100% sure this is not for me. How does it work to get band removed? Thanks!

Absolutely not.

So ended up admitted last night. So glad I called doctor. I couldn't keep anything down. Dry heaves, throwing up and I was severely dehydrated. The gas pains I expected. I've walked a lot but then I'd get sick. Being in the hospital I've had the fluids and meds I've been able to walk. I keep reminding myself what everyone has said that it will all be worth it. Keeping my mind on that. @ Stephanie. I think it's all normal. I've been massaging my shoulder to loosen the gas, walking and using my airlife pump to do my breaths. Prayers to you too. Keep in touch.

Thanks for replying Sharpie. I feel alone. I'm at home. I feel so sick and bad pain. I wish I was in hospital.

Anyone? ???? nerves.

Thank you all so very much. Reading these replies I felt your support. Friday is the big day! So hard to believe! I'm so blessed to have found this group and I know your encouragement will help me with my new life. Thank you!!!

Hi All! I am really happy to find this forum/website. It has been helpful to know what everyone feels, experiences, tricks and support. I have looked into LapBand for about 8 years now. I had a good friend and her sister do it that long ago and have been very successful. She has talked to me quite a bit about what to do. I am going to the same place she did 8 years ago but things have changed since then. According to my friend there was not a pre-diet as we have now. All shakes. I was told I can have an egg in the morning if I am really hungry and a grilled chicken breast the size of my palm at night if REALLY needed. I can have up to five shakes a day. For my case I get hungry that is why I am in this position. I actually eat healthy but my portions are bad. That is why I am at my current un-healthy weight. I am excited for this tool to help me. I am at this point as I have read many of you are or had been hungry in this pre-diet. I do know how vital the diet is but I do run my own business and two kids. I am a bear right now. I feel light headed, headaches and upset stomach. I am starting to feel like a failure because I am struggling really bad with this. I can not sleep at night because I am so darn hungry. I am drinking tons too. Hot tea and Water. Nothing seems to help. Any advice to get my until Feb.6th would be so wonderful. I have talked to the staff and I keep getting the same answers as above. That may be all that is available for me. I am also just scared I will fail. I am not a pessimist at all--that is why I am surprised by the way I am feeling. I have never wanted something so badly I am just getting confused and a little hungry and not to mention very crabby. Poor family and clients! Eeek! Thank you again and can't wait to hear anything from you. I am sure you are sick of this same topic but I can really use the support right about now.

@@Keeper it didn't seem to work. Also you can email me. Photosbyrm@gmail.com. Thanks!

I meant to add that the weight hinders my job (photographer) to do what I want and to play with my kids the way I see it in my mind. To hike in the mountains because I have to admit my lungs feel like they are going to explode. I did email a staff member I have talked to a few times. He did reply. Sorry for the ranting. Hunger rant? Thank you though Sharpie. Blessings to you as well. You are an inspiration! I was hit by a drunk driver and we almost lost our lives. At that point I wanted to start my life over to what I felt I needed for myself and my kids/husband. It was a life altering moment for me. I had a new outlook. I have been in therapy and taking control of all aspects of my life. This one does mean a lot to me. I have to remind myself it is more important than pizza. Thank you.

I appreciate your words. I too have had weight issues for about 25 years. I am 38. I have gained 100 lbs in 20 years. At this time though I am thinking this may not work for me. If I can not get through this stage I don't think I will be able to be successful in the other part of this journey. I was wanting to do it because I have back injuries (from a wreck) and apart from surgery there was not another option. Losing weight was my only hope. I am scared to face not eating say pizza, Pasta, rice etc ever again in my life. As stated I do eat healthy--ha not from what I just wrote but to never have those things again and not to be able to drink water/tea while I eat seems very difficult. I have not been successful in my journey with weight. I have yo-yo'd a lot and I was hoping this would help. I just don't have the support from family or staff in this. I think I need to be able to do on my own but right now I am feeling I can't do it. I am sad to think this but I don't know if this will be it for me. I wish I was able to have Protein bars or a light meal. That would help. However, making dinner for my family and having a hunger headache is not working.