CatLover

I was banded on 09/22/05. I have found that since then I have been having very vivid dreams about food. I mean lots and lots of food. Food is everywhere and, yes I am enjoying it very much. In my dreams I sneak Cookies into my pocket, excuse myself so that I can go into another room that has food and eat without being seen, and so on and so on. Also, I love to cook, and since the weather has turned cool, I find myself wanted to cook and bake. I have tons of cookbooks and I have found myself going through them trying to decide what to cook for my family. I have finally realized that cookbooks are my pornography. I can get very excited thinking about what I want to cook and how it will taste. Can anybody else relate to this. I know I have to quit looking at my cookbooks - that is such self-defeating behavior. But I can't stop my dreams. Oh well, at least I can satisfy my cravings in my sleep and not gain weight! Cat

Hi Everybody! Well, thanks to all of you and your many posts, I was encouraged to go through with this procedure and am so happy I did! I was fearful of the pain and unknown complications. The doctor told me it would be 1 1/2 hour surgery but he did it in 45 minutes! I had no complictions and very little pain - really just gas pains is all I felt. Fortunately, those only lasted a couple of days. I am back to work today and can do most things. I am a little more tired than usual, but, hey, I can accept that! I am so looking forward to the future now. I have a much more positive outlook. I lost 14 lbs pre-op and am anxious to see how I will do now. Cat

Congratulations Vanesa on your banding! I am glad that you are feeling pretty good! Pam, thanks for the info that you provided. I am 50 and have a rather large bust, so I was worried about the bra. I am glad you are doing so well also! Well, tomorrow is B-day for me and I will join the rest of you bandsters!! I will be so glad when it's over. All you people here are wonderful and I love the way you support one another. I'll let you know how I'm doing after surgery, so you'll get yet one more perspective of this life-changing surgery!!! Best Wishes to all! Cat

Hi Everybody! I will be banded the day after tomorrow! That will be 9/22 on a Thursday. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I'm hoping for the best but prepared for the worst as far as the pain during recovery. I'm curious if wearing a bra hurts. I will be in and out the same day, unless there are some complications. I just hope that I will be able to walk around and move in an ordinary way. I am hoping to get back to work by Monday. I have a job that requires some computer work as well as doing errands like going to a bank and other institutions. I'm praying that all of you are recovering quickly and will be on the way to a healthier lifestyle very soon! Best Wishes! Cat

Thanks to all of you who replied. I have a call into my doctor and am waiting for his response. I do feel a bit better today. The day after tomorrow is my surgery!!!!!!!!!! Catlover

Hi, I am having surgery on Sept 22 (Thursday). My doctor has had me on Clear liquids since last monday (09/12). I was really dreading this part but actually, until yesterday I was actually breezing through this phase. I guess I had my eyes on the prize and I was just so excited to be getting the surgery done soon. I even felt more energetic...I think because I was dropping alot of Water weight. I've not had many hunger pains so I have been fortunate there. At times, I was feeling a little cocky - like, well maybe I could do this on my own!!!! I know better!! Anyway, starting yesterday, I started getting very, very weak. I guess this is really no surprise, I thought I would probably be weaker. But, I am totally wiped out, and I fear what I will feel like right after surgery. As far as I know my doctor starts us out on full liquids right after surgery. I don't think I really have any questions. I'm just posting to see how others got through this and of course to get a little support since I will be banded on 09/22!!!!!!! This is the best forum. You guys are great. I have read so much and have learned so much from all of you!! God Bless, Catlover

Hi everybody! I am new here. I have been lurking for a little while and I have to say you all are a really good group of people. As I have been doing research on the lap band, I have come accross other forums, and I must say this one definately has the nicest, most supportive people. I am scheduled to have surgery on Sep. 22. Today I started on all clear liquids until the day of surgery. I am really wondering how I will handle this. I'm excited but scared at the same time. I guess I will take this hour by hour. The time I worry about most is at night. I have always taken in the bulk of my calories at night. The carbs have helped me go to sleep. I don't know if I can go to sleep hungry. Well, I will look forward to getting to know all of you and I pray that each and everyone of you is getting along ok and will be successful in you weight loss efforts. God Bless! Cindy

Yes, my doctor has me on clear fluids for 10 days. I have seen where others have been able to have Protein drinks and some have food, so I am not sure why he is so strict. Although, I have noticed that post-surgery I can go right into full liquids, including cream of wheat, pudding, and yougurt. So I don't think that will be as bad as some have it post surgery. I guess every doctor has his or her own ways! Cindy

I have started on all Clear liquids today. My surgery is scheduled for Sept. 22. I, too, feel a little separation anxiety and am unsure of how I will handle this major change in my life. I don't even know how I will make it through the next 10 days with only clear liquids. I've been reading that many of you are allowed Protein drinks pre-surgery. My doctor wants me to have only clear liquids, including juices. I am concerned I will be very weak by the time the 22nd comes around. Good Luck!! Cindy

Glo, You will be in my prayers. I will be right behind you with surgery on Sept. 22. I will be anxious to hear how you are doing! Cindy

This is a good thread. I am a newbie also with surgery scheduled for September 22. This is my first day of all liquids. I am anxious to see replies to this question. Cindy

I am praying for both of you. This is my first post and I am scheduled to have surgery on September 22. Today is my first day of nothing but Clear liquids. Please let us know how you are doing. Cindy