kguill73

I started my 2 week pre op diet today, so far so good. Does anyone have a pre op diet plan that helped them. Reading the information my doctor gave me it basically is the atkins diet. I just want to make sure I do everything right. Any information would be appreciated:)

Dr B does do the surgery and the consult. He has not had one erosion since he has been doing lap band surgery which really put my mind at ease. Dr Maas did my mom's surgery but she is going to switch to dr b office and see if he can see her and his office start doing her fills. Dr B has the surgery center do the fills and from what I have heard they are very good. I have not had my first fill yet I go in Jan 18 for mine. I have been very pleased with Dr B and his staff they are very nice and always there to answer any of your questions. If you need any other info please let me know. Karla:Bunny

Just wanted to know how the recently banded have been doing? So far I have not had a whole lot of trouble with the gas. I have been sipping on broth and Protein shakes. Still a little sore but it is slowly easing. Hope eveyone has a safe and merry Christmas. I know us newbies will be drinking our broth for Christmas dinner I just keep telling meself this is only one day and it will pass quickly. A holiday hug to eveyone Karla;-)

Kim i know all about the myocel and no matter what you mix with it still taste nasty. I just kept telling myself only for a few weeks. I didnt use it after surgery I switched to the atkins which taste much better. I just couldnt do the myocel anymore. Keep me posted on how you are doing. I go in for my first fill on 1/18 so I am interested to see how that will go. My incisions are healing very well and I think i will have a very small hairline scars. Dr B did a great job, still a little sore around the port area but other than that I am feeling better every day. I started walking and feel great. Here is my email if you have any questions knsilva@swbell.net. Good Luck and let me know how surgery goes. Karla:Bunny

Kim good luck on your upcoming surgery. I am one week post op today and was banded by Dr. Benevides as well. He is awesome and he has not had one erosion which really put my mind at ease:) You picked a great doctor. Karla

I hope your felling better ladysplenda. I will make sure I drink my Water that has been hard to remember. I am keeping myself busy and forget to drink my water like I need too. Take care. K

Hi Julie I too was banded on 12-22. This site is very good and I have learned a lot before I has my surgery. The bloating and gas is normal and it will pass. I am taking gas x which has helped me. My bloating has gone down and yesterday I was able to walk twice around my block with my girls. Christmas was hard but I know this will be all worth it in the end. Congratulations and think how awesome we are going to look this time next year. Karla

I am back and banded. Little sore but other than that doing ok. I just have this tickle in my throat that will not go away I keep sipping water but it is still there. It is more annoying than bothersom. Thanks for your suuport and I am soo looking forward to shopping for new clothes and being healthier:)

Congratulations!! I was banded this mornng, little sore but other than that doing pretty good :Bunny . Good Luck on the road to loosing weight and quick recovery. Karla

I am off to surgery. Not really nervous just ready to get it over with. Will keep you posted. I saw Dr B yesterday and he is just great! Karla

This may have been asked before so if it has please forgive me. How long were you off of work to recover from surgery after the lap band? My surgery is scheduled for this coming Thursday and I am so nervous. Karla

Thank you all this really gives me an idea as to how much time I will take off. I have a desk job as well but I just dont want to sit there miserable all day. I will take a week maybe 2 if the doc will allow me to:) Karla

Thank you for replying back, I just hear that you have the surgery like on a Friday and then back to work on Monday and to me that just seems so soon. My mom had the surgery and I remember being super sore to even walk. I just dont want my dr having me go back if I dont feel up to it. Karla

I too will be banded on Thursday. I am so excited!!! Congratulations and wish you a quick recovery:) Karla

Thanks for the info, I am getting very nervous. A month ago I thought it was going to be forever until my surgery date and now I am a few days away. I have been doing pretty good on my pre op and staying away from carbs, greasy, fried, sweets and no sodas. The Myocel is YUCK to me no matter what I mix it with still tastes nasty to me. My wonderful hubby is taking off two days to care for me and my awsome mom is taking my kids so that I dont have to worry. I have a lot of support for which I am so grateful for. Keep me updated on your recovery and how things are going. It is nice to find somone on here that has the same doctor:) Karla

Thank you, that is basically what I have been doing. My surgery is this coming Thursday. Did you like Dr B? How was your post op care?

Congratulations!!!, I get banded this coming Thursday:) Hope you have a speedy recovery. Holiday Wishes Karla

It's going pretty well, I guess I am over that hump. I have to drink Myocel twice a day and eat a high Protein meal twice a day. I just came back from dinner and had lettuse wraps with chicken which was tasty. My surgery is this coming Thursday and as it gets closer I am nervous and have such mixed emotions. I am just keeping myself busy and get my house in order before I have my surgery so that way it wont be such a mess as I recover. On my way to being a looser!!! I have lost 3 pounds so that is a good thing:) Thanks for checking up on me. Karla

Thank you Shawn that helps me out a lot. I have to drink my Protein Shake 2 to 3 times a day. I am trying very hard to not snack and eat as healthy as possible which is not an easy task around the holidays but i keep telling myself the end result will be sooo worth it. Thanks again:) Karla

how low was your bmi?

I finally have a date for my surgery Dec 22nd and I am so excited:banana !!!

Thank you i really like this group. I have read so many encouraging stories and reading the posts made me even more determined to get my approval. I called the insurance company everyday. My hubby and I bugged they knew us by name.LOL This is such a blessing and I cant wait for the healthier me:)

Has anyone out there been denied the first time then approved after the second try? I am so nervous I cant stand it. I hope to find somthing out by tomorrow. I have done all my tests and this is the only thing holding me back. I can sleep because this is so heavy on my mind. :straight I am trying to be positive. kguill73

Thank you now the count down begins! I am nervous and excited. What should I expect the day after surgery and how long did it take you to get back to work?

I have a surgery date!!! December 22 I am soooo excited