lynnt1215

6 days post op, getting liquid in is not an issue, and getting in a little more than 1/2 of the protein needed. Hoping to do better this week, am starting full liquids and the variety is there. gas-x was such a help a few times... so glad i learned about it from this site A bit sore at the incision sites and still a bit painful getting out of a chair or getting out of bed. good thing is I am out of work for the next 2 weeks. Plan on getting in alot of walking

seems a great time to start the thread anew. I got banded on 3/19, feeling pretty good, just a bit of incision discomfort and some gas, but overall feeling good. I just want to say that the threads have been so helpful to me and I know to others. I hope this one continues flourish. Get back to everyone later Lynn :wub:

my eval was about 30 minutes, I had a paper questionaire to complete prior to the appt. All we talked about is who was our support system, did i understand the life changes involved. Nothing overly deep. As with all other aspects of pre op preparation for lapband surgery psychology eval seems to have it's differences too. All you need to do is go with the flow, it will get you through all of this. and then you will be getting banded good luck

Got home 3/20 8:30pm surgery was noon 3/19. they wouldn't let me leave until I peed.......like all this liquid won't get out of me some how!!!!! Home and pretty comfortable, a bit of shoulder pain, but over all I feel good. Taking it easy, some walking and still on clear liquids for a few days.. This is the best thing I could have done for myself now life moves forward :shades_smile:

official a march bandster. got home yesterday, surgery was 3/19. still lots of discomfort, mainly when trying get out of a chair or our of bed. some shoulder pain, but heating pain works great for that. 2 days of clear liquids ahead, bur feeling good. walking is not issue. Thanks for all the support. get back with another update soon :shades_smile:

Heading out in just a bit. report at 10am. sooooooooo excited. I'll be in the hospital overnight. let you know how i did when i get back home thanks to all for their support and info on preop and post op... :tt2::biggrin2::tt2::thumbup::thumbup: can i be anymore excited:rolleyes2::biggrin:

congrats to all the newbies and to those already banded in March. Tomorrow is my day. Will be overnight in the hospital. Lost 4# being on clear liquids the past 2 days. And so looking forward to more of the clear liquids when I get home. But I know it is all worth it and for a better, healthier me!!

3/19, finally here. report to the hospital at 10am, no quite sure what time surgery is, but thinking around noontime. anxious, excited and a little bit nervous, but ready to go. Spending overnight at the hospital too. Got my supply of protein powder, sf jello and popsicles. finished up my 2 days of clear liquid and lost another 4 pounds.. So looking forward to a few days of clear liquids after surgery too..

Less than 24 hours and I'll be banded. Have to be there at 10am.. an overnight stay at the hospital and then home. Very anxious, excited and getting a bit nervous. but remember Tomorrow is the frist day of the rest of our lives Luck to all Lynn

All I am taking is some ID, and myself, slippers, and some lose fitting clothes to wear home. nothing tight on my belly, and NO bra!!! gonna take some of those listerine melt strips fro my throat and my mouth, hate having a nasty taste in my mouth, I have orderd several items on line and they should be here before Wednesday or when I get home, so am set for protein powder. Don;t forget to look at Walmart. they have a whey protein powder in chocolate and vanilla, 26gms of protein for an 8 oz glass or 52 gms if 16 oz. Much better mixed in skim milk than in water. Good luck to all this week

right there with you surgery is on Wednesday. As far as taking a robe and PJ.. not going to bother, I am taking my slippers though. not sure if i can get a wireless access in the hospital so will probably leave my laptop at home, just gonna be there over night..THink I can live without it that long!!!! Shopping is all set, SF jello and popsicles, plenty of protein drink mixes and shakes/puddings Work will be crazy the next 2 days. they want me to get everything done for the next 3-4 weeks before I am out, yeah that will happen! Gonna do a bit of housecleaning today and rest. Good luck to all Lynn

I am from Rochester, originally, moved 28 years ago to lovely Delaware. Where in Rochester are you having the surgery? for the ticker, go to the tickerfactory site listed on the other ones posted. you can make all kinds of themes. Good luck:thumbup:

:biggrin:good luck and all the best to those of us being banded this week.. HAPPY ST. PATRICK"S DAY

pictures have always been a hard thing for me. I want to take them, but not be in them. Had one taken last October as a starting pic. but have not been able to find it to load it to my signature!!! still looking. Gonna do another pic before 3/19, a true before surgery pic. so anxious for Wednesday to get here. trying to stick to liquid protein this weekend, before all clear liquid Monday and Tuesday. I miss chewing things when on liuid. may have to break out some gum. Keep up the good work everyone

hopeinapril my preop went over a few months, as we had discusses at life skilles pulmonology - had sleep apnea test last Fall, chest x-ray psychology - just to see if I am of sound mind LOL cardiology - EKG, 2-D Echo, cardiolyte stress test Gastro - endoscopy, no upper GI plenty of blood work appt with endochrine for final medical clearance that was it, and about 1 week before surgery more blood work for anesthesiology good luck, it is so much fun

Surgery is fast approaching, 3/19. still a bit nervous since I have not gotten confirmation of insurance approval, :thumbup: everyone cross your fingers for me on that. Can't wait to get this done and move forward. just ordered some protein products on line and beginning my pre-op liquid diet. congrats to all on thier weight loss..

I too have a hiatel hrnia that will be repaired during surgery. Hoping it does not cause any excessive discomfort, but then how would I know, banding is a once in a lifetime venture. Full speed ahead to 3/19 Hey, Hope, sharing all those great recipes we got in life skills class!!! Hope to catch you later, right now playing with computer issues and I have limited access to stuff online.

My doctor and nutritionist says: sf jello, crystal light, sf popsicles, broth I was told no red dye, so i am sticking with the lemon, orange and green jello and sf pops. I have 2 days of clear liquids before and after surgery, 3/19 Now i am trying to do 1 or 2 meals a day as liquid protein. yummy Hang in there

I also like the unjury. the non-flavored is great to add to anthing you want.. I love the chocolate, Also look for healthwise online. they have great,shakes/puddingd, and fruit drinks, as well as hot chocolate and coffee drinks I ordered a bunch of sugar fre flavorings from Capella Flavor Drops - Flavor Concentrates for Coffee, Tea, Desserts, Diet & Protein Shakes without fats,calories,carbs or sweeteners a sample pack of 5 bottles, your choice came to around $34. this includes your shipping.

As of now everything is a go. pre-op is done and final clearance from pulmonology is done. Unlees I hear from Shannon at PMRI or Misty at Chrias I am a go. reporting at 10am on 3/19 overnight and hopefully home by Thursday afternoon

I am set to have the realize band in a few days. this information has been helpful. thanks Dr. Watkins for your input to the site. I will be doing more "research" into this via the website listed. Good luck to all, no mater which band we are given

ready for next week to get here. I am so anxious to get this surgery done. My doctor is using the Realize band. Everyone is telling me to go out and eat all my favorite foods, but i really do not want to. I am trying to adjust my life to eating in a different pattern and going to eat all my favorites before I start my liquid diet just seems to defeat that mindset. I will admit there are a few things I would truly enjoy. :drool: Right now I am hoping to stay healthy, so much sickness is going around work, I wear a surgical mask to keep away the germs!! Good luck to all of us getting banded this month

I am also getting this new band. My doctor gave me the option and all the details, so I am going for the new band. it is made by Johnson & Johnson,

I also like unjury. I do like the indiviudal packaging that is available, i can take it too work and add to almost anything, and having an unflavored one, means you can add it to anything. I added the unflavored to diet ocean spray cran-grape. It was ok, but looked a bit funny. For just getting water in I like crystal light or any non brand name equivilant good louck to all upcoming banders..:smile:

anxious, a bit nervous, excited, how else can I fel. only 1 more week. :smile: Just hope I cam stick to the 2 day liquid diet. I know it is not that bad considering I see so many having to go weeks before surgery on liquid. i am not looking forward to 4 weeks liquid afterwards. good luck to all and thanks so much for the chance to air my feelings and just have a chance to talk