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Thanks Sum! I really like bread and it's going to be a big adjustment for me. I'm already freaking about it and I'm not even banded yet! Not that we should be eating these but what about cakes or some sort of pastry, can those be tollerated?

HI Tracey, I think I'm so paranoid at this point!!! Every ache and pain I have I contribute to gallstones! Since I started the pre-op diet I've had so many different and strange aches and pains. Can't figure it out. Back pain, gas pain, heartburn & of course hunger pains! It's driving me crazy. Has anyone else had these same issues???? I hope I'm not the only crazy one here!

I'm on my 10th day of my 2 wk pre-op diet. I find it strange that since I have hardly had anything to eat that I'm still getting heartburn & indigestion at night. I went to bed last night and I didn't take my usual one zantac and I woke up in the middle of the night with heartburn. How can this be when I'm barely eating anything??? Once I'm banded can I still take a zantac before bed?? Sherri

When I had my ultrasound back in February they discovered I had gallstones. I had decided against having my gallbladder out. Now I'm having very mild mid-back and right shoulder blade pain. Could this be caused by gallstones?? I'm not having my lapband surgery until March 19th.

HI Susan, I don't have any of the other symptoms you described. Just the shoulder blade pain. It's nice to know someone else decided not to have the surgery either. When did you have the lapband surgery?

I have read in other threads that some people do enemas the night before surgery and this is suppose to relieve gas after the surgery. Is this in fact true??

Looks like there are quite a few of us having surgery on March 19th. I'm on my 7th day of the pre-op diet. Suppose to have 3 shakes and one healthy meal per day. Having a hard time but trying to get through. Instead of having one healthy meal I break it up throughout the day because my stomach can't handle it all at once. My DH sat next to me this morning and at an english muffin with peanut butter...could have snatched it from him in a second!!! I guess we'll all get through this together! Sherri

I'm on my second day of my 2 week pre-op diet. I've been drinking my Protein drinks and trying to stick to the 1000 calorie diet. I'm suppose to have 3 shakes per day plus one low fat/carb "real meal". I had my 4 oz. of pork roast, 1 tbsp of fat free gravy and one cup of green Beans. Right after I ate, my stomach was making all sorts of sounds and a feeling of gas popping. A few hours after I ate I flew to the bathroom and had a major diarrhea explosian!! What's up with that?????? Sherri

WJT, I had my appointment with Dr. Jones on January 17th and I have my surgery date set for March 19th. I probably could of had it at the beginning of March but I was suppose to have my gallbladder removed. I had an appointment set for that in March then I cancelled it. I decided against having the gallbladder out. So I rescheduled my lapband to March 19th. They are usually booking about 5 weeks from the time you meet with the surgeon. Good luck!!

I have a fatty liver. If after my 2 wk pre-op diet my liver doesn't shrink will they do the surgery?? If during my surgery and my liver is still fatty, will they continue with the surgery?

Hi ~ I couldn't find the thread you talked about posting. What happened yesterday? Sherri

10 day wait for me!! It's so nice being able to talk to other people in the same situation! I'm so excited but of course a little nervous!

Connie, that's a GREAT addiction!!!!!

Is anyone watching Oprah on they bypass surgery?

I'm getting my surgery done on March 19th and this thread has been very helpful to me! It's nice to know what to expect!! Thanks everyone!

My surgery is scheduled for March 19th. I'm on my 2 wk pre-op diet now...it really sucks!!! But can't wait for the 19th.

I'm still on my first week of my pre-op diet. Mainly liquids with one low fat/carb meal. After I eat that one meal I get horrible pains in my stomach. Tonight I had 2 egg beaters and 1/2 of an english muffin. Soon after, my stomach gets horrible pains. What is this???

I just started my 2 wk pre-op diet. The diet says that I can have broth, bouillon or consomme at any time. Does it count if I drain Campbells chicken noodle Soup and just drink the broth with some Water added??? If I can do that I just might get through this phase!! Sherri

I started my 2 week pre-op diet yesterday and I've messed up a few times. A couple of crackers here and a couple of cheese-nips there. Will this totally mess up my pre-op stuff?

Hello, I'm having my surgery at BIMDC on March 19th. Does anyone know what size bands they use? Is it the same size across the board or do they use different sizes for different reasons? Sherri

Hello,, My surgery is scheduled for March 19th. I work from home, I plan to take a week off. If I feel better the second week I will start working but if I don't I will take more time. I'm lucky that I have the flexibility to do that. I can only pray that I have a quick recovery!! I hate pain!! Sherri

Hello, My name is Sherri and I'm from Plymouth, Ma. I finally have my surgery date, March 19th. It will be a long day! I have to be at Beth Israel at 6:00 a.m. and I live two hours from the hospital! UGH!! I just can't wait to get this done. I feel like I've been waiting for so long. Of course, I have my nervous moments! I'm not as nervous for the surgery as I am after the surgery. The thought of not eating drives me crazy! What if I'm craving food and I can't have it...will I go nuts???? AHHHH Anyway, I'm looking forward to my surgery and having this website to come to for advice!! I will need it! Sherri

At my ultrasound I found that I have some gallstones. I really do not want to have my gallbladder removed. It is more of a preventative surgery. Has anyone had gallstone problems either before or after the lapband surgery??? NEED ADVICE!!! Sherri

Hello, I found that I need to have my gallbladder removed prior to lapband surgery because of stones. I'm going through BIMDC and they won't do both surgeries at the same time. Does anyone know if any hospital in the Boston area will do both surgeries together?? Sherri

HI, Did you have gallstones prior to lapband surgery or was it after? My doctor won't remove the gallbladder the same time as lapband surgery. Either way I would have to have two surgeries. What symptoms did you have?? Thank you!! It's nice to have someone else's view!! Sherri