rmartone03

Hey everyone, Im November 10th.. Im on my pre-op diet right and it's very difficult for me. But Im finding ways to make it work...

Hey everyone, November 10th for me. I start my liquid diet tomorrow (10/20/08) Very nervous.. Is it true that most of us will be on morphine when we wake up? Just curious..

Hey there, I just got my surgery date of November 10th earlier this week, and from what you are describing we seem to be going through THE SAME EXACT situation at this moment. All I can think about is this surgery. I start my pre-op diet this coming monday. I have found I feel the greatest tasting drink. It's made by isopure. It's a zero carb no sugar, 40grams of protein pure drink. I will be having two or three of these a day. I suggest this drink to people who like fruity flavors. After buying about three or four tubs of protein powder and trying them, I disliked all of them. So this was an expensive buy. I bought five 12 pack cases at vitamin shoppe for $42 a case. But I feel that you should really like your liquids your consuming while doing this liquid diet since it's going to be tough. It also gave me variety on what Im having. I got 5 different flavors. I too am going through a nesting stage. Im moving things around in my apartment, I've cleaned out the pantry and cabinets. Im buying cookbooks for after surgery. I have also just purchased "the emotional first aid kit-a practical guide to life after bariatric surgery.' Has anyone watched the procedure being done on youtube? I can't get away from youtube. I want to know exactly what to expect after surgery. But Im finding that out. I feel by knowing exactly what to expect, and you know what your getting yourself into, then you won't be so scared going into this.

I'm also starting my pre-op diet on monday 10/20... So I too have been doing the last supper thing for the past week..I've constantly been reminding myself that this isn't going to be my 'last supper.' Although the thought of doing a three week all liquid diet has been scaring me. Good luck!!

Hey there everyone! I am officially a november BANDSTER and damn proud of it!! WOO HOO.. I am so excited. My date is November 10th with Dr. Tishler from Connecticut Surgical Group. I'm sure that I'm not the only one who is going through all of these mixed emotions right now. I keep wondering if Im doing the right thing. But I know I am. I start my pre-op diet on monday 10/20. I know its going to be tough, but it will be worth it. Is anyone else doing a three week pre-op diet? Also, what is everyone bringing with them to the hospital? And, what are somethings that you are putting in the pantry for when you arrive home?

Hello everyone! I just had to stop into this posting because I TOO HAVE A NOVEMBER 10TH DATE!! WOO HOOO!! I have such a mix of emotions about this whole experience, as I am sure many others do as well.. I start my pre-op diet this coming monday (10/20) THREE WEEKS AHHH..When does you guys start your pre-op diet?

I do have a bmi of 48. I know its high, but im also 22. So Im not sure what his response is going to be.

Hey there everyone, I was approved yesterday and I have my pre-op appointment this tuesday and I will be getting my surgery date then. I am aiming for early november. Anyone whoever has myspace add me! myspace.com/sky_diver_ryan Hope to talk to everyone soon,

Hey everyone, I just got word from my insurance company yesterday that I am approved for the lap band procedure and I am so excited to start my new life! The only thing that concerns me is that my surgeon requested that there be two surgeons in the room during the surgery. Himself and another surgeon. My insurance company denied the request for the second surgeon. Is that something I should be concerned about? I have my pre-op appointment scheduled for next tuesday. I know it would depend on if my surgeon is comfortable doing the surgery on his own (obviously with his assistants as well) Has anyone else had this happen to them? If so, please tell me the outcome? Did the surgeon still go forward with your surgery?