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I'll start it off.. Since my surgery is the 6th I am going to start out on "Silver" Session # 1 5-02-09 - Water aerobics class 60 mins.

Preparing for surgery can be a scary ordeal. I have been nervous.. So, Here is a list of items that might help to have ready when you get home to make life a little easier during recovery. If any others have some ideas and suggestions, please share them! this is what has helped me get prepared for May 6. Medicinal: liquid Tylenol (they make adult strength) Chewable or liquid gas-x Gauze Pads 4x4 Paper tape Stool Softener Pill cutter Chewable Vitamins Benedryl cream (suggested for those who have a slight allergy to gauze tape) Clothing: Loose waisted shorts or sweats For the ladies, a sports bra, no under wires Slip-on shoes Comfort items: Heating pad Flexible ice pack A few books or movies Pillow for car rides to guard against seatbelt irritation Wet Wipes Chapstick/carmex Food/Kitchen items: Protein shakes Flavored Water A good blender and/or a drink mixer broth sugar free popsicles/jello Kitchen timer ( for the first few days - 15 minute sips intervals) Crystal Light "On the GO" add to bottled water mix Gatorade Bouillon Cream of Wheat Creamy Soups Applesauce Yogurt - Dannon Lite N' Fit Ensure, Boost, Glucerna etc Frozen fruits for Protein Shakes Small pudding cups Small baby spoons/bowls/plates (baby aile) 4 oz cups with lids (baby aile) Suggested list of things to have done before you leave: All laundry finished to ensure lots of clean clothes for a while. Having someone who is able to be there for a few days to handle meal prep. Ask at your pre-op for the pain med prescription so you can have it all ready to go when you get home. Get rid of all the foods in the house you are not to eat, before you go to the hospital . Make sure you have lots of fluids to drink afterwards - and for when you go back to work. Buy all the groceries you will need for at least 2 weeks after surgery. Check if your medications are “crushable”.

Well I have been on the Pre-op diet for 10 days now My diet is shaes for Breakfast and lunch and then a small high Protein and low carb dinner. Well, last night it was just my husband and youngest son so Dear Husband wanted to take us out to dinner. He went to a Chinese buffet becasue that is where my youngest wanted to go. :thumbdown: My Doctor had given me a card that explains what I have done(well, will have done) and I showed it to the waitress and she let me eat at a kids price 4.50 instead of 9.50. So I got a couple peices of Sushi and then a small sauce bowl of egg drop Soup and I used a small dessert plate and put some veggies and chicken, it was perfect, I ate really slow and I was full before I finished everything. I think all together it was about 2/3 cup of food. (little more then what I will be eating in the future. And I waited to drink my Water until I got home. I was nervous, but it was cool to try the card my Dr.'s office gave me to see that they will except it. So anyway. That is my WHOO HOO for the weekend.

Welcome May 2009 Bandsters Well, I am new to the site and will be banded on May 6th. I also noticed that there are several that will be getting banded in the month of May to.. So, I thought it would be fun to have a thread for us May Bansters. I think it would be fun to see how we all progress as we each reach our surgery date and our experiances after. So I will start first.. I am counting down to my days, I have 4 days left. I am on the pre-diet and have lost 12 pounds. I am looking forward to having my band. So when is your date? tell us all. *Please post even if you are not a may 2009 bandster we would still love to hear from you and we post our experiances. See you in Band land soon.

Will be ROCKIN my band starting May 6th 2009 :thumbdown:

I found the may 2009 bandters group just after I posted this thread.. So sorry for duplication. As for what I am doing on my pre-op diet. My doctor had me to a high protien low carb diet with only 900 to 1000 calories per day. I do a juice Plus Complete soy protien shake in the morning and for lunch and then I have a small meat Protein and veggies for dinner. I have also been walking and doing Water aerobics every day. I will see you all on the Mayo banditos group and threads. happy banding Karianne

Ann, As long as your getting some protien and staying under 1000 calories then you should be fine.. It should be good for you to mix it up a bit. I'm surprised that your Dr. is making you only take just one thing all day long.. I feel for you. My Pre-Surgery Diet is following a High Protien low carb diet consuming no more then 1000 calories per day. Diet example is Protein shake for Breakfast and lunch and then a high protien dinner with small portion of meat and veggies. keeping all day calories under 1000. So, still do what your Dr. tells you but mixx it up a bit and mix your slim fast in with some ice and a bannana in the blender or add a little bit of Peanut Butter to your chocolate slim fast. Just think outside the box but still being with in your dr's rules. And then go for some walks or go take a swim. I have been walking, and doing some Water aerobics each day and I have lost 12 pounds so far. My surgery day is May 6th. You can do it..I beleive in you hang in there.

I am not banded yet.. My Surgery Day is May 6th 2009 4 more days.. Yeah!! Anyway my doctor told me that protien shakes should be avoided. he does not want me to get into the habit of drinking my meals. I can have some through the liquid/mushie phase but after and during the regular meal phase they should avoided and the meals should be 2 oz (3 tbsp of Protein and 1 tbsp of Veggies) My Doctor Gave me a little book that give's me Do's and Don'ts Here is what he gave me for the eating.. Day 1 to day 7 after Surgery - Clear liquids Day 1: Water 64 oz per day sip, sip,sip,sip 1-2 oz every hour SF Jello, propel, crystal light, broth 2 oz per meal Day 2 & 3: Water 64 oz per day sip, sip,sip,sip 3-4 oz every hour SF Jello, propel, crysltal light, Broth 2 oz per meal Day 4 through 6: Full Liquids Water 64 oz per day sip, sip,sip,sip 4-6 oz every hour can add propel, crystal light, (low calories no sugars) Strained Soups: cream Soups ok with skim milk Cottage cheese, Light Yogart - all limited to 2 oz by volume not weight per meal. Day 7 through Week 4 Water 64 oz per day sip, sip,sip,sip 6 oz every hour can add propel, crystal light, (low calories no sugars) Soft Protein Foods 2 oz per meal = 3 tbps protein & 1 tbsp veggies Take 20 mins to eat your meals, chew chew chew chew Protein Ideas for this stage Deli meats * Canned turkey * eggs * Tofu * Canned chicken * Canned tuna * Cottage Cheese * Yogart * Cheese * String Cheese * Refried Beans Veggie Ideas for this stage (no raw all cooked) Tomatoes * Green Beans * Carrots * Peas * Yams * Beets * Squash * Tomato juice he also gives ideas for soups and condiments along with meal suggestions. So if you would like those I would be happy to post them.. Well, always keep in mind that you should do what your DR tells you to, every Dr is differant. But, I wish you the best.. You'll do great.. We will be banded in the same month so keep me posted as I will to. Have a great day..