vickster50B

I put benefibre single packets in my water which makes it just like drinking crystal lite. I also have bought the all bran buds in single packets and put that in my yogurt and/or porridge. makes the yogurt nice a crunchy. I also eat raisins. I used to have bowels every day and now it is about every 3 days.

You can put it through on your income tax and you will get some of a rebate. The clinic that I went to did offer a 4 year finance program. I don't know if that helps any.

I am in Keswick, just 40 minutes south of Barrie and we have started up a monthly coffee meet and greet. Contact me if you are interested. We all have the band. There is also a monthly luncheon and the next one is Feb 27 at the Pickle Barrel at the Yorkdale Mall. You are more than welcome to come,let me know.

I had nothing or the runs during the fluid stage. You have to remember you are not taking in any solids or waste so bowels will be different. Even on solids, I am not passing every day like I used to.

I had my surgery on the 19th and am on the Puree now and in a few days on the solid phase and can't wait. I'm already putting together a menu plan . I was in heaven this morning when I ate eggs.I also am having trouble sleeping but it is not about pain as I have none now (finally). I guess I am also one of the lucky ones as I had little to none in bruising. The bandages are off and the scares looks clean and healed. I can lay on my stomach but don't know if I am allowed yet. I woke up this past Sunday feeling like my old self again. Only when I drink too fast do I feel the restriction. I have not had any fills yet. I hope it will get better soon for you. Why not call your doctor or the facility that did your surgery and check to make sure everything is alright? :smile:

My surgery is tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. I am very nervous about it. I am glad to read some positive responses in here though. Congratulations to those of you who have just had the surgery. I will remember to take a pillow with me for the drive home also.

They must do it differently here in Ontario, Canada for as far as I know I only have to have blood work and a ECG done before the surgery and then some type of pre op diet. I won't know more until I get the package they are sending me.

I don't have a time yet, I just sent in my confirmation today. I will know (hopefully) everything by the end of this week.

I am going to be having my band put in on November 19th. I am going through all kinds of mixed emotions. I am just waiting for my information packet to arrive to tell me about the pre op and post op diet and to get my blood work and ECG done. I know this is a good thing that I am doing but I have carried this weight for 30 years now and the realization that it is actually going to go away is so overwhelming. :wink2:

I do private home daycare. I have a best friend who is going to take my kids on the Thursday and Friday then I have the weekend. I'm hoping they can return on the Monday. They told me at the clinic it is usually 3 to 4 days of rest. I hadd my gall bladder out and took the kids back after 4 days and apparently that is worse. Thanks for your comments and support. I am glad I found this place.

I'm from Canada and am going to have a lap band put in on Nov 19th. I have so many mixed feelings. I have read some posts and have scared myself watching the surgery on You Tube. Can anyone tell me what PB means? I know in my heart that it is a good choice and I am sure when everything gets back to normal, I will be fine. I am told it is just like my gallbladder surgery. I am lucky to have my husbands' support in this. Its it really painful afterwards? I have taken three days off work and am hoping that will be enough. does anyone have any advice, suggestions, anything?:wink:

I'm from Canada and am going to have a lap band put in on Nov 19th. I have so many mixed feelings. I have read some posts and have scared myself watching the surgery on You Tube. Can anyone tell me what PB means? I know in my heart that it is a good choice and I am sure when everything gets back to normal, I will be fine. I am told it is just like my gallbladder surgery. I am lucky to have my husbands' support in this. Its it really painful afterwards? I have taken three days off work and am hoping that will be enough. does anyone have any advice, suggestions, anything?:huh2: