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Thanks for all the advice. I will buy the milk of magnesia and the benadryl for sure. I can do this, yes I can, yes I can. That is all I keep saying to my self! Take care all, I'll keep you posted. BTW, be banded at UIC. Anybody else? Angie

That was funny Mom of many. Cheryl, indeed that was a bunch of weight. Did your Dr. put you on the diet all that time? My surgery is on Wednesday, so please wish me luck. I have prepared a bunch of things that other lapbandsters have suggested such as Curad scar pads, heating pad, chewable gas tablets. OK, now, ( i know everyone is different ) bu, for those who have had it done; in a scale 1-5, how much pain are you in two-three days after? I know I am Too anxious. Good luck to all, Angie

**Tha is exactly how I feel. How will I know what will pass through, or what will make me sick. Will it hurt? Thanks about the heating pad. I'll make sure I get one. Any other advice? I am getting band on the 13th.

So far so good. I had the espogeal done yesterday, it it seems that I'm good to go for this WEdnesday the 13th. Scared?...Just because it will be unknown territory. Natashiki, How are you feeling? How restrited is your diet? Did Dr. Ayloo tell you how much you had to loose, prior to the surgery? Sorry for all the questions, just a bit nervous. Take care all.

Hi, Thank you for getting back to me. I just came back from having the barium swallow done. Not as bad as I thought. Though, since I am on my liquid diet, so I can't get rid of the taste. I agree Maryann, is so helpful, willing and just excellent in her work. It just makes things so easier for us patients. I don't know about the size of the bands. Were you told before the surgery the sizes, or their function? I will be asking you maybe tons of questions, that is if you don't mind. I am so happy I came across this site, it is helping me in so many ways.

To all of us who are interested in the protein shakes for post-op. Somewhere in this site, I read that one of the "inconveniences" after surgery is gas. Also, that soy protein actually increases this "gassy" situation. It was reccommended to consume whey protein instead of soy to avoid this problem.

Hey Jewel, I too get banded on the 13th. Your email got me thinking...I was born on a 13th, now I will be "reborn"again, but to become a skinnier me! Hahaha. Are you in Mexico?

Hi to all, I too, would like to be counted in for the September banding. My surgery is scheduled for the 13th at UIC. I am on my liquid diet, and will have my barium swallow tomorrow, and the esphogeal done on the 7th. All the help and advice I can get, will be truely appreciated. Good LUCK to all of us. Lets hang in there!!!! <!-- / message -->

Hi to all, I too, would like to be counted in for the September banding. My surgery is scheduled for the 13th at UIC. I am on my liquid diet, and will have my barium swallow tomorrow, and the esphogeal done on the 7th. All the help and advice I can get, will be truely appreciated. Good LUCK to all of us.

Hi Natashiki, I will be banded next week also at UIC, by Dr. Ayloo (Horgan left). I am guessing you had yours done? My appointment with the anthesialogist (sp?) and the esphogeal mano.. will be done on the 7th. My barrium swallow is tomorrow. I have started my pre-op diet. Can you give me any updates? I am nervous but encourage by all I have read in this forum. Do you care sharing? Since it seems we will share the same hospital as well as the surgeon. Thanks