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Nervous....started having bad dreams the last couple nights....that's how I know. One more day of shakes then Clear Liquids. Sounds like I'll be in the living room recliner for a few nights from what I've read. I took a week and 1/2 off work after the surgery. I hope that's enough. When I had my gallbladder removed (lap)...I was off for 4 weeks. I remember having that tight band wrapped around me and it was hard to sit or get dressed. Do they put that on for lapband too? My husband is taking me

on Tuesday...my mom will be home with my kids. I have all the prescriptions ready for my hubby to take to the pharmacy and also a grocery list to pick up. I got the laundry caught up and any housecleaning chores done that I'd wanted done ahead of time. Hmmmm...hope everythings covered. I plan on resting as much as I can the first week. SO very glad I found this forum online. MUCH more helpful than anything the surgeon or nurse will tell you. Take care everyone!

My surgeon gave me these horrible NASTY Protein Shake mixes and said I could have 3 a day with only non-caloric drinks in between...that's it for 2 weeks. My surgery is on the 13'th...so far I have lost 8 pounds the past week BUT....I could not literally gag down those shakes. I went to Acme and bought Slim Fast instead. I drink 4 of those a day and drink crystal light or fat free milk in between. It has been torture to not eat. I imagine my surgeon has a good reason in his mind why this would be beneficial for me to do but.....AUGH! I read that some of you didn't have to do anything before surgery and it makes me jealous...Oh, and did I mention....HUNGRY! Well, good luck to you all no matter what your situation.

I had to go for all the specialist appointments, bloodwork, and an upper gi so that my insurance company could determine whether or not to approve the procedure. Started Aug 1'st 2006-Surgery date is Feb 13'th

I got on the scale today to see if this diet has been working. That was a boost I really needed. Sometimes I get so hungry I wanna scream...but it

passes.

I soon will learn how to add all the neat little info you all have under your posts.

5'10 34 yr old married mother of 2 in Burlington County NJ

Highest weight=289

Current weight=280

Goal weight= 185

Fasting bloodwork, chest x-ray, sat down with nurse for medical history and vitals. I will be going in on Tuesday Feb 13'th for the surgery. All my pre-admission stuff is done now. I will be there overnight at minimum. I was given Rx for liquid morphine and liquid zantac for recovery at home.

I made it thru another day on liquids. I cannot wait to get to the mushies stage! I am hungry for a hot cooked meal.

Thank you for the fast response and info.

I am scheduled tomorrow at the hospital for pre-op testing. The only thing I know for sure is that I'll have fasting blood work done. The paper also says expect to be there for 2 hours. What else will be done?

Thank you for all the replies and info. I will try and get doc to switch my one capsule to a tablet so I can cut it rather than open and mix with something.

For 2 weeks I am supposed to ONLY drink 3 Protein Shakes a day. Nothing else except for non-caloric drinks. Each shake is 280 calories. My stomach is growling as I type this. AUGH! I've read alot of variances in regards to what other banders have to do before surgery. The surgeon told me today that he wants me to lose some weight before surgery. I haven't been able to lose weight that last 10 years. AUGH!

My husband is supportive. My close female friends are supportive.

My family on the other hand....the opposite. My parents think I'm

crazy to be having this done...and think I should be able to lose

the weight myself. Hmmmm....this coming from 2 obsese people

with diabetes, heart problems, varicose veins,sleep apnea,arthritis,

etc. They have made many rude comments already. Whatever,they've always been this way. I'm doing this for me. I'm doing this to be healthier, live longer,and enjoy my life more. I told my co-workers. They can be very petty and so I fiqured since they'll be talking about me anyway, I

might as well let them hear the truth from my mouth rather than

have a bunch of different rumors flying around once I start losing

weight. I've worked there almost 14 years now. 12 of which I have

been in the obsese weight range so I don't need them thinking I'm on

crack...lol. I'm only using a week and 1/2 of vacation time for the surgery. I could have made up a story but why? I'm not ashamed of

having this surgery.

I am on 2 daily meds. 1 small pill and one medium sized capsule. I cannot not take these. I asked the surgeon today about it. He said crush or use

liquid when I can. So I asked the nurse. She said cut the pills up as small as you can get them with a pill cutter and open the capsules to mix with

applesauce or pudding. How are all of you post-banders doing with this issue? I cannot imagine not being able to swallow a pill. Just how small is the hole it has to pass thru? I also take seasonal sinus pills as needed. Just wondering if this will always be a problem for me.

Nice to meet you. My name is Marcy. I live in North Hanover-Burlington County-NJ. I am 34.

I am married and have 2 kids. I work full-time in the mental health field.

I started the lap band process August 1, 2006.

I am 5'10, 287, 46ddd, size 26 pants and 30 shirts. I carry most of my

weight in my boobs, belly, and thighs. I have always been fluffy

but a sexy plump not obsese until after I had my first child. I used

diet pills, sports, and calorie counting during highschool and up until I got

married. After both kids the weight wouldn't budge just kept climbing.

I tried nutra system,weight watchers, counseling, Curves, and an array

of other short term trials. I am getting older now and I'm worried

about getting diabetes, having a stroke, etc. I don't enjoy buying

clothes anymore like I used to. I don't like being out of breath,

having sleep apnea, sciattica, heel spurs, PCOS, etc etc. I am

very nervous about feeling so hungry after this but I am trying to

look forward to the end result.

I got my approval! My surgery is on Feb 13. I will start the pre-op diet on Feb 1. I'm excited and nervous. Looking forward to meeting some other

bandsters at the monthly support meetings. This site has been so helpful

over the last 6 months throughout my approval process. I'll try and start posting when I have more info to share. Good luck and take care all.

For the past 13+ yrs I've been a Certified Activity Director at a psychiatric Hospital. I create and conduct a variety of therapeutic

recreational therapy groups for mentally ill and substance abuse patients.

I'd like my body to not resemble Bug Mama and Mrs Doubtfire's.

I'd like my sciattica and varicose vein pain to be relieved.

I'd like to go dancing again.

I'd like to go on the amusement park rides again.

I'd like to wear pants with pockets and a belt.

I'd like to be able to walk in front of someone without having an internal meltdown.

I'd like my husband to desire me again.

I'd like to have more than Fashion Bug and Lane Bryant to shop at.

I'd like to want to go to the beach or a pool in the summer to cool off.

I'd like to be healthier, I don't want to have a heart attack.

I'd like to have a better quality of life.