papoose

Before surgery I used Miralax everyday and it kept me pretty regular. I am just a week out. So I haven't used it yet. I drank some prune juice last night and that worked. When I start eating more. I will go back to Miralax.

Every Doctors office is different. You have to follow his orders.

I still don't have energy. Did some laundry, I didn't lift the bags. Came home and took a two-hour nap. I have been driving, in the neighborhood but today I drove for about 2 hours. I guess that's what tired me out also. I am drinking more liquids and protein. Go to Dr for a check up tomorrow.

I stayed one night in the hospital. It was a good experience. I have been home since 9/4 evening. So far it's not bad. Having gas pain. I take medication at night. Just trying to get my protein and liquids in. Which I am finding very hard. Everyday I am drinking more and more. I go to Dr. tomorrow. I am supposed to start puréed foods on Friday for two weeks. Hopefully my energy will come back soon.

I have to do it for one week. Can't wait for Friday. Then I go on Puréed for 2 weeks. Those are my Drs instructions.

My Dr. Only required the day before clear liquid diet.

Try drinking your water lukewarm. I can't drink cold water. Also in the Kool Aid aisle the have a lot different drops and powders u can add to your water. Flavor enhancers. That should work. Good luck.

So how are u guys doing? I am still on clear liquids and trying to drink 48 oz. a day. Haven't made it yet. I get about 30 ozs. Still have no energy. But moving around.

Day 2 home. I felt good when I woke up this morning. Trying to drink a lot more today. Gas pains are not that bad. I went to the grocery store. Very tired when I got back. So I am resting. Drank some protein. And drinking water. Hopefully it gets better everyday. Good luck to everyone.

@ It was very good experience at Valley Hospital. The nurses and staff were very good.

My third being sleeved. How did you get rid of the gas and burping?

I came hope last night. Having a problem trying to get my protein shake down. A few sips down and I feel so much pain. I guess it's gas pains and I am burping it up. So I guess I am full. I only had a few sips. I am resting for now. Will try again in 1 hour. Does any one have any suggestions for me?

I had my swallow test for leaks. No leaks found. I had bad diarrhea. I am finally starting to take sips of water. Should be getting a lunch tray with broth. Pain is not that bad. I have been passing gas. Just waiting for 6:00 to be discharged. Nurses are making sit up and walk.

Tomorrow (9/3) is my day. I got my call to be at hospital 9:15 am. Surgery is scheduled for 11:15 am. I am starting to get a little nervous. Praying everything goes well. Good luck to everyone.

I used Dr. Gritsus. He is a very good Dr. His staff is very good. He is very quiet, he doesn't talk much. You can ask him questions and he will answer. You can call his office and he will return your calls. He has 2 offices, one in Paramus (where I go) and in Pequannock. He did my lapband surgery in 2010. All lapband patients come to the Paramus office because that is where the fluoroscope machine is. At the time when I was looking to do weight loss surgery. He was the only one my insurance accepted and the hospitals he does the surgery in are bariatric certified. You need to write a list of questions and then sit with each of the doctors and interview them and pick your choice. See who you feel the most comfortable with. I have heard good review from all three of the Drs. you have chosen. Good luck to you.

When I had my lapband in 2010, mine took 24 hours. In May 2014, when they went to get approval for band removal and then sleeve surgery. It took about 2 weeks. And the only reason because Aetna asked my Dr's office for some paperwork and they never sent it. Good luck to you.

I had a bad experience with that group. I forgot who was going to do my surgery. This is about 6 years ago. I went to their seminar. With my insurance I had to go to them for 6 months and then have the surgery. I did everything I was supposed to do and when my 6 months was up, I never heard any more from them. I kept waiting and never heard another word from them. I also have heard other complaints that when you have the lapband there is no post treatment. So I was happy when I went to Dr. Gritsus' office I never had any problems, they always followed through. His staff is very nice. If you have a problem you can speak with him directly.

I live in Englewood. This morning I drove by his office. Never noticed it before. Englewood is a good hospital. I am having my sleeve done on 9/3. Good luck.

I have not heard of her. I am having my surgery with Dr. Gritsus at Valley Hospital, ridgewood, NJ.

So is everyone ready for their surgery on the 3rd??? How is the prepping going? I only have to prep the day before. Clear liquid diet all day. No eating after midnight. Not sure what time my surgery is. I know I have to spend one night in the hospital. I go tomorrow morning to have a blood test at the hospital where I am having my surgery.

I am from that area. I use Dr. Gritsus he has offices in Paramus and Pequannock. And does his surgery at Valley Hospital and Chilton Hospital. I had to use him because of my insurance. He is an excellent Dr. He put in my lalpband in 2010. Removed my lapband in May, 2014. On 9/3/14 I will be having the sleeve.

I am in North Jersey. I go to Dr. Gritsus, he has a office in Paramus and Pequannock. He did my lapband in 2010. I had my lapband removed in May 2014. On 9/3/14 I will be having the sleeve done.

I bought these this week when I went shopping at Shoprite. I bought the women's. I will use them on my week of liquids right after my surgery. I hope they taste good.

I went to see my Dr. yesterday for my last appointment before surgery. Which is Sept. 3rd. He told me I come back to the office for 1 week follow up. Come back in 1 year for blood tests. I only have to call him if I am having a problem. In my support group I was told there is no follow up like with the lapband you have to go every month.

@@papoose I just got my surgery date of August 27 as well. @hazeleyedq. My surgery has been changed to Sept. 3rd. I wanted to go away for my wedding anniversary. Good luck to you.