NC Dave

I did the barium swallow the day after surgery and it showed my band was too tight and the liquids weren't passing out of my pouch. My MD accessed my port and withdrew a good amount of air plus 1cc of saline that was in there from the manufacturer. After that procedure he said I could go home and I said "No way I'm leaving here until we do another barium swallow to make sure it's open now. He agreed that was a good idea and my second swallow test was right on. They let me watch the procedure on the monitor which gave me a better understanding of how the band works. Thx, dave

Thanks Christie :smile2: I honestly think the doctors know that people are gonna eat some solid food in the last 2 weeks. They only tell you "liquid only" so you will give it your best shot. Thx, dave

I'm down 15 lbs in 3 weeks and everything is a go for the 25th. Supposed to be on liquids only these last 2 weeks but I can't do it. I get dizzy, light headed, very hungry so I've been eating small salads and baked fish :smile2: I go as far as I can without solid food but I'm just not gonna pass out from not eating. I teach classes on line and I'm so light headed I can teach without a Protein Bar or salad. Thx, dave

and it only took 3 days to get over the headaches and hunger. Thx, dave

The headaches will stop any day now dave

Tell your partner that you ran into traffic to save a puppy and were hit by a car and it's from the 5 surgeries you had to have to save your life. And the puppy was saved ! dave

2 weeks and 3 days into pre op and I've lost 15 lbs My 2nd 2 weeks is supposed to be liquid only but I'm still eating small salads and some baked fish (small portion) once a day. dave

August 25th. dave

LOL !

You have to remember that insurance companies are in the business of collecting premiums and investing, not health care. Worry the hell outta them til they say yes. dave

Yep, the first 3 days are pretty rough but now it's no big deal at all. dave

Thanks Molly and BTW, I think you are really pretty :blushing: dave

I would like to have my surgery video taped. Has anyone done this ? Thx, dave

I was under the impression that the stitching of the stomach around the band prevented slippage. dave

Anyone in Winston:smile: Salem ? Thx, Dave

I refused any medication during my colonoscopy. I asked the MD a 100 questions and he explained every inch of my intestines to me while I watched on the monitor. I watched him cut out 3 polyps. I think medical procedures are interesting. During my heart catheterization I asked the cardiologist about every little artery and vein on the monitor and he finally asked me to stop talking for a few minutes LOL Thx, Dave

So I could watch it. dave

The first 3 days were hell. Constant headache, light-headed, weak as puppy pee. Yesterday I started drinking some coffee with Splenda and skim milk and that helped a lot. Now that I've got a good "food" schedule figured out I think I'll be OK. I'm sure my body was/is going thru shock also. dave

I've lost 7 lbs. so far (3 full days) on my pre op diet dave

I've attached a doc file of my diet Thx, dave Pre-operative Liquid Diet.doc

Hey y'all :biggrin: First time caller. I was approved y'dy for lap band and I will start the 4 week pre op diet this weekend. Thx, dave

Oh I love Protein shakes. The only problem is I could drink 2 or 3 at a time ! I've attached a doc file of my diet if some of y'all could look at it and give me some ideas. I'm a single guy and you know how guys are about food stuff :smile2: Thx, dave Pre-operative liquid diet.doc

Thanks ! I'm not at all concerned about the actual surgery or post op. It's the 4 weeks of liquid diet that I'm gonna have a problem with cause I love my food ! My RN told me to go ahead and load up this weekend LOL dave

I start my pre op diet next week and I'm not really sure what would be a good "lean protein" or "low carb veggie" food to have for my meal. I plan on drinking the EAS Protein shakes as my liquid meal. Any help would be appreciated. Thx, dave

Thanks Molly ! I think this is gonna be the hardest part for me.. figuring out what I can and can't eat. Thx, dave