harlemqt25

I am in the same shoes. Surgery was Feb. 7, 2012. I lost 15lbs before surgery and not one pound since. My first fill was 3cc's. I did the liquid diet a few days after the fill and still no weight loss. Yesterday I had some serious pain under my breast bone; which passed after about 3hrs. It was pure agony, worse than child birth, it included chills and fever. I did a lot of Tums and a heating pad and after at least 14hours of bed I was able to walk. I believe there is a serious difference when you use Medicaid (which I used). But, to contradict that I used private insurance for my breast reduction Dr. Glasberg off Park Ave. and my breasts are disgusting, deformed and must be done again. Im still seeking the answers to this horrible weight.

I have the Whey and I really like it. I am on day 3 of liquids and I am a still enjoying the shakes.

I was told the point is to drink liquids/shakes. The liquid process is for the liver to shrink, so that they can perform the surgery more effectively. Additionally, to train you to survive off of liquids post-op. I was told that even though you are on a liquid diet you should still try to drink as close to 1,200 calories as possible. so 3 shakes at 160=480cal. And last thing they also told me that I can have some limited things; like vegetables (once a day), yogurt, cottage cheese. oatmeal, everything has to be plain. no butter, seasonings, salad dressing, sugar, etc. I got a lot of info from the internet also. Search "shrink liver" Lastly, NO soda or caffeine.

I was @ the doctor's today for my final approval and there is an enormous amount of misinformation, between the doctor and the nurse. (Go figure). My surgery is Feb 7. Now they say I can add yogurt, but, one of them said limit dairy. I explained that the protein shakes I make are milk based. So, I am on info overload. Additionally, I was supposed to find no sodium broth, not low sodium. My friends/family that have already done this surgery provide much more info. than the hospital performing the procedure. Example: they have me scheduled for bariatric group on the day of my surgery. They make me nervous because I have to remind them of too many blunders.

I am on day two of liquid. My starvation moments have been up and down. I have engrossed myself in other things, like I have done all the cleaning I can think of. I am a member of a 24 hour gym, so for the last three days, I go but I attend very late, so I can come home shower and bed. It is really hard the first few days. I even reduce my television, because so many things are centered around food. I spend a lot of time looking at my "before" pics and they keep me motivated. This cocoon is worth it, I really want this to go well.

Best of luck. Hope all went well.

I am considering surgery in at Montifiore...How are you doing with the lapband?