seanmama 0 Posted November 19, 2003 Hello everyone, A quick update. I am scheduled for my band on 12/9! So far I have done the sleep study- what a weird experience!! In the morning I asked the tec if I had obliged with some good snores-LOL- and she said yes, and I had even stopped breathing a few times! What a pleasure to have someone appreciate my nightly noises! I now have the psych eval on 11/25 ahead of me. UHC kindly approved 2 follow up counciling sessions, mmmm, will I need those? My preop stuff is on 12/2 , then, the presurg appt with my Dr is on 12/3. Apparently he will provide me with a guide book- has anyone else had this? I am also trying to practice chewing my food as long as possible- only problem is I find myself kinda swallowing parts of the "bite" during chewing. Does that make sense? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellyj 5 Posted November 19, 2003 yes! you may want to take smaller bites. sometimes if i get to big of bite that will happen and when your restricted properly it can cause some pain. like a tightness where the band is. the first time this happens youll likely not forget again to chew chew chew! congrats on your upcoming banding! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GingerRenayd2 0 Posted November 19, 2003 Yes- While you chew you can swallow the juices. You will find that after surgery you will chew the hell out of everything. Even Jell-o. LOL.. Better to be safe than sorry. I did not get this book you are talking about from my doctor but I did meet with the dietitian who came me a book about other people and there story and a menu for up to 6 weeks after surgery. the psych eval is nothing. They will ask you a few questions about you and if you have support. I only had to do this once and I'm nuts:rolleyes: You are so close to being done! Just enjoy Thanksgiving. EAT EAT and then EAT again.. After surgery you will be living on Jell-o, chicken broth and Water for the first few days/weeks. I just had my first fill so I'm sure my turkey dinner will be a small bite of everything, maybe if I don't get full before... GOOD LUCK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites