November bandsters unite!!

[Korilynn 1]

Hi Everyone. I just joined yesterday...I will be getting my surgery on Nov. 13th. I can't believe that is only a week from today. It seems like I have been waiting for this for a very very long time.

My Dr. is not having me do a pre-op diet. It seems like most of you are doing one. I wonder why some do it and some don't.

Anyway, Good luck to everyone and congrats to those of you who are getting banded in Nov!!!

[DebWS 1]

Well I finally got banded yesterday morning. Stayed the night in the hospital and got home this morning.:eek: I feel great! They gave me tons of anti-nausea medicine and it worked great. Today just taking the liquid advil for the gas pains and have plenty of energy. On Clear Liquids till tomorrow then add in some pureed Soups and cream of wheat Cereal. I have no hunger but keep sipping on liquids to keep hydrated. So glad its over.

I keep reading this section of the bulletin board AND the post-op section, since that is now where I am.

I was banded on 11/3. My doctor has me on broth, sugar-free caffeine-free liquid, SF Jello and popsicles, and Protein Shakes for 2 weeks, and then a change to pureed and very soft foods - so quite different from what a number of you are suggesting.

Also, no Advil or Aleve (ibuprofen or naproxen sodium) for 2 weeks, since I was given Heparin (blood thinner) shots in the hospital to guard against blood clots (also had those compression boots on for the same reason).

I have been taking Roxicet for pain, which is a form of oxycodone. It works well but definitely makes me loopy - so I'm hoping to be able to get off of it very shortly and move to liquid Tylenol.

I have five incision spots and my gut is swollen and bruised - looks like I was in a bad fight. I have gas as well -- Gas X seems to help -- and NO regrets at all about the surgery.

Deb WS (also posting on the post-op November 2010 bandsters BB)

[Sophie-Marie 2]

I keep reading this section of the bulletin board AND the post-op section, since that is now where I am.

I was banded on 11/3. My doctor has me on broth, sugar-free caffeine-free liquid, SF Jello and popsicles, and Protein Shakes for 2 weeks, and then a change to pureed and very soft foods - so quite different from what a number of you are suggesting.

Also, no Advil or Aleve (ibuprofen or naproxen sodium) for 2 weeks, since I was given Heparin (blood thinner) shots in the hospital to guard against blood clots (also had those compression boots on for the same reason).

I have been taking Roxicet for pain, which is a form of oxycodone. It works well but definitely makes me loopy - so I'm hoping to be able to get off of it very shortly and move to liquid Tylenol.

I have five incision spots and my gut is swollen and bruised - looks like I was in a bad fight. I have gas as well -- Gas X seems to help -- and NO regrets at all about the surgery.

Deb WS (also posting on the post-op November 2010 bandsters BB)

Deb - I was also banded on 11/3. 4 incisions, painful, but not horribly so. Have been taking an RX pain killer, but moving off those onto Tylenol. I am moving around pretty well, are you? I am supposed to head back to work Tuesday or Wednesday, I think I will be OK, but am a little nervous...

Sophie

Edited November 6, 2010 by Sophie-Marie
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[DebWS 1]

Deb - I was also banded on 11/3. 4 incisions, painful, but not horribly so. Have been taking an RX pain killer, but moving off those onto Tylenol. I am moving around pretty well, are you? I am supposed to head back to work Tuesday or Wednesday, I think I will be OK, but am a little nervous...

Sophie and others -

I am moving fairly well...but today I went to a music rehearsal and then a meeting (in a restaurant, where I had a bowl of turkey broth and Decaf tea), and I took liquid Tylenol because I didn't want to drug myself. By the time I got home, at 3 PM, I was hurting and had to take the Roxicet (the serious drug). It helped with the pain, but also knocked me out...nonetheless, I think managing pain is important. I am taking less pain medication each day, and that is progress.

I bet by Tuesday or Wednesday, you'll be just fine!

Deb WS

[ashastid 0]

Hi everyone,

I am so glad that there are so many of us being banded in November and that I have more than just being banded in common with some of you since I am also a teacher. I am scheduled to be banded on 11/12/10 to take advantge of the hoilday.

[goodbyefatty 2]

I am new to this! I am being banded 11/23. I feel like my doctor has me in the dark,:smile2: he has not said anything about a two week pre-op diet?? I am also getting a hiatal hernia fixed at the same time that they are putting in the lap band. Does anyone know anything about True Results in Dallas? I am here asking for tips, comments, and suggestions to get me through the next couple of weeks. Congrats to everyone:smile2:

Edited November 7, 2010 by goodbyefatty

[ashastid 0]

Hi I also have a hiatal hernia being fixed at the same time as the band. My Dr says it is a routine procedure and it will not be a problem. As for the 2 week pre op diet I only have to do a week because my BMI is below 38. I am currently on the diet because my surgery is scheduled for 11-12-10. The True Results Nutritionist is the person that gave me my diet and told me how long I had to be on it. I drink two Protein Shakes and small Protein packed dinner. You could probably give your center a call and they could email you a copy of the diet or fax it. I was told the diet was not really for wait loss but more for the purpose of shrinking my liver tom make the banding easier.

[Karen397 0]

Day 2 of my pre-op diet and I even though I am not that hungry I have a headache and boy am I crabby!! Best I stay away from everyone today! Good luck to everyone that is being banded tomorrow!

[icrashem1 0]

I get my lapband tuesday, finally. WAHOOOOOO

[hopee 0]

I'm on day 3 of the pre op diet (Optifast shakes - few veggies, and sugar free drinks & jello)...I had the worst first day...2nd day got a wee bit better and today I'm getting the hang of it, but I've had a headache for all 3 days so far...Just finished a plate of broccoli & cauliflower...I actually feel full. 11 more days of this - And it will all be worth it.

[amybethy 0]

You are lucky when I do my pre-op diet all I get are 5-6 carnation sugar free breakfasts a day no real food at all so be thankfull you get to really chew smething on your diet lol.

[Diamondbeys 1]

Well today is day 4 of my diet and I have cheated. Not anything serious, but I had solid food. I had a wheat wrap (just the wrap) and some cheese. I am going to be strong here on out. I have already lost 6 pounds however.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Mel

[susidivah 0]

Well guys, I'm almost ready to go catch the train to go downtown to the hotel in the medical district I'm staying tonight! :smile2: 5:15am call time tomorrow for surgery, surgery is at 7:15am! I have a feeling I will be a morning person tomorrow (I usually ain't!)

Thank you all for sharing your experiences both pre op and post op... they have really helped me to prepare for this and after a year of learning and hoop jumping, I am confident I'm ready to do this!

Will post back here and on the POST op Nov thread either tomorrow nite or Tuesday! Continued prayers are with you all also!

Susan

[Diamondbeys 1]

Well guys, I'm almost ready to go catch the train to go downtown to the hotel in the medical district I'm staying tonight! :smile2: 5:15am call time tomorrow for surgery, surgery is at 7:15am! I have a feeling I will be a morning person tomorrow (I usually ain't!)

Thank you all for sharing your experiences both pre op and post op... they have really helped me to prepare for this and after a year of learning and hoop jumping, I am confident I'm ready to do this!

Will post back here and on the POST op Nov thread either tomorrow nite or Tuesday! Continued prayers are with you all also!

Susan

Good Luck!

[NKINDLE 0]

My daye is also on 11 November. I'm exitced and nervous all at the same time. I'm kind of new to the whole blogging/forum type of communication. But I'm glad that were all doing this together.