Will have band placed next week 12/28/05

[minniemay 0]

Hi there, no, minniemay is not my real name (thank goodness). I am on the "week before surgery diet" and it is kicking my b---! I have a headache, feel nausea and am constipated. Please tell me this gets better! I would love to have any advice I could get about how to make the most of this experience. I am determined to get my life back and kiss obesity goodbye forever! Thanks to all for listening.

[casinocat74 0]

A pre-op diet?? My doctor didn't make me do that. So I ate everything I loved for the last time up to two days prior. As long as I did the bowel prep the day before surgery, I was okay.

Don't worry about anything, this was the best thing I ever did for myself and the pain really isn't bad! I enjoy making funky Soups and experimenting with different Protein Shakes. You will love your band!! I am only 1 week out and I would never go back to the way I was. I have lost 11 pounds in 1 week!!! YEAHHHH!! I know it sounds crazy but it's true! Just losing my first 5 pounds has made me so confidant that I can do anything. I have a huge goal but I know that with my band, I will do just fine. Losing a pound here and a pound there is very good for your ego! Good luck with your upcoming surgery and just remember that your family here at LBT is always here for you!!!

[sarabride2006 0]

Good morning. Fellow 12/28er here. I didn't get a pre-op diet and unfortunately I've been eating everything that's not tied down. haha I'm having a bout of nerves and I just keep praying so things will go right. Best of luck to you!

[dolphin_dreams 0]

Hello and welcome to the board. I was on a pre-op liquid diet(Optifast) for two weeks before surgery. With me, I got a headache once when I didn't drink enough Protein Shakes.< /p>

[MyKdsDad 1]

My wife has been on liquids for the last 6 days, through Christmas. Her surgery is the 28th also. At Pine Creek in Dallas. About the only thing she has told me is that she wants to chew her fingernails.

[NJChick 3]

GOOD LUCK MINNIE !!!!!!

You'll be in my prayers.... let us know when your home, okay?

[MyKdsDad 1]

How about it Minnie, did you get banded? MsJoy made it through with flying colors. She's a had a little nausea but the meds fixed her right up. She had a one week liquid diet, pre-op. Now one week thicker liquids diet, then the mushies....

[Iluvharleys 15]

Welcome to bandland! Let us know how you are doing when you're able!