May Bandsters!

[emcleod6746 3]

I was struggling with the shakes too. This morning I added pumpkin pie spice to one. It was actually good! Try experimenting with your shakes a little to make them more tolerable.

Good luck!

[Tamg 29]

I am getting banded tomorrow at 530 am. I am so nervous. You would never think this day would finally come! I will keep u all updated.

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Best wishes to you!!! Let us know how it goes!!! Mine is Friday!!

[Jennifer LaRusso 3]

I am having a very difficult time with the 2 week Protein thing. I am losin a little weight' date=' but the taste of the items I have to put in my mouth.....yuk! I have been sticking with it for my health!

Am I the only one having trouble with this liquid diet? [/quote']

What kind of protein drinks are you drinking? I am using the Isopure ready to drink protein drinks. I get them at the Vitamin Shoppe. To me some of them taste like a watered down ice pop and others taste like a Gatorade. I find the other shakes and powders to be chalky. These are more if a fruity juice but are within dietary restrictions. 40 grams of protein and no carbs.

[Jennifer LaRusso 3]

Anyone ever heard of this? Lapband procedures are usually done as a same day surgery. But my insurance wants me to stay overnight.

My surgery was a same day surgery and I have a history of blood clots. If the insurance company requires an overnight stay they trump everyone. It is one way to ensure you are getting the best treatment and are following the rules.

[kah1213 311]

Anyone ever heard of this? Lapband procedures are usually done as a same day surgery. But my insurance wants me to stay overnight.

Yep, I'm doing outpatient. I think it's just a matter of your doc and the facility that they're operating in.

[Jackie's girl 32]

Anyone ever heard of this? Lapband procedures are usually done as a same day surgery. But my insurance wants me to stay overnight.

mine is overnight, but my insurance company is now only approving this surgery as an outpatient procedure. This happened as of April 15, so since I was already in the process, my hospital is eating the cost of my stay. They told me that many insurance companies are moving to this.

[Sandrie 23]

Two more days then it's my surgery. Getting excited and nervous!!!

[mrspopeye 69]

Hi everyone.

Doing well. I was banded on the 2nd and have lost 9 lbs so far.

I am on a Clear liquids (water, ice, tea, sf ice pops) only diet until tomorrow in which I can than add Protein drinks. I'm on Protein drinks for 2 weeks and then mushies for 4 weeks.

My biggest complaint is indigestion. I have a 10 cc band with 7 ccs put in at surgery time.

The gas in my shoulder has gone away due to me moving and walking.

Congratulations! Glad to hear that you are doing well!

[daisychains7 427]

Tomorrow is the big day and I can't believe I am doing this. It feels surreal.

[whymomwhy 12]

I am getting banded at 7:30am tomorrow and I am excited as well as nervous. I will stay ovenight as well not sure if it is insurance or doctor preference. Will keep you all posted.

[mrspopeye 69]

Tomorrow is the big day and I can't believe I am doing this. It feels surreal.

Good luck to you! Please post all about your experience. I was sitting here today at lunch and it dawned on me that 1 week from now they should be through with my surgery and I will be in recovery.

[mrspopeye 69]

I am getting banded at 7:30am tomorrow and I am excited as well as nervous. I will stay ovenight as well not sure if it is insurance or doctor preference. Will keep you all posted.

I think I will be nervous too! Best wishes to you and I hope you have a speedy recovery.

[MrsMoniqueRaphael 4]

Tomorrow is the big day and I can't believe I am doing this. It feels surreal.

You'll do great! It'll be done before you know it!

[alb729 11]

Good luck and speedy recovery to you all..hope your discomfort very minimal and none of those gas issues that seem to happen to a few...I am being banded on the 16th and so I will be reading these boards every single day to see how it all goes...God speed...here's to a new healthy all of you...

[kbliss78 123]

I cannot beleive it but I am less than 24 hours way from surgery (12:00 tommorow). I am excited and nervous. I am more nervous about the learning curve after the proceedure for my new life. But I am a good rule follower so since there are band rules, I plan to follow.

I lost 9 on pre - opt (low carb) and I am hoping it does not all come back once I have carbs again. ALthough I plan to eat very little carbs. However, the post opt smushies are mostly carb.

I cannot wait to be a banded girl and start my new life. Thanks for listening!

Best luck to other May bansters and any other 5/8 peeps!