scheduled for surgery in june

jillia · April 7, 2006

Hi! I've scheduled my lap band surgery for june 9. i'm excited, but i'm also worried about the liquid diet that follows for two weeks. Is it really difficult to get through those two weeks? any suggestions or comments?

also, can you go swimming after surgery? I'm a big swimmer and i own a small cabin on a lake in michigan, and i want to be able to swim.

does anybody know of any restrictions?

hope to hear from some of you.

thanks.

jillia

prinnie · April 7, 2006

All I can say is the rapid weight loss that I experienced in the 2 weeks pre and post op outweighed (no pun intended) the hunger and want to eat. I also believe, although not diagnosed with depression, that I was depressed before. Your confidence and happiness will really start to shine through once you see that scale get lower and lower. My bet is that you will be feeling better. The 2 weeks really goes by so quickly and just remember what you have to look forward to.

Melissa Lea · April 10, 2006

Hi Jillia --

I have my procedure scheduled for June 9th as well:clap2:

I'm not sure about swimming after surgery. They may need your wounds to heal first to prevent any bacteria from infecting them. Ask your doc.

As for the liquid diet --I am sure you will do just fine! Besides, from what I've read, most people do not have much of an appetite right after surgery.

Melissa Lea