Newbie, Surgery the 28th!

[Markcip 1]

Just found this website and this is my first post! I am also getting my lap band on the 28th! I am very happy and nervous the day is here. I have been on a strict liquid diet since the 17th and it is the hardest thing I have ever done but very soon it will just be something in my rear view mirror. I am 56 years old who struggles with my weight and also had open heart surgery 5 years ago so hopefully this will go along way in keeping me healthy for a long time. Good luck to all and I hope

[TiffanyK 17]

Yaya congrats to y'all for getting it some already and for the ones getting it done Friday and the 31st. My surgeon called today and I have to be there Friday @ 9:30! I'm getting very excited and framed out at the same time good luck everyone

[Rn925 25]

Tiffanyk, guess we really are band buddies. Lol. I have to be there at 9:30 too. Surgery is at 11. Hope these last hours fly by, I'm ready to start my new life.

[TiffanyK 17]

Awe that's cool yes we are gonna b band buddies! I'm not sure what time my surgery starts they said 1 to 2 hrs after I get there, maybe we will be the same time good luck lets keep in touch

[Rojasanoll 920]

Congratulations to all getting banded soon. For you that dont have to do liquids, you should anyway. After surgery you have to be on liquids for 7-14 days anyway. You might as well, buy a Protein shake, Soup broths, SF popsicles, SF Jello and have it ready. I used exclusively after a trail basis of several Protein shakes, costco Premier Protein shakes, chocolate and ready to drink. 30gs of Protein in 11 ounces and only 160 calories. Dont fret about the 160 cals, you probably wont be eating anything else that has calories. It will help you shrink the liver. The band will be near and underneath the liver area. Make it easy for the surgeon to do his job and you won't have that many side effects after surgery. Just follow doctor's orders.

Best wishes and Keeep the Faith.

[clarerosa 3]

Omg the day has come I gotta be at the hospital tommorrow at 530am ;(

Everyone wish me luck!!!!

[TiffanyK 17]

Omg the day has come I gotta be at the hospital tommorrow at 530am ;(

Everyone wish me luck!!!!

Good luck!!! I am getting banded as well @ 9:30 so exciting and very very very scared at the same time. I just want it to go smoothly and not die lol I'm kinda dramatic I guess ill say a prayer for you see ya on the other side banded

[clarerosa 3]

Yes I will say a prayer for you too!. I will update tommorrow!!