9 days until banding...

[mickeybeyes 60]

Hello, I have been a member here since 2010 and this is my first post. I am scheduled to be banded January 30th and have been on the pre op diet since Wednesday. I am not on a liquid diet but 1000 calorie low carb diet and other than being tired its going well. I am getting a bit nervous though about the surgery... any words of advice or encouragement?? Thanks!

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

I was banded 1/7/2013. There is nothing to be nervous over, concentrate on 1 day at a time. Others have gone before you, you can do it just like they did.

[mickeybeyes 60]

Thank you. I have been reading so many posts about liquid diets and am nervous my liver will not be OK for surgery because I am eating real food. I completely trust my doctor but can't help thinking something will happen to delay or stop the banding. I am generally a positive person.....just tired and antsy I guess. Thanks again for the encouragement. :-)

[Banjo257 920]

Some doc insist on pre op diets, some don't. Just as long as you follow your doctor's advise, you will be fine. If you weren't a bit nervous, I would be worried about you! : ) Worry means you know there will be unknowns and changes and you appreciate the importance of doing it correctly.

You sound prepared and grounded and ready, now go and succeed!!!!

[Banjo257 920]

Hey, just noticed you are a fellow, new englander. Now I am positive you will do well. We are tough and determined!!!!

(besides, six kids????, this should be a piece of cake!!!!)

[Rhonda2307 0]

Hello, I have been a member here since 2010 and this is my first post. I am scheduled to be banded January 30th and have been on the pre op diet since Wednesday. I am not on a liquid diet but 1000 calorie low carb diet and other than being tired its going well. I am getting a bit nervous though about the surgery... any words of advice or encouragement?? Thanks!

[Rhonda2307 0]

You will be fine. I had it done last Jan. of 2012. Have only lost 30 pounds but for the last year, I only got filled 3xs. Two weeks ago, i decided I needed a fill. WOW. I can tell a difference. I have to really chew my food, eat slower. Good luck, im sure you'll be glad you did this. I am!