kileybug34 173 Posted February 5, 2013 I just got approved for my Lap-Band today! I am so excited. Any advice out there for getting off on the right foot with it? 5 Onamissionn2013, SeaSounders♥, Alex Brecher and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
winkie80 147 Posted February 5, 2013 Congratulations!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mz.jensen 7 Posted February 5, 2013 Congrats Sent from my iPhone using LapBandTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Onamissionn2013 50 Posted February 5, 2013 Congratulations! Everyone's pre-op is different, just follow your doctors' instructions. There's lots of good info out here on LBT, use what apples to you. Best wishes on your journey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can_do 195 Posted February 5, 2013 I just got approved for my Lap-Band today! I am so excited. Any advice out there for getting off on the right foot with it? I was banded yesterday. My doc did not require a pre-op diet. However, when I met with the nutritionist about 3-4 weeks ago, she gave me a set of guidelines to follow.....no carbonated drinkd, cut out caffeine, cut out sweets and high fat foods, drink 8 cups of Water day and make sure I got at least 50 grams of Protein a day. I did this, as well as using....myfitnesspal and restricting my calories to 1200 daily. I figured if I did these things before the surgery, it would make my life so much easier afterwards. In the process, I lost 11 pounds and have already put the caffeine and such behind me. Hope this helps, Susan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kileybug34 173 Posted February 5, 2013 Thanks! That is great advise. I love the myfitnesspal app, I think that will work best for me. When I tell people that I can't have anymore carbonated drinks, they can't believe it. I just tell them it is gonna be worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can_do 195 Posted February 5, 2013 Thanks! That is great advise. I love the myfitnesspal app, I think that will work best for me. When I tell people that I can't have anymore carbonated drinks, they can't believe it. I just tell them it is gonna be worth it. \ I'm missing my English Breakfast tea and my glass of Merlot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites