If you could give 1 piece of Pre-op advice, what would it be?

[LeeB1946 261]

Do what the doctor says. Walk as much as you can after surgery to get rid of the gas, Don't over do it. Follow what the doctor says to drink after surgery and get ready for a life altering adventure. I'm 5 months out and 60 pounds lighter. It's worth it.

[NWgirl 574]

Research all you can about the band and ask all the questions you need to before getting surgery. Remember this is a journey and there will be ups and downs.

Dont expect to lose weight until your band is properly adjusted, which could take a couple months.

It seems the most common theme I see among newly banded people is that they expected to lose weight from the start and that they did not know enough about the post-op phase diet and tend to make mistakes.

[LadyMaggie 145]

Be patient; you are not going to wake up from surgery "magically" skinny . . . . even if that's what your family/friends think

Be patient with your band

[bigcheese 50]

Inquiring minds want to know...

Plication!, don't gain weight before surgery! Take 2 Weeks off work

[Rojasanoll 920]

Take your pain meds after surgery whether you hurt or not and try out your heating pad to see if it works.

[pastor o 73]

😃TRUST IN GOD WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT, STRENGTH AND LIFE! HAVE NO FEAR & KNOW HE LOVES YOU DEAR!

[solson8201 98]

If you're on a preop diet, make believe you are already banded. It helps when you feel like you want to eat. I used to tell myself "I can't eat that, it could get stuck". I know it sounds crazy, but it really kept me on track. Lol! Also, really start paying attention now to when you are no longer hungry, it's amazing how little you really need to eat to get there.