girlgetsLB 34 Posted July 3, 2013 Inquiring minds want to know... 1 pastor o reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bambam31 168 Posted July 3, 2013 The key to success is rest, hydration, good food choices, sufficient dedicated exercise, and learning your energy balance. Brad 2 pastor o and girlgetsLB reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sojourner 2,446 Posted July 3, 2013 Portion Control, healthy food choices, proper hydration, and exercise are essential. Keep in good communication with your surgeon and medical team. I know that was more than one piece of advice, and it was for post op, essential none the less... Pre op...take a Chapstick with you to the hospital. Comply with your surgeon's pre op instructions, there is a valid reason for them. Best wishes for a successful journey... 3 Maddysgram, girlgetsLB and pastor o reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catfish87 3,471 Posted July 3, 2013 1. ONLY use a surgeon who will use fluoroscopy, to see, instead of guessing. 5 girlgetsLB, pastor o, Maddysgram and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuyMontag 1,264 Posted July 3, 2013 Support. The more the better. Supportive family, friends, doctors, nurses, groups, support support support. 4 girlgetsLB, KAATNS, Maddysgram and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maddysgram 6,159 Posted July 3, 2013 All of the above.lol Educate yourself extensively! !!! 3 pastor o, KAATNS and girlgetsLB reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drehn88 251 Posted July 3, 2013 Anti nausea medicine is your best friend after surgery. 2 girlgetsLB and pastor o reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parisshel 1,892 Posted July 3, 2013 Expect your energy to cycle in the two or so weeks post-op. Immediately following, your emotions may swing ("What have I done?") and you may feel sad. As the days progess, this evens out. And some days you'll feel fine, others you'll be very tired. All normal. Walk, walk, walk to avoid blood clots, which are a risk with any abdominal surgery. Even if you are tired, walk a bit each hour; it's very important. 3 pastor o, KAATNS and girlgetsLB reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dawalsh 919 Posted July 3, 2013 Do not gorge yourself before you start your pre-op diet like there is no tomorrow. Eat sensibly because with the Lapland it is behavior modification so start with good choices. If you're on a pre-op shake diet, ask your diet what you can supplement on your diet food wise if you're still hungry. This is the beginning of a whole new life. 2 pastor o and girlgetsLB reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
girlgetsLB 34 Posted July 3, 2013 This is all great advice! Thank you for taking the time to respond. I cannot wait to start this transformation. I feel like there is a healthy girl inside dying to get out, and I know this is the tool I need 1 pastor o reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olliensys 53 Posted July 3, 2013 Do not gorge yourself before you start your pre-op diet like there is no tomorrow. Eat sensibly because with the Lapland it is behavior modification so start with good choices. If you're on a pre-op shake diet, ask your diet what you can supplement on your diet food wise if you're still hungry. This is the beginning of a whole new life. Dawalsh, its like you were reading my mind. I have been craving sweedish meatballs from Ikea and I was going to just pig out on them out of fear and panic. Your right, although I don't know my surgery date, I am going to start slowly preparing by drinking Protein Shakes and sticking to lean meats.....and stop the late night candy eating......and the fast food, ugh (I can't believe I eat that stuff). Anyway, thanks for the reminder and reality check :-) 2 Mcrutchky and FentonMama reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SueBee01 630 Posted July 3, 2013 Dawalsh' date=' its like you were reading my mind. I have been craving sweedish meatballs from Ikea and I was going to just pig out on them out of fear and panic. Your right, although I don't know my surgery date, I am going to start slowly preparing by drinking Protein shakes and sticking to lean meats.....and stop the late night candy eating......and the fast food, ugh (I can't believe I eat that stuff). Anyway, thanks for the reminder and reality check :-)[/quote'] That is a great plan! You will eventually go back to eating those types of food, just turkey meatballs and a healthy pasta! I gave up certain things while I was waiting for my surgery date so I didn't have to quit everything at once. Sweet, soda, white bread and Pasta were the four I started with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BklynPenny 51 Posted July 3, 2013 Pre-op advice, carry a Protein Meal Replacement bar & Water with you when you go out. For ex. I was at the mall for 3 hrs (crazy I know) and everyone got hungry (shocker) so they ate that food court junk and I was prepared and ate my yummy bar. Didn't spend crazy money on fast food nor did I further more harm my body. Sent from my SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 using LapBandTalk 2 catlover602 and Mcrutchky reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kazjim98 618 Posted July 3, 2013 Don't compare your weight loss to other peoples, it's your journey and you will reach your goal in your time if you work with your band..Best Wishes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lellow 1,713 Posted July 3, 2013 Work on your mindset prior to getting your band. Know that the band will help you feel fuller for longer, but start from now to work on your fear of loss for the foods you think you'll never eat again (you will, just less of it!), and to recognise when you're really hungry instead of bored, or stressed, or just want to use it to feel good. Try to stop thinking of food as some sort of golden reward, because you get to eat 3 times a days at least for the rest of your life, so food will always be there. Taste your food, enjoy it, but remember that you don't have to be full in order to stop being hungry, or satisfied. 1 FentonMama reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites