New to this site. Getting Banded on 10/14

[jakki14 36]

Hello. I am new to this site and was hoping to get some advice or what to expect for my upcoming surgery on October 14th. If anyone has info on the pre-op diet, I would really appriciate that!

Thanks

[LapbandLo 294]

Hey!! You look relatively young! I'm 24 so its nice to see younger people on here I didn't have a pre-op diet because my surgeon doesn't believe it them haha so not too much info on that. Here is a rundown on my surgery expirience though!

I was banded on Sept 17th (5 days ago) and today I feel GREAT, just tired (see other posts haha)

I was on this site non stop the moment I got my surgery date. When they say everyone is different please believe it!

My surgery was a breeze, really. I was a mess with nerves but it all went smooth. I arrived at the hospital at 8:30 and was in surgery around 12:30. I woke up in recovery around 1:30-2:00 in pain due to gas but they still gave me pain meds and oxygen and I felt better. I was scheduled as outpatient but due to the pain meds they gave me they wanted to make sure I could get liquids down without vomiting so I ended up staying until 6:30PM.

5 days out I am fighting hunger A LOT being on liquids. At first I thought it might be "head hunger" which is a common term around here but I'm actually feeling hunger pains. I'm sipping Protein (By the way, Isopure mixed with crystal light is delicious!) and broths and it ususally goes away for a couple of hours but I can't wait to get some substance in my life! My post op is tomorrow and I'm hoping she adds a few things to the list. I'm feeling good about things but its different. I do notice I am feeling satisfied on either 1/2-1cup of liquids for a couple of hours at a time which is insane. My head has to catch up lol.

Good luck! The people on this forum are amazing!

[jakki14 36]

Thanks so much for your info it's very helpful!! I just found this site, so i'm trying to read all the info I can before my surgery. My surgeon hasn't mentioned anything to me about the pre-op diet, so i'm not sure I will have to do it either, but I go next week, so I guess I will see. Thanks again for the info

[LapbandLo 294]

Thanks so much for your info it's very helpful!! I just found this site, so i'm trying to read all the info I can before my surgery. My surgeon hasn't mentioned anything to me about the pre-op diet, so i'm not sure I will have to do it either, but I go next week, so I guess I will see. Thanks again for the info

Not a problem!! Keep us posted!

[jakki14 36]

Will do

[eatoandc 33]

My surgery is scheduled for 10/10... So just a few days before you. I like keeping up with the newly banded like lapbandlo btw thx for all your info. Anyway I see my dr this Friday but they've already told me to start on Protein Shakes whatever I choose that's high in Protein low on sugar. I think they will give me some shakes on Friday to take til surgery. Glad you are on here and maybe I'll have some tips for u soon and we can keep in touch!!

[Bandista 7,466]

Hey!! You look relatively young! I'm 24 so its nice to see younger people on here I didn't have a pre-op diet because my surgeon doesn't believe it them haha so not too much info on that. Here is a rundown on my surgery expirience though!

I was banded on Sept 17th (5 days ago) and today I feel GREAT, just tired (see other posts haha)

I was on this site non stop the moment I got my surgery date. When they say everyone is different please believe it!

My surgery was a breeze, really. I was a mess with nerves but it all went smooth. I arrived at the hospital at 8:30 and was in surgery around 12:30. I woke up in recovery around 1:30-2:00 in pain due to gas but they still gave me pain meds and oxygen and I felt better. I was scheduled as outpatient but due to the pain meds they gave me they wanted to make sure I could get liquids down without vomiting so I ended up staying until 6:30PM.

5 days out I am fighting hunger A LOT being on liquids. At first I thought it might be "head hunger" which is a common term around here but I'm actually feeling hunger pains. I'm sipping Protein (By the way, Isopure mixed with crystal light is delicious!) and broths and it ususally goes away for a couple of hours but I can't wait to get some substance in my life! My post op is tomorrow and I'm hoping she adds a few things to the list. I'm feeling good about things but its different. I do notice I am feeling satisfied on either 1/2-1cup of liquids for a couple of hours at a time which is insane. My head has to catch up lol.

Good luck! The people on this forum are amazing!

Thanks for this -- so helpful for those of us pre-band. I'm glad you are doing so well and experiencing hunger, learning to respond to those signals, sorting out head hunger and real hunger, etc. I can't wait to get banded!

[Bandista 7,466]

Thanks so much for your info it's very helpful!! I just found this site, so i'm trying to read all the info I can before my surgery. My surgeon hasn't mentioned anything to me about the pre-op diet, so i'm not sure I will have to do it either, but I go next week, so I guess I will see. Thanks again for the info

Hi Jakki, welcome! I have found this to be a great place for info -- have learned so much here compared to literature, etc. provided by hospital. My process seems to be moving along but I feel impatient -- so ready to get out of food jail and be on my way to weight loss and better health. I met with LB Coord. at the hosp. where I will be banded, did the psych eval and 1st mtg. with nutritionist. Waiting now for date with surgeon then hopefully it will all happen quickly! Best wishes to you.......