Banded (also) on Febrary 5th

[Guest Krysia]

My name's Krysia, I'm 33, and I've finally on the losing side of WLS.

Was banded with a VG band by Dr. David Rohrer in Great Falls, Montana.

During the 2-week pre-op diet, I lost 12 pounds.

My doc said that my band had been "primed" in surgery with 3 mLs already, since it's such a large band.

One of these days, I'm going to get a scale for my house, but not today. Still feeling sore and tired. (Having 3 kids under the age of 10 will do that. )

I'm sitting here with the now finally empty glass that held my Protein drink --- it took me all morning to drink it. (Like, 3 hours, slow sipping.) And now I feel over-full. Ugh.

I'll figure this out eventually.

[Kat817 19]

Welcome to Bandland!!! And also to LBT!!! Sounds like you have it down, sip slowly!!! And don't forget to walk, walk, walk!!! Soon all this will be behind you, as well as lots of lost weight!

We are glad to have you here!!

Kat

[terrriho 0]

Hey Krysia,

Congratulations on your banding.:clap2: I am to be banded Monday, Feb. 12 by Dr. Rohrer of Great Falls. I am so surprised to see someone else on this site banded by Dr. Rhorer. There are so few of us, you know. I would really like to know how your surgery and hospital experience was.

Good Journey,

Terri

PS You may want to go to the February 2007 Bandsters thread - it is just for us:)

[juliegeraci 7]

Welcome to bandland. Congratulations on taking the first step to better health.

[Platinum 0]

I'm being banded tomorrow by Dr. Ortiz in Mexico. I know the post op diet is going to be tough but I'll get through it.

Congratulations on your new lifestyle change! You will be feeling so much better soon enough.

Good luck.

[gigi8 0]

My name's Krysia, I'm 33, and I've finally on the losing side of WLS.

Was banded with a VG band by Dr. David Rohrer in Great Falls, Montana.

During the 2-week pre-op diet, I lost 12 pounds.

My doc said that my band had been "primed" in surgery with 3 mLs already, since it's such a large band.

One of these days, I'm going to get a scale for my house, but not today. Still feeling sore and tired. (Having 3 kids under the age of 10 will do that. )

I'm sitting here with the now finally empty glass that held my Protein drink --- it took me all morning to drink it. (Like, 3 hours, slow sipping.) And now I feel over-full. Ugh.

I'll figure this out eventually.

Hi Krysia and congrats on getting banded! I just wanted to welcome you!It sure can be hard with kids. I was banded on 1/30/07. I have 4 kids-though a little older 14, 12, 8, and 6, but still work. Make sure you get your rest-Take Care-Gigi:)

[lapband4meNOW 0]

Anyone struggling with post op diet of liquids? I heard some people can go to mushies pretty quick. My doc says two weeks. Protien drinks, thin Soups, etc until then.

[Guest Krysia]

Anyone struggling with post op diet of liquids? I heard some people can go to mushies pretty quick. My doc says two weeks. Protien drinks, thin Soups, etc until then.

My doc basically lists Clear Liquids the day of surgery and the day after. Then, for 2-3 days after surgery, full liquids, like V8, cream of wheat, grits, Jello, yogurt, ice cream... Then after that, mushies for 4 weeks (as tolerated): mashed sweet potatoes, cream of wheat, strained/pureed fruit, yogurt, cream Soup (strained), pureed meat/fish/poultry, ricotta, cottage cheese.

He said when I see him in 5 weeks for my first fill (if necessary, and considering his office is 5 hours from, IMO, it'll be necessary; my luck, I'll say I don't need a fill yet, and then 2 days later... Yeah, needing that fill. LOL! But since I can eat 3/4 cup with no problems, I'm thinking it's fill-time), I should be ready for solids at that time.

:mad: