Newbie . . . getting banded in Mexico on 3/19/07

[Theresa_Ann 0]

I will be banded in a few weeks and I'm not afraid to say . . . I'm just a little nervous. However, I am even more excited. I am 42, 5' 4", and 233 pounds.

Any advice or support would be greatly appreciated and I will promise to pay it forward when the time comes. Thanks

[Kat817 19]

There is SOOOOOO much advice to be had out there---give us an idea what is making you nervous, and we will try to help!!! I can tell you it was a very simple surgery in my opinion. I LOVE my band!

Pre-op advice....let's see. Cut out all carbonated drinks now! Eliminate as many of the carbs and as much of the sugar as you can now---it will ease the transition into the liquid diet, and make the first weeks following much easier.

Make sure you have plenty of Protein Drinks (both clear liquid, and shakes) on hand, as well as broths, and whatever you choose to drink the first few days home, so you don't have to run to the store or anything. Make sure you have GasX, and a heating pad ready just in case, you might be one that has pain from residual gas. Have some liquid Tylenol on hand.

Now if you are flying to Mexico----I can come up with some more---I too flew to MX.

Let me know---feel free to PM me anytime.

Welcome to LBT---we are glad you are here!

Kat