OMG! It just got real! Lapband 2-26-14

[Kandy12 14]

Just got a call they my surgery is next Friday. I preop Friday. Start diet today. High Protein, no carbs... Geez I didn't think it would happen like that. I have been approved since January.. I was completing my surgeon requirements... It's just odd how I see a lot of people do all liquids and my surgeon doesn't require that. In addition I'll only be doing one week and a 1/2 high protein diet... How can the fat around my liver go do quickly... Feeling excited abs anxious !!!!!!

[Kandy12 14]

Actually that is a week from today!!!! Oh my!!!!

[lisacaron 5,075]

Congrats Kandy. Your surgeon knows what he needs you to do before your surgery so have confidence in that. Not everyone has to be on a liquid diet for a few weeks or even on any at all.

So don't worry about that, and just follow what your doc's told you to do and your going to do great! Keep us in the loop as you move forward and come back for any support you need.

See you on the banded side soon!

[Kandy12 14]

Thanks, I guess every surgeon has their protocol... I had to have so many test I'm sure if I needed to wait he would definitely make me. They would even schedule me without a sleep study and I had no symptoms... So I'm sure it will be fine.. I'm happy but now I have to scramble to get everything I need... Not to even mention the short notice for my job and the fact I'm not telling them JACK!!! So I'll have to get creative with that... Whoosah!!!!

[starfish n coffee 157]

Yaaaaaaayyyyy!!!!! I'm excited for you!!!! Make sure you drink plenty of Water during this phase. As well as when you come home. ????

[Kandy12 14]

Starfish girl you already on the other side!!! Glad all went well for you today.. We gone work this together Boo!!!!! Can't wait until we can hit that gym! Get some rest!!!

[starfish n coffee 157]

Starfish girl you already on the other side!!! Glad all went well for you today.. We gone work this together Boo!!!!! Can't wait until we can hit that gym! Get some rest!!!

Thanks Darlin!! We got this!!

[TLL 105]

Congratulations! It's such an exciting time! I had relatively short notice with my work as well, I hope yours is as understanding and supportive as mine was!

The way my surgeon explained it wasn't just shrinking the fat around your liver, but actually making it deflate and lay flatter so it was easier to work around. I stuck to my doctor's strict two week pre-op diet TO THE LETTER and was SO proud of myself for not even cheating a single time! I really think that was the key to making my entire surgical experience such a breeze. It's great practice for post-op when the diet is even more strict, too!

[Its-time 49]

Congrats. I am getting banded the same day. Good luck!

[Skywalker 170]

Congratulations. How totally exciting. I'm excited but also a little nervous, and I'm sure it will get super real when mine comes up. I plan to follow his instructions really closely as well because I don't want any complications.

So when you say no carbs, not even fruit? Are you basically on a liquid South Beach diet?

[LI Lady 64]

Congratulations!!! Stick to the doctor's orders. I would also recommend trying to get some walking in every day. It was very helpful with my recovery. If you are exercising pre-op, it makes it that much easier to do it post-op.

God luck!!

[Ga Gurl 30]

Congrats..... and all the best to you!!!