June LapBand

[plopez 77]

Hey Junebuggy

Just wanted to check on you?

Do you have consult with Dr next Tues? What time? I'm going at 11:30...hopefully we will meet

[junebuggy2004 9]

Hi plopez mine is next Tuesday at the same time. I did get clarification on the carb thing though. It's 20 calories total, so I was wrong.

[plopez 77]

Hey Junebuggy...

I haven't been writing my cards down but I think in good.

How are you doing?? I'm getting nervous. See ya Tuesday.

Hopefully we will recognize each other. Lol

[junebuggy2004 9]

I haven't been writing them down either but I've basically been eating meat, cheese and salad with olive oil. My head was killing me today. I'm super nervous too. Do you have an endoscopy tomorrow? I have mine and it's at 7 am in SA. Whew that's early.

[plopez 77]

Is that checking for the hernia?? I'm doing mine next Thurs and spending night then surgery Fri,

I'm eating the same foods as you.

[Makinchanges4me 44]

Hi,

I'm getting ready to start the lap band journey. Will be getting my physical next week. What pre surgery diet do you have to do?

Thanks for any advice.

Edited May 30, 2014 by Makinchanges4me

[Junebug36 154]

Glad to see a few others with a June date! Hope all goes well. So we have to swallow barium prior to surgery? I think my doc is doing it after.. @@Makingchanges, the pre op diet is a very low carb high Protein one. For mine, I am allowed 800 calories a day...but each surgeon requires different diets. I am drinking two Protein shakes and eating one meal with Protein and green vegetables. I am surprised to read some surgeons don't require any diet...as it is meant to shrink the liver so it is easy to place the band.

[Junebug36 154]

Forgot to say the diet...at least mine...is only during the 2 weeks prior to surgery.

[Makinchanges4me 44]

Junebug36,

I'm getting my surgery in Texas. Sounds like each doctor and clinic has different ways of doing pre-op. Not sure when I'll have my surgery as they haven't yet done the physical.

Appreciate your info. Here's wishing you the greatest results. Keep us posted.

Makingchanges4me

[plopez 77]

Barium??? What's that?? Now I'm scared

I have a problem swallowing. Lol

[wonderpooh2u 33]

Barium??? What's that?? Now I'm scared<br> I have a problem swallowing. Lol

Barium is gross... It's super heavy and waaaay thick. And it does NOT taste good AT ALL. You have to drink it before the EKG. It allows the radiologist to see what's going on inside of you. It's a short process, but one I'd rather not repeat! Even them handing me the cup what a bit freaky. I swear it easily weighed a pound.... Have you done it yet?

[Weeviegurl 81]

For all who are doing Atkins or are low carbing...you are going through sugar withdrawal by cutting out processed sugars. You may have headaches and even neasea. Try drinking chicken or beef broth every 2-4 hours, the salt helps with the symptoms. It works.

Edited June 1, 2014 by Weeviegurl

[Weeviegurl 81]

My understanding is that the barium swallow is for fluoroscopy to see if there are any leaks and to also get a baseline on where or what position your band is placed. In case you ever have slippage in the future, they'll be able to look at another swallow to see if there is a difference in position. Some surgeons use fluoroscopy for fills as well, to make sure the fill is allowing enough liquid through.

Edited June 1, 2014 by Weeviegurl

[plopez 77]

Is it a lot or alittle?? I had a colonoscopy a few months ago and that was rough !

[Weeviegurl 81]

Plopez, I'm not sure. I will certainly fill you in on my experience, so you'll know what to expect. I hope it's not too much, cuz from what it sounds like; it's hard to get the 4 oz of liquid down an hour as expected.