Lap band surgery scheduled for 1st week of Jan 2015

[shannon2015 26]

I am nervous and excited at the same time. My surgery is less than 2 weeks away.

[TheProfessor 378]

Wee! Congratulations! You are about to change your LIFE. Wahoo!

I've been where you are (just 2 weeks ago!) and I know it can be exciting and a little daunting, too... the diet leading up to surgery is totally manageable - just take it one day at a time, keep counting the sleeps down and surgery day will be here before you know it.

I recommend you read my post in the "Pre-Surgery" forum "Tips for Surgery Day & Coming Home" for some suggestions on how to prep your room and your house for when you come home.

Welcome to the forum! How exciting for you!

[Bandista 7,466]

Congratulations! I remember how nervous and excited I was -- had never been an overnight patient in a hospital before. It was all so much easier than I thought it would be. And the excitement has never worn off -- all these months later I still feel that thrill of having made this decision for myself. A year later I am so much healthier and happier. Getting that appetite monster off of my back was an amazing thing. Good luck to you -- so glad you're here on the forum. And you, too, Professor -- congratulations on being two weeks out. You are really on your way.

[gowalking 10,790]

Congrats! What a great way to start 2015 off. There are amazing and wonderful things coming your way. Good luck and keep us posted.

[samcat681 38]

Shannon2015, I am getting excited too as my surgery is scheduled for January 8th:) This is going to be a great year. I love reading everyone's encouraging words on this site. I try to stay positive and take one day at a time. I have also distracted myself with finding some new recipes on pinterest that will work with my new way of eating. I am so excited for you too. Keep in touch.

[kayzoog 129]

Congrats on your surgery date! It will go by so fast! I hardly remember mine from March 2014. I just feel normal but skinnier! Good luck to you!

[shannon2015 26]

My doctor advised me to do the Atkins diet pre surgery and the day before surgery liquids only. I noticed most people did liquid diet 2 weeks prior to surgery date. I have 6 days before my surgery, should I switch over and do only liquids until my surgery?

[samcat681 38]

My pre op diet is 2 weeks of medical shakes 3x per day and 250cal of green veg that grow above ground (no carrots, potatoes and things like that). No fruit, meat, dairy, sugar, caffeine. I have ate a lot of salads and a lot of broccoli and cauliflower for dinner. I have turned to pinterest to spice things up. I love to cook so it has been kinda fun finding new ways to prepare food. I actually made "rice" out of cauliflower and it didn't taste that bad:) You should stick to whatever your Dr recommended.

[TheProfessor 378]

Ah, yes, Dr. Cobourn at SWLC! Dr. C was my surgeon - I was banded on December 18th. Get ready for the best, most professional treatment and follow-up. Wow!

I was on the Smartshakes and greens just like you, and only began to get fatigued of it on about day 11. I was ready for surgery and could not WAIT to have something 'different' in my mouth other than the shakes (which are actually really yummy, don't you find?) and greens.

Your big day will be here in no time!

[samcat681 38]

TheProfessor, you're right the shakes really aren't that bad. I can't wait to meet Dr C in person, I have only spoke to him by phone. I am a nurse and I deal with a lot of Dr's. I can just tell that Dr C has a good personality and has a passion for what he does. Your post has got me even more excited again:). Thanks for the inspiring words.

[TheProfessor 378]

I really liked the shakes and have a few more on hand for future. I liked adding a teaspoon of instant coffee to the chocolate one in the mornings (for a wee bit of a boost in flavour and caffeine!) and a bit of cinnamon to the vanilla. Mmmm!

Ah, so you are a nurse! You will have far more professional 'insight' than I about how you are treated medically. All I can say is that I was thoroughly impressed by Dr. Cobourn, the nursing team and the anaesthetist. The whole experience has, thus far, exceeded my expectations. I felt I was in such good, capable, experienced hands, and was treated with tremendous respect and caring.

I am so excited for you! :-)

[JoJoNYC 69]

Congrats... I am right behind you. I am scheduled for Jan 14th. Started my PreOp Diet on New Years Day! What better way to start something like this!!!!

[samcat681 38]

JoJoNYC I couldn't agree with you more. At first I was a little disappointed that I was going to miss some of the holiday festivities. But then I thought the holidays should be about family and friends not what there is to eat. I definitely have to retain my way of thinking about social get together.

[bkchick88 66]

I amazed at the differences in everyone's pre-op diet. My doctor told me to limit my caloric intake to 800-900 calories a day for two weeks and to start with a Protein shake in the morning for Breakfast. lunch and dinner were to be a diet entree so counting calories would be easier. Those were the only restrictions. The closer Christmas came, the more I fell off the wagon. My surgery was still a success and I'm 5 days post-op and feeling just a little sore. Heaven forbid I should drop something and have to pick it up off the floor...ouch!! But my energy is back up, even though I'm still on a liquid diet. So far, things are going very well. Best of luck to you on your new weight loss journey in 2015.

Edited January 3, 2015 by bkchick88