getting ready and looking for advice

[littlesweet 0]

i just completed my psyche eval, cardiology clearance and upper gi- all tha ti sleft is my nutritional visits. i am looking for advice suggestions etc to prepare me fo my lap band surgery estimate to be done in june. i am excited but a smidge nervous. any advice , ideas etc would be greatly appreciated

[IndioGirl55 32]

i just completed my psyche eval, cardiology clearance and upper gi- all tha ti sleft is my nutritional visits. i am looking for advice suggestions etc to prepare me fo my lap band surgery estimate to be done in june. i am excited but a smidge nervous. any advice , ideas etc would be greatly appreciated

Your doctor should be giving you all the info you need for your pre-op post op diet etc - be prepared for some discomfort after the surgery - it doesn't last long - but for me surgery did hurt - I was back to work though on day 6 - Follow your doctors orders to a T - Know that the lap band is only a tool and not the magic cure all to your issues with food and yes you will have to have will power - the will power to make a lifetime lifestyle change in your eating habits.

Good Luck on your journey

[Lori_NC 1]

I agree with Indigo, follow your Dr's instructions to the T. Mine wanted a 2 wk liquid pre-op diet and I did it. I also lost 15lbs by following it. My view is only from the surgery point, I cant wait to see what happens from here. I had surgery 3/28 and have had mild discomfort and some gas issues. None in the shoulders as others have experienced, mine is more like something is sitting on my chest. The gas-x strips have worked wonders. Walk walk walk, immediately. I was up and moving within 4hrs of getting into my room. I was just a short walk, but I then later took a longer one and I keep pacing around my home. Im a single mom with a 2 yr old daughter and I have the weekend to re-cooperate before getting her back tomorrow afternoon from daycare. I plan on going back to work on Tuesday for 1/2 a day and then I have a full day of meetings on Wednesday. Just follow your Dr's advice.

[trinity2008 0]

Hi Littlesweet,

I am feeling the same way you are. I am surprised you have to wait so long for your procedure. I met with my docs last week and am scheduled for April 30th! When I read others I am curious as to why my procedure is happening much faster than others! Its making me nervous now...

[IndioGirl55 32]

Hi Littlesweet,

I am feeling the same way you are. I am surprised you have to wait so long for your procedure. I met with my docs last week and am scheduled for April 30th! When I read others I am curious as to why my procedure is happening much faster than others! Its making me nervous now...

I met with my doc 5/31 had tons of test to do for surgery and had surgery on 7/17 (could have been on the 10th but I still had 2 test to do)

I think it all depends on what test you have and how they can be scheduled and what your docs schedule is

[littlesweet 0]

they made me schedule my 2 nutrition visits a month apart my first one is the end of april and the second the end of may- do not worry - i wish mine was moving faster i justg had a hard time getting in withthe nutrionalist they required