Preparing for My Surgery

[JulieInApex 0]

Hi! I'm Julie, and I hope to have Lap Band surgery sometime in December. I've already had the upper GI, EKG, labs, etc. along with appointments with a psychologist and nutritionist. I'm both excited and nervous about this. I hope that this forum will provide me with lots of information and encouragement.

[dolphin6287 0]

hi Julie!

I'm new as well. I am scheduled for Lap band on nov 24th. I meet with the surgeon tomorrow for my pre-op lecture I guess. hehe. I will then receive my instructions on the liquid diet which Im really eager about so that I can purchase what I need and be prepared. I am an RN and I work 12hr shifts (busy) and need to prepare foods and such. Keep me posted on your surgery date and I will post tomorrow on how my appt went.

Dolphin

[jms462001 9]

hi Julie!

I'm new as well. I am scheduled for Lap band on nov 24th. I meet with the surgeon tomorrow for my pre-op lecture I guess. hehe. I will then receive my instructions on the liquid diet which Im really eager about so that I can purchase what I need and be prepared. I am an RN and I work 12hr shifts (busy) and need to prepare foods and such. Keep me posted on your surgery date and I will post tomorrow on how my appt went.

Dolphin

I'm scheduled for the 24th too!! They had to change my pre-op app. to the 19th. I started the pre-op diet yesterday, the 10th. It consists of light Protein Drinks, chicken, turkey, egg whites, and tuna. I am still sampling Protein drinks to find the one I can drink without gagging!! I'm waiting for the nectar one's from the Vitamin Shoppe recommended by the nutritionist, and some light Muscle Milk. Hopefully I will like them better! Good luck to you on the 24th!!!!

[lojo 0]

Hi Julie:

I'm new also. My surgery is scheduled for December 11th. My pre-op is December 2nd. I'm excited and nervous as I get closer to my date. I have found this to be a great group of supportive folks and visit regularly to find out answers to questions I have had. Maybe we can stay in touch and support each other.

Lojo:biggrin: