in process of surgery

[suek39 0]

Hello, I'm having lapband surgery in 2 weeks should I be scared, I'll never enjoy the buffets anymore but then I can find something other to satify me:smile:

Edited January 30, 2009 by suek39

[swrktp 1]

I think I am going to be have it in 3-4 weeks.

You getting nervous. I am a little now that it is so close!!

[JuneAct2 0]

It's perfectly okay to be nervous before surgery. This is a major change in your life and no one expects you NOT to be scared a little.

But, don't be scared over the buffet! It's just not worth it anymore. You have a lot of ground to cover before you even look at the buffet table again. Save the money you'd spend on the AYCE buffet and put it in a piggy bank for the new clothes you'll have to buy!

Use the time between now and your surgery date to gather healthy recipes, restock your frig with healthy foods and if eating out is a big part of your life, check online for menus of your favorite places and know in advance (like when you're NOT hungry) what you will order when you go there. Planning ahead will make the transition easier. You'll be on liquids after surgery. Follow your doctors orders on this. The weeks after surgery are for healing and that is the purpose of the post-op diet. Then you'll gradually add in solid foods again. You'll feel restricted for a few weeks. Then you'll find that you're really hungry. This is bandster hell. For the first couple of months you won't have good restriction in your band. This gives it time to heal. You may not lose weight, but this is normal, too. Try to stick to an eating plan during this time. Drinking lots of Water helps, too. Then as you get fills and reach restriction you'll realize you're not hungry all the time anymore. This is GREAT!

Okay, so this was more than you asked for, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask.