June 2009 Surgery

[pennreporter 12]

It's whatever your surgeon recommended. Each surgeon has a different protocol. I personally am of the belief that the more experienced the surgeon at doing banding the less they have you pre-op or it could be how high your BMI is. My surgeon does more bypasses so they have a generic two-week liquid diet for band and bypass. My daughter didn't have to do anything except just abstain the night before. She even went to eat Mexican food the day before but her surgeon has done 4k procedures, mine 120. So go by what your doctor told you, not by on here...there's too many variations.

Good luck. Your surgery is on my birthday. Mine is June 1 and my goal was to have it before my birthday. ta-dah!

trisha

[TenaciousTrace 4]

Hi Everyone!! I'm scheduled for surgery June 4th, Fresno, CA. But, my doc isn't requiring me to do the 2 week pre-op liquid diet....just liquid diet the day before surgery....... I'm very excited and nervous. Mostly nervous about keeping my will power up and making this new tool work!! I have about 120 lbs to loose!! Good luck to all!!

[Stum-belina 0]

Hi, this is my first post, ever, so I hope I do it right. I have been reading about everybody else for well over a month now. I am having my surgery on June 1st. I am very excited!!! I start my 10 day "liquids only" diet tomorrow, i'm not so excited about that, but I'm sure I'll do fine. Good Luck to all!:cursing:

[blackjack120 0]

I'm hoping for a June surgery date:thumbup:

I got insurance approval, had a psych and nutri eval, took all the tests. Just waiting on a date!!!! I'm a little nervous, but I'm ready to get started.....

me too..........I'm in SC

[Hel 0]

Hi Everyone!

I got the call yesterday, and my surgery is scheduled for June 9th with Dr. Lara in El Paso! My husband already got leave approved so he can be here with me, and although I'm nervous, I am ready! :cursing:

[nano 0]

Hi Everyone,

Me doctor asked me to go on a lowfat diet, no liquid diet :smile:. I am strating my diet on saturday... cuz my operation is on june 6 :mad2:)

[nano 0]

oppps sorrry MY not ME oooooops

[Corliss 0]

Hi, My lapband surgery is June 23rd Im really confussed I was told as far as a pre-op diet to keep carbs 30to60g fats under 30g Protein 60g I have not started yet and after reading more about the pre-op diet sounds like I should do more. I need help. Debbie

debbie, don't worry about what other folks are doing, just do what your doc told you to do. I think a lot of the stuff about preop diet depends on your docs personal philosophy. I had first banding Nov. of 2005 and was not told to do any specific diet. I did low carb for a month and lost 17 lbs which gave me a nice start on my journey. It also gave me confidence that I could do what was asked of me after banding. I had a great journey loosing a total of 203 lbs but it did unfortunately culminate in a slippage.

I was unbanded Sept. 2008 but am scheduled for rebanding June 19, 2009. Whoooohooooo I can't wait to get my new tool. Life is so different when you aren't consumed with thinking about food 24-7. The band even changed the way I thought about food. I was not one of those who resented not being able to eat as much as i used to. I loved eating like a normal and food even tasted better. I had hoped to be one of those who could keep it off, but deep down, I knew I would not as I am a stone food junkie. I am so looking forward to being released from this addiction once again.

For anyone reading this, do not let my experience discourage you. The old smaller bands had about a 13% slippage rate and the newer ones the rate is 3% or less. Even if the slippage rate was the same, I would still be doing it again. It has changed my life tremendously:Banane21:

Corliss

[Stum-belina 0]

Hi all, well I started my 'liquids only'' this morning, it's not horrible, although my belly is rumbling in protest. I am also suppose to start my exercise program today, however i was told after surgery i would not be doing any exercising except walking for about 4 weeks, but I guess i'll go ahead with what my physical fitness trainer said to do. I can't wait until June Ist gets here!! I'm ready to do this! :thumbup:

[pennreporter 12]

Lucky you Nano. Mine is two weeks liquid but I kind of feel this is going to show how well I can sticking to it even afterwards. My only cheating so far (4 days) is just eating more of the Tomato Soup that I can have to begin with. Today, a little lightheaded, nauseous and a light headache. I'm definitely getting in the Protein. I'm allowed two Snacks a day, which to me aren't snacks...they're my dinner..lol. I love ff greek yogurt. So that's one with some splenda added. But I'm headed out to get a Magic Bullet so I can make my own.

Good luck to all on their pre-op diets. Can't believe I'm four days into it already. Next week will go quick because I have three drs appts and busy at work.

Again, good luck

trisha:Banane20:

[debbied888 0]

Thanks for your reply.

[abbypoo 0]

Hey everyone! I've been lurking around this site for a while, but this is my first post ever! I'm getting banded June 24th by Dr. Webber at Great Lakes Weight Loss in Detroit! I am supposed to follow a 7-day VLCD before the surgery consisting mostly of Protein shakes and one sensible meal a day. I am not too worried about sticking to it, because I have done low calorie dieting in the past. I think I might even start the VLCD sooner to jump start my weight loss.

For those of you who are wondering why doctors want you on a diet before the surgery: The purpose is to lose weight in order to shrink the size of your liver. When you are overweight you often have a fatty liver which gets in the way of the stomach during surgery. Youtube the Lap Band surgery and you can see a video of the surgery. Anyway, losing weight helps shrink the liver and reduces the chances of complications during surgery. Even if your doctor doesn't advise you to try to lose weight before surgery, it is definitely not a bad idea. Also, many doctors will refuse to do the surgery at all if a patient gains weight before the surgery, so this might be another reason to stick to a weight loss plan ahead of time. Just my $0.02

[Grandma26 1]

Scheduled for June 25! Was originally scheduled for May 19 but needed a few more tests first :thumbup:

[nomebug 0]

I am alittle of everything excited nervous, can't wait to see the scale go down. I am June 8th Colorado Springs I start liquid/ one meal day diet Tuesday!!!

[debbied888 0]

Corliss, Thanks for your advice. Goodluck with your next banding. I am scared to death. I really worry I should just do this on my own. I am 5'4" 225lbs. I have had a wt problem all my life. My wt now I feel keeps me from doing alot! and there is also the health issues. So I pray I am making the right choice. My insurance does not pay 1 penny. Thats alot of money approx. 17,500 to be paying for something you are not sure will work. I heard one lady only lost 20lbs. I quess I need encourgement. Thanks, Debbie