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I am being Banded tomorrow 7-20-09!



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I am so NERVOUS! I have never had any type surgery whats so ever! NONE! I have to be at surgerical center by noon!

SO today i need to get ready and buy the stuff I need for the week.

What do you suggest I should get that worked for you all? Brand..etc? I know its a full liquid diet. Clear liqujid.. They say apple and grape juice.. thing is I don't like that! broth.. hmmm like chicken Soup broth or the plain broth? can i get the Tomato vegggie broth? I'm so nervous...

OHHH Multivitamin & Calcium supplements? I"ve never bought any before.. what brand would work best for being banded... I'd be nervous to take anything with just being newly banded.

Your help is greated appreciated!

Kat

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Hey, I was banded two days ago.

Here's what I've had in the food & beverage department: low sugar apple juce, low sugar cranberry, popsicles (I thought they were sugar free, I was WRONG), sugar-free popsicles, diet iced tea, miso Soup (love it!! buy some!!), crystal lite. Haven't had any problems with nausea, etc.

For the multivitamin, my doctor mentioned Centrum, centrum chewables, or even the flintstones chewable vitamins.< /p>

For Calcium, I think he may have mentioned viactive, but I'll have to check on that (I'll be giving him a call on monday).

PS:

Don't worry, the surgery isn't bad. I had my gallbladder removed, and its not nearly as bad as that. I'm not going to lie, you WILL want someone around to give you a hand for a little while (we'll see, its only been two days). The spot where the port is feels awful, and sleeping is a chore (my bed is low to the ground, and I'm a side sleeper).

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I've heard many people here say they preferred regular Soup, i.e. campbell's or progresso, but strained.. better and familiar flavor. I thought that was a good idea. :wink2:

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@sandiegokate, that sounds like a good idea! Will try soon!

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Hi Kat!!

Congrats and good luck tomorrow. I am scheduled for surgery the next day so am very excited and absolutely nervous too!! We have to think it will all be worth it. But easier said than done. Hope to hear an update from you and see how things are going.

Will think of you tomorrow!!

Good luck

Carrie

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