pre band

[bandgirl120 0]

Hi to all; I am scheduled 9/10 and am so excited. Thanks for all your comments which have helped me get to this point I'm very concerned about dehydration and hope I can get enough Water in

[RestlessMonkey 7]

For most people, drinking isn't a problem. liquids generally go through quite well. There are some people who are really swollen after surgery and need to sip, but that problem isn't as common (with the sized bands) as it used to be. AND...some surgeons put in fill during the surgery and that can cause some to have problems getting things down, but fortunately that too is more rare.

Lastly if you are really nauseated you may not want to drink, but if you're nauseated tell your doc immediately. Usually they can give you meds to control it; they don't want you vomiting if it can be helped (and why suffer?)

Many are like me; able to drink easily and able to stay well hydrated from recovery on! Once they did a post op swallow test on me and saw things were flowing fine, I think I drank 30 ounces of Water in that first hour!

You should be fine and if you aren't there are steps that can be taken very quickly to "fix" it for you.

[MissBandy 0]

I've seen a lot of posts by Restless Monkey, and she sure seems to know what she is talking about.

Thanks for that great info!

Miss B.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

LOL I DO know what I'm talking about...unless I'm wrong! We all just try to give the best advice; but I'm always asking my doc questions. I guess my name should've been nosey monkey!

I'm glad, though, any time I can help!

[PhatKat1127 55]

So I am meeting with nutritionist and psych on same day this week. I am nervous since I am 1 yr out of an abusive marriage and I was honest about stress and the feeling of depression on the questionnaire. I have never felt any self pitty and I have always tried to remain strong for my 10 yr old daughter. I firmly believe my faith has driven me and the leaving him was the choice for my lil one and I. But now I am.afraid the psych might say lap band is no good for me...someone please advise what the psych eval may consist of...

[MiniMi 1,468]

So I am meeting with nutritionist and psych on same day this week. I am nervous since I am 1 yr out of an abusive marriage and I was honest about stress and the feeling of depression on the questionnaire. I have never felt any self pitty and I have always tried to remain strong for my 10 yr old daughter. I firmly believe my faith has driven me and the leaving him was the choice for my lil one and I. But now I am.afraid the psych might say lap band is no good for me...someone please advise what the psych eval may consist of...

It's really not that daunting. I was a little afraid too. You have a clear grasp on reality though and will not have any problem. It's just a frank talk about your expectations, where you've come from and where you are going.