Goodluck!  I head in at 6:00 surgery at7:30!!

Venus

I had my surgery January 2nd and I did lose like 30 #s right of the back.Then I stopped and got worried why am I not losing and everyone said I was crazy you just lost 30 # well all week last week I lost nothing and I got on the scale this morning and lost 3 more pounds.What I didn't realize though is I was losing inches.Which I was told was a good thing to because the faster the weight comes off more saggy skin.Everyone is different and I learned that last week.Keep up the great work we are all in this together!
Jen

 Hi kcb1955 -

I'm scheduled for Jan 28.  It's not the 27th, but I saw your 1955 and I'm guessing that might be your birth year - because it's mine.  June 9 actually.  I've never posted before nor replied to anyone, but I thought I'd respond to you - and I have a question for you.  I've been put on a 10 day pre-op liquid diet.  This is day 3 and although I'm not hungry, I'm not understanding the diet well.  Rather than call the dr's office, I thought I'd ask you if you're on a similar restriction and how you're getting along.  My only choices are Carnation Instant Breakfast, SlimFast, Boost or Ensure for my meals, along with water, coffee, tea, broth or bouillon, sugar free Kool-Aid, Propel, Fruit20, or Crystal Light.  

Is is just liquids they want me on to reduce the size of my liver?  If so, why not some sugar free cocoa with skim milk?  It can't necessarily be low fat or sugar free because of the fat in the CIB. They didn't say the CIB needed to be sugar free. I think I'm looking forward to being post-op and able to have fruit juices for a while!  It doesn't help that I live in Minnesota and can't get warm, so I'm constantly wanting warm beverages!

I'm not fearful of the surgery as I had a mass removed from my lung last February. They thought it might be cancer, but turned out to be an infection (histopasmosis).  After that scare, this should be a breeze.  

Anyway, I've gone on too long about myself.  I'd really like a pen pal, so if you're game, please let me know!  Good luck!

Hi folks,
I have been a reader, but not a poster, on this website for a couple months and it has been very helpful in preparing for the big day.  I am scheduled for band placement on Tuesday January 27 so if any other banders are scheduled then  and want to compare pre-op jitters and post-op experiences I would be happy to chat with you!

Best wishes to you on your upcoming surgery, I wish you a healthy speedy recovery, let us know how you are doing. ~Lizett