surgery next tuesday

hi ladies and gents, this is my first blog anywhere. i've been reading this website for months now about the lap band. and after reading all the messages decided to have it done. i go next tuesday the 27th. i'm nervous and scared. but looking followed to getting this weight off for good. how long do u have to drink the protein shakes afterwards?

Congrats on your surgery!!! Sorry, but I had RNY and not the lap band, so I'm not much help. I'd say call your doctor's office, as they should have lots of good info about diet. My program happened to have a dietician to field this type of questions. Be reassured that everyone gets nervous right before. From what I've heard most people look for protein supplements fairly regularly post surgery. There are, however more products out there than just the shakes. --Dave

Hi Cindi, I am having RNY on Tuesday the 27th. I am nervous too but I am trying not to let it show so that my kids won't get upset. I can not wait to get my weight off either. They could have done it yesterday if they wanted to. Good luck to you and I hope all goes well on Tuesday.

Hey...Necole...our day is coming!! I can't believe it's 3 days from now. I had a filter put in my groin on thursday and that was my first time in an OR. (don't have kids) and there was some nudity I wasn't prepared for but otherwise it went fine. made me less nervous since I know where I'll be on Tuesday. I'm off to buy the fleet enema and liquid diet stuff for Monday. Are you doing that too? Keep in touch. This is going to be the best thing we've ever done for ourselves.

Congrats to you both. I have my surgery tomorrow also. I will be so happy. What are your stats right now? I am 5-5 272 after two week liquid diet.

Hi Cindi- Congrats on your upcoming surgery! I just had mine last Tuesday, the 20th. My post-op diet is going in 5 stages. This week I'm on all clear liquids. As of the 27th is when I'll go to full liquids (including protein shakes). It has been explained to me by both my surgeon and the nutritionist that, as I progress through the remaining stages and return to "normal" eating, I may have to continue with protein shakes, most likely 1 per day. Other people I have spoken to who were banded a long time ago say that they still have one shake a day to make sure they are getting in their 60-80 grams per day. I don't think it will be too much of a hardship because it can be sipped on between breakfast and lunch or lunch and dinner. I hope all goes well with your surgery and that you feel as good afterward as I do! Joanne