New to this board and looking for good friends to share the journey

Hi everyone! I have done some reading on this board and it's so nice to be amongst others who are preparing for surgery too! I am scheduled to have the RNY on May 27th and I can't wait! I had the band to begin with but had to get it removed in March. Now I am taking a different path and praying it's the right one this time.

God bless and see you on the losing side!!

Wow Lisa, just 2 days after me.  Congrats on your upcoming surgery, I am sorry the band did not work out for you.  Are you doing a liquid diet before your surgery?  I am on Day 4 of my 2 week liquid diet, Day 3 was not fun at all today is much better.  Hopefully I will be on my way home on the 27th that is what I am counting on.

I wish you the best on your upcoming surgery and a speedy recovery.

Sandy

Strangely enough, my doc is not putting me on a liquid diet prior to surgery. When I had my band placed, I was on a 10-day pre-op liquid diet. It was a LONG 10 days too!!

Thanks for your support and I wish you the same!!

It's a good place and I found some great tips and advice.  I'm having the RNY on Tuesday! I can't believe it.  I was freaking out but I am calmer, now.  It's all really come together fast, I'm lucky, I know people wait a long time for this opportunity.  How are you feeling?  Do you have a pre-op diet?

Yours,

Dana

I am doing well actually. I have had this type of surgery twice now (band placement and then removal 2 years later). I am sure I will get more anxious when the date draws nearer! I don't have a pre-op diet other than watching what I eat between now and surgery.

Wow, Tuesday! I'll pray all goes fabulously. Please keep us updated on your progress!

Hi Lisa..
Congrats on your upcoming surgery.

Hi Lisa! Congratulations on your date!!! Lucky you, no pre-op diet..... I am on day 8 of 12 of opti-fast, then 2 days clear liquids before I get my lapband on May 22nd. This board is an awesome place for support- lots of nice people sharing the experience at the same time. I hate to be nosy but if you don't mind my asking, why did you have to get your band removed? That's every bandster's nightmare scenario. Anyway, good luck to you!!!

Hey Everyone,
I just had the surgery on May 12th. Quite honestly the first two days were harder than I thought they would be and I am now on day 3 and feeling much better!
I had the gastric bypass...anyone else out there on week 1

I had my surgery  on May 14th.  Feeling great.  Sometimes, I can tell that I am not getting enough liquid even though I am living with a bottle of water by my side.  My kidneys start to ache.  Weird but I guess it is just my body telling me to fix it.  But other than that I am doing well.

Hi everyone! I'm new to the site too. Having lapband on May 28. Seeing the nutritionist tomorrow and I guess my journey will begin. My doctor hasn't put me on any presurgery diet but I guess that's up to the nutritionist. I'm a little nervous, but I know I've made the right decision...it's been a long road and I've tried every diet out there. Good luck to all and I know we'll all become losers