Lap Band Patients!!!!!

I am on my way to have the lap-band procedure in about three weeks and would like to get info on the first few weeks out! What did you eat? Were you tired? What vitamins did you take? What is your best advice? What should I know??? Any info would be greatly appreciated!!!

Hi Nicole, I'm almost nine months out and I had my surgery done in Baton Rouge. I've had a lot of surgeries and I didn't find this one to be too difficult. I did experience a lot of pain and discomfort, but I was able to walk, move, cough and all the things it takes to have a good recovery. I was extremely tired for about a month. I had a problem with the low-carb, high protein drinks in the first stage, so I moved fairly quickly to mushies and soft protein. I had smoothies, sf hot chocolate, jello, pudding, eggs, sorbet and popsickles. I took two prescription vitamins for the first couple of months. I'm still on prescription iron because of an unrelated anemia issue. Since my lap band surgery, I've had a ton of unrelated problems involving hernias, infection and wound issues. The band has quietly behaved through all this and four surgeries. I may be facing a fifth within the month, so I haven't taken advantage of fills except my first which was a 1/2 cc fill at six weeks. At 8 months, I had lost a little over 75 pounds. I hope this helps and if you need anything else, please let me know. I have a blog about my lap band experience and it can be accessed at the "www" button below. Onward! Frances

Thanks Frances - It is your profile that I look at most often. You look like you are doing great and I hope I am as successful with the band as you are! Thanks so much! I will be contacting you as more questions arise!!! Best Wishes!!!!