FIVE DAYS LEFT!!!!!

Only five days left!!!!, and still a lot of questions especially about the diet how long are you on liquids before you switch to the soft stage if you have the lapband, what is completely off limits and what should i be carefull with??? how soon before i can get up and exercise, and how do i keep my puppy who has slept on the side of me for the past 3 years off the bed so she dont step on my port lol ugh so much to worry about any help or advice is appreciated thanks 

5 days will be here so soon! Were you scheduled to see a nutritionist? I'm wondering why you don't have a diet plan on paper. It's part of the required testing pre-op.  I can tell you what my plan is...but you should still see and talk to someone whether it be your surgeon or a nutritionist.  week 1 is clear liquids week 2 is full liquids week 3 & 4 are purees and mushies week 5 and 6 are soft foods The fact that you have no post op eating instructions worries me. Not following proper care and eating could cause you to fail or even cause some serious post op issues. Please talk to your surgeon before you go into surgery!!! There should be no physical work or any lifting over 10 lbs after surgery. Light housework is ok. Walking is great. After 6 weeks is the standard for getting back to normal life and workouts.  As far as the puppy...She can sleep in bed with you but she should not be jumping on you. It's not about hurting your port. It's about hurting you in general. You will have about 5 incisions that will need healing. Jumping on you will cause discomfort. I will say this...sleeping in bed might be tough for the first week or so. I slept in a recliner as getting in and out of bed was tough, not to mention very uncomfortable to even lay flat and on the side was impossible.    A call to your surgeons offfice tomorrow really should be at the top of your list. You seem to be going into surgery blind folded!  Good luck, I hope everything works out for you.

I completely agree!  I have not had surgery yet, and probably won't until Aug sometime, but I have a document that tells me exactly what I can eat and when.  I got that info from the nutritionist, back in February.  Those questions should be answered by your doc.  Hopefully you will get them answered before you go into surgery.  Take hold of your health care, it is all about you!

well here is what happened i had my appt with the nutrionist a while ago i moved since then and lost my diet plan so i called already and got an appointment for thurs to see her again and go through it i dont have a recliner so i guess i am going to have to suffer in bed which will be hard because i can only sleep on my stomach i think i am just so nervous i cant even remember straight and ive read so much on here about the diets what people do right and wrong im not sure what he is going to give me so i was just wondering i also want to make sure that i have enough of everything on hand after wards so i have think i know what i am supposed to know i think i am just forgetting because i am so nervous but thank you so much for your help!!!! any more would be great chrissie

Good luck to you! I am just as nervous as you are but feel the same way...it must be meant to be. I will pray for you, but you have to pray for me when I get my RNY hopefully next month!!

I'm glad you will be seeing the nutritionist Thursday. It's one of the most important appointments you'll need for post op.

As always...we'll always be helpful on this board but everyone must follow their doctors rules. If a problem should arise...it will be dealt with by you and your surgeon. That's why it's so important to follow your doctors orders. We can only guide and help you.  Trust me when I say you WILL NOT be able to sleep on your belly. I too am a belly sleeper and due to that I got very little sleep for awhile. Because my band slipped a couple of weeks ago..I had to have the surgery twice. Sleeping was no better the 2nd time. I did heal quicker the 2nd time because my port was never touched and that is the most sensitive area you'll have post op.  Ask your surgeon what you can take to help you sleep. While in the hospital recently...they gave me Benadryl through IV to help me sleep. When I came home I used the Benadryl quick disolve strips. It didn't help me sleep all night but it helped get a few hours of deep sleep.     Being nervous is understandable. The best thing to do is make lists! I had to do this. I even made a list for what I will bring to the hospital with me because I didn't want to forget anything due to nerves. You'll need liquids when you come home. Chicken/beef broth, jello, sugar free drinks and sugar free popsicles. You'll most likely be on that for the 1st week. Every surgeon / nutritionist is different.  Your day is almost here!

Thank you so  much for all the help and marie i you will definatly be in my prayers!!!! and good luck with getting your date. Like i said i had the nutrionist appt a while ago and i forgotten alot of the info that is why i called and rebooked another with her but was just looking for a jist of what i was in for i work in the medical field so i know to always call the dr when i dont feel right or have a question like i said the sleep is still the only thing that i am still worried about but i guess its part of the process thannk you all so much 

I should of added this... If you take care of yourself post op...you should be able to sleep on your belly 1-2 weeks later. What I mean by taking care of yourself is no lifting and no physical activities. When you go to stand on your feet from a sitting position of any kind...use a pillow to press againt your stomach. This will help with causing any added belly soreness. This along with proper diet rules will help you heal quicker.

I was also a belly sleeper and do not have a recliner.  The first two nights were not great sleeping, but after that I was fine.  I was sleeping on my back - which wasn't as comfy - but trust me - you will sleep.

Thank you so  much for all the help and marie i you will definatly be in my prayers!!!! and good luck with getting your date. Like i said i had the nutrionist appt a while ago and i forgotten alot of the info that is why i called and rebooked another with her but was just looking for a jist of what i was in for i work in the medical field so i know to always call the dr when i dont feel right or have a question like i said the sleep is still the only thing that i am still worried about but i guess its part of the process thannk you all so much