Lap-Band, Start Liquid diet in the morning.. ???S

I was approved for my surgery a week ago and I am now having surgery on Sept 6.  I start my liquid diet in the morning.  This is going to be the first surgery of any type I have ever had.  Could someone tell me what to expect?  I have talked to family members that had the gastric bypass-- but they didn't have the lapband surgery.  I appreciate any feedback.  Sincerely,  Sabrina

Way to go Sabrina!  You'll be on the Losers Bench in no time!

Hey Sabrina, I just had gastric bypass a little over a week ago so I can't speak for lap band surgery, but....I can tell you to follow the doc's advice and walk as much as you can.  YES--it will be uncomfortable, but it helps so much to work out some of the soreness!!  Not to mention it wards off blood clots! Good luck! Rhonda

Hey.  I have Dr. Lynch and i'm right in front of you with my surgery scheduled 9/4.  I started pre-op yesterday and i feel like i'm going to starve to death.  I lost 7 lbs in one day, mostly water, i'm sure.  We have to stay strong  

Congrats!!! Let me know how you are doing.  I will support you in any way I can.  I will have to see how much I lose in one day.  I will keep you posted.  I start my pre-op in the morning.  We definitely will have to stay strong!!!

The only time I was even able to complain about the pain was in the recovery room.  Get up and start walking as soon as they let you.  It helps to move the gas.  I was allowed water as soon as I got to my room.  Sip Sip Sip..

Good morning Sabrina I have had lap band surgery It was the easiest ,most pain free surgery I have ever had and I have had many surgeries ..I took a shower washed my hair and called hubby to get me out of there the very next morning ..The most important thing to remember is to walk those halls, so you will not get gas buildup ..  I made the nurse take off those hot inflatable booties because I wanted to go to the bathroom on my own and also walk  I even foubnd out where the little room was for ice water and crystal ight and fixed it myself .. LOl...bring slip on slippers so you do not have to bend over you.. will have a sore tummy for about a week.. no need to being a robe just put one of those lovely hospital gowns over your gown on backwards and you will be fine  Most all in the other forums are RNY surgery and our surgery , problems, and other issues are much different .. we all go to the lap band forum , for  dicussions  and support there , we also talk about everything under the sun .. Go to top of this page click on forums and scroll dopwn to lap band we talk about everything under the sun .. Good luck to you and hope to see you there ..