Danana

What are the foods that the band absolutely can not handle or push through? I heard STEAK is the main one for everyone. Some people say they cant eat eggs or bread but then some people say they can? What are the best foods that never have a problem? I want to start making my grocery list for my new me and don't want to have any nasty situations! Also, how long before we can take a bath or go swimming after getting banded?

I was banded Thursday at the OCC! Feeling ok but sore and swollen! Has anyone heard of a obesity clinic in Flordia that does fills and aftercare for Mexico banded patients? I hate airplanes and after the trip to and back from Mexico I really don't want to do that again! 4 days already done, 17more days to go before I'm back to eating REAL FOOD!

Hey all, I am 13 days away from surgery and 2 weeks into the pre-op diet. Lost 18lbs, gained 5 back already! How am I gaining weight when I am starving all the time? Most days have been fine and bearable but today was the worst day so far. Is it like this for everyone that goes through this or am I just making it rough on myself mentally? Friend's at work today ordered thai food for lunch (MY FAV) and had ice cream cake for our "birthday/anniversary" celebration for the month and I actually got pissed off. Me? Pissed off? A couple of my friends and boyfriend even tell me I don't need to go through this, they love me how I am. As much as I appreciate that, I don't like what I see in the mirror everyday. I have no idea whats going on with me but really hope I wake up to a better day tomorrow. I have not cheated ONCE and I refuse to start now! Are there any secrets or advice you guys can give me? When you guys had tough days, what got you through it? I would appreciate any suggestions you guys can give me. I want to succeed, not FAIL!

Thank you all for your very helpful responses!! I am glad I can get more variety instead of just lean cuisines! I will definitely look into those vitamins and fiber tablets and definitely stop with the slim fasts! Day 8 and haven't cheated once, I can do this! ~Dana

Hey bandsters, Here it goes! My 2nd entry! Woo Hoo! First off, I can't believe that in 3 and 1/2 weeks I will be officially banded!!! It feels like just yesterday I made the decision to get the lapband and now im almost there and will be a real bandster! I'm so excited and hate to admit it, a lil nervous. You guys are a big help! I try to log on here everyday just to feel like im not alone in this and it works! You guys ROCK! For those of you that went with diet option #2 for your pre-op diet.. (Two protein shakes, 1 lean cuisine, 1popcicle and 1 container of diet jello) I applaud you! I am on day 6 of 21 and STARVING already! My surgery date isn't until Sept 9th but Dr. Miranda told me to start my pre-op early due to my BMI being so high. On the days that I work are the hardest! (I work 3days a week, 13hr shifts) so my body/mind are awake alot longer than my days off which = more hunger time. I think that has something to do with it. Does anyone know why only lean cuisines? When I went to the grocery store to stock up I saw that other diet meals are actually LESS calories and with more food plus CHEAPER! Has everyone just stuck with lean cuisines or are there any risk takers out there? I bought slim-fast shakes and whey protein powder drink mix. Let me tell you...WHEY is yucky but it's supposed to be better for you and it's only 100calories per serving vs slim-fast 190calories! So for those that haven't started there pre-op diet yet, I would personally recommend them but hold your nose is all im saying! It says in the paperwork that we can take 2 Metamucil capsules for hunger pangs? I went to walmart and bloom and didn't find any. All I did find was the powder and liquid kind. Any suggestions and do they actually work? ~D

Thanks for all the friendly responses!! I am more relaxed now. Paper panties..... can't say I am excited about that part! LOL. I wasn't aware that I had a choice to stay in the hospital overnight or just go back to the hotel. I like that they give you that option though! Thank you again to everyone that responded to me. I'm glad that there is a support system for lap-banders at my fingertips!

Hey all lap-banders! I'm Dana and I'm getting my lapband surgery done at OCC on September 9th 2010. I've read almost all of the different question/answer topics that are on this site and are all very helpful, you guys rock! I am just wondering what happens on the surgery day and the day after? I admit I am a little nervous but excited all at the same time and if I knew what to expect I think it will take some of the pressure off of me! I would appreciate any information anyone is willing to give me on here and hope to meet new people that are/have gone through this journey! ~Dana