I chose to have a Lap RNY for several reasons. At first since I was a lightweight I thought the band would be better and then I did research. I am an ICU RN at the hospital where I was having my surgery and I saw how many RNY vs bands came into my unit with complications. We had 3 more bands come in compaired to the RNY. Also the refills are a problem for me- that is where you can burst the band or dislodge the placement and I dont like needles ( go figure I am a nurse ). Lastly I went on a search for long term research and there is not a HUGE amount of long term studies with the band and that concerned me. If i am going to do something so life changing I want to know what the possibilites are like. And knowing that the band can be reversed made me think with my will power and thinking will I eat around it and just get it adjusted. With the RNY there is no adjusting- just my williness to make it work for me. I am not saying anyone who chose the band are wrong or bad I am proud of each and every person and support them to the heavens. This was just MY reasons. I am 9 days out and had my post op visit with my doctor and I have lost 16lbs and I feel wonderful. I am waiting for each of you on the bench of losers and will say a huge prayer for you on your surgery date. KEEP me updated... Hugs, Tanya

I see several folks mentioning cream soups... Cream of what? mushroom? chicken? Which ones are "good" for you in these first weeks pre-op? Any to avoid? And, I see that some of you blenderize and/or strain them while others don't... Is this absolutely necessary or did you do it only when you saw you had issues with not doing it? As for adding protein powder to stuff, which protein powder are you using when you add it to stuff like applesauce, jello, pudding, and such? I've heard good things about the Unjury unflavored... Any others that you guys liked? THANKS FOR ALL THE HELPFUL INFO!!

Congrats!

Thank you Twinnytwin and Cheryl! Cheryl, you will do fine! Be sure to get up and walk as soon as you are able and move around in bed as much as possible. When I went to the bathroom I forced myself to bend to wipe and I coughed like crazy because my sinuses were draining and I think that helped work the soreness out. They gave me an incentive spirometer to help with deep breathing which helps work out soreness too. It made me cough too. I will be praying for you and please let us know as soon as possible how you are doing!

Welcome home, I am happy to hear you had a safe and uneventful surgery. Keep sipping! Twinnytwin