Pre op and post op help please For gastric band

Hi Lindsay

Welcome to the site firstly…. yes there is so much to get in order prior to your surgery your right. ..!!!  Sue will give you some advice regarding the pre op diet don’t worry.

You can take a chewable multivitamin if this suits you better, just make sure you chew it till it dissperses in the mouth and don’t be tempted to chew only a few times and then swallow it…!!

Best to get this in order in plenty of time for sure.

Exciting times – when is your surgery date…???

Love

The Team @ BandBoozled

• This reply was modified 5 years, 9 months ago by Team BandBoozled.

Hi Lindsay – well done for getting organised in advance. Generally you can have any drink that’s  almost calorie / carbohydrate ( sugar ) free.  So  water, carbonated water, diet drinks, sugar free squash, herbal teas and yes you can make a  small bovril drink or an oxo drink occasionally too

Vitamin  supplements  can be chewable so something like centrum fruity chewables Superdrug A-Z chewable it bassets soft and chewy active health are all fine.

Just bear in mind that every bariatric provider may have slightly different guidelines though so you can always check with them too . This advice is in line with The Hospital Groups Guidelines xx

Just to add that these vitamins will be fine till week 5 after the band is placed then you can go back into solid tablets – once you are managing normal diet x

Hi Lindsey. It’s Sue here that you spoke to last night.

You can ask all your questions at the pre  – op on thurs. if you have any questions about your hospital stay, transport, payment etc it would be your patient advisor you would speak to. If you have any  medical  or dietary queries you can call the weight loss surgery support centre for hospital group patients on 0121 445 7547

for any general questions you can ask here  – try not to worry xx

you will also get a nurse call a few days after the band is placed and a dietetic call 2 weeks post op. Any problems before that though you can ring the above number xx

And after the op a multivitamin and mineral supplement should be fine. That’s all we generally recommend unless you have any specific deficiencies or your diet isn’t balanced. Your dietitian will be able to check this at your post – op calls xx

That’s absolutely fine x

Awww good luck lindsay x this is going to be the best thing you ever did xx excited for you x b

Hi Lyndsey

yes you can have Robinson’s no added sugar cordials 😊 on the pre op xx

Is Ootion 3 going better for you Lyndsey? Xx

Hopefully the journey won’t be too bad for you.  You will be given some pain relief to take away on discharge

You could always be prepared and get some liquid paracetamol.  Depending on your pain you can always try a dissolvable  co-codamol (thats if you can tolerate codeine ok)  remember this has paracetamol in too so don’t take additional paracetamol with the co-codamol.   Codeine can also play havoc with your bowel  – and constipation is not great.   So try the paracetamol first and see how you go – maybe take a pillow with your for your journey home, you might even manage a little sleep.  Plan in a few little stops too so you can stretch your legs – hopefully you’ll be home before you know

Exciting times 😊

So glad option 3 is going well for you. The pre – op diet can be one of the toughest parts of the journey but sounds like you are doing great. Well done xx

People say the wind pain is the worse.  So might be wise to get in some wind remedies to aid this for when you get home

You could try – chewable windeze, gripe water or peppermint tea

By keeping up and mobile will help break it down too

OOOO exciting times – Don’t worry your only human thinking the way you are.  We have been along so many amazing weight loss journeys with people with a band.   As long as your willing to work with it then your going to do great.  Good call getting in the wind preps..!!!!

let us know how you get on and from all the team at BandBoozled we wish you all the best for Sunday xx

Hi Lindsay

Your surgical team will advise you on pain relief on discharge so try not to worry.  Also the Hospital Group has a great aftercare with Dietitians/Nurses and the Weight Loss Support team.  You also have the team at BandBoozled on hand to help out with your band.  Your going to do just great – support at the plenty 🙂

1 more sleep xx

Good luck with your surgery Lyndsey xx

Good luck hun xxxx honestly – you will be fine, during and post op xx Don’t expect too much of yourself too soon – till you get your fill level correct weight loss can be slow – but id take 1/2 lb a week of loss than the same of gain. There was nothing like this site when i was post op – keep posting here and you ll get all the advice you need – and of course, those essential hugs for when you just feel fed up and a bit of a wobbly human xx ((( ))

This is great news

Hopefully each day you will be feeling that bit better also

Take things easy – remember to sip slowly over the next few days as the swelling around your stomach peaks

The absence of hunger is great – this unfortunately will start to kick back in as the swelling settles – but all part of the healing process

great news and keep us updated on things

The Team @ BandBoozled xx

Yes – just make sure not too hot

Little and often is key – and keep pushing your clear fluids in-between to keep you hydrated xx

Dont forget to have protein containing drinks too xx

Hi Lyndsey. Yes the 10 ml band is by far the most popular size used at a THG

How are you feeling ?

If you aren’t getting much in try to sip almost continuously through the day – small sips and have a 20 sec rest between each one. Your urine colour should be pale and straw coloured so use that as a  hydration guide.

Its normal to feel sore for a bit – just take it easy x

I’ve started a new subject on here now called Early post op to save you scrolling down all these comments xx