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Read more about Twas the night before surgery.....

Twas the night before surgery.....

and all through the house, not a creature was stirring except for me. I thought I would feel differently by the time I reached this point. I expected to be so proud for sucessfully completing my preop diet. And I do feel that. But I don't feel the excitement I thought I would. I am thrilled that I made it through the diet. I didn't cheat once, no bites, no licks. Perfect. And I am happy, but not exstatic like I thought. I'm not sure if it's because I'm so, so very tired. This diet ha

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• philippians413
• February 9, 201016 yr

Read more about Here we go.... PreOp diet begins

Here we go.... PreOp diet begins

Yesterday I had my nutrition class and I saw the nurse practioner. I also found out I had to begin my Preop diet today. It was only supposed to be 3 weeks, so I'm not sure how it got changed to 3 1/2. The nurse prac. said 3 weeks, but then the nutritionist just told me to start it today. AAHHHH! I cried on the hour drive home. I feel silly admitting that. I know it's just food. But I guess I felt like I needed time to prepare myself, and I didn't have any. So the PreOp diet is about 500

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• philippians413
• January 15, 201016 yr

Read more about Trying to keep control

Trying to keep control

My nutrition class is in 2 days. This is where we will told about our preop diet and also how we will be eating after the surgery. I don't think I'm supposed to start my preop diet until next Monday though. So my challenge is... "Last Meal Syndrome." I had been doing pretty well at losing some weight. But now I've quit journaling, and I'm eating things because I know that I won't be able to eat them for a long time. (if ever) Last night my husband and I went out on a date to our favorite place

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• philippians413
• January 12, 201016 yr

Read more about The Journey Begins....

The Journey Begins....

I have never written a blog before. I have never really considered it. Nor have I ever read others' blogs. But the past couple of days I began reading blogs of others who have already begun this journey. I wanted to see the progression of thoughts and feelings they have gone through after their banding. It has been fascinating to read about the ups and downs of others' experiences, and to know that I am embarking on this myself.   I will be banded on February 8. I begin my 3 week pre-op diet a

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• philippians413
• January 11, 201016 yr