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Hey Caligirl, mine is Nov. 15 also at St. Joseph in Orange. Were practically neighbors. Do you live in irvine? You could totally do the liquid diet you are cutting yourself short. I am on day 8 it is a really great intro into the whole eating thing. Hope your feeling better. Catch ya later

Hi I'm on day 8 of solely shakes. I use the bariatric advantage. I have banana and add a couple drops of coconut flavoring. Its like a pina colada. Yummy

Hey buddy, your doing great. You had a set back oh well, don't keep feeding on that issue because your mind set needs to be in a good place. Regardless of your husband and that situation thats his problem dont make it yours. When I get pissed I either go for a walk or read the forums they help so much. Keep your head up forget that fried chicken and make your shake enjoy each sip your feel better after the shake.

How did all of your ports flip? This is one of my biggest fears, was there some thing you all did to do that. thanks

Hey there, I was just made aware of the low profile. I think it depends on your body type and the doctor. My doctor specifically told me that most doctors don't like to do it because it can be hard to find, my doctor said he's really good at finding the port so I wasn't a problem for him and my body type is like a pear. Anyways, I'd rather get it done now not have to go in a change it later. Also, I didn't know that the port is attached with a mesh screen. Weird, I asked him to attach a stich to the stomach muscle so I won't flip. I'm kind of a freak about the port because I workout really hard with my trainer. Everbodies different and have different needs just be aware of your options because it is your body. Congrats to all

Hi all, wooopppie were getting closer. I had my pre-op apt. yesterday. Kim you rock no soda ( coffee) I am glad you did that I gave up coffee cold turkey 2 weeks ago its better to get off it now. I cant believe you all get to have a little something other than shakes. boo hoo Im only on shakes day 6 today no cheating. I guess I wining about it alittle. oh well Ok, my pre-op- getting the lap band standard size, there is for all out there that may not know a low profile port a smaller port. I'm getting that my sides are pretty small so i dont want it to show through my skin so the doc said I would be a good candidate just a FYI for those interested. Being on the shakes is not too bad I have lost 8 pounds in 6 days so I'm happy. Glad we are all on the same page.... Have a great day all.

Hi all, wow you all are such an inspiration hearing the stories of your surgeries and thoughts. I am having surgery Nov. 15 and I'm on day 4 of only shakes total 2 weeks of shakes. I have a pre-op class today 4 hours did you all do that as well? I have never been under so I'm scared. Is the pain meds pills or something else, I didn't think we could take pills. Congradulations to the newly banders.

Hey there me surgery is also the 15th at 10am. I'm on day 4 of shakes I only get shakes and water not even broth. I also have to be on them for 2 weeks. Isn't it interesting that other don't have to be on shakes only or for just a couple of days. Hey, I posted a Nov. 15 banders thread if you want to check it out as well. Take care, good luck.

Hello everyone, Day 2 of shakes. Now, I'm not one of those lucky ones that can eat a little with the shake. Mine plan is 2 weeks cold turkey...Bariatric Advantage shakes... oh my god. Honestly the vanilla taste just like the ones at In and Out burger. I'm sure that will get old any one have tips for recipes. The good news is that I have energy the bad I have gas from the milk. ewwwwww

Actually I am drinking almond milk. Does anyone know how it taste with sf jello powder or sf cheesecake powder. Thanks a bunch.

Hello fellow banders day 3 solo shakes interesting. I have lost 6 pounds in 3 days. Crazy stuff, its tough not to look at food everywhere. Hope you all are doing well. Take care

Glad to hear about the GAS !!!! lol

Hey kim welcome...Are you on your shakes today? Its coming up soon for all of us. This is a great place to share. Have a great day !!!!

Hi everyone, is it true baby food 3 weeks out of surgery? I was told protein shakes 2 weeks after, then mushy foods. Please help me understand this!!! How do you eat mushy...confused.

Wow... I had another thought for my used clothes I think I will cut them up and use them for car rags, I really can get some coverage doing that.

5 days.... no coffee and holding strong. Wow. I feel kinda clear like I'm not walking around in a caffine cloud. Well I must say I am eating everything before monday except no alcohol either. I know its wrong but I want to eat things that wont really be an opition. Eating the bad stuff has been liberating in a way because it doesn't taste good anymore. 1 more day till shakes good luck everybody and Happy Halloween.

Thats funny I dont think my dogs would eat that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey there I got a kick just thinking of you looking at baby food in the store a big cowboy looking guy like yourself. I guess when your use to the pet isle it's a foreign country looking at those jars thinking how the heck do they do that in a jar. It looking like thanksgiviving in a jar that brown mush...how can that be possible. lol

You guys are awesome. I am having surgery on Nov. 15 and are required to do rigorious excercing for my job and to pass a test...running, situps, pushups. Speaking of pushups any time lines for those. Thanks

I'm having trouble wraping my head around mushy foods and how to make them. I have dogs no babies so what do you put in the magic bullet to mush up? I'm clueless and need help. Thanks

Hey there, Yes the shakes are coming up fast monday. I am not allowed anything other than the shakes but it seems that others are different with their restrictions. Don't forget your not sappose to take medications two weeks before. What time is your surgery. Mine is at 10 am. Nice to meet you, tracy

Hi Purple, Cool, were on the same day. My surgery is at 10 am when yours? I start my Proteins on Nov. 1 as well but I am allowed nothing except Protein shake for 2 weeks nothing else not even coffee. So I started drinking hot Water with lemon and fresh mint to trick my mind. Its not really working but I didn't want the headache plus the shake all at the same time. I had my stress test last week and while I was on the treadmill running when I got off i turned around and the cardiologist was asleep in the chair. Can you believe it, I asked the tech if he does this often she said he had a long night. Anyways, he chipped in if I didnt think your heart was good I wouldn't be sleeping. lol The tests never end just as you say. If you want to chat feel free to private message me anytime I am currently not working at this time healing from an injury so feel free to chat whenever. Where do you live? I'm in LA.

Hi Jen, I only had the caffeine headaches and energy loss for 2 days. I am drinking hot water with lemon and fresh mint to trick my mind. I also have to be on the Protein shakes for 2 weeks starting Nov.1 no broth just shakes with milk. Hang in there!

That link is for me to go in and change the stats. Go to tickerfactory.com and fill out all the questions then follow the prompts to copy paste in your profile. I hope this helps It took me a long time to figure it out and my friend actually had to help. Sorry.

Hi, you'll be fine. I totally understand what your saying I think there's alot of people who have the same feelings. I think if you stick to the plan of what the doctors and nutrician suggests you will do great. I also think alot about it, am I doing the right thing and all the what ifs. You put all this effort into getting this far just keep telling yourself how this will work for you, you and only you will make this happen. My surgery is on the 15. This website is so helpful for the support.