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I'm in Canada too (Ontario) and my pre-op diet is protein shakes (Meditrim), steamed vegetables, black coffee/tea, spices/extracts. Day 1 is going ok so far!

Thank you all for replying! I'm starting to really get excited! June 8th is my day! woo hoo

I had my last supper last night: vegetable lasagna yum! Today is the first day of my pre-op diet and I'm planning to stick to it. I figure the more I can stick to the diet, the easier and safer I'm making my procedure.

Hi everyone, My surgery date is a mere 2 weeks away! I'm starting to think about the little things to make sure I'm prepared. I'm wondering what people wore/plan to wear for their surgery date. My doctor said just "comfy clothing" and to bring a housecoat, slippers and extra socks... I figure I'll wear some yoga pants, t-shirt, sports bra, sandals. Also I'll bring a zip up hoodie for if it's cold. When I'm actually in surgery I understand that I'll be wearing a gown but will I keep my bra and underwear on? Thanks for the input! Jen

Hello Everyone! My date is booked for June 8th! I start my pre-op diet on May 25th (3 Protein shakes/day plus some veggies?!) I warned my co-workers that I might be kind of grumpy! This date was kind of sprung on me, it was either June 8th or wait til August and I thought "no way! I could be 15 lbs lighter by then!" I've been scrambling to get all the paperwork together but everything is in order and I can just focus on planning for a new life! I haven't thought of a final meal yet.... I've actually never been that into bread, but I will miss cakes, pies and other baked goods!

Thanks for the input, I like to hear answers from people who actually live with the band. These forums are so full of supportive people. I really feel like I'm making the right decision. -als33- It would be awesome to stay in touch! Even if I booked tomorrow, I don't think my surgery would be until July/August so you can give me lots of tips!

Hi everyone! My name is Jen and I am currently living in Ottawa, ON. I am 24 years old and weigh in around 270lbs. I have pretty much decided that the lap band is the way to go for me, but I still have some questions floating around in my head. Here are two that are on my mind today: 1. Do you ever get the sensation that you can feel your band? Not the restrictive effect, but like there's actually something inside you that if you move a weird way you can feel it? 2. I am concerned that I will never feel normal again. I will always have to eat with focus and explain to people why I can only eat a small portion. I am trying to arrange my finances before going ahead a booking my date. I will be self-paying because I live in Ontario. Thanks for any insight! Jen