Sheran4eva

I am on the Pre-op liquid diet. I am currently eating Fat free pudding, greek yogurt, clam chowder soup( put thru the food processor) and occassional Protein shake (medifast) and an occasional sugar free icepop. Does any one have any other ideas or foods that they have eaten or are eating during this phase? Also, I am not really keeping track of calories, right now, I know that after I am supposed to keep it to about 600 cal per day for the first 1-2 weeks. I dont recall if there was supposed to be the same restriction now, I would think not, but even so, I am not eating anything like I was before. Thanks, Sherry

Wow, good for you! I am on preop diet right now, what are you eating if you dong mind? Are you currently exercising? Thanks, Sherry

Hi Rose, My surgery is set for Thursday may 19th too. Best of luck to you and I wish you a speedy recovery. keep us updated of your progress! Sherry (sheran4eva)

Thanks Angie, Yes, Let's stay in touch. Good luck to you on the 18th, I will be thinking of you. Post as soon as can and let me know how your doing. Sherry (sheran4eva)

Hi, I know how you feel. I haven't told that many people. Especially the ones that I feel will have "some kind of opinion". The truth is, yours is the only one that counts. The surgical coordinator said, if you do not want to tell people, and they ask about your weightloss, just tell them, your eating less and exercising more, which is the truth of the matter. I am nervous myself about my up coming surgery which will be on May 19th, but I am trying to think past it and keep my eye on the prize. Noone but you has talked to your doctor and have been provided the information. You have chosen to come to the right place filled with so many who have had the same procedure as you. I think the more you prepare and educate yourself, the better you'll be. Best of luck to you. Keep your Chin up! Sherry (sheran4eva)

Glad to see everything went well for you. Hang in there! I wish you a speedy recovery! I will be joining the club on thursday, may 19th as I get banded as well. keep us all informed of your progress. All the best, Sherry (sheran4eva)

Congratulations, and I am glad to hear that things are going smoothly and I hope that it continues to do so. I, myself am getting ready to "join the club" as I am getting banded on Thursday, May 19th. Keep us informed of your progress. Again, Congratulations and a speedy recovery to you!! Sherry (Sheran4eva)

Hi All, My name is Sherry, I'm set to be banded in less than a week, on May 19th. My Doctor is Dr. Larry Gellman in Long Island, New York. I am pretty nervous, I am very fortunate that I do not have any health issues, and am doing this because I do not want to wind up with any at the rate I am going. I'm worried about possible complications and what my banded future is going to be like. I just hope I am not playing with fire, is all. In any case, this site looks great, there are so many supportive people sharing the same journey. Best of luck to all! Sherry

HI All, My name is Sherry, and this is my very first post. I am all set to have the lap band installed in less than a week, on May 19th. I am super nervous! I am 38 years old, and weigh 230 pounds. There are so many people on this site and so much to read, its nice to see that there are so many supportive people out there as well as others who will be traveling the same journey. Best of luck to all! Sherry