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Hi ! My surgery is set for tomorrow. August 16th. So far I hbe lost 8 pounds on the liquid diet. I am excited to get started on this journey. Just hoping that double chin will be the first thing I lose. That would be great motivation. : ) Thanks terri.

Today's my day. I have to be at the hospital At 10am. They said I would be released the same day. Sure hoping it isn't an overnight stay.

Hi Denice, I am also walking in a 3-day walk in September. I am doing the Philly walk. Which one are you in. I have some of the same concerns, mostly about getting enough Water in. I was also thinking of bringing my own Protein Snacks. Nice to meet another 3 dayer, Terri

Oh great Cindy !! That sounds even worse !! Lol ! MustangMama, I'm glad you enjoyed the chuckle. That's how I meant it !!

Hi all A11's Well my surgery is tomorrow. I guess it is really starting to sink in now. I have only lost 8 pounds on the 2 week liquid diet. In the real world before that would have been great. I guess I was just hoping for more. It was my first time doing a liquid diet. I know I shouldn't complain. It would take me 2 months to lose that much in past attempts. So I am moving forward knowing there is more to come.

Hi. My name is Terri. Surgery date is Tuesday August 16. Going through a divorce. I have 2 teenage daughters. Looking forward to starting this journey with all of you.

Hi. My surgery date is august 16. Going through a divorce. His loss. Haha !!

Hi Kristen, Just wanted to say Hi !! I am also having my surgery on Tuesday. We can do this !!

Do you coffee drinkers do decaf only ? Or do you allow yourself regular coffee ?

Wow. You look awesome !! Hoping I make that kind of progress !!

I am Struggling on day 6 of the liquid diet. I have 9 more days to go. I am hungry. And feel decrease in energy. Today has been the hardest day so far. I keep thinking of food. Ughh !!!

Thanks for the support !!! You know what I am really craving.....tomato juice !! How bad would a small glass of that be ? Must be the salt I am missing.

I'm on day 5 of the liquid diet. It is tough. The shakes do a pretty good job of taking the hunger away for me, but when the hunger creeps back in I make sure I am getting in enough Water, crystal light, and I was told I could have sugar free Jello. Keeping my eye out for other tips. Just curious, what do you mean" poped my gun " ? Hang in there!!!

Wondering if anyone has any experience of having the lap band while being on tamoxifen. I am on tamoxifen, and am wondering if it will effect my Weight loss with the Lap band. A lot of woman complain of weight gain on tamoxifen, and while I dont know if I really gained any more weight while on it, I do know that it has made it VERY difficult to loose weight. I am currently on day 3 of my 2 week liquid diet. Surgery is August 16. I guess I am just worried that I will go through this surgery and still will have a difficult time loosing the weight. I know that's a common fear with newbies. Just wondering if anyone has any input. Thank you !

Thank you Kala!! WOW!! I am glad I have been sticking with the liquid diet, no matter how difficult it can be at times. That info will sure keep me motivated for the next 12 days !!! Thank you !

I'm on day 4 of the pre-op liquid diet. Ughhh!! Can't wait till this is over. I have to do it for 2 weeks. My surgery date is August 16. Here is a stupid question. Why is it important to shrink the liver ? Good luck to all August Bandsters !!

I start my pre op. Liquid diet on Monday, for 2 weeks. Yikes !! Hoping I can make it too.

Hi, Just wanted to say Hi to the August banders. I am geting banded on August 16th. So excited !! I start my pre-op diet on monday the 1st.

Hi All, I just got the call on Thursday that I got approved !! I am scheduled for August 16th. So excited and of course a little nervous. I start my 2 week pre op diet on august 1st. The dr.'s office has it so you buy the shakes from them ? Is this normal ? I am to have these shakes 4 times a day for 2 weeks. I hope I can make it. I am walking/traing to walk in the 3Day breast cancer walk, will I have the strength at this time to keep up my walking ? also my dr. Recommend 2-3 weeks off work. I really don't think I can afford to take off that long. I do not have vacation pay. Do you think I will be okay after 1 week if I watch myself and keepuself restricted ? Thank you.