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Good job Cyndie! 10 yrs ago when I lost 70 lbs I remember the excitement when I didn't have to go into the plus size section. What was strange though is I felt like a fish out of water. I can't wait to feel like that again though!! Keep working hard and you'll be to goal in no time flat. Good Luck!

If you're just starting out do lots of research, this forum is wonderful for all kinds of questions you have. Be sure to tell your surgeon how nervous you are, the will usually give you something to "relax" you prior to the main course. lol It's a quick surgery normally, my doctor said about 40 mins is all. They're all usually wonderful in the operating room and will put you at ease the few seconds you remember being there.lol You'll do fine....give all your worries to God...he can handle it all. My surgery is this Thursday am so excited to get going! Good luck on your journey and new life!!

Violet I can't hardly believe your doctor said to eat toast???! Wow!! Owie! My doctors will have me on 4 wks of liquids before starting mushies. He says your stomach needs time to heal. It's so weird how different they all are. Hope your recovery goes fast and easy from here on out! Deb

I'm guessing that list isn't complete because my doctor in Coos Bay does them and he's not on the list. I would check around to who does the surgery and most likely the do the fills also.

I have an app on my phone that I love! It's called lose it. It does all the counting for you. You can scan your foods and it will come up and enter everything. You can record your weight, if you want to keep track of your protein and carbs you can do that....it's great!! You can use on both android and iPhones. It's also online too. It's very handy especally when out and about. Check it out. Deb

Hi Trina, congrats on our decision! I think it's one we won't regret! My insurance also required 6 months, which was a Turning Point Program and a health coach. I was disappointed because I wanted it done much sooner but the time seemed to go by fairly quick, my surgery is next week on the 22nd. I'm so excited to get going on it! Good luck to you on your journey, it will be here before you know it. Deb

waiting..... if you do that's ok too, just remember that you will probably have a weight gain with the surgery and all the fluids they give us. As long as you keep going and stay focussed and positive you'll do great~ Good luck~ Deb

Praying for you that God will give you peace and comfort as you head to surgery! You'll be fine and it will be over before you know it. Wishing you the best on your journey~Deb

I'm on day 10 of pre-op....I'm getting tired of the shakes too but the key is to stay positive, mix things up, and keep your eye on the prize! I got several different shakes some better than the other, switch with broth, unjury chicken is the best, I'm allowed greek yogurt so I have one of those a day or one sf pudding, or sf Jello. I try not to eat much of those last two because of my allergy to aspertame. I drink Water and herb tea so that helps. Hang in ther Lisanj, you CAN do this! Good luck on your journey~ Deb

Congrats meemee! My surgery is the same day! Not long to go now. I'm down 13 pounds today, woohoo! Haven't had any doubts yet. I'm 60 and have spent most all of my adult life fighting my weight, one big yo-yo! I'm ready to get it off and keep it off. It's up to me to follow what my doctor says and eat what and how much of what I should to be a success. We can do this, we need to do this not only for our health and well being but to be who we are intended to be. Good luck on your journey! I'll be praying for you! God is good and he wants the absolute best for us! Deb

SF - sugar free, FF- fat free. Good luck Violet.....praying all goes well. Keep us posted!

We'll keep those prayers going for you! I pray for God's protection over you and his comfort and peace be with you on your entire journey! Keep us posted! Deb

For the ones on liquids, if you haven't tried it yet, unjury chicken broth is great, 26g of Protein, and mixes great. Unjury.com Glad to hear you're all doing well...I'm on day 9 of pre-op liquids and doing great! I'm down 12 1/2 pounds. Thursday will be here soon!! WooHoo!! Smrsue thanks for the Jello shot receipes!

Congrats! That's exciting! Mine is on the 22nd....can't wait! Good luck on your journey!

Welcome Brandi! You'll learn lots and lots on here. I love it! Good luck on your journey! My surgery is next Thursday the 22nd! WooHoo! Great job on all of you who are post op, sounds like you're doing well. Hope your journey goes well. Deb

For all of you tomorrow bandsters....will be thinking of you and praying for a speedy, smooth recovery!!

My doctor says no to straw also....so no straws for me.

Dhales, dang sorry to hear, I know how disappointing that is for you! You can still be part of our group anyway you have been for quite a while, you're already part of "us"! LOL Hang in there, April 2nd will be here before you know it!

I have BCBS, my first letter telling me I needed a final weigh in weight came after just a couple days, my PC saw me right away submitted the infor on Tuesay morning and my letter of approval was dated the same day and I got it in the mail on Friday. Yay!! They originally told me it would be 3-4 wks.

I haven't had surgery yet but from what I've read on here you need some gas-x strips, sounds like the awful gas pains they talk about. Walking is good too, so sounds like you're doing that. I've also read a heating pad helps too. Good luck, hope you guys feel better soon!

that sounds like it would be a blast! Maybe next year, I have a conference for work that whole week. Thanks for the info, I saved it to my favorites.

Well finished with day 6 of pre-op, so far doing great and down 11 pounds from my beginning weight. Yay! Getting anxious for next Wednesday to get here, pre-op stuff that afternoon then to the hospital at 7:30am on Thursday. I'm doing this journey with a friend/co-worker, her surgery is about an hour before mine, so she'll be with my daughter and I. So far I've had great support from the few that I've told. Ready to get this journey moved to the next level! Glad those of you that had surgery are doing so well! Hope the recovery progresses well for you all. Those coming up soon for surgery, we'll be thinking of you and praying all goes wonderfully!

Mandy good for you, just stay positive, you'll do it! Saying prayers for all the March bandsters!

I'm on day 5 of liquids, have to do two weeks prior to surgery on the 22nd. I've found some protein drinks that aren't bad and have done well. The chicken broth really helps too, I posted about it just a bit ago. Not even one cheat yet, nor do I plan to as I want to be sure my liver has shrunk by the time I have surgery. If you're feeling hungry I'm guessing you're not getting enough protein. Oh Yeah, Body Fortress and Pure Protein shakes are not too bad, plus they're handy because they also come in ready to drink too, You can do this girls.....keep your eye on the prize and all the reasons why you're sick of being overweight. Good luck on your journey. Deb

dhales - Unjury has an unflavored that mixes wonderfully! It comes in a container or in single packets. They have samples so you can try one before you buy very much. It's 80 calories and 20gr protein. Also their chicken broth is wonderful!! Here's the link: http://www.unjury.com/store/protein/reg/unflavored_protein.shtml