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Banded 4/9. Lost 35lbs so far. Going to the gym. Feel like I'd lose quicker if I made my protien goals daily

I used dr neil Floch. He is head of bariatric surgery at Norwalk hosp. He has been great did my band and hiatal hernia.

I'm in Stamford

April 9 is my day also. Down 26 lbs as of today and had my first fill today. Im on liquids 2days then 2 days mushie. I go for my next fill in two weeks. They said 1/2lbs per week is good. Wish I lost more but feeling good.

Great job!! And happy shopping

Must have been the full moon. I have my first fill this week and I didn't cheat till last night. pizza one slice. Felt mad about it after but today I I'm ok I still was around 1000 cals for the day. I'm down 26 lbs as of last weigh in last week. Trying not to go crazy about the scale. Will be back on the wagon today

I was on optifast for two weeks. Freeze till slushy adds some sugar free vanilla flavor and some cinnamon tastes good. As for broth I made my own. Strained it let it sit overnight in the fridge then skimmed the fat off. It was good and a nice break from all the cold stuff. During that time I ldidnt cheat and lost 15kbs before surgery

Sugar free vanilla syrup and cinnamon and freeze the shake till slushy

Banded Monday. The gas was not a problem for me. I totally used the meds. Now I am tylonol. The worst getting in and out of bed and finding a comphy position. I am so swollen though they did the Lapband hiatal hernia and had to fix some sort of bleed so two of my incisions are about two inches long. Today I had a yogurt. Yum but I was full before I are it all new concept. I go back to work on Monday

I am so excited. For the same reason. If you see something you like you might actually be able to wear it. I always shop in the large section with a small budget an had to find the least horrible stuff on sale. My skinny hubby doesn't get it. One of my first stops will be Victoria's secret for a matching bra and underwear set. When I was skinny many years ago the didn't exist so now as I loose weight I am ready to go to town

I had four optifast shakes and two bars a day then cleatr liquids for two days. I had lost15lbs as of my surgery yesterday.

Banded yesterday. Definitely uncomfortable today. But they also did a hiatal hernia and had to fix a bleed on my left side. I am trying to get used of sleeping on my back. The pain med will certainly be my friend today.

My b day is tomorrow. Have to be there 6am. Had other surgeries before. Still nervous although I know I will be ok. Have lots of stuff to do today. Did u have to take milk of magnesium also?

I made homemade chicken stock. Just drained it let it sit in the fridge overnight then skimmed the fat off. It tasted great. I feel so hungry I have surgery tomorrow and on my second day of Clear liquids. Except the most discussing thing. .. .... Milk of magnesia Two tsps required. Yuck

I tell everyone. I am so happy. I have tried my whole life, always knowing I felt different. I feel so great that at 44 I am positive I am making the right decision for me. For once I am confident of something and I know it is the right thing to do. I can take every negative you have. I have also lost 12 pounds during pre op and surgery is Monday morning and I actually have energy! My worst critic my sister in law. Who is also heavy. Smokes drinks and parties at 50, and has all the accompanying health issues. She said. B---ch I'll hate you if you got skinner Than me. I just say sorry and I am so excited. So I guess my feeling is be proud you are making the right decision for you and smile.

I was on opti fast shakes. I am really picky but they weren't too bad. I would let them get frosty in the freezer and add sugar free vanilla syrup and cinnamon. They actually were good. Today is my last day of them because tomorrow I start clear liquids and my surgery is Monday

Jealous. My doc said no gassy foods like Beans. Any gas problems with them. An carbonated drinks are a no no also

Day 3 on opti fast. Definitely feeling hungry tonight. Still have one bar and shake to go. I do feel as if I have lost some weight but I am determined not to weigh myself. I want to see the number the day of my surgery. Someone I work with who had the surgery suggested it. 11days to go!

On day two and between all the food at work and my husband eating it is a struggle but I am doing ok. Just going one day at a time. Ten more days like this and two days clear liquid and the big day will be here. I am looking forward to some food / liquid choices after I am done with the liquid stage. I think it will be one long month. Hopefully it will fly by.

My nutritionist said that the plain is the best to get.. ideas... add some vanilla and cinnamon... or some organic / no sugar baby food like peach, or what ever you like, add a spoonful an mix it in. She also added that low fat riccotta cheese is ok, if you add vanilla, cinnamon, and some sweetner it will tast like cannoli cream..

Thanks for the support. My skinny hubby bought more butter today. My goal tomorrow is to clean out the fridge and pantry. I will be doing 4 shakes and two bars for 12 days. Hope the pounds come off. It will be a good motivation. So glad I joined. It really helps to hear what others are going through and how they are

Hi Everyone... I am having my surgery on 4/9 - I feel so excited - even though it is my last weekend with food. I am a ton of faith in my doctor, he is the head of bariatric surgery at the hospital where I am having my procedure. My pre op diet seems to be different then most. I will be on Optifast shakes and bars for 12 days, then two days of clear liquid. A little nervous but I can loose between 10 and 20 pounds before the surgical date. Is anyone else on a pre op diet like this?

Hi Everyone... I am having my surgery on 4/9 - I feel so excited - even though it is my last weekend with food. I am a ton of faith in my doctor, he is the head of bariatric surgery at the hospital where I am having my procedure. My pre op diet seems to be different then most. I will be on Optifast shakes and bars for 12 days, then two days of clear liquid. A little nervous but I can loose between 10 and 20 pounds before the surgical date. Is anyone else on a pre op diet like this?

Hi all... I am a married 44 year old, my only babies are my two siamese cats. I have also struggled with weight for too many years to count. I started working at a new job a year ago and met someone who had the lap band and had already lost 100 pounds, she is the one who really got me to say out loud that I have dreamed of this type of surgery for years. My insurance required 6 months of seeing a nutritionist in addition to the other pre-op stuff. The six months flew by - and April 9 is the proverbial first day of the rest of my life. My husband who has been skinny his whole life is very supportive as are my family and all the people in my workplace (large doctors office). This weekend is my last weekend with my soon to be old friend food..... I start on Optifast for 12 days then two days clear liquid - then surgery day. As many of you I can't wait to be able to go into any store and be able to purchase something!!! I can't even imagine that feeling - to be so called normal. Also one reward I am counting on is a beautify bra and panty set from Victoria Secret... another store that I have not been able to buy anything at. Is anyone else on a two week liquid diet before surgery? If so would love to hear how it is going...

Hi there... My surgery date is 4/9 and this is my last weekend of eating real food for a while.. I start my 12 days of optifast on Monday. I am so excited.. I work with someone who has lost 100 pounds with the band and she is so supportive.... Good luck to all..