Kdubb

Thanks for all the comments and support, you guys are awesome. Not only did I complete the pre op diet but, I also list 7lbs, in the process. I am in day three post op and it is a challenge understanding the different sensations my body is experiencing but, at least I am gaining an understanding of this whole process. Good luck to everybody!

I caved and had a Nutri-Grain bar yesterday, but I still have more than two weeks to the surgery, I won't have any "accidents" after Sunday, I swear!
My sister is getting married on Friday, so I have two days of travel now.....wish me luck!
We will all get through this together.
Hi Binab! Lap band sisters, yeah!!!
Blue

My surgery is 8/27. I was planning the 2 week preop to start on Monday the 13th. My surgeon called today and said I have to start tomorrow!!! I got a 12 hour warning. I need to lose 15 lbs and because I lose slowly they are worried an want me to start right away!!!! Guess its better that I have no time to dread it but I'm scared about temptation. How has everyone else been doing? Any tips ?

I agree this is rather odd. I am wondering if they want you to do a supervised diet or prove you've made attempts previously to lose it on your own. My insurance company required a 6 month supervised diet and fitness plan from my doctor and nutritionist. I have never heard of such thing as obesity being pre-existing!! That is the most ridiculous thing I ever heard. I would definitely call the insurance company and press for clarification and asked for their written policy on bariatric surgery.
Remember you are the customer....you have rights to the information.
Good Luck

Wow! I can't believe how similar your story is to mine! I too have been contemplating this decision for many years, I'm 29 and started at 334! I too am waiting for a date (probably the 2nd week of July) and have gone from reg. pop to diet and 1-2 a day....lol I think that's so weird that we're so similar! Keep this thread updated will yaa? Maybe we can be band buddies if you have around the same date as me ?!?!? Good luck to you!

So finally after not have insurance and wasting who knows, thousands of dollars on pills, powders, dvds and more I am just about done with everything and am awaiting to select a date for surgery.
I have to take one pre-op class on mental changes, and get a ultra sound of my abdomen. Then we schedule. This is a 10 year decision in the making. Im 28 and being 350 lbs is getting in the way of me taking charge of the things I want to do. I carry the weight well and people don't think I am as big as I am but its time for a change.
Any advice for the pre-op liquid diet??
Any addicted to Soda like I am and have suggestions on how to kick it? I switched to diet, and only drink 1-2 a day, which is good, I used to drink 5-6 a day. I've cut back but need to kick it. Any thoughts.