ChicagoRose

Keep up with the vitamins ( I was told to take two childrens chewables a day) and keep some protin powder around to add to things. If you look and feel great that is what matters! I hope I don't feel hungry with my band!!

Hang in there...2 lbs. a week is fantastic =)

Hey guys! My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning at 9:10!! I am so freakin' excited such a weird feeling! My pre-op went really well, in fact I never cheated and I am amazed by that. I think pickles are okay, I was allowed to have vegetables prepared without fat, just no potatoes, peas or corn. By the end of these two weeks, I am not starving at all and am not craving fatty foods and carbs so hopefully my addiction get's kicked and I survive Bandster Hell in a few weeks LOL. Good luck everyone!

I hope this was a joke....my contractions nearly killed me! LOL. Also I have had two c-sections and I have heard that this is nothing in comparison, I hope that's right. Even so CONGRATS!! YOU ARE BANDED!!

Congrats to us all, March Bandsters!! We can do this everyone =)

Here is what I was told to do: max 1000 cals, less than 60 carbs, at least 60 protien. MyFitnessPal is telling me the same hing but this is not a typical diet, it's like a cleanse if you will for surgery. Keep that in mind and good luck

My diet consists of only two shakes a day plus one "grocery meal" that can be protien and veggies, but no fats or carbs. I have been eating salads with tuna, veggie burgers, eggs and peppers, etc. without any added carbs or fats. Oh! And Greek Yogurt where have you been all my life?? Great with some ranch packet sprinkled in to dip raw vegetables. If you were told by your provider that 1000 cals is your limit then I say you can add a small HEALTHY protien to your day. It will help you stay full. GOOD LUCK =)

My surgeon is Dr. Van Vallina at Central DuPage Hospital/ Cadence Health. We really ought to start a group amongst ourselves that meets at a Starbucks once a month!!

Yep! That did the trick! Thanks!

I think this is what tthe officionatos refer to as "Bandster Hell"...you've done all the work and got the band....and now you have to wait to heal before you get a fill and feel nothing. Hang in there, I've been on this website almost a year and most will tell you this will pass! Good luck =)

Oh no....I know that....it like freezes when I do that. I also tried to do it under my edit profile page. Maybe it's my computer setting?? Hmmm....weird.

I admit, I'm a spoiled and sometimes naive big-City girl....but since it sounds like you are out-of-pocket anyways, isn't there a Hospital near you that has a Bariatric center that can help you? I hope you find the help you need before you find yourself with worsening conditions! Good luck!!

When I joined this site almost a year ago I was very introspective and now I FINALLY have my banding date of 3/4 and I want to change my profile pic to something that shows my more fun side and I have not been able to do that on this site...so frustrating!

I think cream soups are a step BETWEEN clear liquids and purees like applesauce, which then leads to mushies (like mashed potato?) I am going to be banded on 3/4 and I'm sure I will have lots of questions too. I can call my nutritionist or e-mail her at any time, thank goodness. Good luck!

I feel your pain, I have a bridal shower in a banquet hall a week after my surgery! I am going to call ahead to see if soup is on the menu and if not ask for hot water and do one of my chicken soup pakcets. As far as your breakfast goes, I agree you can make a shake ahead of time and even put it in a travel mug and pull the whole "tummy just not right". Also, my nutritionist told me that while I"m on mushies I can have anything I can mash with my fork, so maybe some of the fruit will be extra ripe like a banana? Good luck =)

Yep! March 4 for me too =) Day 4 of my pre-op diet and I'm getting by...easier than I thought actually...plus I lost my first 5 lbs!!

Hey everyone! Last week I ate a TON of food, had all my favorites one last time, which I reminded my self I can probalby have most of it again, just a modified version and not the same amount. Today is Day 2 of my pre-op...luckily I only do two shakes and get to eat one "grocery meal low carb/no fat" so yesterday I had salad with tuna and today I had a veggie burger (no bun) for my real food. I wouldn't say it's been easy...my body is not used to so little food (800-1000 cals a da) but it's been doable and that's all I expect for now. One day at a time. Good luck everyone!

Hang in there! I know it may seem like 54 lbs is not alot for having been banded almost three years...but look at it this way...I would KILL to loose 54 lbs and be able to keep it off for three whole years (I will be banded on 3/4) and maybe looking at some before photos of yourself will remind you how far you have come and motivate you to keep going? Just think, if you hadn't been banded, where would you be today? I bet not 54 lbs lighter if not having gained some more weight from where you started. I know many of people on this website use the myfitnesspal app. Hope that helps!

I'm a teacher and have put in for a two week leave. My administration was totally fine with that and I just have to submit the required paperwork. I then will be back for one week (can we say LOTS of showing educational movies) and then will be home again for Spring Break. good luck =)

I'm a teacher and I just put in for my two week leave. I have to use my sick days, which luckily I have enough, and then submit paperwork from the surgeon saying I need the recovery time. I then have to submit a second note when I return saying it's safe for me to return to my job. All jobs are different but it seems that it would be a no brainer that you could have recovery time in such a large corporation. Good luck =)

You are not alone. Funny thing is though that thin people also fall and break things (because they are made faulty) and we blame ourselves that being fat is the reason. And I agree with tiny1234....better to laugh than to cry. Good luck =)

I will TOTALY read yours and I hope you check mine out too!! It's also on my signature, but just in case... www.mybandemonium.blogspot.com I am being banded on 3/4 and this has been my documentation thus far since I made my big decision almost a year ago.

I am a back or side sleeper, and also sleep with a cpap machine....so I will have to sleep in bed or move my equipment....I learned from my first c-section to my second to use a travel pillow to get more comfortable on your back after surgery. I was really okay after both of those surgeries very quickly so I'm hoping this one 3/4 will be easy too. Good luck everyone =)

That's hillarious...the perks just keep on coming!

Getting banded on 3/4 so I have a long way to go...but... Show my kids I can both swim and go off a diving board. Ride bikes as a family to my kids soccer practice. Go down the curvy slide at the pumpkin farm. Jump on the trampoline. --<insert intimate position>-- with my hubs that is too uncomfortable now Wear clothes from the Victoria Secret's PINK collection ...and last but not least...FEEL AMAZING =)