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My surgery is on July 2nd! I'm so excited! I am on day 4 of the pre op diet and surprisingly I did not wake up starving this morning do hopefully it's getting better. Hope to stay in touch!

Pretty good! My biggest struggle is afternoon at home because I have to fix dinner for the family, but oh well it's gonna be so worth it!

I woke up this morning pretty excited about starting my preop diet! I may not be so stoked when I get home this afternoon lol! Wish me luck and any advice would be much appreciated!

I would hope not, some surgeons will perform surgeries together, and especially since they use the same surgery holes pretty much, but I would ask for sure! Good luck!

I hope it all goes well for you! I am glad you are feeling better!

Congratulations! So glad you are feeling well.

Honestly I only found two meals in walmart that fell within the range I was allowed. The smart ones Ham and cheese scramble and the Steak tips portabello. The ham and chesse scramble is yummy!! Haven't tried the Steak tips yet because I wanted the other...lol I was told that welches makes sugar free popsicle and they have pineapple and banana kind, so I think I am going to try and get those today which may help with the evening. I never have been a middle of the night eater, so that part is not bothering me. My protein shake is really good on the way to work, my husband just shook his head when I said "ooh this is soooo yummy". Ha! What have you been eating for your meals?

I'm so jealous! I have to do a two week pre op diet!

I have not had this done, I will be banded on July 2nd. However, I would like to tell you that you made your mind up to have surgery and did the things necessary to help change to healthier eating habbits and I know you can stop smoking. I am on the third day of my pre op diet and by far this is a heck of a lot harder than it was for me to stop smoking...lol Here are a few quirks I can give you to try and help. First of all I smoked for 14 years and was up tp 2 packs a day, I always thought I would be a smoker forever, but when I saw a lady that was my sunday school teacher carrying around an oxygen tank in public, it shocked me because I never knew she ever smoked. My grandmother quit at age 76 because she was knocking on severe emphysemas door. I had tried everything under the sun, but my aunt told me to try the lozenges. So, I decided to have my last cigarette on January 3, 2010, I wanted to quit on a Monday, so I had work to occupy my time and weekends was when I smoked the most. I started the lozenges on the 4th and really only struggled the first day. You are told to use one every 30 minutes, but I just would suck on one when I wanted a cigarette and it worked amazingly. I used the lozenges for two weeks and have not smoked since then. After the initial two weeks its all downhill! You will still feel out of habit to pick up one, but then your mind tells you no you are not a smoker anymore. You will feel so much better! No coughing or wheezing, no nasty smell on your clothes or house. I would take the first step by not smoking in your house or vehicle if you do that way it will slow it down and then when you are determined to quit get the lozenges. You don't have to worry about gaining weight because you are banded, so you can do it, I know. Don't let the new healthier you get brought down by smoking later on in your life.

We can do it gabby! I don't have to tell myself no but once lol night is harder for me too but I have found sipping my powerade zero kills my sweet tooth pretty quick!

I have actually done a lot better than I thought! I'm so ready for this and I know it's gonna be well worth it! 2 days down Lacey! We got this!

Omg! Horrible headache right now! Of course it could have to do with all the degum food commercials on tv lol hopefully it gets easier everyday!

Hey Lacey! How did u do today?

My surgeon said if he sees a hernia when he gets in he will repair it right then during my lap band. I don't think I have one, but not 100% sure either.

My pre op diet is for two weeks. From what I understand gabby, the diet is put in place to help shrink your liver so the surgeon has an easier time lifting it and putting the band in place. I made it thru my first day and am on the 2nd day now. I did better than I thought probably because I want this more than I have ever wanted anything almost and I paced my shakes and water throughout the day. You will do great, just reply back when you need some encouragement because I will probably need it too.

No I only have to give blood work the morning of surgery. I have been fighting a small cold the past week and thinking maybe I should have my doctor call in antibiotics to be on the safe side if it does not get any better this week. I am not sure if they are the bariatric advantage, I just remember EAS Advantage low carb protein shake. Let me know how the banana tastes, I may want a change of flavor after this case...ha

Lacey you can do this! We are on day two together but since you can't have any solids I agree with deana here it will make a lot better by finding a good protein shakes and I use the EAS also! I bout mine at sams club for 27.78 for 24! Didn't you also say you can't have broth either? That doesn't make sense to me but doctors are different. You are strong I know because you have gotten this far and you can do this!

I totally agree with deana here! Of all the protein shakes I've had these are by far the best tasting to me and no after taste! Yay Jackie!

That's great downhomechik! Hopefully u will get an approval soon! My only concern is how much up front costs I have. I know the surgeon has to be paid up front but not sure bout the hospital. I've called them but I still feel uneasy because they say I'll know more when I get your orders! So hopefully it's billed and then I can make payment arrangements.

No it's outpatient for me! Well at least u will be waited on the first night lol I'm so excited for us!

Well I have to pay my surgeon up front but not sure about the hospital charges. Hopefully since my deductible is met I don't have to pay them up front which is what two ladies I spoke with at the hospital said. But u know how that goes it could vary from person to person lol

Ooh I need some Popsicles! That would be good! I am waiting on the hospital to call and pre register me but they haven't done it yet! Do u know if u have to pay anything up front or if the bill u?

Woohoo! So excited for all of us!

If this helps at all, I am drinking the EAS advantage shakes chocolate fudge and they r the best by far to me and no after taste! I'm not sure why different surgeons require different things. Weird! But u can do it! Powerade zero is good too! Can u have that?

Of course! Well luckily I don't have a gall bladder so hopefully nothin will get in my way lol! How did the first day of diet go for you? 6am 1st protein shake In between 24oz water 10am 2nd protein shake Water 1130 8oz beef broth and water bottle with Walmart brand melon Mio Finished another 40 oz of water by 330 430 8oz beef broth 545 smart ones meal with less than 300cal and 15g or less carbs and 15g or more protein and powerade zero