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Joeyo Good luck to you both! There is a topic November Banders most everyone is having surgery in November great to hear what is happening mine is Nov 2nd

Good luck to those who are on pre diets during Thanksgiving, I know it will be hard but keep in mind the end results and how GREAT you will look and feel next Thanksgiving, Keeping all of us November banders in my prayers, count down for me 5 more days to surgery Nov. 2nd. only 1 problem now I was to have lab work and my pre Dr and dietitian appointments on Monday and we are in the middle of Hurricane Sandy hope they will move it to Tuesday and not cancel my surgery lol to all I will be here if we don't lose power which is expected

1 week from today is my surgery date Nov 2 getting nervous as well just to think it is getting so close,my Dr doesn't put you on a pre diet until 2 days before but I have chosen to do my own from some of the diets posted down 6 lbs. this week and feeling good about myself. I do fear the 1st several months post op as I fear the throwing up . I tend to eat to fast and shallow before I chew it up well, been working on this since I had my 1st appointment hope I can slow down and relax. Best of luck to you all this post has been great for me THANKS senior in Va.

This will be my 3rd day on preop diet (my own) down 5 lb in 2 days. My Dr doesn't put me on a strict diet like most of you he suggested eating light the week before and nothing but clear liquids the day before surgery. I'm following a plan one of you posted and doing well so far. Nov. 2nd get here fast I'm eager

Hubmacfan,-- here is a note I was once told about in how to eat chocolate cake Cut your slice, place it in your hand and then very quickly wash it off under the water faucet , maybe this would work with your cravings JUST THINK OF IT don't go near any fast food Rest. Good luck YOU CAN DO IT Yes you can

I have been using the protein drinks for 2 months while waiting for my surgery date (Nov 2nd) not everyday but maybe 2 days a week for breakfast w/ fruit. i found Lean Body 0 sugar- 25 protein at Walmart $ 8.+ for 4 -14 oz bottles, and Ensure high protein - 25 proteins at Food lion 9.99 and get cupons for $3 off. I find they are very filling and the hunger doesn't come as early for lunch, and they taste good. I have started a pre-op diet today, I have not been told to do this by my Dr. I go to my dietary class next Monday I guess they tell me about pre diet then, but it looks like most of you started 2 weeks before so I figure it can't hurt.

Thank you all for tips on eating out , I'm sorry I have taken away from the org. ? but I can't figure out how to start a new post. Just learning to use the site. Wish me luck on Now 2nd.

Thanks farmgirl40 I"m new and I will see if I can figure it out

I ran into a lady who had this done 4 years ago and she was in for a fill she knew that is what she needed because she was able to eat 2 cheese burgers, I can't eat 2 now. My questions is I have several groups I belong to and we have lunch and there is always food, food food. Does anyone have a suggestion for eating lunch out ??

This senior is ready to go Nov. 2, had some ? about insurance but Dr says ok to go now. I go on 29th for pre surgery testing 2 hr. nutritionist, and I guess I will be given a pre op diet at that time, I plan on cutting out carbs and sugar completely next week. I guess all Dr. do it different.Good luck to all