mamamia89

I have BCBS federal and I was not allowed to gain more than 10 lbs during my nutrition visits, I gained 7 during my final one(only had to do 3 month) but they didn't like that so I had to do an extra month. Hope this helps!!

But look on the bright side... You are following the drs orders' date=' preparing your liver for a successful surgery and you will lose weight. Congratulations[/quote']

Very true thanks!!

Hang in there I done pre op diet two times' date=' the first time I was 3 days from surgery and they found a spot on my lung due to a severe bronchitis I had previously. Off the pre op for one week then back on for 2 weeks. It sucked I must say. I made it and it does get easier as the days pass. Still to this day I can't stand the taste of oatmeal.[/quote']

I'm hoping it gets easier!! Although I must say I get more sleep on the pre op diet bc I go to bed now at 8:30 lol I don't like having extra time to think bc then I think I should eat so I just go to bed when my kids do!

I was in the bathroom every 5 minutes (it seemed like) when I was on all liquids' date=' yes it sucks, but it's worth it! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

Yeah I'm just waiting and wishing for Friday to get here quicker!

You need to find a Protein drink you like' date=' these will be around for as long as you have the band. You will need to use them at different times when you can not get enough Protein in. When you have a fill, when your sick, when you want to build muscle after you lose the fat. With lapband protein intake is key to the weight lose and those nasty protein drinks help. As far as the BR problem, I drink so much liquids all the time I am always in the BR day and night. Today for example I have drank 15-16 8oz glasses of liquids and this is pretty much an average for me and this does not count the coffee I had this morning. When I was struggling with my protein, I mixed it in only 4ozs of liquid or mixed it with ice to make it thick. Hope this helps.[/quote']

It's not that I don't like my drinks in just sick of them!! Tired of drinking them all day everyday it's soooo tiring! I know it's all part of the process and what I signed up for just frustrated!

I know every doctor is different but I was told that slim fast and the Special K drinks were too high in carbs or sugar and not enough Protein. But never hurts to ask. I order mine from www.mybariatricpantry.com and its the nectar brand!! Love them! Good luck!

I'm drinking my last Protein Drink of the day and I have to just say....I am SICK of these things. I have different flavors that I switch with but omg even thunking of them I want to vomit!!! Also, I pee like a race horse and then some is this normal?? Sorry to sound like negative nancy but please tell me I'm not alone!!

Yes I have this app ' date=' it's such a great app , how do I add u ??[/quote']

Go to your friends and at the bottom should say add friend or something like that!

Hi!!!! My name is Jamia and I am 22 years old, mother of three(four if u count my hubby ). I went to the weight loss seminar back in February and weighed in at 235.4 and I am 5 ft 4ish. My insurance required me to so a three month documented diet with a dietitian but it ended up being four months since I had a slip up and gained some weight between one of my visits. Long story short, I got approved and I am on day 5 of my pre op diet and my surgery date is set for the 12th of October!!!

I'm so glad everything went well for you. My anxiety is already rising waiting for my surgery on the 12th. Fingers crossed and god willing I will feel as well as you did.

Anyone have this app?!!! If so add me, I'd love to see your food logs and exercise!! Jamiacole

It doesn't feel like it' date=' but it will get easier.[/quote']

I sure hope so!!

Good luck to you too! How are you doing on your pre op diet?

So far so good. But I'm border line crazy.

I am on day one and I am not allowed broth. Lucky you! My pre op diet is 3 shakes a day plus up to an additional 225 calories of veggies like broccoli' date=' cauliflower, spinach etc. No root veggies.[/quote']

I would gladly take your veggies for my broth!!

I LOvE the nectar Protein Drinks. Go to www.mybariatricpantry.com and search nectar!!

Oct 12 for me was hoping for sept but that didn't work out. But I am ready to stay my journey as an Oct bandster!! I'm in West Virginia where is everyone else from?

In also Oct 12!!! But I'm in Missouri good luck.

I'm having mine next Friday 10/12/12 how are you feeling??

I am coming to close if day 4 of my pre op diet and I feel like I'm going crazy!! I'm hungry, the broth is getting old and today I forgot like 5 things!! Help!!!