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Hey everyone! I'm getting banded on February 6 and was just curious to know how much everyone lost during their first post op week? 1st month? Thanks!

Wow!! Congratulations to each and every one of you! I hope I'll have just as great a number a all of you!!

I bet! How long post op are you? How much have you lost? Has it been difficult?

OMG! That's amazing!!

I found this link.. http://www.m.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/high-protein-low-carbohydrate-diets?page=3 I still don't know if it's good or bad from what I've read in these posts

What's shakes are you all using?

I'm sorry- I may sound really dumb, but what is ketosis?

Aww I'd love to be band friends!!! And thanks for checkin out my blog! It's my place to just open up about everything I'm going through. We can do this!!!

I'm not on an official pre-op diet yet, but the nutritionist suggested I start following some sort of diet. I am not required to lose weight, but just they suggested losing weight to help reduce the size of my liver for surgery. I've been able to commit to diets in the past, but for some reason, I can NOT commit now. What is wrong with me? Today, for example, I ate perfectly all day- lots of Protein and I kept my Water intake rather high. However, come 3:30 (the time I left work), just like a drug addict, the cravings took over me and I went on a kitchen wide binge! I was suddenly so hungry and felt like I couldn't do anything to change it! I just feel like I am losing control and I'm really worried that this is a sign of what I will be like with the band.... I am so scared and I don't even know which way to turn now

Good to know! How were you with liquids? Was thy difficult for you? And when did you start getting mobility back?

I'm in suffern and work in new city

I'm happy to war you've had success! How much have you lost so far? Have you struggled with anything at all?

Ohhhh wow!!! I didn't know that. And what size band does he use?

I'm Jennifer by the way! Lol

Well I did all of that pre op stuff on my Christmas break. Bloodwork, UGI, endoscopy, psych eval, and letter of medical necessity. I have to get more bloodwork done at Good Sam Keri said to get my blood type an other tests done. I don't know why they didn't do it all in one shot. The first time I god bloodwork they did 12 viles!! I'm also getting my medical clearance done on Wednesday . Did they tell you how long you'll be out of work?

No I didn't receive your message . I have completed everything from my checklist. Monday is more preop bloodwork at good Sam, Tuesday is my appt wth dr Rivera and Thursday I'm meeting with the nutritionist. I'm so happy I have someone to talk to!

Ill be banded on February 6! I can't seem to get a grip on eating.. I hope they don't tell me I can't get the band!! Keri is a doll!! And no pre-op diet??? No liquid diet or anything?! Wow! I'm going for pre-op testing at good Sam on Monday. Is that the slideshow you're talking about? What is it?

I'm using Dr. Rivera also!!!! I'm so happy to have found someone else from him! Isn't his office fantastic?! Are you on a pre-op diet?

I see you were banded this month, or will be banded later this month? Who is your surgeon??

I love that quote! That's a very good point! Thank You Thanks for the tips! What Protein shakes did you use if you don't mind me asking? You really put my mind at ease. I'm hopeful that getting banded will help with all of my struggles. And I guess you're right.. putting in the effort to try and do my best is a success in it self- I am trying to make the changes Thank you for your input. Thank you for your suggestions! I actually am on MyFitnessPal but I never use it. Maybe I should- having that accountability may help me!

Mine is scheduled for February 6!

I'd love to hear some of your favorite we boated to god low carb recipes or ones you've come across on your own! I'm hoping to be banded soon so I want to be prepared. Thanks everyone!

So I'm scheduled for February 6th and I haven't been put on an official pre op diet yet.. The doctor and nutritionist suggested I start following a lower cal and low carb diet. I am struggling more than I've ever struggled before!!! My breakfast protein shakes are not filling me up, and I find myself binging throughout the day! I hope this isn't a sign of what it will be like with the bad. I'm starving endlessly!!