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Thanks! I have actually been feeling much better today and haven't felt weak yet. I rested all day yesterday. 1 Week today is my surgery!

I am on a pre op diet for 2 weeks, just wrapping up week 1. I am so weak, no energy and at times feel like I am going to pass out. I can eat 3 meals per day that consist of a Protien and some veggies. No fruit, nuts, dairy or sugar! I can hardly stand to get off the couch - forget about exercise!! Anyone else experiencing this?

I have made a personal choice not to tell anyone other than my husband of course. I don't discuss my weight problem seriously with many people and feel that it is something that I want to keep private for now. There are some things in life that I am willing to share with friends and co workers and others that I want to keep to myself. As time goes on who knows what will change however I am living in my moment of today.

My date is Jan 28th to be banded. I have been freaking out lately wondering if I should cancel. Glad to report that today was a good day and I am feeling less stressed!

You look amazing! It was a relief for me to see that someone else thought about cancelling their surgery. I am on Jan 28th and I am losing my mind over it.

Watched all the videos. Thanks for posting, it was informative!

I have only tried Whey Protein +, so far I don't like how I have made it. I am going to see what my nutritionist recommends for what is available in my area as well.

I went for my pre op tests yesterday. Not a problem and went fairly well. I had to have blood work and an ECG done. Started getting some things prepared today for after surgery. Next is my pre op appointment and I am closer everyday to the 28th!

Thanks! I have been using the same firming lotion alternating with an oil each day.

My date is Jan 28th. I go from being super excited to extremely nervous! Right now I still feel like I have to eat everything I won't be able to eat later. My pre op diet starts Monday and I am dreading it! As all other diets I have failed with I am not so sure I can handle this one for 3 weeks without cheating. I'm on a really bad chocolate binge right now...ugh.

Is anyone or has anyone prepped any potential problem skin areas that may have excess skin afterwards? Any advice ahead of time on this? I think my stomach is going to have some excess skin.

I am also scheduled on the 28th! I have to have some pre op blood work done and an ECG. From what I have been told it is routine blood work and the ECG measures your heart activity.

Thanks, I was feeling panicked over it!

I was given my pre op diet today. It is a very strict food diet for 3 weeks. I thought that I would have to do a liquid diet.

I am scheduled for Jan 28th! I haven't been told anything yet about a liquid diet however I am now anticipating one after reading numerous posts!I have my pre op appt on Jan 14th, I suspect I will get it then and have 2 weeks to battle.

I feel like I need to run out and eat everything that I won't be able to eat when I am banded. How pathetic is that! Worse is that I started doing it and gained a few more pounds... Ugh!

Any advice to prepare myself or my skin?

I am scheduled to be banded Jan 28th. Very excited and a little nervous to be honest. Pre op appointment in a few weeks.