Sandilee0210

Oh my gosh - here I am on day 3 of the liquid hell. My surgeon require 14 days of Optifast. First two days were horrible. Today, not so bad. But maybe I am just resigning myself to it. March 18th cannot come quick enough.
I love that the new post-ops are posting - we are definitely following your journey and your news, tips and feelings are priceless to us. Thanks for the posts.

You get fruit? ?? Dang, I can only have 3 Protein Shakes, broth if I can't stand it any longer, and popsicles. I'd love an apple I can chew on!

Day 2 of pre-op diet in the works! My diet is all Clear Liquids with 4 Protein Shakes and 2 pieces of fresh fruit a day. Yesterday was tough, but today I feel like I have already made it a whole day and I lived to tell about it, so get on with it! .. it really is possible! Pre-op appointment is next Tuesday and Surgery is the 19th.
I am ready for the challenge, I am ready to rock some new clothes, I am ready to feel better and lighter, I am ready for the NEW ME!

Day 2 of pre-op diet in the works! My diet is all Clear Liquids with 4 Protein Shakes and 2 pieces of fresh fruit a day. Yesterday was tough, but today I feel like I have already made it a whole day and I lived to tell about it, so get on with it! .. it really is possible! Pre-op appointment is next Tuesday and Surgery is the 19th.
I am ready for the challenge, I am ready to rock some new clothes, I am ready to feel better and lighter, I am ready for the NEW ME!

Hello! I too chose the band.( well I will be banded the 19th. For me it was removing or rerouting my insides. I figure at 32 I have a lot of years left and wanted the least invasive route. Ultimately it is your decision and you get to make the call on what is right for you!

Hello! I too chose the band.( well I will be banded the 19th. For me it was removing or rerouting my insides. I figure at 32 I have a lot of years left and wanted the least invasive route. Ultimately it is your decision and you get to make the call on what is right for you!

Top ramen packet is the best ive found, i didnt realize how bad some of them taste plain!! My nutritionist recommended the top ramen packet, thankfully, its pretty tasty!

My pre-op diet starts in the morning! A little anxious, but I can totally do this! I have confidence!

Howdy March Bandsters! My story has had some bumps along the way in February... Okay 24 inches of snow! I have switched surgeons for scheduling purposes, this being closer to my house. My new surgery date is March 19th. 2 week pre-op diet starts Tuesday. Good luck to all being banded this week!

On day 5 of pre-op, I think I'm finally getting used to it! I lost another 2.5 lbs yesterday making my total weight loss so far 8.5 lbs, my goal (set by myself) is 15 lbs, before surgery on 3/12, making myself the smallest I've been in like 4-5 years!
Yesterday we went to outback & I ordered a 6 oz steak, only ate 1/2 of it & broccoli, I think going out helped myself realize I got this, I didn't eat any bread or a fully loaded potatoe, & I STILL LOST weight yesterday, yay!!!!!!!!!!

I am getting so excited! I am only 25 days away! I have all of my appointments on Friday!

I am getting so excited! I am only 25 days away! I have all of my appointments on Friday!

Well... I attended my seminar yesterday and am even more excited! Tomorrow I say good bye to pop and coffee..(I have cut down to one a day already).. And will begin replacing one meal a day with a Protein shake. Should have a call early in the week to set up my consults with the dietician, psych, and other tests. I have to attend a support group before surgery so that is how I will spend my valentines night! Lol!
Ready to start my journey!

I am pumped! After talking,wishing and hoping I could do this I am!
I attended my seminar last week, got "the call" today, I have my appointments with dietician, psych, and fitness on February 22nd and my surgeon on the 28th.. As long as all goes well Surgery will be on March 15th! That is in 38 days!!! The count down is on.
I have given up caffeine and carbonation 3 days now! If this headache would leave I would be happy!

March 15th!!! 38 days and counting!

Can't wait to have my surgery date! Congrats to you

March 15th!!! 38 days and counting!

I have lost 14 pounds in 3 days and I still have 4 days to go! All I know is Friday is coming quickly and I am getting more and more excited!

Well... I attended my seminar yesterday and am even more excited! Tomorrow I say good bye to pop and coffee..(I have cut down to one a day already).. And will begin replacing one meal a day with a Protein shake. Should have a call early in the week to set up my consults with the dietician, psych, and other tests. I have to attend a support group before surgery so that is how I will spend my valentines night! Lol!
Ready to start my journey!

Well I have made it quite a ways in the week, I have my seminar on February 2nd with Dr. Pitt in Columbia, MO. I am very excited! It's fun to have friends who have been where I am.