Theuglytruth

gOOD LUCK .. MY Surgery date is 05/21-- good luck

Good luck and If I can do it anyone can! Banded on May 2, 2013

My surgery is on May 21st as well!! We will have plenty of supporters. I have my EGD test tomorrow and then I start my two week liquid diet on Tuesday. We CAN do this!

May 21st surgery here also!! Lets keep each other going strong!!! We will help each other get through this!

oh the glory of the 2 week liquid diet, oh how I remember! The first 4 to 5 days are pure H*&^! It's awful, your body is detoxing from carbs and sugar and you want so bad to eat but if you can make it thru those first few days you've got it made, easy peasy. Make sure your Protein shakes are packed with Protein, sf Jello, sf popsicles, broth or at least that's what I was allowed. I'm excited for ya'll, and your journey begins...
You can do this! We are here for you.
Donna

Yeah def! I'll try to be on here as much as I can after surgery!

Wow! That's very reassuring. I haven't told too many people about the surgery, but the first thing everyone asks is if the liquid diet makes you already lose so much, what's the point in getting banded? My answer is always that the band will control the weight loss and keep my food intake consistent.

Yes! Cheers to the both of us. Good to know someone else with the same surgery date. Well have to keep tabs on each other through out the process.

The first week of your liquid diet is the hardest one. Just make sure you have your Protein Shakes and sugar free Snacks and you will be ok. I lost 20 pounds before I had my surgery and another 10 after. I was banded on April 17th.

Hi guys! I've been a lurker on here for a few months, but now that I am about 2 weeks away from my surgery (scheduled for May 21st), I decided to take the leap to become an official member of this forum!
I'm in late my 20s and towering over 230 lbs. I was approved for surgery on the first try (partially due to my actual weight, but my hormone imbalance, G.E.R.D., and hiatal hernia definitely played a role in the approval as well... woohoo!)
My relationship with food has completely catapulted in the last few years. I started seeing a therapist on-and-off for about 8 months now in hopes of getting to the bottom of my food addiction... It's a constant battle, but I'm learning so much and in the process, tweaking my eating habits so getting this surgery will be easier on my body and mind.
Getting banded was never even a thought before last summer. I wouldn't have even been eligible because the bulk of my weight gain has occurred in the last 2 years. I know that this is only the beginning of my journey, and there won't be an easy road to take, but I'm ready to get behind the wheel!
May 7th will be the first day of my liquid diet leading up to my surgery. I've been saying good bye to all of my favorite foods this entire weekend... Soda, pizza, fries, bread, potato chips, Pasta... Parting is such sweet sorrow, but I think once I start to hopefully lose weight, it won't even matter (right?!)
So, in a nutshell, that's where I am in my life right now. I'm excited and eager but also VERY scared and nervous. I hope that I can seek comfort and advice from the members of this community, and I will try my best to to do the same for others!

Day 2 and I have my a growling stomach. Yesterday wasn't too bad but this morning stinks!!!! I am allowed to have a protine dinner and that seemed to make it worse. coffee will be my filler this morning I hope. Good luck to all and WE CAN TO THIS!!!!!

This is day 8 for me on the pre-op diet... and I want to reinforce to you that it WILL get easier. If I can do it, anyone can. I will not lie - the first 5-6 days were some of the hardest days I've ever had... but the cravings do reduce. Just make sure you drink enough Water (i have herbal tea a couple of times a day when I don't feel like plain water) as I can tell that I feel very tired if I haven't had enough liquids.
It is so helpful to come and read (or post) on this site when you are feeling like you can't do it - helped me several times. Hang in there, you'll do great