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Wendy, I found that if I drank the protein drinks to fast I got nauseous and got diarrehea. I left mine in the fridge and every time I passed the fridge I took a drink. I still got in all my protein, I just spaced it out. It really helped me.

Like all the others here, it was very informative. They passed around a band, some pictures. They had past patients that talked,told of their experience. The Dr came in, had a slide show and opened the floor to questions. They handed out some lititure to take home also. I was so glad I went and took my Boyfriend, he had questions and it actually got him "on Board" to the band.I think alot of Drs require you attend at least one of the seminars. Maybe more.

Have the explosive diarrehea also. mushies start tomorrow though. hope that will help Lois

AnneElliot, Was banded the 3rd. Shoulder pain that day, but not since then. I am still taking the liquid pain meds the Dr gave me. Still very gassy, but otherwise.... doing great. Lois

srbanker, I actually had a lean meal during my two week liquid diet. it would have been my 4th liquid day. My BF had a fish fry with his family, I had a piece of the fish, ham and some veggies. I went right back onto the liquid diet and did not stray after that and still lost. I will say that it made it harder to get back onto the liquid the second time. BUT I DID IT. Best of luck to you. Lois

Jim, I had a two week liquid diet. The first few days were the worst, then you just get used to it and DO IT. not fun, but will be worth the end result. Surgery went so well for me, I would not have changed a thing. Lois

gingerbug, Had surgery yesterday and doing very well. Minimal abd pain. Gas is getting better as time goes by. I am just so glad to be able to get back to protein drinks and sherbert. glad you are doing well also. Lois

Momto3, I agree with you, I was scared to death from posts here on LBT. I guess everyones pain tolorance is different, but this was much easier than my gallbladder,parathyroid surgery. Glad to hear you are doing well. Feeling very well this morning, thinking of going shopping with BF. Lois

Hello, I was banded yesterday and doing great. Surgery was at 7:30a. back in room by 9:00a ,up walking and going to bathroom before 11:00a ,slept for a few hours, video swallow at 2:15p and left center at 3:00p. Was home by 3:45p. It all went sooooo smooth.Had shoulder"gas" pain when I first woke up and was given morhapine for it. That went away pretty fast. Other than that just gassey and burping and mimimal abd pain.I slept in recliner overnight. Hopefully tomorrow will be as smooth. Hope all 3rd Banders had simular ease. Lois

I am off to be banded. excited and nervious. talk to you all soon. Lois

ovahkummer Hello, I will be banded Jan 3rd also. I have been on a two week liquid diet. Mostly protein drinks- 3or 4 a day, jello,broth,flavored water,sherbert and popsickles. Then on Wens I am clear liquid "no protein drinks". and of course nothing after midnight before surgery. I have to be there at 6am and I am the first band of the day! I am being done at a surgery center, so i will be coming home that afternoon. I have checked off my list and have everything ready. All I have left is to make sure laundry is done, stop by the store and get some more broth. Best of luck to you. let me know how you are doing... Other Jan 3rd Banders? would love to hear from you also. Lois

Hey all, I will be banded on Jan 3,and in the middle of my two week liquid diet.All is going well. Yesterday was rough, Emotions were everywhere. Not just about the diet but life in general. BF thought I was upset with him. Best of luck to everyone. WE CAN DO THIS. Lois

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Amber, Like you I do not have to many pics of myself. This was taken a few weeks ago with my Niece. It is so good to put faces with the names of the January banders. Lois

Hello, It seems every Doctor is different on pre-op diets. My Doctor has me on a two week liquid diet. Mainly this is to shrink the liver to make the procedure easier and safer.For my two weeks, I can have Protein shakes,jello,chick and beef broth,sherbert,sugar free pop sickles. I am on my 6th day and doing ok so far. Find out what your doctor recomends. good luck in your search.

Everyone, Thank you very much for your responses. I am self pay, and like I said, I was scheduled for a overnight stay at a Surgery Center. My Doctor has went out on his own, and is in a new facality by himself, and it does not offer overnight stay. It is one day stay. I was just worried about the short stay as apposed to overnight stay. You all have calmed my fears, thank you very much. Good luck to all. Lois

Januray 08 Banders - Here we go. My surgery is Jan 3rd and I start my pre op liquid diet on Thurs. This is my second surgery date, and second stint with the two week liquid diet. My first surgery was canceled Aug 29th, the day before surg. I am here to tell you, that if I can do the two week liquid diet twice anyone can do it. I am looking forward to a exciting, lighter New Year. I am so excited to be able to follow everyones progress. I know we all will do great. We just have to stick together and remember we have a new " TOOL" to help us achieve our healthy goals. Good luck to all. Lois :clap2:

Hello, I am scheduled for my band on Jan 3rd and just found out this week that my Dr has moved into his own building and it is a same day procedure. At his old facility it was an overnight stay. How have you all done with same day procedures? Lois

Bev, I am so proud of you. I can not wait for my Dr to say the same thing to me. Keep up the good work, and keep me posted.I love hearing about you and your husbands success. Lois

Hello, I will be banded in Jan and have chosen to keep my surgery low key. I of course have discussed it with my bf, he went to the seminar with me. I told my Mom and then I wrote a letter to my three brothers explaining what I was going to do, how much I had researched it. My family knows how I have struggled all my life with weight, they have seen the many diets, the many regains. They have all been positive and want to help me in any way they can. I requested that they not tell anyone else until i feel more comfortable with it. At work I have told my boss, only because of the time off, and the fmla paperwork. I again asked her not to mention it to anyone else. I work nights, pretty much by myself, so I will not have all the people watching and wondering about my eating. I know at some point I will feel more comfortable talking about it.But right now, I want it low key. I am just ready to have it done.

Hello all, I will finally be banded on Jan 3rd of 08. This has been a long journey so far. I started researching in Jan of 07, had a surgery date of Aug 30. A day before my surgery the Anathesiaologist canceled my surgery. I know have to get my self excited again and get my mind and body ready all over again. I am here to tell you that being on a two week liquid diet is no fun only to have the surgery canceled. I lost 24 lbs during the two weeks but have gained it all back. TALK ABOUT DISSAPOINTMENT. I ate everything in sight for about a week. I am slowly getting back on the right path and getting geared up for the surgery. Good luck to all the other Jan banders.

Kaohinani, How wonderful !!!!!!!!!! I am so proud of you. keep up the good work.I can not wait to be where you are at. I am rescheduled for Dec 18th... tentatively. Lois

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Hi Mike, from the Mo side, but work in Overland park.Dr Malley will be doing my surgery. Who are you having yours done with?

Hey all, I am from KC also. live 2 miles from Worlds of Fun. Will be doing the Lap Band soon with Malley. Hopefully by the end of the year. Had to cancel Aug 29th band due to calcium levels. I am self pay.