aileena

Thank you all for all the concern...I've been good I went home and told my sister I was going to eat, but she gave me this look...and reminded me, it was only an hour or so until bed...So I made a Protein shake ...then took a shower. The next day was so much better! ONLY 6 MORE DAYS TO GO

I'm on day 5 of my 10 day pre-op diet....I'm suppose to be doing liquids...I've been really good so far...but yesterday I did take a can of heathy choice Soup and blend it in the blender...It tasted really good (considering I've only been drinking Protein shakes before this)... Would this be acceptable after banding? I was looking at my diet plan and on the 1st week it says I can eat baby food....So does this count? It was high in protein and low in Calories..But I wasn't sure how well my stomach would take it after the banding.

Hi Krystal... We here truely understand the battle you have with food...and the desire to to better. It doesn't matter what weight you start at. It only matters that you are starting the journey. We are here to listen, understand and praise you...and sometimes to scold you ( I've seen it done) when you need it.... We are blessed to have this new beginning. Just think what a joy it will be to run and play with your daughter... She will never remember you big... She will never have the issues you have with food...and in the long run you will learn to be on the outside what you are in the inside.

I think we need to bump the pb question and make it a main one on our board. Everyone seems to have that question.

Chicago boy.... My band date is the 26....Are we surgery buddies?

Thank you all for the support yesterday. I was going through food withdraws. I went home, ready to cheat, but my sister was there and reminded me it was only a few hours until bed and I could make it...I then drank a zone drink (which the chocolate I give 3 thumbs up to), took a shower and went to bed....I was so proud of myself.... Today is much better... Pre-op diet 1 day down 9 more to go Aileena To be banded 05/26/05

That's really beautiful...

I still have a bad taste in my mouth from that nasty drink! I'm feeling really cranky! I can't wait to go home and try one of the other drinks I've bought...Maybe I'll splurge and eat a smart one dinner Aileena To be banned 05/26 On day 1 of pre-op diet Pathetic excuse of a dieter!

It's so sad...I really have no control...I already want to cheat and it hasn't even been 24hrs

Yeah...I love nutritionist too...This is what a portion should look like Instead of eating like you have for the last 25 years...Why don't you cut that down into half and you'll start loosing weight....I swear! If I had that kind of control over myself, I wouldn't be in this situation!

My Dr wants me to have between 74 and 91grms of protein a day! I looked around and found Advantage from Atkins...there shakes are 20grm each...but they have a terrible aftertaste (very dissapointing). I think it's from the splenda (I really don't like splenda). I've tried slimfast but the grit makes me want to gag. Does anyone else have any ideas? Anything good that you like?

We are starting the countdown! 10 days from today I will be banded! My Dr must be really strick because I'm practically on a liquid diet from here on out...I do get 1 sm meal a day (smart ones or similar). I totally binged all weekend, saying goodbye to the overly full feeling...it was really good...I had lasagna on Sat...ribs on Sun....everything was so wonderful! But to tell you the truth...it feels even better to know I've started down a new path. I'm ready....Now I need to get my ticker and I'll be set!

Maybe it would be benificial to get ins with a co that will pay...pay for a few months, then apply for the band again

I had the best skinny dream...It was two days before my ins approved me...I dreamt I woke up, went into the bathroom. I lifted my shirt and looked into the mirror and I had a beautiful flat belly...I thought "Wow! this is the best diet!" but then I couldn't remember what diet I was on. Aileena To be banded 05/26

I've told my family (no extended family) and a couple of friends. I was talking to one of my friends when someone overheard. He asked why I was going into surgery and I told him. He was very supportive. I think I'm not going to advertise my band to strangers but I will tell if I'm asked. Do you think this is a good plan? Aileena To be banded 05/26

This makes me feel so much better...I was worried too. Aileena to be banded 05/26

I'm so sorry...I posted on the photo thread...I didn't see the link until it was too late! But on the other hand...everyone gives me such hope...Soon I will post Aileena to be banded 05/26

Good Job! Ps...I know what you mean about being afraid the chair will break

Suzy...We are both in OK....OOOOOOKLHOMA where the wind comes sweeping down the plains.....Don't stress. Part of doing this is admitting that you need some help. Let's all be honest...if dieting had not failed us, we would all be a size 5! Aileena To be banded 05/26

Oh...I'm feeling cheated! Come the 16th, no more food for me

I'm single now...Enjoy what you have....Children are wonderful...Husbands often are not

Wow! That dress is beautiful! If I were getting married I would be bidding in a heartbeat!

I'm going on the 26th...Can I be added to the list Aileena

What! you only have to do 24hrs of liquids! My Dr is making me do a whole week! Not fair! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. Aileena Ps. When you are done tell me every little detail...I want to know for when I go in on the 26th... Good luck!

My date is May 26