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January 2nd

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Hi I'm having surgery January 11th anyone else having surgery in January?

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So excited to have my surgery scheduled for January. Got to admit scared too. Received an email with my preop diet and feeling intimidated.

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Can anyone give me their opinions on Dr Merriman, Dr Thomas, Dr Bellanger, and Dr Hargroder? I would so appreciate it. I am in a weight loss study and can only choose from these doctors.

I started my preop liquid diet yesterday..was hungry all day. headache and diarrhea. day 2 2 shakes later I'm hungry but hanging in there...still diarrhea! has anyone else having the bathroom issues? I am using hmr 800 Protein shakes that the medical center that I am going to uses for their patients..august 19th is my surgery date

Hate to say but I had stomach issues the entire two weeks.

I start tomorrow. I am using shakeology shakes, Unjury unflavored powder, cream of chicken Soup, Decaf coffee, and broth and yogurt during my liquid fast. I can also have sugar free popcicles and sugar fee pudding and Jello. I hope I'm ready. I did a 21 day Daniel fast prior to this so I have been cleansed out in a sense. Prayer will definitely be required to get me through, especially with 6 kids ( includes two sets of twins) at home.

With six kids you need lots of prayer regardless of liquid dieting. The first few days are the hardest. You can do it!

I am so anxious to do this. The waiting is driving me absolutely nuts.

Wow! I'm ready for my approval. I can't wait to get started.

I am ready too. I am hoping I get the sleeve. If they call and say bypass I am going to be even more nervous than I already am. It has to be soon because you got off your liquid diet a month ago. I have to say it is nice to have someone waiting with me.

Hi everyone I was banded 6/9/14 with Dr. Domingoez in Covington La. I just had my 2nd fill on yesterday 8/5 and I am 35 lbs down. I love my lapband and I am going to increase my workout starting today. Wish everyone the best of luck.

Congratulations!

I contacted Bethany today, she told me my file is on the agenda for the next meeting but no meeting date has been set. I'll let you know when I hear something.

Hopefully they get the agenda date soon. I am just anxious to hear something. Have you kept off the liquid diet weight? I have been eating so bad so I know I have gained weight but don't want to get on the scale.< /p>

I was looking into Dr Merriman since he is closer.

I just had my two week appt on the first. What doctor do you expect to get? Also what surgery are you wanting? The bypass makes me very nervous.

Fourteen pounds is amazing. I feel bad about myself now. I didn't mind the shakes too much. I started at 247 so my eight pounds is nothing in the grand scheme of things. I wouldn't mind continuing the shakes to get my weight down even further.

Like you I finished my shakes on July 6th and completed my chest x-Ray on my two week visit. Now I'm waiting for the call. Please keep me updated when you receive your surgery approval call and I'll do the same.

I will definitely keep you updated. I would think we would hopefully be hearing the same time. So how much did you lose? I lost eight pounds and I was disappointed.

Hey, everyone. Hoping y'all are still around. I am a Heads Up program participate and could use some advice on what to expect. I just finished my two week liquid diet before the doctors approve me for surgery. Got my chest xray so just playing the waiting game.

I know this is a little gross....TMI, but I need to know...Is anyone else constipated from the Pre-op liquid diet? I've been doing 2 Protein shakes a day and a small dinner (4oz. lean meat and greens), and I cannot use the restroom. It is killing me! Do you think I could take anything to make me go?

I am the exact opposite. I am kinda worried tomorrow when I can start eating real food. Not sure I am wanting to give up liquids. I have lost weight and it feels great!

Can anyone recommend a good place to get samples/individual packets?

I slipped up today and just started nibbling. This was though after I had to go to urgent care for a Migraine. It was so easy to keep going and I didn't even enjoy the food. I got serious issues.

I just want a burger. That's it. Then I can die happy. The urge to hit a drive thru on the way home was absolutely crazy but I did. Doesn't feel like a victory though.

I am so sorry to hear that.

She left it out. I say lick the damn pizza then leave it for her as payback. Cause you having to smell it cooking is just wrong. I am on day seven and feeling really good on the liquid diet.< /p>

Drink lots of water!! And be prepared for the headache!

I have been obsessed with the scale and I know I shouldn't. Just wanting to see progress for the hard work.

Yes, liquid diets just suck completely. The shakes make me gag. Three weeks just sounds like punishment.

I lost seven pounds in the first three days of my two week liquid diet. For the last two days, the scale hasn't budged when I am really needing encouragement. I know a lot of the weight was Water. Just curious what others have loss on the liquid diet.

Yeah, realizing I still have nine more days is depressing but I will make. But it may not be pretty.