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Awesome and Congrats! I hope I am reporting results like this soon Keep up the good work!

Yeah it did. I didn't know if he would make me go have bloodwork as well. I dont have comorbities so was just curious... trying to plan the time off work for it hehe. :thumbup:

I couldn't find anyone who had info on OHSU either so I am going with the Bariatric center of excellence in Eugene.

They moved fast alright sheesh. I got the call on Monday and was given a date of 4/23 with pre op on 4/17. Could someone tell me what all I will have to do on 4/17 in their office?

I am very happy that you have your date Pix The May Flowers are a great group too though!

Hmm I make a home made egg drop Soup if thats what you mean and it's really easy. 15 oz of chicken broth 1-2 egg white wisked very well white pepper 1 tsp sesame oil if your post op far enough then use mushrooms and green onions before serving. My kids love it.

That list is crazy... But it's making me hungry think I will have another crystal light haha.

Hi Camnick! Ok while I am not yet banded I do have alot of knowledge from different places concerning the diet and the band. First theres basic rules to follow (off top of my head help me if I miss some.. anyone) Do not drink 30 minutes before or after a meal take atleast 30 minutes to eat a meal chew your food very very well (Doc says 30x) take a couple bites and wait to see if a couple minutes to see if you're full Measure all your food and liquid Be aware of liquid calories get all your Protein from either powder drinks or Lean meats daily Exercise period... If you're not moving you're not burning. Vitamins.. Multi atleast. I take alot more than that though. When you say that you don't think you need a fill because things can still get stuck is this after chewing very well? I am not banded and if I swallow a bite big enough I can manage to stick some. Just a few things that I know is keeping me on the right track even pre banded I follow these rules.

I have it pretty easy right now... I have surgery on 4/23 my doctor doesnt really recommend the liquid diet either. He thinks that as long as I lose 5-10 pounds then that will shrink the liver enough and also show motivation he said. I have exceeded that loss but hope to lose a few more before my pre op appt on 4/17. I really think tho that if you cannot follow what the doctors orders are if they are within reason that you probably need to work on other aspects of the food addiction and such before venturing into a huge lifestyle change. It would be like telling an alcoholic they are switching their booze for Water... same as telling a food addict that you have to hand over the plate of Cookies for a cup of broth :sigh: Thankfully I started my own low carb no sugar way of watching weight before I hit the final stretch here before surgery so I won't be in too much of a shock.

That is so awesome. Confidence is sexy and addicting!

My surgery is 4/23! I am having mine done at the Bariatric center of excellence in Eugene, Oregon with Dr. Umbach. At this time I do not have a pre op diet. I was told by the surgeon if I lose 5-10 pounds that I wont have to do a liquid diet. I am still dieting even tho I went over that and hope to lose a couple more before my preop appt on 4/17.

Hooray! You're the first to be 4/23 bandster hope theres plenty more to keep us company

You had a great outcome though and the hard work paid off :redface: I am very happy for you!

I am totally cracking up... not to mention the bad pictures that I get whne I read this thread haha

Thanks! Off to the store :thumbup:

Sorry to bug but I need to go shopping for my surgery and life with the band!! Hooray (Excitement hasn't worn off yet) I know I saw shopping lists somewhere... can someone point me in the right direction?

You have the same insurance company? I had heard my insurance was awesome about not jerking people around but ok course you never really believe it. I will be there spokesperson right now if they need me OMG!

The center I am going to is located within the hospital.. and is a 'Center of Excellence' so the only banding they do is in their outpatient ward inside the hospital. You have the option to stay the night if you wish and move to the inpatient side. The price of mine is the same whether you spend the night or not. The total is 23900. I had to do a phsyc eval and nutrition appts with follow ups for the nutritionist and the surgeon within 2 weeks of surgery.

I called my surgeons office just this morning to ask if the meds I am on are OK. They told me not to worry about it and talk to the anestiologist next week at my pre op :frown: No diet pills for me tho.

I am taking 4/23- 5/2 off ... However, my boss is on notice that I might return sooner if I feel better earlier. They don't know what surgery I am having just put that it was a 'medical procedure' :frown:

When I was first starting the LB I thought the 6 months was crazy and I knew it all... But I didn't I have spent the last 6 months preparing for this huge life change. I would probably do it the same though if I had to do it over again... I have learned a ton and think that I have enough knowledge to be pretty successful at it as long as I follow through which I plan to do. I worked hard to make it here so no reason to stop now. :frown:

Shouldn't be too much longer now Celtic. I need a buddy with the same date as me I can't seem to find anyone else on 4/23 :thumbs_up:

I am not banded either and you couldn't pay me to drink that stuff I took one drink before as well... You're right on the money it tastes like club soda with salt in it.

Oh ok. I remembered reading your situation in another of your posts. I commend you for having more patience than me!

Thats how long my doctors office told me. They told me they submitted it so I called the insurance to 'confirm' the receipt of it (I am really impatient haha) Then I called the next day in the afternoon and was told they were working on it but close to answer. I hung up and about 10 minutes later they called me back to say yes!