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kiba78 & banded4change, How exciting we will have ours on the same day! I do my pre op apt with the anesthesiologist on the 10th and will find out my surgery time then. I don't start my pre op diet til the 10th. I did buy everything I will need, so I don't have to worry about anything. I got Vitamins, Protein drinks and powder, etc. My preop consists of Protein Drinks, broth, unsweetened apple sauce, grits or oatmeal, milk, decaf, no creamer or sugar, greek yogurt, and vegetables. and goes down to clear liquids only 2 days before. I just hope I can make it on this diet for a week, I'm not worried about after surgery, cuz I won't be hungry like that, but before hand, will power and hunger scare me! Banded, good luck on your surgery! It sounds like you're all ready! Yikes! I haven't told anyone but hubby either. I am hoping this works because I have never been able to really stick to a diet for more than a week, and not lost more than 10-15 pounds and that was only 2 times...years ago! So, I'm hoping this will be the miracle I need! I'm ok with losing -2 lbs. a week, shoot that's more than I can consistently EVER do on my own! I just really need this to work, and I want to still feel normal in my daily life. I don't want to be deprived.

Not yet. I start it on the 10th! Nervous!

Hello, mine is the 17th!

Also, just curious...seeing as the lap band isn't that popular anymore, what made you guys choose the lap band. I, myself, am not ready and willing to cut out 85% of my stomach just yet, even though the weight would fall off uber fast. I just feel I'd be left with no options. The lap band seems more doable to ease into this thing and maybe in 10 years if I have problems and need another option still, then maaaybe. I know there are complications down the line, but they are such that if you've done all your research you should know when things aren't right and have it checked and removed. What were you guy's reasons. I guess it's nice and reassuring to hear others rationale as we get ready to take a leap of faith!

kiba78 was your nutritionist still happy with her band? It seems no one is getting the band anymore, and everyone is getting the sleeve. My nutritionist mentioned that, but I said I don't care! I don't want the sleeve. She said many have unrealistic expectations of weight loss with the band. I was rubbed the wrong way, even though she probably didn't mean it, I just don't need all that right now, I need positivity, reassurance,, and support at this time!

Hi All! I too am days away from my pre-op diet and surgery. I start my pre-op diet on the 10th and have surgery on the 17th. It's getting real now that it's days away, and I am most terrified of the pre-op diet! I am really worried that I will be starving on liquids and veggies and yogurt for a week, and if I can actually do it without cheating. I think it's going to be torturous. I am ready, but do waver at times, wondering if I could just get it together and do this without surgery. Then, I get excited because I feel hope on the horizon, and that going through with this could finally bring success at losing weight. So, I am experiencing some moments of mixed emotions, but I have come this far and am ready for change and a healthier life. I just hope, I will be happy I did this, and adjust well to banded life. I am not telling anyone except my husband, of course, and I am feeling as it gets closer that I wish I actually knew someone or had other real people around to talk to. Today I logged on and saw so many other December banders, and that was nice, so I will be checking in and hope to share our adventure!