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Ok, Made it through the first day without any big problems, but, as expected, had a tough time in the evening. I have also decided I am going go try to get more sleep, I cannot even imagine what my sleep deficit is, but if I am asleep, I can't eat, lol. And getting a good exercise bike too, so no excuses not to get off this fat ass and move! Wasn't grumpy with anyone yet:clap2:

Ok, Made it through the first day without any big problems, but, as expected, had a tough time in the evening. I have also decided I am going go try to get more sleep, I cannot even imagine what my sleep deficit is, but if I am asleep, I can't eat, lol. And getting a good exercise bike too, so no excuses not to get off this fat ass and move! Wasn't grumpy with anyone yet:clap2:

Hi, just started my pre-op diet today, and I have over 2 months before surgery, which I know is a long time, but I am in the mindset to do this and I want to start my healthy eating habits RIGHT now, so I need your help. I need suggestions on which fruits are good for me to eat, I have been looking up the nutrition info and going nuts-I need fruit that is low in carbs and high in protein-does such a fruit exist? And my eyes are hurting from looking at all the info about what the RDA for protein and carbs and fats-and still can't make a lot of sense of it. Can someone please just send me this info? Thanks very much

Today I started my new lifetime eating habits-much more protein, much less carbohydrate, NO more mindless eating. I am 5'6" and weigh a shocking 318.6. My surgery date is in late March, but at the nurse's suggestion am going ahead with the pre-op diet now. It is for a lifetime, so no time like the present. The hardest time will be in the evening and at night, daytime is not a problem. I have a good support system and I will win this fight. I will not weigh every day, but probably every 3rd day or so, to help with motivation. I am not so much worried about not sticking to the diet as I am worried about being a total bitch for the next couple of weeks to everyone I love. Pray for me!

Today I started my new lifetime eating habits-much more protein, much less carbohydrate, NO more mindless eating. I am 5'6" and weigh a shocking 318.6. My surgery date is in late March, but at the nurse's suggestion am going ahead with the pre-op diet now. It is for a lifetime, so no time like the present. The hardest time will be in the evening and at night, daytime is not a problem. I have a good support system and I will win this fight. I will not weigh every day, but probably every 3rd day or so, to help with motivation. I am not so much worried about not sticking to the diet as I am worried about being a total bitch for the next couple of weeks to everyone I love. Pray for me!

Hi Folks, I won't get my band until late March, in Mexico, but the patient coordinator told me to go ahead and start the pre-op diet, so as of today, I am officially on my way! I am not scared at all, just wish the surgery was sooner. I am quite committed to making this work, using the new tool as it was meant to be used, and to come out of this a much healthier, happier person.

Hi, I haven't had my surgery yet, will be doing so sometime in late March-my BMI is 51.4, so most definitely is needed. I am starting my pre-op diet tomorrow, which is quite early, but I am in the mindset to do this and this is for a lifetime, so might as well get started. I am almost embarassed to admit it, but when I got on the scale, I did not weigh as much as I thought I would! I haven't willingly stepped on a scale for many years and always turn my head when I have to, and tell the nurse not to say my weight out loud-like it was going to make a difference-enough of fooling myself-I am ready to get going. Wish me success, not luck, because luck has nothing to do with it.

Hi, I was just wondering if you did end up having the lapband surgery? I live in St. Josepha and am hoping to have the surgery in March and am looking for a nearby fill doctor. Please let me know your story. Thanks.

I was scheduled to get my lapband on March 25th of this year, and now I am worried that it might not happen. The patient coordinator just emailed me wanting to know if the 2 hernia surgeries I had were hietal or abdominal and if mesh was used either time. I won't know about the mesh until I can talk to the surgeons Monday, but am freaking out now. I was totally into the mindset of having this surgery and using it faithfully to help lose the weight. Please, if you have had a hernia with/without mesh being used, let me know. Thanks.

Lol, I agree, your discards would do the woman in, however they would fit me wonderfully for a while! I am having the surgery on March 25, 2008. I have many friends who are overweight and when I start losing, I will give my clothes to them-it makes me feel good and them, too! I wear nice clothing and take very good care of it, so people always appreciate when I give them any.

I am having my surgery on March 25th and will be needing a fill Dr. somewhere in N.W. Missouri, I hate driving and am not looking forward to driving in KC for this.

Hi, I am scheduled to have the surgery on March 25th, 2008. I live in St. Joseph, Mo. and am definitely looking for a nearby support person. Thanks.