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im on 3 weeks full liquid 2 weeks pureed(mushy food) 1 week soft food and by oct 20th its reg food for me

I had my band put in 9/8 im still sore and it still uncomfortable to bend when do these feelings go away?? i feel like i can feel the port on my right side but im not sure does it ever become comfortable??

Becky I like the slimfast chocolate low carb low sugar that is helpin me on the liquid phase...my problem is i get real hungry around dinner time..i do what i can at work bring shakes...broth...jello..but once im home im hungry 5 more days and its over

I need help im on a 10 day clear liquid diet and im struggling..ive found myself eating a small meal at dinner because i cant function im hungry and weak...i hope this doesnt make them postpone my surgery ill be crushed ive made it this far and ill be so upset if this is my downfall....please help me!!!

I feel ok breakfast and lunch cause im at work and im so busy it takes my mind off of eating!! But when im home and its dinner time thats when i start feelin weak and tired cause my stomach is hungry... i do admit i have cheated i did eat dinner these past couple of nights but its healthy food like a small salad or piece of grilled chicken just to make me feel better i know i shouldnt do it but with my medicine (synthroid) it makes my stomach turn if i dont have something small...It is a hard experience but we wouldnt be in this situation if we didnt need help...nobody is perfect so im sure others have done this and still came out successful

Oh by the way i did call my doctors office i am waiting for them to get back to me to resolve these issues!! As soon as i hear what they have to say i will post and give an update! thanx again

Thats ok!! We are here to help each other get thro the bad times and enjoy the good times...This family of lapbanders is here to motivate all people to good health and new lifes!! Without each others support this site wouldnt be!

Thanx for ur support baby!!! With everyones tips and suggestions im sure it will make my journey smoother!!

Thank u all for ur suggestions and support...im doing a little better today the slimfast is going down easier and im drinkin crystal light and eating jello to stop the hunger...im also exercising to help the process..5 more days and it will be over the band will be placed!! To comment on Re: Struggling if you cant do this how are you going to make through clear liquids after banding __________________ summer fall goal Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter :party: I feel that when the band is placed ur stomach is smaller and liquids will be easier to handle..im sure im not the only who has struggled with there pre liquid diet. But thanx for ur vote of confidence on thinking i wont make it i appreciate it!! to everyone else thanx for the support

Well that sux my dr is makin me do a preop diet that started aug31st and im strugglin a lil...its clear liquids only all day..its def hard im goin outta my mind a lil...i get banded sept 8th hoepfully i can lose the 4lbs they told me i need to lose before surgery or my dr will cancel

well i have to start my diet aug 30th and they told me nothin but shakes and clear liquids no food! for 10 days any advice for me?

I have to start my 10 day clear liquid diet on aug 30th..I need pointers!! Im goin to have jello cyrstal light chicken beef and veggie broth but does any1 recommend slim fast for protein?? I dont know what else to have for protein!! Please help me

I was told i need to do a 10 day clear liquid diet before surgery..they told me i can have protein sahkes since they are water based liquids but they did not specify what kind..they also said crystal light, jello, chicken beef and veggie broth and sugar free popcicles for 10 days..i wanted to try slimfast but im not sure if that is a good idea ill just call the clinic and ask them what they think

Hi!!! My appointment to get banded is september 8th also hopefully we can go thro this experience together!! i start my 10 day liquid diet the 30th do u have to do one?? if yes maybe we can give each other some pointers

So i had my Preadmission testing on August 20th and that went well..the only thing that bothered me was this one doctor i saw he was very negative towards the lapband he was tellin me i should get gastric bypass done if i want to lose weight not the band...i told him i was gettin the band done because i want to have 1 more child and if i have the bypass who can gaurantee me that i will lose weight after pregnancy! I told him with the band after i have the baby they can tighten it up 6 weeks after birth and ill be on my way to weight lose again! he shook his head and sent me on my way..i went to the receptionist and asked to speak to the doctor who was doin my surgery and explained how i felt about the way this doctor spoke to me and he told me most doctors dont like doin the band because banders get frustated they arent losin enough weight which i think is ridiculous if u stick to the diet they give u then ull lose (the band is there to help with the weight lose not work against it) eventhought gastric bypass u lose weight quicker i feel if im tryin to have a kid the band is better if i wasnt tryin to get preggers then i wouldnt do the band i woulda did the bypass but thats not the case! so anyway preadmissions went good now i have to start a 10 day clear liquid diet aug 30th and i get banded sept 8th so wish me luck!!

Thanx thats the way i feel 2! I think havin the band is the best way for me to have another baby and not worryin bout bein heavy again

well my doctor is makin me stop 6 weeks before surgery and im already on my 2nd week...its def hard but i know its worth it to stop...best of luck to ur girlfriend she's lucky that its 2 weeks and not longer..hopefully she doesnt go back to smokin

My surgeon told me i have to be smoke free for 6 weeks! Who do u have that u can quit a week or 2 before?? Im goin on a week and half without havin one sometimes im ok and others i want one so bad but i think to myself its for a good cause 1 to lose weight and 2 for my health

When i got rejected by Aetna i took matters into my own hands and switched companies..I was lucky my employer reimbursed me for insurance...i went from aetna to personal choice (when u apply they dont ask u any questions bout bein overweight, smoker, anything) I got personal choice july 1st and i got approved july 10th! My surgery in Sept 8th..maybe u should think about switchin companies instead of self paying!

Hi everyone, My Surgery is scheduled for Sept 8! I can't wait im so excited! I had to stop smoking 6 weeks before surgery so i decided to try it now(which is hard) but im one week in so im doin great! Has anyone here smoked before the band and after the band?? I would like some advice cause sometimes i think to myself are u gonna start smoking again and if so what are the risks?:eek:

Wow good for u!! i quit cold turkey and so far so good im gonna try not to start again!! Best of luck u

:mad: I just wanted to let everyone know i started my journey on June 6th which was my 1st consultation with Dr Boe. I had atena and bariatric surgery was excluded from my policy so i took matters into my own hands and switched companies. My new company Personal Choice became effective July 1st and i was suprised to get approved so quick...My surgery is scheduled for September i could of went as early as August but i have to quit smoking 6 weeks before surgery...so i just wanted to let everyone know the new me will be here soon!!!:biggrin: