DePind

I started mine Monday the 27th. Yesterday was a bit rough on me. But I did discover if you drink a broth (I did strained chicken noodle soup) that it really helped. The warmth from the soup seemed to settle my stomach after so many of the protein drinks. I think I'm gonna just add that to my nightly regimen.

I wonder why there is so much variance in the pre-op diets. The one given to me by my dr. allows for a choice of items for Breakfast (yogart, egg (boiled or poached), piece of fruit etc.), a Protein drink mid morning, 4 oz of lean meat and a green veggie for lunch, and Protein drinks the rest of the day. You can throw in sugar free popsicle or yogart as an afternoon snack. And have Soup type broth anytime. Seems that some of the diets are LOTS more restrictive. I'm having trouble just on the one I have. How are ya'll doing on the more restrictive diets?

My surgery is scheduled for November 10th. I started my 2 week pre-op diet Monday the 27th. I'm ready to get it done and move forward. I've been waiting since last December - insurance approval etc - so it is kinda hard to believe it is finally time . . .

YEA! Met with the Surgeon on Thursday 10/2. He is wonderful, Dr. John Marsden here in Fort Worth. He really explained things well and even my husband is more receptive to the surgery now. I am scheduled for 11/10/08. So I'm on my way . . .

Blue Cross - Federal

A couple of things . . . he says it is the "easy" way out. That I haven't seem to put enough effort into traditional weight loss. I should just work harder. It's not right to put something artificial in your body.

I have been working on getting the lap band since last December. To qualify for the insurance I had to do a six month study and lots of tests. FINALLY got approval to proceed so now I meet with my Dr. and his gang to set up my pre-op diet and surgery time. It has been a long process and I've almost changed my mind many times. My husband is not for it, so that makes it doubly hard. Can I ask...is it worth it?:thumbup: