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CarolinaMom, I only need a two liquid diet before my surgery. I am getting excited. On Monday the 5th I have to go the hospital and pre-register and do my finial check-up with my last visit with my doctors. After that is just sit back and wait for two days. I know what I will be doing and that is cleaning my desk off at work. I just hope it is not to much from the Holiday break.

Hey I am getting banded on the 8th of January. I too am very excited. The 8th is just next week. I will be banded by Dr. Moran in Raleigh, NC.

daqui26, I went to The Vitiam Shop and got Vanillia and Strawberry/kiwi made by Robb. It is so good. I have mixed in other fruits with the vanillia and the Strawberry I have mixed in Crystal Light Lemonaid. It is so yummy. They are not costly neither. Well next week is my surgery date. It is coming very fast. I am getting excited the closer to the 8th. I will post how things go. Also I have lost 6 more lbs. which is water weight but I will take that too. As long as the scale goes in the right direction, I am all for it. My diet is breakfast protein shake, lunch chicken or beef broth and protein shake, dinner light meal like 2 peices of chicken or pork chops and cup of steam veg's. If still hungry I eat sf jello or popcile.

Hey Carolina Mom, I too have the magic bullet and I love mine too. I mix vanilla protein mix with a very small bite of Bannana. It is so yummmy. I think that is the best investment I could have made for myself. I am also getting banded on the 8th of January in Raleigh, NC Rex Hospital.

We have a name already. It is New Year Hotties. This was named in the intro section under Any January 09 out there. Just thought you would like to know. If someone comes up with a better one.

I have sf jello, broth, protein mixes, pain medicine. gas-x and a small pillow. I think I am all ready so my dh won't need to do to much for me. I am hoping I got everything I need but I am sure I might be missing something.

soontobeme, No I am still going on with it. I think I am back on track in my mind. I am still excited and can't wait for my band. I am hoping with the band like you said will make the big difference on my eating. Thank you so much for the support. I would be crazy if I don't through with it. My family is all for me to get this done as well. DH talked to me about my feelings lastnight and I am on track again. Everyone as been as wonderful with the support. I am so glad we have this site.

soontobeme, I haven't started the pre-op liquid diet phase as of yet. That is coming up. I only need to do two days right before my surgery (8th of Jan.). Sorry I couldn't help you at this time. Give me a week or so and I will be able to help. jec1 - Thanks! you and my dh both said the same thing. I can do this, just hang in there. Tomorrow is a new day and I am going to get back on track.

Nillie you have given me some hope also. I have been thinking of given up and I am going to be banded on the 8th of January. Joannelh, I know what you are going through because I am right with you. I am thinking of backing out of this all together. We can't go backwards. We must stay focus on the reason why we are doing this and keep moving forward. If you can I will too!

Hey JuJi, I have been hearing from others about there pre-op diet plans and they are using 2 to 3 Protein shake with one low carb dinner. Myself will it is only for days of liquids only. I am in need of some support right now. I am getting really close to my date which is the 8th of January and I am thinking of backing out. My family and DH is telling me I can do this but if I can't get started on a sample diet for after Christmas, how am I going to do this diet with the lapband. Any help will be greatful. Just to tell you all that I have not had any soda's in three months and I don't drink from a straw anymore neither. I have been drinking at least 64 oz. of Water and 40 grams of protein. I have been trying to exercise at least 3 days a week. I just can't stop on the eating.

I too can relate to this. I am also getting banded on the 8th of January. I wish I can stop my eating everything in my house. I just don't want to gain any more weight before my surgery or my doctor won't place the band on me. Does anyone else have the same feelings or concerns.

I am from Raleigh, NC and I am getting my band on January 8th at 8am. I have to start my pre-op diet just two days before my surgery. Good luck and Merry Christmas to everyone. Keep us updated on your progress. I will try on my end.

I am from Raleigh, North Carolina. Oh yea China Thanks for the update. Merry Christmas everyone.

daqui26 and njgirl1980, thanks for the information. I think that class would be very cool. My doctor only has the seminar that we have to be in. wtbgone - on the coffee issue, I really don't know what you can do about the withdrawal. Can you start weening yourself back. I am sorry.

What kind of class do you have to do njgirl1980? I didn't have any classes to do at all. I just seen a couple of people for maybe 30 mins if that. Yes we have a name and it is New Year Hotties. I think this was done about the 3rd or 4th page of this forum. I am getting scared the closer I get to my date which is January 6th at 8am in the morning. I asked my doctor if he drinks coffee, he said yes he does. I told him to make sure he has a lot than for the 6th. He just laughed at me. And said it well be just fine.

countrygirlny - Yes we have a name for the January - it is New Year Hotties. That is on the other posts for the introduction section. I have to agree with you Blueeyesinca95 - we all are going through the same things with our thoughts as time is getting closer. That is why I joined this site so I can keep moving forward and the great support. Congrats everyone for there dates on getting banded.

I would like to say to everyone that has been banded. Congrats! I am going to be banded in January on the 8th.

Hi, I am getting my band on January 8th in Raleigh, NC

Hey everyone I just had my final appointment with my Doctor yesterday. He told me that I only need to do a two day pre-opt diet of all liquids with 1 cup of steam vegs. I am so happy I don't need to do a two or three week diet like some others need to do. On January 5th I go to the hospital and pre-reg and meet the staff. Then on January 8th the band goes on. Horray! njgirl1980 - I am going to have the lap-band done for my doctor doesn't like the realize band. He said it doesn't show the outcome as fast as the lap-band does. But each doctor is different. Did you ask your doctor what the differences where?

Have you price around the other doctors in the area. So you can get some advice that you might need. I know you are tired of paying out all that cash but I really think you might want to talk to a doctor on your options that you might have. Like some one already said you might have a slip or your pouch is stretched. Good luck and please keep us updated on what is happening with you.

I have heard that people with diabetes gets better with the lapband also. I have seen this first hand and my doctor also told me that I can be diabetes free when I get this weight off. I can't wait for Jan. 8th. I am going to enjoy this Christmas because I will be different next New Year. A New ME. I would love to be below 150 if I can. But anything under 200 I would like also. MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone.

I hear what you are saying txspatter. January 8th is coming very quick. And you are so right this is our year to be a brand new person. No more laughing behind my back, or funny remarks. I just hope this doesn't fail me, that is why I have you guys to keep me on the right track. Of course my DH and other family members are there too. But you all know how it really is.

I am getting my band at 8:00 am on January 8th. I am getting scared about this. I am afraid that I might fail on this just like every other weight loss program I have done. Is anyone else feel the same way as I do right now. I am very excited about doing this also. Just having some mix feelings right now. I start my pre-op diet on December 26th. I just need one week before surgery.

Hey New Year Hotties. We have now have every date marked in January that is going to have someone band. That is so wonderful. I start the pre-op diet on December 26th. I asked the Dr. if I could start than so I won't be missing out on Christmas. MJ, I am also getting my band on the 8th. I can't wait but I am getting a little bit scared. I just hope I can see the scale go in the direction I would like and hope this works out. Does anyone else feel the same way I do right now.