puurdypatty

Hello there! Welcome to bandland! I myself will be banded on Jan26th, and am on a pre-op diet. I look forward to sharing accomplishments and definately experiences with you.

Wow all that paper work issue sound frustrating! What insurance do you have, and what surgeon will be banding you? Anywho, tomorrow I am going to Costco to re-load my protein shakes, so I am going to look around for other sources of high protein low sugar and low calorie shakes. I will let you know what I find, if you are interested. I loved drinking the fruity V8 drinks, until I found out they were giving me major acid-reflux. I have heartburn like no other. NOT so much now, because of my better food choices. I had to have a upper GI test this past Monday. They were looking for a Hiatal Hernia or Ulcers. I hope nothing came up except some old french fries and burgers! HAHA. I just realized I type a lot.

p/s I totally understand the not being hungry and just wanting to eat out of habit. I woke up and wasn't hungry today, and knew I would be drinking my protein shake...but boyfriend wanted Del Taco so we go and I see all the yummy fries and yummy food ! & I literally tell myself you don't need it. It's horrible that I have always eaten because either it was around or just to. My boyfriend felt bad, but hey I don't expect him to not eat. SO yeah. Girl I feel ya!

That is really good that you made it through the first day! Congrats! So are you counting the oz of all drinks, because you are suppose to have like 60 oz of protein and like 60 something oz of other liquids right? Or are you just drinking whatever you like? I am just curious. P/s if you like Tea and haven't yet tried the diet snapple, you must! I love it. They are so yummy and I use them as a treat if I want that extra sweetness.

Either way you have lost it! It is truly a great feeling I bet. I can't wait till I can say " I'VE LOST 50 LBS" Keep up the great work!

SO due tell me everything you have drank today! I am putting myself on liquid diet effective Jan 12th 09. So I can lose the 15 pds before I see the dietitian on the 19th.

Hello and good luck with the banding coming 2009. I too am a 2009 bandee.

Congrats! That's amazing 61 lbs lost. Is this including the pre0op? Sorry I am just real curious!

H a p p y-healthier- new- year!

Nice to meet cha! So, last night I cheated a whole mess! I ate doritos and seven layer dip, a piece of pizza, and a glass of champagne! I felt so guilty, until I weighed in and well I only gained one pound! Yay! So, it is back to business. A size 9 is a good size! You can do it. I myself want to be able to fit into a damn 18 again! I am a 26 HORRIBLE! 2009 is the year it all goes down LITERALLY! That's my new motto! Speaking of motto, do you have a myspace?

Gosh what a mess! I am glad that you pushed through! Everyone is worried about having fun, and it's the Holidays so everyone is basically concerned with that. Next week should be a more productive week. Well, I myself am not being put on a liquid diet "yet'' I think since they scheduled my surgery a month in advance, and allowed me to do one high protein no carb meal,with shakes that would be enough to lose the necessary weight. On the other hand, thinking about it. I have an appt on Jan 19th and Jan 20th so they might go ahead and put me on the liquid for 5 days. Not sure, how it is all gonna go down. But, it sure is !

Look we really havent properly introduced ourselves. I am Patty and I live in Garden Grove. What's your name and where do you live?

I am sooo soo sorry they are not being very nice and supportive! Just keep the faith and stay strong! That was my fear, that all the paperwork and insurance would be a hassle. I am glad it isn't,but sad to hear that yours is not going as smooth. KEEP CALLING AND EMAILING! I did that. Two weeks to the date of sending the insurance auth, I called her and emailed to see how it was going. She amazingly called the next day and said oh yes..we just checked our mail and it was approved.. So, that proves you have to be on their cases. I am sure everything will smooth over in the next few days. Keep me updated. Let me know how the liquid diet is going, and what your choices are.

Yah you are getting nervous all over again aren't cha? I am too. I did the exact same as you. You will be fine. I have surgery on 1-26-09.

the hunger should go away, but also remember comfort from hunger. I am learning this slowly.

hey girl how are you? Haven't heard from you. I am so excited my date is Jan 26th!

Hey girl! It's been real hectic and hard with the Christmas Holiday. With all the goodies being passed around. I can honestly say I cheated once and that was eating stuffing and scallop potatoes on Christmas oh and a piece of pie. Darn! But, girl good news since this two weeks of no carb high protein diet I AM DOWN 9 LBS! They want me to lose 15 before Jan 19th since surgery is on the 26. I was so happy I wanted to cry. It's been tough, and I am glad I have my great boyfriend to support me. Well I am blabbing on...talk to you soon. Let me know what is new with ya?

Day two on no carb high protein! I gotta kick in the excersize! HOw are you doing?

SURGERY JAN 26,2009!! YAY! Ok now the bad news, I have to lose 15 pds before or they will push the date. I was placed on a no carb/ high protein/regular excersize diet. More bad news, today was my depts. Christmas party with all kinds of mexican food like tamales,enchiladas, rice & beans! It wasn't even that hard to say no. Let's see how good I do. Whewww!

Hey there! Well the process is going well I must admit. I meet with the physicians assist. tomorrow. I SHOULD also be getting my surgery date. Thanks for asking!

Gumbo sure can be liquified! Not sure about the taste. Dang I dread that the most, I think if I can past the liquified part I will survive anything!

Yah, most def good luck on the liquid diet. I look forward to reading about your choices of drinks and progress!