Carolina Mom

How are you using the jello? powder or already mixed up or premade? Dumb question I know but this stuff is not cheap. Good luck and one week left.

Try some decaf coffee. I am still drinking my coffee. We have a week left. I am so ready to do this. I am glad it is not today we are getting some snow today. Now let spring come on. I am using the EAS vanilla powder so I can make the flavor I want. I am using pineapple, sugar free, fat free ice cream, etc. to change it up some. I really don't mind the shakes at all.

Great! I am getting ready too. I am nervous but ready. What time is your surgery. I go at 10:30 surgery at 12:30. I have already had my pre op and other visits. I had to an EKG at the hospital which was abnormal so I went to see a Cardiologist just to on the safe side. Just one more thing to worry about. I can't wait to lose so I can shop for smaller clothes. YA Ya. Keep in touch.

Hey, How do you get your protein in if you can use the shakes? My doctor told me 60 protein, 60 water, and 60 minutes of exercise. But it is amazing how much each one is. I am down for the 27.

It is almost time. I thought I would start a thread for January 27 Hotties!!! Good Luck to all of you.

I have heard several people state that they are taking less meds now. I would check with the doctor if you are feeling faint. You may not need it anymore. Would that not be wonderful. My SIL had bypass and she does not take her meds anymore.

Thanks for sharing and good luck tomorrow. I had a bad doing my pre op so your list sure brought me around to why I am doing this too. I think I will start my list and borrow some of yours because they fit me too.

Melissa, Nice to here from you. glad your surgery went well. I have two weeks and I will have my surgery. I don't know if you have heard about making ice cubes out of milk and Protein powder. Mix your Protein Powder and milk and put it in ice trays and freeze. When you make your shakes in a blender this adds more protein to your day.

Jan 27 here!!!!!! Yahoo!!!! I went today for preop visit with doctor and hospital. Trying to do this pre op diet. I hope the rest goes better than today. I am feeling WAY down today. When I got to the hospital I had to get an EKG and it was abnormal but when compared to an old one the doctor did clear me for surgery. But I am still worried about the EKG. I called my primary doctor for another opinion. Anyone had this to happen? I am scared to death that something is going to go wrong.

Hey, I am set for the 27 also. I can't wait. I have not told alot of people not even mom. I don't people to be judgmental and mom would be the first. Keep in touch. I will add you to my friend list so I want forget. My surgery is at 12 noon. Slowly starting my diet. Good luck.

It sounds like you have a FULL PLATE. I hate to hear about the loss in the accident. I hope the others will be OK. But I understand. Almost 3 years ago I lost my father in law to cancer in February and in March his brother and in May my pastor died of cancer. You just never know what is coming your way. It seems like yesterday. I miss them so much. But now it is time to get on with our lives as new banders right. It will not be easy but it will be worth it. God Bless and I will keep you in my prayers.

I have low vitamin d and low potassium and this is preband. I was already taking a prescription for Vitamin D due to arthriitis and fibromyalgia. So now I will have continue with the extra pills. Talk to your doctor and get some answers everyone is different.

I will be banded on January 27. I have read so much that will help me through that time before and after. I will go to the store Papaya Enzyme's. My sister in law had the bypass. I wonder if it work for her the same way? Thanks for all the info

Hey, I am getting banded on Jan 27, 2009. I am also seeing Dr. Bauman in Concord. I can't wait. How did you like him?

Great, I am the 27th also. I am so excited about getting this done. I love this site, too. It has really been helpful being able to talk with other like us. Please keep in contact with me so we can talk about the up's and down's, So how long is you preop diet. I just have to do know fried food, sugars, sodas, Pasta, potatos, rice, white breads. I have started with Protein shakes already so I can maybe drop a few pounds.

Hey, My doctor told me to get something that is close to Centrum. I then went to my supplement store and ask for that. They are Cherry flavor.

Hey, My doctor told me to get something that is close to Centrum. I then went to my supplement store and ask for that. They are Cherry flavor.

Where did you get those shakes?

My doctor does not require you stay overnight but it does depend on the time of day that you have it. My surgery will be at 12:00 and after the upper GI I should be home around 6pm. If I could lose 10% I probably would not be doing this either. But I always gain it back. If is a good idea to visit other clinics. Carolina mom

Hey, I am also the 27th. I can't wait. I just finished watching a 30 minute video on the surgery. Now I am getting worried. When you are getting you stuff together don't forget the GASX Strips. I have heard they work great. Keep in touch. I tried to start my diet yesterday and then fell off the wagon last night.

What is Optifast?

That is my date also. good luck and keep in touch with all of us. I have tried to start watching the diet part now. Carolina Mom

Hey, I use the EAS from Sams too. I use pineapple, strawberry's, etc. to change the Vanila the flavor I want. I also like the Slimfast Chocolate High Protein. It is already mixed and in cans which is easy to take with you.

Hey, I am Jan. 27 also. Carolina mom

I just got my date. January 27. I am so excited. I understand about the extra anesthesia. I probably with have some extra also. Carolina Mom