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If you're like me and will soon be on a full liquid diet don't fret. The iSS® Oh Yeah!® Nutritional Shakes are really good. They come in 5 flavors; Chocolate, Banana and Cream, Cookies and Cream, Strawberry and Cream, and Vanilla and Cream. They are sold at GNC and other nutrition centers. They are on sale now actually for $39.99 this is for a pack of 12. they are 14 fl oz each with 220 calories 3g of sugar and a whopping 32 grams of protein! A regular at my local support group said he could go 2 weeks on these with no problem because after 3 days he wasn't that hungry because the protein keeps you really full. So try it out and hopefully it works for you. I know I will. Also, check out this website http://www.BariatricEating.com :drool:

Just keep in mind how bad you want this. Try to look at those foods and hate them rather than obsess over it. I hate most fast food now. And I don't even have the band in yet. My mindset is just geared towards success.

WOW sweetheart181, your transformation is simply amazing. I can't wait to be in my top form.

10 days before my liquid preop diet i'm trying hard not to over do it but it's sooooooo tempting. Anyone ever sat down at a restaurant and ate more than they should have. All my friends were egging me on and I feel pretty guilty right now.

I'm sure it will be perfectly fine. The doctors in Mexico are good as just about anywhere just be sure to follow all of their directions and you will be ok. :wink2:

My Full Liquid Diet (Everything is 1/2 cup - 1 cup) -Milk 1% or skim -Low Fat Sugar free Yogurt. (make sure it has very very small pieces of fruit) -Low fat sugar free pudding -Low fat sugar free custard -Strained Cream Soup either 97% or 98% fat free -Tomato Juice -V-8 juice (not the fruit one) -Oatmeal, cream of wheat or grits: extra runny -Most importantly Protein Supplement drink

Yeah mines is a week before surgery so I start it on the 11th. We're less than a month away! It truly seemed like forever.

i'm getting my surgery on 11/18 I'm so excited.

Drew looking good man, I hope to get results like yours in the span of a year.

It will be November 18th conveniently set the day before thanksgiving break at my school. Thanks to you guys and this website for keeping me motivated through the months of testing and testing.. and delays. I can't wait to finally be banded and I would recommend anyone in Florida looking to get banded to seek out the Hollywood Bariatrics Team, they're amazing! I'll keep you guys updated. :thumbup:

everyone looks great! Can't wait to post mines.

After lapband surgery how soon did you return to school? Were you able to walk to class like normal or did you have to take you time? Were you late? And most importantly were your professors understanding and allowed you to make up for time missed. I plan on having my surgery in the beginning of the semester in October. Has anyone else had there surgery in the middle of a semester?

I'm excited for you, I hope all goes well! Update us tomorrow if you can Have a speedy recovery!

Hey guys it's Alex, So today I visited my surgeon Dr. Cohen for my consultation. It went extremely well. He was a pretty cool guy and I recommend him to anyone in Miami. He said that I will have amazing result with the surgery based on his experience, my relatively good health, age, and body type. Unfortunately it turns out that I have a lot of work to do before I can get my official date -Physical Therapy Evaluation -Psychological Evaluation - Nutritionist Evaluation (3 appointments) - two more visits with Dr. Cohen - Mandatory Pre-op group sessions. - Online videos and multiple choice test (about 40 pages of reading :biggrin:) and a $300 program fee, my insurance is covering the rest :thumbdown: My unofficial surgery date is late September early October I'm so excited this is finally happening! Fortunately no diet, it's a good thing my insurance got the message that diets don't work.

Oh, I definitely will. I think my mom is more nervous about the whole thing than I am and she is an RN. I'm just ready to have this tool in place so I can get to work.

sounds delich, I look forward to crafting my diets haha.

So I have my first appointment with the surgeon on Monday 7/13. I'm so excited! On a side note, I had an endoscopy today because I knew they were going to ask for one and it was the best sleep I ever had lol.

Thanks Kristine, and good luck with your post-op. Hearing how fast you managed to pull that off has given me some hope. It would really irk me if I had to wait till winter break for my procedure. If you don't mind telling me what steps you took, I would really appreciate that.

Hey guys, Alex here, I'm a 20yr old undergrad from Florida. I went to the doctor as soon as summer break began and together we began knocking out some of the pre-op test to help me speed things up (heart test, blood work, thyroid etc). My goal is to get the procedure done before I return to school 8/30 (not too sure if thats possible now). I discovered that I am pre-diabetic as well as mid-high blood pressure as a result of my weight which the doctor said increases the odds I will get approved for surgery. I have very good insurance under my mother, but there is always room for doubt with our current health care system if you know what I mean. I'm excited to say that I will be seeing a Gastroenterologist for upper GI screening and then hopefully, finally, a surgery consult and then surgery date. I say we make this the official College Student Lap Band thread. haha. I haven't noticed any others.

Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum and I am pleased to see how much support this community provides to those who begin their journey to a healthier life :thumbup:. Here is a little about my problem and what I hope to achieve with your support. I have been a heavy guy since my early teens and I have never felt my best emotionally. I am fortunate to have a partner who loves me for who I am and is very supportive. I want to go through with the surgery because my weight loss struggle has been a persistent one and dieting does not seem to work. I am pre-diabetic by my moms nursing standards and my blood pressure has gone between normal and slightly elevated. I dread visiting my doctor for the weigh in of shame. It's been like a year I believe since my last visit. I am a 20 year old full time student and I wanted to know what steps I should take to begin this journey. What struck me was this winter break my sister began to worry about my weight as did my father and they never confronted me about it before. Thanks to all,