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I find that sooo strange, that they would give those huge pain pills. Especially since they made me switch to chewable vitamins because of their size. :biggrin:

How often did all of you post-banders weigh following your surgeries? did you wait for doctor appts? every day? once a week?

Yes, liquid protein. PrescriptFit. There are shakes and a chicken soup/broth. Jello, popsicles and he said I can have coffee. But I only drink coffee in mornings anyway.

Amanda, did you have trouble with those huge pain pills going through the pouch? I'm just curious because my doctor is making me switch to chewable vitamins after surgery. I assumed it was because regular vitamins would be too large to pass through.:blushing:

I vote for the SEPTEMBER SLIMSTARS

After several month of dealing with my insurance date, I finally got my surgery date, Sept 15th. Thanks to all the wonderful information shared on this board, I am soooooo ready

I just got my surgery date also, its September 15! I'm very excited, it has been alot of hoop jumping to get here

Greytz, you seem to be well on your way to a new you. Congrats!

Congrats on exceeding your goal! You are an inspiration to those of us who are still trying to get there! Happy 4th of July:thumbup:

What is the purpose of the whole pre-op liquid diet thing? Is it to make the surgery go easier or a jumpstart on the post-op liquids?...

I have read so many wonderful posts regarding your exercise routines after banding. How long before you are allowed to do any exercises? Can you walk or do weights right away? My husband and I enjoy our evening walks, but they are strolls, I hope to make them more brisk after my banding but I was just wondering how long that will be? Dee

Ocotillo, you will be only a few weeks ahead of each other. I hope we can cheer for one another.

Hi everyone, I am so glad to have found this thread. I was beginning to worry that I was too old to worry so much about my weight. That maybe I was just being vain. I just got the go ahead from my insurance company and my next appointment will be to get started on the preop diet. Your posts have given me an opportunity to see others walking the same road. I love reading your posts!