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I will be here to give you any support you need. Please drop me an email. Also go to the chat rooms here. The nicest people you ever wanted to meet. I am being banded next Wednesday 7/29 and I got the jitters and all the support for this website has really helped me.

Hi Melissa. First of all congrats to you for being so brave and making such a big step!!! I am glad to hear you are feeling well. I get banded in one week 7/29. Good to hear you are healing well. Give's me hope :thumbup:

Congrats and wishing you a lifetime of happiness and good health. I am getting banded on 7/29 so drop me a message and we can support eachother!!! BTW, I went to the Popmart tour in Philly in 1997, it was awesome.

Maybe the food was too greasy. Did you eat rice? That may be the culprit......

Don't fall into the last supper syndrome. You will be able to have food but less of it. You will make healthy choices and feel good about yourself. I bought a book, "Weight loss Surgery for Dummies" and it really helped me. As for other people, who cares what they think. If you feel comfortable sharing with them, do so. You are not obligated to give any explanations. Good luck!!!

You look amazing. You are an inspiration and a hero!!! I have a question. What happens now that you are at your goal. Do you "unfill" the band??

I am getting banded next Wednesday 7/29 and have started with the shakes. I find that blended fruit makes them SO much better. I plan on buying a magic bullet for work. I also bought powdered, lowfat peanutbutter from a website called Bell Plantation (do a search for it). You can add a scoop to your shakes and will have all the benefits of protein without the added fat. I have not been able to get down a shake with no added fruit, although I am a newbie :wink2:

I am being banded on July 29th. No pre-op diet required by my doctor but I have been having shakes for lunch to prepare. I go in for Pre-Admission testing on Monday. So excited to be on the losing side!!!

Good Luck tomorrow. Take care of yourself and congrats in taking this big step to improve your health!:scared2:

I don't know why you need to be on clear liquids at all. My doctor allows a full liquid diets with Blended fruit the first 2 weeks. Be sure to get your protein in. I know others suggested the Unjury chicken broth. Good Luck and you can get through this. You are worth it :scared2:

Today Marks the 2 week countdown until my surgery on July 29th. My doctor does not require a pre-op diet but yesterday I began replacing a protein shake for lunch. I am trying different brands. I had an Unjury, which was very good but I don't like the fact it has Nutrisweet in it. Last night I connected with someone who has the same doctor and went through the same program and it was really beneficial. I am thankful to have some reassurance regarding how the process went. I have pre-admission testing on July 21st and my pre-surgery appointment with the doctor on July 23rd. I am trying to lose some weight for that appointment because I gained a couple pounds since I saw him last :thumbup: But I will be on the losing end from now on. I appreciate the support and encouragement I have received from this website....:blushing:

Today Marks the 2 week countdown until my surgery on July 29th. My doctor does not require a pre-op diet but yesterday I began replacing a protein shake for lunch. I am trying different brands. I had an Unjury, which was very good but I don't like the fact it has Nutrisweet in it. Last night I connected with someone who has the same doctor and went through the same program and it was really beneficial. I am thankful to have some reassurance regarding how the process went. I have pre-admission testing on July 21st and my pre-surgery appointment with the doctor on July 23rd. I am trying to lose some weight for that appointment because I gained a couple pounds since I saw him last But I will be on the losing end from now on. I appreciate the support and encouragement I have received from this website....

Thanks so very much for your blog. I am having surgery on July 29th and you really helped me to understand what to expect. I have not spoken to anyone whose had the surgery yet, which is making me nervous. I am on the and another website to read as much as I can..

Dont' beat yourself up over 5 oreo's.....CELEBRATE the fact that you lost so much weight in one month...... YOU CAN DO IT!!!:thumbup: YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!:thumbup:

Hi! I was also told to hit a goal of 75 grams of protein a day. I am having my surgery on July 29th and I have tried a variety of shakes. The nutritionist told me without this amount of protein, hair loss will occur.

HI Everyone, I got my surgery date-----JULY 29th. Yah! My doctor didnt' metion anything about a liquid diet before surgery and it's making me nervous, since so many of you have been put on it. I go in for pre-op testing on 7/21 and an appt with my doctor on July 23rd! I am ready and going to follow every suggestion that the doctor tells me. I am ready to have energy and feel good about myself.

Keep your chin up and keep following the plan. It will work out...

A long process is coming to an end. I just received my approval letter on Friday, July 3rd. :thumbup:I am going to call my doctor for a sugery date. I am so excited but nervous. I want to make sure I have a lot of support after being banded. I have to find a group in my area. :confused3:

A long process is coming to an end. I just received my approval letter on Friday, July 3rd. :thumbup:I am going to call my doctor for a sugery date. I am so excited but nervous. I want to make sure I have a lot of support after being banded. I have to find a group in my area. :confused3:

A long process is coming to an end. I just received my approval letter on Friday, July 3rd. :thumbup:I am going to call my doctor for a sugery date. I am so excited but nervous. I want to make sure I have a lot of support after being banded. I have to find a group in my area.

A long process is coming to an end. I just received my approval letter on Friday, July 3rd. :thumbup:I am going to call my doctor for a sugery date. I am so excited but nervous. I want to make sure I have a lot of support after being banded. I have to find a group in my area.

I just received my approval and will call tomorrow for my surgery date. I am HOPING and PRAYING for an August date, since I am a teacher and am off that month. Good luck!!!!

Good job. Keep up the good work. I was approved and am waiting for my surgery date.

Dr. Kipnis is also associated with Our Lady of Lourdes. They only require a psy. eval and a nutritionist... Total cost $145!