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I had to do the 6 month diet also. What I did was not really change my eating so much as I started exercising and lost about 16 lbs over that time doing that. I was worried also about loosing too much. Good luck to you!!

Hello all, I hope you all had a good weekend. Rubie, I hope you are doing better and possibly get to go home soon. I am doing much better, seemed to turn a corner over the weekend. pain is now minimal, it's much easier to eat and when I got on the scale this morning I have lost a total of 20 pounds since I started the pre-op diet. I am now wearing some of my smallest clothes and it feels great but I am wondering what I will do when these clothes don't fit. I have my post op check appointment today and I am a little concerned over my port incision that it is warm to the touch and draining a little bit so I expect to get some antibiotics. I haven't found a protien power I can stand, have tried the Gladiator powder from Smoothie King, Muscle Milk and Nectar Sweets chocolate. They all have such a nasty aftertaste that I gag just thinking about them. Anyone have any recomendations or ideas for disguiseing the aftertaste? I know I haven't been getting enough protien because I am craving scallops, chicken and fish something terrible. Any help will be great!!

Rubie- I'm so sorry to hear about your blood clot. I hope you will recover soon and get to go home. I'm doing better today after 2 days of absolute misery. What changed? I finally figured out how to belch! So much relief now that I can do that. I had the absolute best tasting cream of wheat for breakfast today, something I never would have touched pre-op but it was fantastic. I haven't needed pain meds for 2 days now but I keep waking up at night needing to belch, sigh. I have my post op appt on Monday and if all goes well I will get to be on mushies for 2 weeks, already planning my scrambled eggs. Everyone, keep up the good work. We are on the path to success!!

thanks for the responses all. My md said I could have whatever fruit i wanted with my shake as long as I strained it before drinking which I had done. I followed your advice and went back to clear liquids yesterday and so far today and I feel much better. My port site is the only site that hurts today and that's a huge improvement. Thanks again for all the help. Karen

I'm 3 days out from surgery and had my first protien shake today, 1 scoop gladiator powder with one large strawberry and 1/2 cup milk. I drank it over the course of an hour but I've had pressure in my chest and heartburn ever since. Also I'm feeling pressure in my upper stomach just below my ribs. What can I do to make this go away? Thanks in advance, Karen

Hi all, I've been reading this forum for a few weeks and I finally get to post that I got banded on Monday. I had a horrible migraine going in to the surgery but my anesthesologist took great care of me and gave me some meds thru my iv that took it away almost instantly. I know the stress and anxiety of my surgery day is what brought it on and I've had no problems with it since. I have 5 incisions, 4 of them are less that an inch and then the port site is about 2 inches and it goes horizontally. Tha's the site that really hurts right now especially when i get up or down out of a chair. But altogether I think I'm doing ok. Had my first protien shake this morning but i know i draink it too fast because i got some bad pressure in my chest. I think going slowly is goning to be my biggest challenge. I have to do what my doc calls "protien based liquids" until next monday and then if i am doing well i can go to purees. I hope all you fellow april bandsters are doing well, for those of you who havent had the surgery yet, i have to say it was a much better experience than what i though it would be.

how can I get the April Bandster Bunnies logo?

ok, I'm wondering if we can start a list of things to take to the hospital with you. I am getting really nervous and when that happens I start organizing so.... here's my list for right now: lip gloss, gasx strips, my ipod, comfy clothes and step in shoes, a pillow for the ride home, that's all I can think of right now. Any ideas to add?

Got my date for April 12th after 13 months of working toward this. I really had to fight my insurance company and also my primary care physician. I am so excited to finally get this done. I am dreading the pre-op diet because I am sure I will be starving but I will do what I need to do to get there. I look forward to meeting friends here and helping each other!! Karen

Hi all, I've been a short time lurker and today I had my consult with the NP at my surgeons office and the meeting with the insurance coordinator. I'm a little disappointed that I have to have 6 months of supervised dieting prior to seeking approval from the insurance. However, I am determined to do whatever is necessary because I am determined to be banded. I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remeber and have never been successful in keeping weight off. I want the band to use as a tool in helping me be successful. I would love to hear from others in my situation, let's get together and support each other. I live in California's central valley. Thanks, Karen