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I had gotten a new PCP--we had the conversation on the first visit. Do not be scared to ask because you think the doctor is going to think you just need to just stop being so lazy or something like that. You have a right to have input about your own health--we do not give up this right to a doctor. You are the expert on you, they are just experts on medical treatment. If mine had not been so supportive and getting me referred, I would have found another one.

Yes had hard time at first between head and actual, but this pre-op has helped trained me--on day 10 today. By following dietician's plan to eat something every 2hrs, it has cut head hunger. I know if I am hungry before my next 2hrs, it is my head--usually head is triggered by smell or something. When I actually am hungry, really my stomach growling is the only way I know--I am not thinking about food, you know what I mean? I dropped very fast my first week--16lbs! but the second week it has slowed down and have lost about 4lbs--but hey 20lbs in 9 days, I will take it!:w00t:

Well saidl:lol:!

My doctor at first was saying the same thing because I was over a 60BMI--he said I needed to show him that I could change my relationship with food. Also, the heavier you are, the more difficult the surgery gets--needs to see what he is doing. Well, I completely ignored him. I dropped 30lbs and have dropped an additional 22 on the pre-op so far and now in the 50's. What I found is the doctor assumed a great deal about me.One that I just eat and eat--not the case--I eat 2-3 meals--just not always the right portion size, even healthy food. Also I don't mind exercise--schedule just changed and became hectic that I started neglecting myself. Doctors assumed at BMI's that you are too addicted to food to change the relationship with it. You have the right attitude--I intend to prove him wrong!!!

I, too, filled out several little questionaires that took me quite awhile--T/F and ratings--mostly about feelings/emotions, eating habits. Then I had the session with the psychologist, who spent most of the time describing how my life will change after the surgery including what I could not eat.

Thanks!!! Going to try it this weekend!

AWESOME. I really like it

Thanks for setting that up--this is great to have a group!!!

Sounds yummy--do you get the roasted-tomato salsa in a regular store?

Hope everything went well--same here

I have bought some and the unjury chicken Soup flavor you just add to warm Water. My shakes are not so yummy:frown: because I am drinking EAS Carb Advantage or mixing the Protein mix in water because fat and carbs are restricted. I got a new scale Sunday, so if it is accurate, I am on day 6 and have dropped 15lbs! :biggrin:My motivation to keep going. I have to admit, the pre-op has been better than I thought. Only 8 more days to go!:smile2:

I like it--it has a good ring. We could combine to get the journey part: Journey of the Jan Band or the Jan Band Journey?

Very true. I spent the last 11mths researching, starting before I even had a seminar. I talked to many bandsters to get insight and to see if it was right for me. Of course, my husband says I obsess, over-plan anyway (every vacation I have a folder of "stuff" I have put together), so it is not in my nature to do anything without becoming familiar. My regular doctor referred me to my surgeon--what hooked me is that he is banded himself so he knows the struggle of weightloss.

Hi and welcome! We are getting close. This site is great and helps with nerves. I do not know about anyone else, but I am anxious, nervous, excited all rolled up in one. I am on Day 4 of pre-op diet--been okay, but I go back to work tomorrow, so that is when I know it will get more difficult because I remember to eat/drink every 2hrs so it helps me not be hungry when I am home. At work (I am assistant principal) do not get to focus on me like that, but I will stick to it. Anyone else doing a pre-op diet? Hang in there, as I always say, We can do this:thumbup:

I was anxious and excited today. I think the reality was hitting that I am really going to do this. Now for some crazy reason, I made my OB/GYN annual check up for this day. By the end of the day, I had taking my clothes on and off so much, I felt like maybe I should be getting paid!:tt2: My pre-op lasted about and 1hr and 45minutes. I spoke with the surgeon who reviewed all my records, talked a little about the surgery, then he turned me over to the nurse who went of some reminders and had me to sign some papers. My doctor also had lap-band surgery, so he's really patient with you for the most part. I then went for some labs--chest X-ray, EKG, gave some blood, urine sample, and swabbed my nose for some test--not sure, hope he didn't find any boogers lol. I go back 12-30-09 to meet with the dietician--I start my pre-op on New Year's Eve (somewhat appropriate, new year, new life My husband is supportive but still nervous. Feels like I may leave him (he is obese as well). At this point, I have reassured him that I not going to turn into this evil skinny woman, but as I told him I am focussing on me and that there's nothing I can do about his insecurities--he would have to work them out. Selfish of me? I don't think so. He understands. His insurance is terrible and does not cover as surgery. We are probably going to add him to mind so that he can do the surgery himself, but right now, I have to do this for me first.

I was anxious and excited today. I think the reality was hitting that I am really going to do this. Now for some crazy reason, I made my OB/GYN annual check up for this day. By the end of the day, I had taking my clothes on and off so much, I felt like maybe I should be getting paid!:Dancing_wub: My pre-op lasted about and 1hr and 45minutes. I spoke with the surgeon who reviewed all my records, talked a little about the surgery, then he turned me over to the nurse who went of some reminders and had me to sign some papers. My doctor also had lap-band surgery, so he's really patient with you for the most part. I then went for some labs--chest X-ray, EKG, gave some blood, urine sample, and swabbed my nose for some test--not sure, hope he didn't find any boogers lol. I go back 12-30-09 to meet with the dietician--I start my pre-op on New Year's Eve (somewhat appropriate, new year, new life My husband is supportive but still nervous. Feels like I may leave him (he is obese as well). At this point, I have reassured him that I not going to turn into this evil skinny woman, but as I told him I am focussing on me and that there's nothing I can do about his insecurities--he would have to work them out. Selfish of me? I don't think so. He understands. His insurance is terrible and does not cover as surgery. We are probably going to add him to mind so that he can do the surgery himself, but right now, I have to do this for me first.:present:

Same date here--very anxious too:biggrin: I had my pre-op yesterday and meet just with dietician on tomorrow to go over pre-op diet (starts Thursday) and post-op. Let's stay in touch.

I was on the blackberry secretly:biggrin: Pre-op went well--all kinds of test and reminders. I have to go pre-register at the hospital on the 11th and report at 6:00am on the 14th for surgery!! I have to go back for special session with dietician to go over pre and post op diet. Hard to believe only 17 days:w00t:

Checking in! My pre-op visit going on right now!

Hopefully with the little small meal that I get, that it will not be so bad for the next 14 days or so--good thing I start a few days before I go back to work, but yeah feeling "yucky" and ill and trying to work has me somewhat nervous--I am an assistant principal--being ill and weak will not be helpful lol:wink2:

Welcome--we have the same surgery date and the same nervousness. Reading this site has helped me not be so nervous. My pre-op appointment is tomorrow where I get my pre-op diet instructions--they already told me it is a liquid diet with one low fat/high protein/low carb meal. Be Blessed--and we can do it!

My husband has been feeling the same way and saying similar things (also obese)--I have tried to be encouraging, but I can tell it bothers him--although he is very supportive. I have to remember that many people find security in my plus-size body. As I told him, I am doing this to save my life--for once I am putting myself first as I cannot continue to try and take care of everything and everyone and abuse my own temple. As Susan Taylor says, "Everyone is not healthy enough to have a front row seat in your life." So, when I get that thinner body and they cannot deal, I will send them to the back until they are ready to be VIP again!:thumbup:

I, too, will be starting surgery over 300 more than likely unless during my pre-op I drop 60 pounds--not.:biggrin: My doctor is requiring 2 liquid meals and 1 small low fat, high protein, low carb meal. I have decided to do very low carbs the week prior to my pre-op to so that I can just get ready as I try to cut them down now anyway and aid in my shrinkage. I have to agree that 300 calories per day is highly unusual? I am proud for you for sticking to it--it has to be almost torture. An opinion from another surgeon surely could not hurt? I do not feel like you have to blindly follow a surgeon because they are the expert. I feel it is every patient's right to ask questions and give input about your body. They are experts in their field, you are the true expert on your body--you live with it everyday and if it is telling you that is starving by passing out--someone should listen!

My friend was 391 after her pre-op diet. After two years, she has lost 168 pounds and counting. She lost the first 130 the first year!

Lol--mine is dual--we take a family cruise every October, so I am planning it and window shopping!