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I also take the bariatriac advantage chocolate chews- $10 a bag for 60- not too bad! Kinda tastes like a tootsie roll! =]

I wasn't specified a certain number of grams so basicly it's like you said- stay set from the white stuff- breads, patsa etc I used some of the advice you guys gave me on a quick shopping trip last night, so thank you all for the advice. It's weird because last week i was sure that I wouldn't be able to make it on my preop diet! I think I t was just a shock to mind more than anything. It's really not that bad. Plus I have lost 6 lbs pre op so that makes me feel more motivated to pass up the less healthy foods and spring for the ones that are better for me. It's been tough to do so but I can make it! My surgery is this coming Friday so...,, not that much longer of real food for a while! Thanks again for all the great advice and tips, I assure you I ask becuse I truly want to hear candid answers so I appreciate it very much!

I'm on my pre op diet and I'm not on just liquids, my diet allows anything except carbs, real sugar,salt, fruit or carbonation. I can have only skim milk in the dairy dept. Can anyone suggest a snack that will fit into this? I like crunchy- someone suggested pork rinds because they have no carbs. The no carb thing is an effort to shrink the liver to make the surgery easier for the dr. Any suggestion would be appreciated! Thanks!! Only 6 days till surgery! Yay!!

I really appreciate the honestly that everyone is sharing about their band experience. After my weekend at work, I'm sure that I can do this now. I passed up some pretty awesome Valentine candies a patient brought and a variety of other junk foods that an employee plopped on my desk mid day when "snack" time was usually in full swing! So, I was completely proud of myself. Not to mention that in 4 days I have managed to drop 3.5 lbs...not to shabby! That initail shock was the biggest preop hurdle and I know there wil be more, but I have used the tools of knowledge and your support stories and I'm diving in! Thank you so much for your help!

I think it's primarily frustration that had me to the point if sitting and typing out my thoughts! I am very scared as the day ticks closer but a larger part of me is so excited to find myslelf under all these layers! My personality doesn't match my exterior right now! Today has been a better day. I am hearing my body more- this isn't always hunger I'm feeling and I know that now! Kinda neat to realize that. I appreciate the feedback. It's nice to hear the truth in a very candid way. When I had my primary dietician meeting recently the thing I was most disappointed with was there wasn't alot of education in regards to eating with the band. I can pick healthy foods that isn't the problem, but I have never been banded so that education would have been great. I don't plan on cheating on my pre op diet, I have a guilty conscience and I just can't. I want to be healthy too badly to do that to myself. It is tough but I have good support and will make it but sometimes it's just getting it out that makes it better. Also having support like this makes the journey less stressful. Thank you all so much, it's very nice!

Hi! This may sound a little childish, but I've been on my pre-op diet for 3 days now and it's NOT easy. Work yesterday was torture because I was stuck drinking a protien shake while my nose enjoyed the aroma of everyone else's carry out! I never thought I had a food issue BUT I'm seeing that fighting the food wants is going to be so hard! My question is, do any of you who have the band still find yourself struggling with the way you have to eat or fighting the want for certain foods? At this point I'm scared because I'm stuck eating things I don't generally care for and I am afraid that it will end up being a lifetime full of foods that I want but can't have! Am I making a mistake by having this done? :smile:

I am happy to have the support of others! This is mainly WHY I joined the site! SO, thank you guys already for the feedback!!:ohmy: As far as my screen name (LOL) thank you!! I kinda have "that" personality. I figure I might as well take it all in! My Dr. suggested that some of his patients even name their Band.....hhhmm I thought. Since I have only decided to tell those few that like you guys will be a major system of support....what if I did name my band....those who didn't know about the surgery would ask "wow, have you been working out, eating less...?" Response: Yeah, I have a weight loss coach named ______ (ur band name) who teaches me to eat less and even goes to the gym with me! ALL VERY TRUE!! The more I look at pictures and read stories and look at where I am in life, the more I am encouraged that I CAN and WILL do this! When the psychologist asked me that "why are you doing this" question....my reply was simple- I'm doing it to save me life, I'm doing it so that I can plan tomorrow and many more to come! :biggrin: One more concern I have and I'm working with my Dr on this one is, I work in the hospital where I am having the procedure- It's a large hospital, but each morning a surgery list gets faxed to every unit....my unit is an open heart unit- therefore the list is GOLD.....my name and procedure will be listed I know I know what about HIPPA right?! Well, people don't always follow that when it's one of their own:thumbdown: We are making a strong attempt to put it simply as laprascopic b/c I will also be having a biopsy done at the same time. Hopefully it works out that way!! Thanks again guys and I hope we stay "banded" together!

I've now completed all the steps that were necessary pre-operatively, as my surg month creeps closer, i'm more and more nervous. I have only told 2 people what I have chosen to do and so this is my first publication of my procedure. I'm very scared of the potential cons I may run in to post op but am here looking for encouragement. Any positive words are appreciated =):mad: