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Everything posted by Nean4488
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Disappointed with myself
OMG 5 day liquid diet and thats it?!!? I am so jealous of you right now! lol
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Starting my journey
When i get up in the morning im not going to go and hold it till last minute! haha not the best plan :-/ haha
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Starting my journey
OMG ill die if they put a catheter in me!
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May 25th
Ya same here... im so looking forward to the mushies! lol
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May 25th
Oh yikes! What a bad time to start... but like you said just stick with the things you are allowed and you should be fine. Might be a little bitchy.... but you will get threw it! What does your pre-op diet consist of?
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May 25th
The liquid diet isnt so bad! The first day sucked and Im more tired then usual, but I love to sleep anyways, so I use it as an excuse lol The only day im having a problem with it is today. My family is having a BBQ for mothers day and im kinda down in the dumps that I cant go eat. I keep telling myself a piece of chicken and little bit of salad cant ruin it too much, but I have oppted out of the BBQ and just had over there after dinner is threw.
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Disappointed with myself
I was told that I needed to lose during my supervised visit or I would be denied... every insurance is different though. What does a normal day of food look like? Maybe we could help if we knew what you were eating. Also, are you working out?
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preop diet
I had my last meal syndrome for about 3-4 days and gained 6 pounds! I was so mad at myself! I started my pre-op diet this past monday which consists of only liquids, Protein shakes, sugar free Jello, sugar free popsicles, broth, low fat creamed Soups, and I am allowed to sometimes add some fruit, natural Peanut Butter, or nuts in my foods. I am suppose to stay under 50g of carbs and 800 cals. It hasnt been as bad as I thought, the first day was horrible! But now its just a part of my daily routine. I think tomorrow will be my real test! Going to a BBQ with family for Mothers Day. The good thing abut this diet that I have lost 11 pounds in 5 days!
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Psych Evaluation
I suggest you go threw someone that accepts insurance, its nuts if you pay for no reason!
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Any May 2010 Bandsters?
This was about 4 months ago that I couldnt find them, and then I went to jewel the other day and looked again, no luck! We have dominicks which is part of safeway, maybe I will check there! If they are selling them, they cant be recalled anymore.
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Any May 2010 Bandsters?
I started my pre-op the same day for the 17th surgery. I am in shock how easy the pre-op diet is too! I have read such horror stories about it and i feel like I am doing something wrong! I have lost 10 pounds since monday and thats nuts! Hoping to lose another 10 by surgery day!
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Protein intake?
My shakes have 30g Protein in them. Thats awesome, because if I have two I am at 60g already! Have you tried greek yogurt? The kind I eat is 17g or protein. Protein is vital but I was also told that the first 4 weeks after surgery are time to recover and heal and that I can lose weight for the rest of my life, I need to heal then.
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How often do you weigh yourself
I am obsessed with weighing myself. I do it at least 5 times a day. I need to stop!
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Any May 2010 Bandsters?
I cant find the slim fast high protein low carb anywhere anymore! I google it and realized there was a recall on it, but I have heard some people are using it still. I liked the slim fast, and they were easy to bring around!
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Hi
Congrats! Good Luck!
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Banded 5/3 - OOPS, No Band!!
Awe :-( Just keep your head up! Dont give up, you will get banded!
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Pre-op diet
I am very sleepy! I am on day 4. Down 9 pounds tho :-) I am so jealous you get to eat lean meat and green veggies! I take naps threw out the day.. I feel so unproductive! lol
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Pre-Op diet/Fasting.
Awesome! Im also on day 4 and having my surgery on the 17th. The first day was the hardest for me. After that it just seems normal to me. I guess I don't obsess over food as much as I thought I did. I am a little bit more tired then usually but I hope that goes away soon.. I have too much going on to be tired! haha. Cant wait to get banded and start this new life!
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Disgusted with Myself
Kerri, Please keep your head up! Just start over,if you really need to eat try something that is healthy, it shouldnt hurt that much :-/ I dont have much advice to give you, I am not struggling at all on my pre-op diet but I feel like I prepared myself for this from the 3 month diet I needed to go on. Just remember what you are doing this for!!!!! It will all be worth it. Next time you want to eat like crazy go take a walk, or do something that will keep you busy. You will be fine! Good luck on your surgery!
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Should have introduced myself sooner
I get banded on the 17th also. SO exciting!
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day one of pre-op almost over!
Im on my third day. The first day was the worst.. today it didnt really faze me! Hope it goes well! Good luck
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Im having a hard time ....
Well if they are selling them then they cant be on recall anymore... but i cant find them anymore since there was a recall :-(
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Im having a hard time ....
I use to drink the slim fast carb control but there was a big recall on them not too long ago and they are nowhere to be found anymore. I tried the eas advantage ones too, they arent bad, maybe illl start having a few of those during the day. My Protein now is low in carbs but I like to mix it with milk which burns up my carb allowance. thanks for the advice.... now if i can figure out how to get rid of this headache!
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Pre-Op
I have the worst headache ever!!! I never really drank caffeine soo it cant be that. The past few hours have been really bad for me :-(... I tried chewing my broth today.
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Pre-Op
I use Platinum HydroWhey. It taste good! Right now im starving, and this is not head hunger , this is real hunger! haha Im going to eat some broth... but I really dont think that will help. haha