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I got orange sugar free citrucel today and am adding it to at least 1 protein shake a day... I made one for dinner with orange sunrise crystal light, vanilla protein powder, some sugar free fat free powdered french vanilla creamer, a packet of splenda,and the metamucil... blended on ice it was like a creamsicle!! Hopefully this will help with the... issue... ick.

I'm going to get some now!! Thanks for the tip! Hope you're feeling well!

I've read several people complaining of their bathroom troubles on the liquid diet... liquid in, liquid out... I understand now. I'm almost afraid to be far from a bathroom, I've had a couple of near accidents at home today. Will adding benefiber help or make it worse? Does anyone have any "solidifying" tips?

This is the main reason I am getting banded next week! We haven't tried for a baby yet but we talk about it. Too unhealthy and risky to do at 300 lbs. I'm a step-mom to 2 little girls and they are wonderful and if I don't have a baby of my own I will be OK but I so want to have a baby in the next few years!!! Good luck!!!

woohoo!!!! very excited for you!

I did last night! OK, it wasn't really cheating. My high Protein low low carb diet officially starts today, I unofficially started monday. I am allowed a light evening meal (3 Protein Shakes daily, light dinner- lean meat and a salad, NO carbs, but no food the night before surgery). So... Last night my sweetie brought chinese home from our favorite take out and I will admit- I filled my plate. I loved every bite and now I'm done. He has offered to eat fast food for dinner on the way home this next week and cook for the kids so I can avoid all of that kitchen temptation. It's not a "last meal" but it's the last one for a while! 2 weeks of liquids after surgery means almost a month on liquids! But as of today I'm strict strict strict. Good luck!

On pre-op (before the pre-op liquid diet) I've been eating fairly normally. I do start the day with a Protein shake, then a handfull of almonds or a light cheese stick late morning. Something easy for lunch- either a Zone bar (SOOO GOOD- chocolate Peanut Butter is like a candy bar!) or a turkey sandwich on light bread and a salad. Then dinner was just a smaller portion of what I made for the family. No other snacking (sugar free popsicles at times yes). I've lost 25 lbs since May this way, not a ton of effort. I've also stopped drinking with meals and for half an hour after... and I will say that has been the hardest thing. So I would suggest starting that asap because it takes serious effort to not drink! Now I'm a week from surgery and the liquid diet is as much ... fun... as they say. So i'm living on these forums to get me through to surgery day!

Wow! You lucked out. May not have a ton of time to get ready... but also don't have to wait and wait and wait!!! My dr said most people are out for a week, some longer. He also said if you don't have a physically demanding job you can go back sooner (desk job). I'm getting banded next Friday! 1 week to go! I'm on liquids... 3 Protein shakes a day, crystal light, broth, sugar free popsicles (I go through these like mad and even make them with crystal light too) and I have the special K protein Water to mix in if I'm hungry between shakes. woohoo! Congrats again on the fast date!

Had all of my pre-op testing and my appointment with the Dr this morning... and finally got my surgery time! 9am on the 13th... barely a week away! I had my gallbladder out 4 years ago and there's a new feature at my hospital... they give you a bottle of scrub soap to wash your whole body with in the shower before you go to the hospital to start the anti-bacterial process... but if my laundry detergent isn't anti-bacterial is it going to do any good? And this weekend I will shop for a new "surgery day" outfit! I know, I'm ridiculous, but shopping for a purpose makes me happy!! I want something that buttons or zips down and pants that are stretchy!!! Preferably that don't make me look like a canned ham. :-P

woohoo!!!! I'm a week behind you so next Thursday I'll be saying that I get banded tomorrow! Excited for you! can't wait to read your surgery story!!!

Where in Upstate NY are you?

YES!!! I have NO clue what size some of my clothes are because of this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No I haven't told most of my co-workers... about 100 in our offices and I've only told the 3 people I immediately work with. I'm just going to be a hermit and not leave my computer for the next week! Luckily I have my pre-op appointment today at 11 so I am leaving well before lunch here! just keep drinking... just keep drinking...

very rarely do we have food in the office...Except for this week when I'm on liquids. Dunkin Donuts brought several dozen donuts Monday. Yesterday was hot so the boss decided to treat the office to ice cream, had to see everyone walking around and working with big beautiful bowls! Today, one of the "natural" grocery stores brought in a huge goody basket of organic nuts and muffins and chocolates... I almost want to call in for the rest of the week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Having not told most people they keep bringing me food and I have to politely decline, tell them I'm watching my calories, then they tell me "But it's all natural, you have to try it!" Don't they understand that NO means NO... because it's about to be "Get that food out of my face and stop scarfing in front of me!":cursing: If only people were handing out something fantastic like purses or jewelry or cash...I'd be all about it. But of course it's food... Now to go sip on my Special K Protein Water... mmmm...

Looking forward to: buying clothes at a "normal" store... not sweating so much... wondering why I'm broke before seeing multiple dunkin donuts and mc donalds charges on my bank statement... HAVING KIDS... (main reason for doing this!) being able to walk up 2 flights of stairs without gasping for breath... being able to walk up 1 flight of stairs without gasping for breath!!! Not feel so self-conscious in public... I just want to be healthy. We want to start a family but it's too risky being so heavy-- he's already told me he won't unless I'm healthy weight because he's terrified of the complications. I agree. The bonus of not wearing plus sized clothes is a good one too!

LOVE my magic bullet!! Have had it 5 years and I wouldn't dream of going back to a blender! I make tuna and chicken salads in it, love the cream of broccoli soup recipe for it, SMOOTHIES and protein shakes rock in it. Also great for parties... frozen adult beverages baby!

Phew! Good to know the cranky should stop soon!!! I'm on day 3 of a mostly liquid diet and have been told I'm a cranky beotch! I do get 3 oz of lean chicken and a plain green veggie at night though, but I gotta admit, I've been having a protein shake the past 2 nights as the thought of broccoli without even molly mcbutter makes me gag! 9 days to go! woohoo.

If I could have had my gallbladder removed BEFORE I had attacks i would have! Never had pain like gallbladder pain. Literally would knock me to the ground or wake me in the night. It happened after I lost 70 lbs in a year... large weight loss often causes gallbladder issues and they really suck!

it was my biggest worry too so I called all over the place to figure out how much it would end up costing if I needed to pay... for me at the hospital I'm going to and the surgeon I'm seeing it would have been about $10,000 without insurance. My insurance did approve and covers 80%, but it's going to be less than my 10K estimate because of the negotiated prices insurance pays... ex- surgeon charges 3200 but Insurance negotiates 1600 so I'd only have to pay about 350... Good luck!!! Fingers crossed for your approval. I know how miserable I was in the 3 weeks I waited!!!

Counting down to next Friday too! 9 days to go until we're banded! Liquids aren't too bad here either, although I am allowed a piece of lean meat (chicken or fish) and plain green veggies for dinner... guess I've lucked out on my pre-op diet! Pre-op admission testing and appointment with surgeon tomorrow! Woohoo!

Speaking only from past weight loss (lost 70 lbs a few years ago) my boobs are the first to shrink a bit!! 44DD here and yes, they got smaller and there was extra skin when they did. Wasn't pretty but losing the weight and belly and hips and butt would certainly look better than non wrinkly breasts and fat everywhere else! I always have had larger breasts, but I've also always been overweight, even as a kid. My mom was a C cup when she was younger and thin, and that was bigger than her mom so I think I would naturally be larger anyway, but probably a D rather than a DD popping out of the cups! I've already warned my boyfriend about it and he isn't worried. He said he'd like them no matter what! lol

I have 3 favorites and I love them! chocolate Protein powder, skim milk, ice, 1 spoon of instant coffee... it's my mocha in the morning! chocolate Protein Powder, skim, ice, 1 tsp Peanut Butter and 1/2 frozen banana... blend this up and it's a chocolate peanut butter banana shake... YUMMMM (also good without banana as just choc-peanut butter! vanilla protein powder, orange crystal light (already mi and ice... kind of an orange julius...

My levels were fairly high too, I think near 400, but they didn't seem worried as I had eaten prior to getting my blood drawn and the Dr said what you eat contributes to them. From what I have seen online there are medications to lower your levels and since it's over 800 it might not be a bad idea to ask your doctor about medication... other than that a healthy diet, cut out fats and sugars (esp saturated fats) and it should go down!

my dr only requires a 1 week preop diet. So it must be possible to get what you need out of 1 week. Mine starts on Friday but I started yesterday... had a bit of a relaxed diet while camping last week adn would like to make up for those few pounds before I go in! Don't put yourself down for "cheating"... it will only make it easier to do it again!

I took a week off... and just told them I was having surgery. It's not anyone's business WHAT surgery I'm having...