zeniada

Yay had a really good eating day today...had some major stress but i persevered and didn't eat anything i wasn't suppose to.. @ms_mention... i don't know where you live but there is some bread from Julian Bakery here in San Diego Ca. area that is only 1 net carb per slice. little on the expensive side but if you gotta have bread like i do then it is totally worth it http://julianbakery.com/ is where you can go to check them out... they also do shipping i believe....enjoy...

I ask this because today was a really hard day for me... I am on day 2 of my pre-op diet and it was going really well until i got a bad grade on a test and my mother in law started in on me about how will this surgery change me and if i dont change my habits it's not fair to spend money on a surgery. i really wish i never told her i was going to get the lap band she has been nothing but negativity. after all this junk that happen this afternoon all i wanted to do was pig out on junk. BUT I DIDN'T! i stayed strong stuck to my diet and feel better for it. now that i am done ranting my question is who is sabotaging you and your efforts? and what do you do to make it stop or do you just live with it and move on? :blushing:

Thanks guys for your responses... day 2 has been better i felt sleepy around 3pm had a low carb burger from Carl's Jr no cheese and a protein drink.. i feel i need something for a snack but dont know what to eat i think i'll have some nuts or an atkins bar... i need to stay with in 40-50 grams net carbs and yesterday i only had 23 so it looks like i can increase my intake a little... Good luck to all

Just out of curiosity why did it take 2 hours for your surgery??? i was told it takes 30 to 45 min??? Thanks ZEN

Congrats... I'll be the day after you on the 26th!! we should keep in touch as much as possible to share stories and experiences!!

i know what pb'ing is but can someone tell me what this disgusting sounding thing means plz....:thumbup:

I started my Pre-Op diet today a low carb/high protein diet and it is going really well. i have been drinking Isopure protein drinks and watching what i put in my mouth. i felt a little tired all day which i think is a side effect of not eating all the carbs i am used to and had a mild headache, is that normal?? had a wonderful steak dinner and will have some yogurt as a snack.. I think i can actually do this whoo hooo... :thumbup:

Wow it is not neccesarly a good thing to hear that a person can still get around eating with the lap band but being pre-band it has opened my eyes to how even with the band it's nothing more than a piece of plastic if we dont follow our doc's advice and a sensible diet. your post has given me insight and inspiration i hope that you can get back on tract and start losing for real. i have no advise to give you as far as a menu but i know that you will find a lot of useful advice on this website. good luck!

I have been eating every thing in sight lately because come tomorrow i will be starting my pre-op diet... Good Luck to you

No I'm going Aug 26th going to be banded by Dr. Jose Rodriguez at the INT hospital in Tijuana... Good Luck to you...

I am looking for a buddy that will be having surgery the same date as me so we can chat and get incouragement from each other. I choose to start my pre-op 1 week early so i can have a really healthy liver anyone else out there who wants to join me?:wub:

So it seems not everyone has to do a pre-op diet... hummm interesting i dont look forward to my pre-op but in a way i know it will do my liver good to shrink down so i will avoid possible complications. as far as the headaches and other side effects of doing a pre-op diet BRING IT ON.. JK.. it actually scares me S***less i dont wanna turn into a crabby, cranky, headachey b****! so if anyone has advice on how to save my marriage and family from this I highly appreciate it he he... Good Luck everybody..btw my surgery is set for Aug 26th dont have to start my pre-op for 2 weeks in advance but i figure the longer i do it the better my liver will be :rolleyes2:

I'm using firefox...i'll try switching to safari and see if it will let me view it...

Wow to have your date pushed up almost 2 weeks that would be so awesome... plz keep us "Rushers" updated every little detail he he....Good luck look forward to reading your posts soon!

I am to be banded on Aug 26th at the INT hospital in Tijuana Mexico and was wondering if anyone has gone there and what they felt about the place. I am going through Beliteweight and they have scheduled me with Dr. Jose Rodriguez has anyone had surgery by him? how was he and his staff. I have no fear of Mexico my hubby has had surgeries there as have other members of my family i was just wondering if anyone on these boards have input on the above questions.

Astrasmom.... i was trying to view your blog but it keeps booting me off do i need to be a member of blogspot.com or something i really wanted to read how you progressed on your journey

could you get me the "cream of broccoli" recipe for me ;}

Ok, so I am choosing to start my pre-op diet 1 week early not because i wanna lose lbs but i want to really jump start my liver reduction to limit any surgical problems. As of today i have 2 days left to indulge myself and eat all the goodies that i want cuz come monday it's on! Has anyone else done this or am i the only one?

Has anyone tried the Isopure protein drinks the pre-made and the powder??? which one was better or better yet what protein drinks or powder do you use???

Hello congrats on getting banded... i have my date for Aug 26th and cant wait. i have been doing so much reading and research on lap band i think i may be going into lap band info overload. but all is good. so how were the first few weeks and just having liquids? are you able to drink a lot or just little bits??? look forward to hearing your story...

I'm so glad that i don't have to to a liquid diet... i get to do a low carb diet for 2 weeks before my date... but i think I'm still gonna do low carb shakes with my food just to take the guess work out of what to eat... Good Luck Everyone! :tongue::thumbup:

i asked the same question because i should be on mine when my surgery date comes around i was told it's not a problem... good luck:thumbup:

you only have a 2 day diet and dont think you'll be able to make it through? what's gonna happen after your banded? you will be able to eat even less after that... I have a 2 week pre-op diet i need to follow and am concerned about that. well good luck hope things get better for you...

HELLO FELLOW RUSHERS!!!! I have been posting on and off now and am so excited for Aug since it is around the corner... I will be banded on 8/26 in Mexico and have heard good and not so good things about going there but i have had other family members who have had surgery down south and everything turned out fine. i will be starting my pre-op diet on Aug 2nd even though i don't have to for 2 weeks before my surgery i just figure the longer i do it the better my liver will be. i do not need to do a liquid diet thank goodness but i have a low carb diet i need to follow and i have things already to go.. I am SOOOO EXCITED. i actually had some good feedback today from my teacher she was excited for me and wants to get it done as well i wasnt going to tell anyone at first but figure why not it's my life i need to do what is best for me and forget what others think

so i was reading on a different web site and i have seen it a few times here as well but what are sliders? is it what it sounds like foods that slide? or is it something else. please let me know all of you that know so i will learn now to avoid them once i get my band.... thanks :cursing: