parker62

Call your surgeon

LMAO I agree, call it anything as long as you are working it and it is getting the job done. LOL

I am on the pre-op diet my surgery is 3\8\11, The doctor gave me Optifast , the cost was 225.00 for two weeks supply. The problem is that when i read the label it has 20gms of carbs per box and i have to drink 5 boxes each day. I know my body, i have PCOS and i will not lose any weight taking in100gm of carbs daily. So i am drinking the crystal lite, diet Jello and Muscle milk (Lactose free). I am scheduled to weigh the day before surgery and i am expected to lose 14lbs. So far i have lost 9lbs. I am very hungry but i try hard to bear it. I did have a few bites of meat, however absolutely no carbs. This is just what i am dong and hope i will be successful in meeting my weight loss goals. Even when i get my band i will be having limited amount of carbs for a while. Just to let you know i have not exceeded the 800 calories per day that the Optifast would have provided.

You are doing well keep up the good work.

Keep on going you are doing well. Best wishes

I will be banded on March 8th also. I feel pretty good. Yesterday i saw the Anesthesiologist and got my medical clearance. I started on my pre-op diet on 2\22 Optifast but i had to take another supplement with less carbs, Each carton contains 20gms of carbs and i will have to drink 5 for the day = 100gms of carbs. I have pcos and will nevwr lose weight on 100gms of carbs daily. I had to make my own adjusments. 40gms of carbs if i am ever going to lose any weight pre op. I am down 9 lbs so far. Its very hard , im struggling. Best wishes to all and all the best on the 8th.

I will be banded on March 8th also. I feel pretty good. Yesterday i saw the Anesthesiologist and got my medical clearance. I started on my pre-op diet on 2\22 Optifast but i had to take another supplement with less carbs, Each carton contains 20gms of carbs and i will have to drink 5 for the day = 100gms of carbs. I have pcos and will nevwr lose weight on 100gms of carbs daily. I had to make my own adjusments. 40gms of carbs if i am ever going to lose any weight pre op. I am down 9 lbs so far. Its very hard , im struggling. Best wishes to all and all the best on the 8th.

I will be banded on March 8th also. I feel pretty good. Yesterday i saw the Anesthesiologist and got my medical clearance. I started on my pre-op diet on 2\22 Optifast but i had to take another supplement with less carbs, Each carton contains 20gms of carbs and i will have to drink 5 for the day = 100gms of carbs. I have pcos and will nevwr lose weight on 100gms of carbs daily. I had to make my own adjusments. 40gms of carbs if i am ever going to lose any weight pre op. I am down 9 lbs so far. Its very hard , im struggling. Best wishes to all and all the best on the 8th.

I will be banded on March 8th also. I feel pretty good. Yesterday i saw the Anesthesiologist and got my medical clearance. I started on my pre-op diet on 2\22 Optifast but i had to take another supplement with less carbs, Each carton contains 20gms of carbs and i will have to drink 5 for the day = 100gms of carbs. I have pcos and will nevwr lose weight on 100gms of carbs daily. I had to make my own adjusments. 40gms of carbs if i am ever going to lose any weight pre op. I am down 9 lbs so far. Its very hard , im struggling. Best wishes to all and all the best on the 8th.

I will be banded on March 8th also. I feel pretty good. Yesterday i saw the Anesthesiologist and got my medical clearance. I started on my pre-op diet on 2\22 Optifast but i had to take another supplement with less carbs, Each carton contains 20gms of carbs and i will have to drink 5 for the day = 100gms of carbs. I have pcos and will nevwr lose weight on 100gms of carbs daily. I had to make my own adjusments. 40gms of carbs if i am ever going to lose any weight pre op. I am down 9 lbs so far. Its very hard , im struggling. Best wishes to all and all the best on the 8th.

I will be banded on March 8th also. I feel pretty good. Yesterday i saw the Anesthesiologist and got my medical clearance. I started on my pre-op diet on 2\22 Optifast but i had to take another supplement with less carbs, Each carton contains 20gms of carbs and i will have to drink 5 for the day = 100gms of carbs. I have pcos and will nevwr lose weight on 100gms of carbs daily. I had to make my own adjusments. 40gms of carbs if i am ever going to lose any weight pre op. I am down 9 lbs so far. Its very hard , im struggling. Best wishes to all and all the best on the 8th.

I will be banded on March 8th also. I feel pretty good. Yesterday i saw the Anesthesiologist and got my medical clearance. I started on my pre-op diet on 2\22 Optifast but i had to take another supplement with less carbs, Each carton contains 20gms of carbs and i will have to drink 5 for the day = 100gms of carbs. I have pcos and will nevwr lose weight on 100gms of carbs daily. I had to make my own adjusments. 40gms of carbs if i am ever going to lose any weight pre op. I am down 9 lbs so far. Its very hard , im struggling. Best wishes to all and all the best on the 8th.

Let me add here that i am not yet Banded. I have done my fair share of research and have decided that i will have the Band. My surgery date is March 8th. Today i started my 14 days of Optifast shakes. Shakes are five times daily. WLS is not the same for everyone.I now weigh 269 lbs, if i am blessed to lose the 69 pounds i would be very happy. All wls poses risks and the possibility of not working. I accept that i have a lot of work to do and my band will only be a tool to help me get the job done. Thats all it is a tool. i will have to use it to get any result. Its up to me and me alone. Not the band, not the surgeon, me, me, me.

I'm sorry to say, but i have known quite a few Bypass clients who have gained a significant amount of their weight back, What do they do at this point go on a diet? Lap band is a tool thats all it is. You will have to use your tool to get the job done. Good luck on your JOURNEY.

Great i am happy for you. I will be having my surgery on March 8 and i am looking forward to my new life.

You go girl you have encouraged me.

I am also getting Banded on March 8th Miami Florida. My only concern is my ability to adhere to the rigid diet of shakes for two weeks. I plan to give it my best shot. I am rooting for you. Hang on in there you will be just fine.

Congrats on your surgery. All the best . Keep walking it will help the gas. I am waiting for my surgery date. Take care.

Hang in there, it will be worth it all. I am schedule to have my band 2/11 i will need your help also.

Great. Keep up the good work.

I am keeping you in my prayers. Best of luck to you