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Hi Kydman we are all in the same boat, trying to shrink our livers. I think if we follow our M.D.s orders we will be ok. I'm curious does anyone know a case where the doctor started the procedure and had to stop? Hang in there you are almost there. Remember, we are here together.

Hi all and thanks for asking about day one of pre op. It went ok . I took a nap this afternoon so here I am at 1:34 am . I can't say I'm hungry but I do feel as though something is missing. I had one shake and two yogurts as well as lots of h2o . Its probably not enough , but I have eaten more than enough these past few weeks to live off of the fat of the land. Ill check in later to find out how you all are doing. Keep up the good work CS. If you can do it we can do it too.

congratulations! your on your way. I said a prayer for you this am and am so happy everything went well. Keep us posted on your progress when you feel up to it .

Hi everyone Tomorrow is day number 1 of the pre-op for me. I'm ready and willing to start! Insurance is all set . My bag is packed and I am stocking up on the foods I will need for the next three weeks. I'm hoping to stay away from the super market. I told my family every man for himself in the kitchen. I no longer am the chief cook and bottle washer. I am glad I have no little kids to cook for! :biggrin:

Hi I still cut out labels and now that most labels in plus stores have started printing the size inside there is no running away! I have a warped self image many thin people think they are fat and many heavy people often don't think they are as big as they are. Unfortunately, I am one of those. You are so right. A picture speaks a thousand words.

hi everyone! Sorry I was not able to get back to this thread sooner, but it was a busy day trying to tie up loose ends. My M.D.s pre op does not have solid food only cottage cheese ,yogurt, ricotta cheese 1 cup three times daily or less, low sugar low carb shakes such as atkins or carnation instant breakfast sugar free,sugar free jello and popsicles as much as you want and unlimited sugar free soft drinks . Clear broth, 2 cups of juice and up to 3 sugar free fudgicles. This is supposed to help shrink the liver and help establish the ability to stay on a liquid diet. It help to know others will be doing this along with me and probably white knuckleing it for a few days while we detoxify. Keep in touch .

Good morning everyone Only two days before I start my pre-op program. I am not going to call this journey a diet because it only brings to mind how unsuccessful my attempts have been at keeping the weight I lost off. Food has been my friend and enemy for as long as I can remember and it has been a lonely road. Thank you all for welcoming me into the September banders group . Already, I feel more confident that the Lapband is the right choice for me. Together we can do what we can't do alone.

Hi My surgery date is set for September 7th. I am glad there is such a large support network, I know I will need it! My pre-op is Sept 3rd and all requirements have been met. Thank goodness. Everything has gone so smoothly that I am holding my breath. I went to a seminar in June, changed my insurance July first and had my first M.D. consult mid July. My doctors are sponsors of this site and only do lap bands . I start the pre op diet this Friday. The posts are so informative answering most of my questions and keeping me from getting a little anxious about this life altering step I am about to take. I am curious about who and how you told about this procedure. I look forward to connecting with all of you.