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Hi, I add fresh or frozen berries or varios types of fresh fruit with some honey to sweeten! Yummy! Good luck!

Hi Rachel, Thank you for sharing your story! You look great! Love your pic!!!!!!!! Judi

Hello, I was banded on 12/01/10. I have found that I do best if I drink the protein drinks in the morning. I do feel a restriction when I eat. I just try not to eat too much and make healthy food chocies. Anything worth doing is not always easy. I had 4cc put in my band on 01/04/11. Keep in touch and let's help each other on our jouney! I live in New Jersey near the coast. Good luck!

Hello, It could be your gall bladder. Call your surgeon and make an appointment. Good luck!

Thanks all of you for your support! I spoke with the surgeon's office today and the Dr. said it was alright! Thanks!!!!!!!!

Hello, I noticed that since this pre op diet and now six days post op my stools have turned yellow! Has anyone else had this happen? Thanks for your support!

Hi, I am so sorry that you had such a terrible experience. It is horrible to be ignored and nurses's should always listen to their patients and act on their behalf, not igonore them! Maybe you can put a postivie spin on your experience and when you see someone in need offer your asssitance in whatever way you can. I hope you have a smooth recovery now and you acheive all of your goals! I am five days post op and had "same day surgery". I think I am doing well and feel fortunate to have the band and have a effective tool to help me on my weight loss jouney! Best wishes! Judi

Hi, I amso happy to be here today! It is the day of my surgery! It has arrived at last! Write back when I can!

Hi, This pre op diet is very hard. My Dr. has me drinking protein drinks three times a day and zero calorie beveages in between with zero carbonation. My surgery is December 1! Let's try to keeep in touch for support! I can harldy wait until Wednesday!

Hi, Thanks for the great idea! I am having my surgery next week and I am looking for new things to drink for breakfast! I am sick of the Isopure that I have to drink now! Pre op diet! Thanks for sharing!

Hi, I am on day nine of this very strict diet! I am drinking Isopro powder with skim milk! I was sick with nausea and headaches. I am over that now but, I have to say that I am very hungry and havein't lost a lot of weight! Or at least not s much as I thought I would! About 10 pounds! I drink only zero calorie drinks non carbonated and one cup of coffee per day! I am hungry too and feel tired but, I just try to keep thinking of the prize! My surgery is on December 1. I wish you the best and let's hope the next few days pass quickly for us! It will be worth it! Hello, I'm on the fourth day of the liquid diet for pre-op. I'm using Carnation No Sugar Added shakes. They taste fine. But I'm starving. Is there ANYTHING I can supplement this with. My doctor told me 'off the record' that I could eat thanksgiving dinner --- ?? which surprised me. So, if I could break the diet for that , can I add 0% greek yogurt or something? Anyone else have a brutal time with the pre-op part? Thanks for the support.

Dear Becki, I agree with your feelings! My surgery date is December 1! So we will be one day apart of being banded. I am on the pre op diet! Very difficult! I haven't cheated at all. I am on week two. I don't feel to great but, it's just another hoop to go through for my lap band. I have been to so may appointments with doctors, dietians, and various tests it's a hudge ordeal to go through but, I just keep thinking about the prize at the end, a healthier and fit me. If you want we can keep in touch! I would love to have something to eat right now! This pre op diet is awful! Good luck to you! Judi

Hi, My surgery date is December 1, 2010. I started my pre op diet yesterday. I woke up in the middle of the night with a headache! I am not feeling too well. I am haiving protein drinks 3 daily with lots of water, some jello and I make my protein drinks with skim milk. Do you feel better after a few days? Good luck to you!

Thanks for your wisdom and prayers. I am going to be banded on 12/01/10. This Wednesday I start my liquid diet! Pray for me!

I don't know but, I will start my diet on Wednesday! Besure to drink plenty of zero calorie fluids. Good luck!:thumbup:

Have Isopure zero carb beverage availible post op. High in protein. Besure to buy the redi made drink that is bottled. Flavore like Mango, ice grape etc.. Get chewable vitamins, liquid tylenol ( if you are not allergic), Calcium chews and lots of low cal liquids. Good luck!

You should try Isoprure ready made Protien drinks. It is clear in fruit flavors. You can buy them in GNC!

I wil start my preop diet on Wednesday! I am afraid!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Chris, I would go to Dr. Morris Washington. His practice is in Holmdel and Freehold, NJ. He is a bariactric surgeon and has been one for many years. I would not go to a general surgeon. There are not too many MD's to choose from but, Dr. Washington is A+. Good luck!

First look on your insurance companys web site. Contact listed MDs. You may also call your bariactric surgeon and ask if they have a list of MDs. I live in NJ and I had my eval done by Bridge Mental Health (732) 701-8400. Her name was Dr. Helen Demetriades. She was very understanding. Good luck!

I to am having my surgery in December! I am so glad to be on this journey!

Hi, I have the same surgery date! When will you start your liquid diet?

What a touching story! My surgeon sounds very simular to yours. My surgery date is 12/01/10! I am nervous about the preop liquid diet! I have t do it for two weeks! Where do you live? Do you want to be friends here?

Hi, I too am being banded in December. I am looking forward to having this done! On December 1 it will be a new way of life for me! My own personal Christmas gift to myself. Good luck to you!

Hi, I would try to increase my BMI by gaining a few pouds to get up to a BMI of at least 40. You can use a BMI calculator to figure out how many pounds away from a BMI of 40 you are! Good luck!