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Well my first Christmas dinner and i did not eat one thing. it was tough but i made it through. i hope all is doing well on everyone's pre-op plan. two more days and it will be all done! yeh!

we just had our family Christmas dinner at my mothers. i am not going to say it was not tough. i just had me a juice and protein and said to myself it will be okay and you will get through it. now everyone tried very hard not to eat dessert in front of me, but i did not ask them too. i say during the dinner while everyone ate fish , since i dont eat fish that did not bother me, but the desserts was a bit tougher. you have to keep your eye on the goal and now it is best for you not to endulge. Good Luck!

Thank you so much for all the encouragement. i have found an awesome protein that i can mix with anything and taste good. so i have already started adding protein to build my body up for strength. So i am really excited. i enjoy this website. very informative and helps get ready for what is expected. i am looking forward to being on the post op side. Good Luck everyone! God speed.

I found an awesome product at bariatriceating.com. today was my first day to use it so i was a bit nervous. but you go their site and click on shop and protein powders. it is called BE Pure Isolate Protein. IT HAS NO FLAVOR AND NO TEXTURE. No Fat no or low carbs (i dont have the package in front of me). It mixes with anything. I promise. i drank it with chicken broth for lunch today and it turned it a little milky but no bad taste or grit. I praised God for this. Cause i did not want to drink a RTD shake. they are too thick and too sweet. please give this site a try. they have other flavors also. But i know that i would not make it through this pre-op plan without it. Good luck !

I had to have one also. I finally got have a bed to myself. bed was comfy but all those wires was more frustrating. They said i did go to sleep but i have have figured out how. I hope all goes well. Good Luck!

Good luck! i am 1/2 way through and will be banded on Tuesday! This site is very supported and you will find awesome ideas on how to deal with this. Good luck again and have a great evening!

Awesome Awesome! Surgery set for Tuesday the 21st. finished with all my pre-admit stuff. finished all my educational classes. i am so stoked. i got to weigh in and i lost another 7 pounds. so i am from 299 to 286! I am so excited. i realize it will be tough for the first couple of weeks but i will do just fine! So excited. Just had to share! Good luck to everyone out there that is on preop plan. not too much longer now!

my surgery is scheduled for one week from today also. i am excited and nervous also! This is going to b great thing for me. i will be healthier and slimmer to boot. looking forward to all the things i used to do. this preop plan is for the birds. i am trying to use mind over matter and stay focused that this is a temporary thing. A friend of mine at work came by my office and copied an article for me on the Spirituality of Fasting. So i am giving this to a more higher power to help me conquer some of my hunger issues. I hope all goes well for everyone and it seems the 21st of December will be busy for quite a few of us.

i was beginning to look for calcium supplements also. Bariatriceating.com has lemon custard flavored ones. along with chocolate and caramel i think. i was going to order and try that. hope this helps! and give feed back on any new finds you come across.

Does any one know of a recipe calculator that can tell you the nutritional value of a recipe. i used to have one from the First Place program but have mis-placed it. any ideas? Thanks!

i was very honest with my close friends and family. i have been struggling so much and have researched this for over two years. i have suffered with four broken ankles two blown out knees and now my bp is climbing higher and higher. i needed the help and i dont feel like it is cheating. Do i have some friends that wish i would not have this surgery yes i do. but they realize i am doing this for me and to be a healthier me. was a nervous telling people but they were very sympathetic about my situation and are wishing me all the luck. i have a co worker whose wife had the RNY several years ago. he has been teasing me about the last meal. i have had a really good laugh at that. i just told him if i concentrate on my last meal of anything i will never make it through pre-op. so i just look forward to enjoying some of my favorites again but in a small quantity and definitely in a different way. i am so proud i have friends and family supporting me. I could not do this without them!

i have noticed so many different pre-op plans. just amazing. i have been looking at everyones different plan. i hope i am doing it right. i have lost some but not sure. my scales must have a new battery. So i feel God was telling me to wait and weigh in on Wednesday when i go back to the doctor for education day. So ready for the this new journey i am trying so hard to not think of things. but i got to tell a funny. my grandma is in florida and she and her companion love sending my family swedish danishes just a treat. and i had done well on friday and guess what was on the table over 50 swedish danish on my table. i just laughed and said one day i will be able to have a bite a two but not today. my big test is Saturday. my family Christmas dinner. Thank goodness it is a fish fry with some chicken. it will not tempt me too bad. i will be on clear liquids during this engagement but i will have surgery 3 days later and i would not mess up this work for nothing. I wish everyone luck on their remaining pre-op. please lets keep in touch and let us know how you are doing.

boy now i understand what everyone is speaking about. today has been rough. but it is due to the lack of carbs in my system. i had a pack meeting with my cub scouts today and was edgy nervous anxious. felt horrible. ate some protein but it was not till i had about four chunks of pineapple within my allowable carbs that i felt so much better. i have done well. but it has been touch and go. two days down and eight to go. oooooo boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mine was quick too. i start consult in september. evals in october. sleep study in november. was waiting on insurance and got a call it would be after the first of the year. then got a call the next day saying the insurance went ahead and approved. she said i was scheduled for the 21st and i would begin my pre-op on the 10th and be in for education on the 15th and surgery on the 21st. a bit overwhelming yes but so ready for this journey for a healthier me. Good Luck!

mine was quick too. i start consult in september. evals in october. sleep study in november. was waiting on insurance and got a call it would be after the first of the year. then got a call the next day saying the insurance went ahead and approved. she said i was scheduled for the 21st and i would begin my pre-op on the 10th and be in for education on the 15th and surgery on the 21st. a bit overwhelming yes but so ready for this journey for a healthier me. God Luck!

i remember being small in high school and still have pictures of me at 135 graduating looked really sick to me. i have a picture of me at 150 that i love. when i talk to people they say i am trying to capture my youth again. i tell them " i aint old yet, i am 38 but my health is more important to me than remaining the size i am now." I have my boys and family to think about too. high blood pressure messed up knees and ankles have helped me make this decision and i am tickled to death. i should have done this two years ago when i first started looking into Lap Band. I am looking forward to getting back on a horse and riding. ready to out hike my boys on camp outs and enjoying the life God intended for me to have. Do i see myself as thin. I sure do because i know this is the best decision i have ever made in my life. Surgery in 10 days and i am ready and prayed up for it.

bariatriceating.com. both lap band talk and bariatric eating are very informative and supportive website forums. i have enjoyed purchasing some products and talking to others that have gone through bariatric surgeries.

really excited. 11 more days till surgery. first day of pre-op plan. i dont begin all clear liquids for 5 days. i am limited to high protein low fat and 30 carbs per day for 5 days. a bit tricky but doable. looking forward to being on the post op side soon!

awesome post. so inspirational and i am so excited about being banded in 16 days. gosh it will fly by very quickly. can not wait to banded and begin a new journey of a healthier me.

my surgery is on the 21st also. Congratulations! i start my preop plan on the 10th. i only have to be on it for 10 days. this is so cool i am beginning to find others that are having surgery on the 21st. I too am excited, nervous but not so much hungry. A friend at church was banded in the summer and she is already down 80 pounds so i am really excited. Good luck on your preop!

my surgery date is December 21, 2010. I dont have to start my preop plan till the 10th. really excited! i have been racking my brain trying to find other clear liquids i can drink beside broth, water and crystal light. i found a wassail recipe to help give variety. heated up and it will a delicious alternative that i can enjoy with my family during the holidays. one thing i have been doing lately is gathering as much information as possible. i would rather be overly prepared for what may or may not happen that not be prepared at all. I really enjoy this site. I especially enjoy all the support people give each other! i hope all have a great day! and to the bandsters that are now banded Good Luck and God Bless you on your new journey! ( I will b there soon!)

What about venison / deer meat? it is the leanest of them all. Or would it be considered a red meat?

one recipe if have enjoyed especially for special occasions is the following. one small pkg of SF Jello one small container of low fat or fat free yogurt one small container of Cool Whip i like the sugar free or fat free either one is good ( you can mix or match you jello and yogurt - i match strawberry jello strawberry yogurt - your choice entirely) Take a 1/4 cup of boiling Water and dissolve jello. Mix in yogurt then cool whip. I usually put in in graham cracker crust but when surgery is done i am going to put in individual cups and freeze for a treat. it has a mousse consistancy and is really refreshing frozen. i found this recipe in a magazine. i have used it for years.. Light and refreshing. i hope you try it experiment with it and enjoy. Have a great day!

December 21st is my surgery date as well. I too am looking forward to a better way of life. just getting around lately has been tough on my knees and ankles so I am excited for you. I hope to see your future posts. December Bandsters unite! Good Luck and God Bless!

Good Morning, December Bandsters! I looking forward to my surgery date on December 21, 2010. Ready for the new year and a better way of life. Everyone have a great day!