I'm being banded January 18th, so I thought it would be best for me to get a start on joining a support community. Not to mention this pre-op diet has me so bored and hungry that I can't sleep!

Short bio: I'm 23, I've had weight issues since the 2nd grade, especially problems with weight fluctuations. I've lost 80+ lbs. three seperate times in my life, but unfortunately gained it all back within 3 or four years. I'm hoping that having the surgery will either cut back on the yo-yo weight changes or stop them completely. I currently weigh 245, and my goal weight is 135. I'm 5'5". Also, I'm terrified of vomiting, and not at all looking forward to this "PBing" stuff I keep reading about...eeek.

The exciting part about my story is that my 57-year-old father will be doing the surgery a month after me! I guess I'm kind of his guinea pig, to make sure it's not as bad as he imagines it will be.

Anyways, I'm excited to get to know everyone and learn! Feel free to ask me any questions you might have, I'm very open.

Hey Silly! I go for my surgery on Friday...This liquid diet is killing me, but Im awake b/c i work midnights and im off tonight!

Yay! Congrats, your date is coming up soon! I'm on a liquid diet too, it's not a good feeling. And everyone around me insists on eating the most delicious smelling food. I'm just going to be glad when the cravings go away. Or do they ever...?

Yeah there seems to be food on TV everywhere. What protein are you taking? I have the Unjury choc. and I mix it w/ Choc Silk soy milk. Its pretty damn good.

Congratulations to both of you! LBT is a great place to come to look for answers to your questions :smile2:

Hi Silly....I hope the band really works for you! i was banded sept. 16 2009 and I LOVE IT! I started out at 242 surgery day and am down to 209...it is a slower weight loss but it has been a steady decrease in weight every week. Well good luck and if you have any questions feel free to ask, i will help out if i can.

Thanks for all the welcomes!

I'm taking BioChem whey Protein powder (vanilla) mixed with yogurt and frozen berries. I hate sugar, and I hate dairy products, so this has been really tough for me. I don't know how I'm going to get through the post-op Protein shake diet, either. I think I'm going to have to try pureed meats/beans. I love tofu, maybe I'll be able to stomach that! So far I've lost about fifteen lbs. I cheated on my pre-op diet last night. :thumbup: