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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. :blush:

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.

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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!

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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...?:blush:

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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.

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

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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.

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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:

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