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I am so excited and nervous too. My surgery date is March 10th.:wink: Right now I am working through my 14 day Pre-op diet. Finished the last of the pre-admission paperwork and testing today. It sounds silly, but I am exhausted! I think it was a stressful day and I just didn't realize it.:eek:

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March is only a couple of days away. Is everybody ready?

Myself and loserbob are going next week. Who else is March 1 - 5?

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I too have a date of March 8th. Excited and nervous at the same time. Do you have to do a pre-op diet?

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Do you mind me asking what you are taking for your pre-op diet. I have to start mine in 2 weeks for 2 weeks and I'm intersted in knowing what you liked and what you didn't. Good luck and God bless. Eileen

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I'm going in on March 1st! I can't believe it's this Monday already! I'm definitely getting a little anxious as this is my first surgery ever. Reading everyone else's banding stories has been helpful.

As for my pre-op diet, it's 6 sugar free Carnation Instant Breakfast shakes per day. I can have up to two cups of veggies, some low sodium broth, or sugar free Jello if I'm still feeling hungry. (Some days I do, some days I don't.)

Is anyone else going in on March 1st?

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My pre-op diet is for 2 weeks and consists of up to 5 hi Protein slim fast shakes or bars a day ( I am using Atkins since it is high protein and tastes good). I am also allowed one meal a day of 5 oz lean protein and 2 cups of vegetables. Absolutely no starchy veggies. Also making sure to get in my Water minimum of 48 ounces. Hope this helps!:smile2:

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I was given the food I need to eat from the dr paid for by me of course. It is health wise products. It is actually easier for me to know I can only eat out of these boxes. I can have 5-6 packages aday. The food it not horrible I have chicken Soups and pancake mix, egg omelet, bars, shakes, juices, oatmeal, and hot choc. The serving sizes are a lot smaller than I am use to, but unbelievable to me they filled me up. I have not actually felt hungry, but the want to actually but other things in my mouth is hard. I have three young kids so I still have to make their meals.

I have survived 4 days and have only eat 3 baby carrots outside of what I was supposed to. Really proud of myself. 10 more days to go on the pre-op and band day. Did I answer your question or ramble?

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Select your surgery day here: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f22472/march-2010-only-please-110733/

We can keep track of who's getting banded on each day and wish them luck.

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March is only a couple of days away. Is everybody ready?

Myself and loserbob are going next week. Who else is March 1 - 5?

I just found out today that I will have my surgery in 4 days, 3-2-10. I have no real pre op diet. Just a light bowel prep the night before and nothing to eat or drink after midnight. Surgery is 8:30, pre-op check in the day before. I have been on a 6 months supervised diet. Oh and I also have a large hiatel hernia that will be repaired at the same time.

Good luck everyone

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So excited, got my date yesterday. 3-11-10

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I have a schedule date of 3/11/10! I am nervous, excited and ready! I started my pre-op diet on Thursday and lemme tell ya, it's been hard! I have one whey protien shake in the morning, then for lunch and Soup for dinner. I can drink V8 splash, Water, coffee and tea.

I started out at 252 and now at 244. My ulimate goal weight after surgery is 135-140.

I wish everyone the best and hope that we can all encourage one another and keep in touch!

nessa:biggrin:

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Where is the thread, I can't see it ?

I have been given a date of 3/8/10. Going through all my testing now. I hope all goes well.

TO MSDV and SANDI!

My date is March 8 also! I start full liquids tomorrow (the 1st) and am both excited and a little scared. My issues now are

1) everyone in the family wants to be there, and that sounds like a circus to me, not to mention that the hospital is more than 2 hours away.

2) although doc has said I can drink coffee moderately, I'm worried about it.

3) surgery fear, of course.

How are you guys?

Dayna

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TO MSDV and SANDI!

My date is March 8 also! I start full liquids tomorrow (the 1st) and am both excited and a little scared. My issues now are

1) everyone in the family wants to be there, and that sounds like a circus to me, not to mention that the hospital is more than 2 hours away.

2) although doc has said I can drink coffee moderately, I'm worried about it.

3) surgery fear, of course.

How are you guys?

Dayna

Dayna,

I have been on Optifast shakes for 3 weeks now and it's not bad. One week should be a breeze.

If you're drinking coffee, try to stick to Decaf. Between the anesthesia and pain meds you may see a little Constipation and caffeine makes it worse.

I have exactly 48 till surgery and I am still not excited. I've become so skeptical that I won't believe anything until I see it. My fear is gone. I was a little concerned about pain but it sounds like it is more discomfort than pain.

Good luck!

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Mine is tomorrow!

Ok, I'm actually strangely calm. I am more excited about the end result.

I should be petrified since I've never been under, although I've had 2 c-sections, so I've been through abdominal surgery before...

The pre-op diet was ok. The only tough part was was today when I was on a clear liquid diet. I was SO hungry and lightheaded ALL DAY! Tomorrow should be easier since I'm guessing I won't have much of an appetite.

I can't wait to start the rest of my life!

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Mine is tomorrow!

Ok, I'm actually strangely calm. I am more excited about the end result.

I should be petrified since I've never been under, although I've had 2 c-sections, so I've been through abdominal surgery before...

The pre-op diet was ok. The only tough part was was today when I was on a clear liquid diet. I was SO hungry and lightheaded ALL DAY! Tomorrow should be easier since I'm guessing I won't have much of an appetite.

I can't wait to start the rest of my life!

Good luck to you Soy, u will be in my prayers

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