Anyone else getting banded on the 23rd of this month..... LET'S GET THROUGH IT TOGETHER!!!

goodluck, wish you the best!!! please keep us posted.:biggrin:

MIssCherita I have not started any diet...need to go protien shopping. My Doctors instructions say 3 days before surgery. Any suggestions on good Protein shakes?

Well my doctor suggested I buy their Opti-fast for 5 days before and I did but I wanted to start a little earlier so I wouldn't cheat so I grabbed a box and went to Walmart! I picked the Special K Protein shake because everything was pretty much the same. My doctor told me not to get the mixes because the powders and get stuck in your throat and I don't want to give them ANY reason to postpone my surgery!

Welcome Cynthia & Lisa

And good luck Cherita with the pre-op

Joyce in Kansas City

Hello Peeps! I'm getting banded on Feb 24th. I start a 48 hr clear liquids only diet on Monday the 22nd. Had my pre op appt today and NOW I'm nervous! I'm ready, excited, AND nervous. I'm glad ur all here to go through it with! =)

Hi Lovely,

Glad to have another lady to go thru this journey with all of us.

We will sail thru the surgery and open the door to our new life-style.

Joyce in KC

Lost 2 .4 pounds in 2 days!!!

lost 2 .4 pounds in 2 days!!!

congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

whoo hooo!!

I'm down 11 lbs. in 10 days. Bet I was eating lots of salt before. lolol

Sure makes the pre-op program more palatable.

Joyce in KC

I'm on day three and in all honesty it hasn't been that bad, although I have to admit I cheated tonight and had a bite (one small bite) of grilled chicken. Otherise I have been sticking with my protien shakes, cottage cheese, broth and Water...a little yogurt tossed in for good measure. Day one was bad. I was craving a Whopper Jr. like nobody's business, but I stayed strong and just pushed through it. Day two was not that bad and today (aside from the bite of chicken) has been the same. I know that this is the best thing for me to become a better, healthier person, so I will push through and I KNOW you can all do it as well.

Best of luck to you my fellow soon to be Bandsters.

Hello everyone! My surgery is tomorrow, 2/19. I'm very nervous yet so excited about finally getting this done. I'd love to stay in contact since we're all within a few days. Good luck to you all!

I'm Feb. 23 as well. In the beginning, it seemed so far off and now suddenly, here it is, next week. I have my final appointment Monday to go over what to expect (again!) and get my prescriptions for nausea and acid.

Honestly, I'm more nervous about my reaction to the anesthesia then the aftereffects of the surgery. General anesthesia makes me sick and it seems to get worse each time I go under. The last time I was pretty miserable when they woke me us. I can't imagine vomiting after this kind of surgery, so I'm hoping the anti-nausea drugs are really good!

Bobbi

Welcome Laura and Spence.

We are all anxious to have our bands and will support one another thru the process to a NEW LIFE.

Joyce in KC

Good Luck, Laura! Hope all goes well for you tomorrow.:confused:

Thank you and good luck to all of you in the upcoming days. I will keep you all posted on how it goes.