I got my approval and surgery date - May 6th. I start my liquid only diet on the 22nd of this month. I'm worried about that some. Right now though I'm eating every meal like it was my last!:bored:

May 3rd!!! starting my liquid diet tomorrow along with my pre-op appointment. It's nice to have others to talk to. Looking forward to a new me...

All of you get banded before me so I am hanging on your experiences. The 12th will be here soon enough. I start my mandatory pre-op on May 5th. It is suggested I start a high Protein low carb diet or three Protein shakes with one high protein low carb meal another week or two prior to that.

I gave up soft drinks too. I am hooked on Vitamin Water Zero. I HATE plain water, makes me gag. I am paying close attention to the protein in a meal. It's hard and still keep it low carb.

I started using this new single packet crystal light in 17oz of water. They have about 5 cals and no sugar, and a few dozen flavors to chose from.

Hello there!

I am a May Bander!

I had a tentative date for May 12th, but it is now May24th :confused: The hospital & my Surgeon's schedule just wasn't matching up, so it needed to be changed...unfortunately!

I feel like I have a marathon of appointments coming up!

My surgeon

sleep Clinic

Psych

Blood Gases

Exercise & Rehab

Nutrition

And of course I have been going to all of the support group meetings, as many as possible that are available. I have been meeting all kinds of GREAT people at many stages of banding & bypass. They are all so great & helpful!

I am so excited & was soooo disappointed to learn it was scheduled for 12 days later. But at least it's still in May. These next 7 weeks better fly on by!!!

Good luck to all other May banders!

Is it weird that I haven't had to do any of the testing?

I'm scheduled for May 13th. I was doing Atkins with my sister-in-law to help her loose her last few pounds so she could have surgery when I got my call saying I had been approved. My vacation is June 5 so I scheduled surgery so I could be back on solid foods for that. I am excited. At first was nervous but am getting excited. Sis N law said to quit Atkins and enjoy my last few meals before i have to start my pre-op diet. Fried foods and steak are on my list. I will miss pizza since that is a family tradition on Friday nights but I can still eat hot wings I hope.

Mine is May 4th and I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 19th! Yeah - a little nervouse but very excited!!!

Is it weird that I haven't had to do any of the testing?

Yes - I think it is odd that you had not testing done!!! I had 9 viles of blood taken, exrays, ultrasounds, Upper GI's - shrink, and all that - I would ask your Dr and Most insurances require most of these! Good Luck!

My surgery is May 4 at NYC with Dr. Kurian. I start my liquid diet tomorrow. I've eaten like a pig and can barely fit in my clothes so I'm a little glad there will be an end to this last meal thing already. That said I'm not looking forward to this liquid diet. I've a fancy schmacy wedding on May 2 and I'll be drinking water and diet soda so that won't be fun. That said because I'll have been on the liquid diet I should be able to fit into a dress and not wear a sheet. I have been working out at the gym so that has been my one good thing that I've done.

Yes - I think it is odd that you had not testing done!!! I had 9 viles of blood taken, exrays, ultrasounds, Upper GI's - shrink, and all that - I would ask your Dr and Most insurances require most of these! Good Luck!

I havent had any tests done either, maybe its the insurance that requires this. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas, what about everyone else that have had tests?

Hello from Canada,

My date is May 5th, I am starting my liquid diet on April 21st, so only 2 more days of eating.

Good luck every body.

Liz:rolleyes2:

Hi Everyone:

I'm having my Surgery on May 4th and my Pre-Op on April 28th. No one has told me about being on a liquid diet before surgery yet. Is this something I need to start now? Should I call my dr. office about this? This is my first time on your message board and I'm already worried now.

I do suggest you call your dr.'s office. Where i will be operated, I have 14 days of liquid diet, and then the operation. Not all doctors function the same way.

Just call to be on the safe side.

Liz:smile2:

bummed, found out today that sugar free jello is not on my pre-op diet. OMG that has been the only thing keeping me sane...

Oh well....just having a really hard time with the protein shake thing. Isopure is the only thing I can stomach....

And if I don't grow feathers and cluck by the time this is over with chicken every night it will be a miracle...

Told my co-workers not to stand very close to me, I am a fat woman on a liquid diet and don't know when I might be overcome with hunger and take a bite!

Thanks for your reply Liz. I'll call them.

I havent had any tests done either, maybe its the insurance that requires this. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas, what about everyone else that have had tests?

i also have BCBS - did you call them - they required a shrink, a certian BMI, 5years worth of Diet history from Dr or jenny craig stuff like that! Good Luck!