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:

I get banded May 4th, and I am worried to. Noticed that some people do the liquid diet longer than others. I am starting mine Saturday, I guess every doctor is different. Good Luck! Keep us posted!

Hey all you May bandsters. I started a group call May 2010 Bandsters so that we all can get support from one another! Check it out, join it! :smile:

May 6th here...I start the liquid diet tomorrow...joy...lol :smile:

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!:smile:

I have my band on april 29th... I have been drinking whey Protein 42 clear liquid and that helps the hunger wanted to test it out before i had to use it the week after and it seems to work. get it at GNC.:drool:

Hey all you May bandsters. I started a group call May 2010 Bandsters so that we all can get support from one another! Check it out, join it! :smile:

I would love to join i have my band april 29 I have lost 17 pounds in the last 6 months b4 this band an now weigh in at 204 so this will be fun to see how everyone is doing.thanks:tongue2:

Hello, I am new to this forum, lots to see and read here. I just got my approval today from Aetna. My surgery is scheduled for May 7th with Dr. Provost in Denton, TX. I have to start my pre-op diet now, not really sure what I am supposed to be doing, trying to figure it out.

My surgery date is May 6th and I start the pre-op diet tomorrow...much more concerned about the next two weeks than I am about the surgery! I have been enjoying my favorite foods, and am ready to take this next step!

Michelle

My surgery date is May 6th and I start the pre-op diet tomorrow...much more concerned about the next two weeks than I am about the surgery! I have been enjoying my favorite foods, and am ready to take this next step!

Michelle

Me too Michelle. Same date as you as well. I just went to the store and bought everything I need, well except for the Protein shake stuff, couldn't find the right one, looks l'll be looking for that tomorrow. Good luck to you :thumbup:

Me too Michelle. Same date as you as well. I just went to the store and bought everything I need, well except for the Protein shake stuff, couldn't find the right one, looks l'll be looking for that tomorrow. Good luck to you :thumbup:

Thanks AllieBear! We will have to encourage each other through the next few weeks. I need to get to the grocery store and stock up on a few things, but I have been so busy. Guess I will go after my pre-op appointment tomorrow What is your pre-op diet like? Mine is 14 days of a liquid diet...2 shakes per day with a Soup for dinner.

I get my first fill on May 4, I was exactly like yourself, I was so anxious and excited that I neglected to review all the necessary material. Have all of your foods prior to surgery, and if you are on any medications, speak to your surgeon about taking pills, postoperatively after you've had your adjustments. I found liquid multivitamins and calcium, you will need that. I also tried several protein drinks, and I like the Special K (chocolate). We become so consumed with losing the weight that we skip vital steps. Be patient!!! I stayed overnight in the hospital, ask your doctor about that also, when I awoke from surgery my incisions were not too painful, but my back felt like it had been in a train wreck, i believe it was from laying on that cold guerny, but it was horrible. Try and get alot of rest prior to surgery, I worked up until 10hrs prior to surgery, (I work at night) and when I was in recovery, I was exhausted. Good Luck:thumbup:

I only did like 5 days clear liquids pre-operatively, I personally think it's good and it jump starts our weight loss, and you also want to adhere because immediately after surgery you will have alot of gas pains, but if you have adhered to the preop diet I believe that helps the pains, because they are difficult. I think we all handle the hunger differently, but having close understanding support is essential. You will become hungry and that's natural, but even if you've been adjusted to the maximum capacity we will still get hungry, the lapband is not designed to eliminate our hunger. If I sound like I have all the answers, I don't I am learning as i go, but I'm trying to stay focused on being and looking healthy. So that makes everything else worth it. :thumbup: Banded April 9th

I only did like 5 days clear liquids pre-operatively, I personally think it's good and it jump starts our weight loss, and you also want to adhere because immediately after surgery you will have alot of gas pains, but if you have adhered to the preop diet I believe that helps the pains, because they are difficult. I think we all handle the hunger differently, but having close understanding support is essential. You will become hungry and that's natural, but even if you've been adjusted to the maximum capacity we will still get hungry, the LAP-BAND® is not designed to eliminate our hunger. If I sound like I have all the answers, I don't I am learning as i go, but I'm trying to stay focused on being and looking healthy. So that makes everything else worth it. :thumbup: Banded April 9th

Thanks Ghanian Queen!

I appreciate your sharing, and I look forward to watching you progress. It is nice to be able to have someone who is a few steps ahead of me Do you know when you are going to get your first fill?

Michelle

Hi all May bandsters! Please join the MAY 2010 BANDSTERS group so we can cheer one another on! :thumbup: I start my pre-op diet next week and am so scared that I will be a bear the first couple of days!

I am scheduled for surgery May 3 & am currently doing my 2 week pre-op liquid diet. It is extremely hard to stick to but I know I have to. I am starving. I couldn't wait for surgery to come, but now that it's finally here, I am feeling quite nervous over the whole thing. Does everyone go thru this? Good luck to everyone, I wish you all huge success!!!!

Hi, My surgery is also May 3rd like you. I'm not nervouse since I'm so eager to start with my new life. I look forward to see your progress. It will be great to keep in touch since we are on the same day. Good luck!!

I'm scheduled for May 6th too. Started the Pre-op yesterday and started chewing the nicotine gum earlier this week. I have to say I was a bit cranky