Just got my approval from aetna today im super excited! May 24th is my surgery date. Any may bandsters

My band date is May 27th looking forward to it! Yes!!:thumbup:

May 3rd for me! Good luck and congrats on your approval!

May 9th for me ..... 07 though lol Good luck guys !

May 19th here - congrats to everyone for making this decision and getting approval, etc. This is a huge thing, and I'm definitely excited. I'd be lying if I didn't say I wasn't a bit anxious, too. I'm getting close to my 2-week pre-op diet and my eating lately could have been a little better.

I've been doing low carb basically, trying to prep myself for a mostly liquid Protein shake diet prior to surgery. Anyone here doing a pre-pre-op diet transition?

my pre op starts on the 10th. im a little nervous i hope i can make it through. what kind of shakes are you using for pre op

Howdy

So far I've been using something called "Pure Protein chocolate whey Powder" that I got at Target. It's a fairly common brand, and not too expensive. It's also not great tasting, and it doesn't mix well (gets a little clumpy). But it's got 23g protein and 2g carbs and no sugar, so it fits the bill.

I've been searching the forums and reading a lot of good things about powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury and Inspire protein - at least in terms of dissolving and tasting better. I find that the Protein shake tastes much better with soy milk than with Water.

My pre-op diet is for 2 shakes and a light low-carb meal at dinner, starting May 4th. I may start a thread to see who is on their pre-op diet to give support, because I agree, this makes me nervous too. Of course what makes me nervous is the anxiety that I may slip up, which makes me want to quell that anxiety with food.... So I'm trying to take a few baby steps before the start of my diet to get the ball rolling and ease myself into this.

I'm ordering some of the Inspire stuff so I'll report back - it's not cheap, but then again neither is delivery food....

DAVION;

I gues my pre-op will start on the 10, also as my band date is the 27th. But I'm gonna start on May 2nd, I want to give myself the best advantage possible and prepare mentally for the restrictions. I'm excited and anxious to begin.:scared2:

Hi there,

I'm on Day 10 of the Pre-Op - 2 Meditrim shakes, 1 Bar,

and 2 cups steamed vegetables. It's tough but not nearly as

tough as I thought it would be after reading the forum a month

or so prior to starting. For me it got easier after the first couple of days. I felt satisfied, maybe "hungry", but definately not

starving. Personally I think this was easier than the wait time

for the 1st fill will be. We'll wait and see!

You can do this!!!

:redface:

Good Luck!

I started the Pre-Op diet this week and am also scheduled for surgery on May 19. I am very much looking forward to life on the otherside.

Howdy

So far I've been using something called "Pure Protein chocolate whey Powder" that I got at Target. It's a fairly common brand, and not too expensive. It's also not great tasting, and it doesn't mix well (gets a little clumpy). But it's got 23g protein and 2g carbs and no sugar, so it fits the bill.

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A good one I have been using is the Syntrax Nectars, most are 0 carbs and the taste is actually quite amazing as they have a wide range of flavors. I get it at the Vitamin shoppe.

Thanks for the suggestion - looks like the Syntrax Nectars fruit flavors would be a good alternative to the chocolate/vanilla cycle I've been on.

Speaking of which, I'd like to warn anyone against "Pure Protein" vanilla flavor. I'll be saving that for smoothies way down the line I guess, when I can add some flavorings or a banana. Just not so good. The chocolate though does the job, and it's a decent value.

On day 3 here of pre-op and the nights are still hard, but as a historically late eater, I am enjoying the feeling of waking up on an empty stomach. Hope everyone is doing well, and Sotex, welcome to the May 19th club - this seems to be a popular day to have Lap Band surgery!

My date is the 27th. I start the pre-op diet on the 20th.

Well congrats all you May banders. I had my band on May 27 or 2009. I went today for my 1 year. I started at 282 and today I weighed in at 197 Woo Hoo! It's been a long time (Like 25 years) since I've been under 200

Anyway, just wanted to encourage everyone out there. The band is a great tool. Do what the Dr. tells you and you will be successful.

Hey all, May 26th here, two days into my liquids. Wish I had a time machine to skip over the next year...

Checking in here. Banded on Wednesday - all went fine. Recovery seems to be on course, which is to say that I feel pretty much like I had surgery less than 48 hours ago: definitely some pain and discomfort, but overall I can move around and am getting better. Been resting a lot, still taking pain meds. Goal for today is to take a couple longer walks and to get as much Protein as possible. It's a job now just remembering to keep sipping, because you don't feel hungry and you can't take too much at once. Definitely a new experience for me to worry about getting enough nourishment:cool2:

Hope everyone is doing fine on their pre-op diets, or recovering smoothly from their surgeries. We're all on the road to better health and longer, more active lives!