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CarolD771    1

CarolD771
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Hi,

Last week I had my surgery moved up from July 7th to June 30th. This afternoon I had a message from the office that "They had a cancelation and would I like to move up to June 16th?" WOW!!!! I just said YES.:biggrin:

That means I start my 2 week pre-op diet next Tue.

YAAAAAAAAAAAA!! Now I'm really excited:laugh:. I have to get all my Protein Powder and supplies.

Carol D'

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hollygrovecarole    0

hollygrovecarole
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I started my liquid diet today and my surgery is June 9th. Not sure how I am going to do only on liquids, but I have to do it. I wish everyone well. The next couple of weeks are going to be hard.

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xenay    0

xenay
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Same day as me Carol D' !!! I'ts just around the corner!!:biggrin:

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CarolD771    1

CarolD771
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Very Coooool:thumbup:. I know we can do it!!:smile2:

Good luck and best wishes,

Carol D'

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CarolD771    1

CarolD771
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Hi xenay,

We'll be Band Twins:lol:. I'm ready!!!:smile2: Keep in touch.

Carol D'

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CarolD771    1

CarolD771
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Hi Ladies,

What's on your Pre-op Diet. Mine doesn't sound as bad as most I've seen.

start 2 weeks before surgery

1. 4 Protein Shakes with 8 ozs. 1% Milk

2. 1 meal consisting of 4 ozs. lean Protein and veggies

3. 2 servings of fruit

+ 64 ozs. or more of calorie free fluids

I haven't received my day before directions yet.

Some I've seen are just shakes or worse Clear Liquids?

Carol D'

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MaggieB    6

MaggieB
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Scheduled my surgery today for June 10th! Very excited and scared at the same time.

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madpassion    0

madpassion
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Hi Ladies,

What's on your Pre-op Diet. Mine doesn't sound as bad as most I've seen.

start 2 weeks before surgery

1. 4 Protein shakes with 8 ozs. 1% Milk

2. 1 meal consisting of 4 ozs. lean Protein and veggies

3. 2 servings of fruit

+ 64 ozs. or more of calorie free fluids

I haven't received my day before directions yet.

Some I've seen are just shakes or worse clear liquids?

Carol D'

Mine is 4 weeks of:

Hi protein low carbs shakes with 6 oz Water for Breakfast and lnch

4-6 oz protein and a green leafy vegetable for dinner

64 oz of Water per day

The first week I totally biffed it!! but now i've buckled down and got serious. I know i've got hunger induced delirium though. I've been thinking about cupcakes for 3 days, and i dont even like cake. Yesterday I saw a peppermint patty commercial and it was the most glorious thing i've ever seen. The grocery store by my house just put out these single serving seafood packs. 4 oz of salmon, or tilapia, or scallops, etc for $1 each. I bought enough to get me through the whole pre-op stage. they're so convenient.

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nursesandy    0

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My diet is a 10 day diet:

Days 1 - 7:

Breakfast

Protein Meal Replacement shake

Mid-morning, mid-afternoon, and bedtime snack

Protein Bar or drink

lunch and dinner

half of a Protein Meal Replacement shake

2 - 4 ounces lean meat

1/2 cup non-starchy vegetable or 1 cup salad with low-fat dressing.

And of course 64 ounces of de-caf, sugar-free liquid.

Days 8 - 10:

Liquids

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CarolD771    1

CarolD771
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KBertinelli,

You are so close, 1 week to go. We are all afraid we can't do it but, we Are going to make it work this

time:thumbup:!! Once banded you won't feel hungry all the time. I had my gallbladder out 3/31/10. I felt awful for 4 days and then it got better. Yup, 2 surgeries in

two and half months. Not my idea of fun but, had to be done. I'll be right behind you June 16th!!

Good Luck,:smile2:

Carol D'

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CarolD771    1

CarolD771
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ashley2369,

I'm so sorry you are having such a hard time:sad:.

If it's really bad call the doctors office. What is your pre-op diet. Hang in there!! You'll be in my prayers.

Carol D'

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asteenho    0

asteenho
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I cant believe i am 3.5 weeks away! of course i have a mix of emotions, but i'm ready!! My pre-op diet is 10 days, just low carb and high protein!! we can do this!

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JessicaMills    0

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Found out yesterday that my insurance appeal was approved and I'm scheduled for June 14th.....I'm so excited!!!!!:smile2:

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BossLadyJ    0

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I, too, am a June Bandster. My date is June 15th. I am a mixture of several emotions right now, but it all leads back to excitement and joy that I am able to take a step toward finally being healthy again. Congrats to all the other June Band members out there.

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CarolD771    1

CarolD771
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Hi Jessica & Bosslady,

We are the 14th, 15th and 16th:lol:!!! How cool is that?

On our journey to our new lives:thumbup:. I'm going shopping to get my Protein powders, Broths,

SF Jello, Shakers etc. Keep in touch:smile2:!!

Good Luck,

Carol D'

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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