That's right... I gained 8 pound since my visit to see the surgeon initially on the 11th!! I had my exercise and nutrition classes today and while I was there I was able to do my pre-op with the surgeon today. He wants me to start the diet tomorrow so it looks like I will be having surgery on the 10th or 11th of June. SOO I had a huge pantry cleaning and shopping spree today. I did great at the store picking out high protein low carb foods. This part of the pre-op diet won't be so rough but I dread the clear liquids day! I've been looking into gym memberships and I think I might do 24 hour fitness. I would kinda like to do Premier Lady Fitness but it is by contract...yuck. I just think that I would feel more comfortable and more likely to actually go if there were all women there. I wanna do water aerobics and the Zumba classes Eventually I wanna start taking salsa classes also. I'm pretty sure I'm going to be getting the LapBand AP standard. I was excited to hear that I only have to wait 5 weeks before my first fill and that he will give me anywhere from 4-6 cc on the first fill. The 2nd and 3rd are 1-1.5cc and then 0.4-0.5 thereafter. This has been a pretty exciting day overall. I just started seeing a guy that I used to go to high school with and I told him about the surgery. Kinda embarassing but he was very supportive. Well, I better get to bed so I can start my pre-op diet in the morning. Night all!!

I last meal'ed myself 9 pounds. I guess we better stop "last mealing" it! getting banded on June 14th. Started Pre-0p shake diet today.

Just had my pre-op this afternoon and I "last mealed" myself up six pounds. Oy.

So, onto a full liquid diet I go for the next week until my surgery on the 9th.

*sigh*

I'm sorry that you guys gained weight also but I'm glad to know that I'm not alone. I'm also glad that we have each other to help out during this journey. We can be strong for each other. I hope you are both doing well and good luck with your surgeries. It seems like it will never happen but I guess it is just really right around the corner...:confused:

The Magic Bullet and I are having a stand-off.

I don't want another chocolate Protein shake.

*glare*

Alas, I know its going to win.

Damn, I'm hungry.

Wow....I am sooooo glad I found this thread. I have gained 11.9 pounds (according to my wii fit), since my physical for surgery in March....I don't know if I just keep eating and don't stop because I know that surgery is coming...or what!!! I am relieved that I am not the only one.....My surgeon does not require a preop liquid diet. So I guess I will be "last mealing" it all weekend :thumbup: Surgery is scheduled for Monday June 7th...Thank God!!!! I can't wait to stop this compulsive overeating. Good luck to everyone!

It is so comforting to know that other people have had the same experience!! I'm so glad that I have found this website but I have seen that some people on here can be somewhat negative and judgemental. I hope that we June Bandsters can stick together and support each other in the ups and downs of this journey. No one is perfect and no one on this website got this way by making all of the healthiest choices... I wish both of you luck in your surgeries and I hope that I get to know you each much better over the coming months and years. Take care and God bless!

I can't wait to stop this compulsive overeating. Good luck to everyone!

Just remember, the band won't solve your food demons - they will still exist. The band can be compromised and subverted and if you don't manage the demons you'll find new ways to cheat all the time. Even with the band it's very hard work to get anywhere near goal.

Not trying to rain on anyone's parade - just don't want you thinking that everything will be sunshine and lollipops once the band is "installed."

Brad