I got my surgery date Thursday and it is set for September 21st. I am so excited and nervous as I am sure many people are. I have to be on a 1200 calorie diet till the 19th then I am on full liquids till surgery which is two days. I started the 1200 calorie diet today and I have such guilt because I did so great and then blew it tonight and ended up at 1700 calories for the day. Now in the past that would be awesome to stay at 1700 calories but, I am just nervous that its my first day and I have already gone over. I am probably being too hard on myself but it just makes me question my willpower. I will try not to dwell on it and start a new day tomorrow. Just wanted to vent. :smile:

Melissa

I got my surgery date Thursday and it is set for September 21st. I am so excited and nervous as I am sure many people are. I have to be on a 1200 calorie diet till the 19th then I am on full liquids till surgery which is two days. I started the 1200 calorie diet today and I have such guilt because I did so great and then blew it tonight and ended up at 1700 calories for the day. Now in the past that would be awesome to stay at 1700 calories but, I am just nervous that its my first day and I have already gone over. I am probably being too hard on myself but it just makes me question my willpower. I will try not to dwell on it and start a new day tomorrow. Just wanted to vent. :w00t:

Hi Melissa, I too have just received my surgery date, September 27th. I am yet to start me pre opp diet but can only imagine that its hard. I have been told I must try to eat only 3 pints of skimmed milk and 2 yogurts a day. :smile:

You have to keep going tomorrow is another day and it will be a better one. Keep up the good work and good luck :bored:

Tomorrow is another day! 500 extra calories your first day isn't going to kill your pre-op diet and you're doing well so far! I'm sure it's hard to cut calories that low that quick.

Keep up the good work!

I think the key here is damage mitigation. What could you have done to reduce the calories you ate? My issue when on a diet is getting hungry between meals; so what would be some good snacks? A cup of premade chicken stock is only about 25 calories; suger free popsicles (I prefer crystal light brand) 15 cal; salsa like 15 cal for 2 tablespoons. Since I usually have a long time between lunch and dinner (and work out in between); I've found single serving fat free fruited greek yogurt to be a great snack (140 cal, and hight in protein. I do add splendra to combat the sourness).

I got my surgery date Thursday and it is set for September 21st. I am so excited and nervous as I am sure many people are. I have to be on a 1200 calorie diet till the 19th then I am on full liquids till surgery which is two days. I started the 1200 calorie diet today and I have such guilt because I did so great and then blew it tonight and ended up at 1700 calories for the day. Now in the past that would be awesome to stay at 1700 calories but, I am just nervous that its my first day and I have already gone over. I am probably being too hard on myself but it just makes me question my willpower. I will try not to dwell on it and start a new day tomorrow. Just wanted to vent. :thumbup:

Melissa

Mt surgery date is also the 21st... Don't beat yorself up over it. I have been on 900 calories since 8/31 and we went out to dinner tonight and I had a cheeseburger and fries...so we are still human and give in to temptations. remember tommorrow is another day... Good luck to you.

My surgery date is scheduled for the 21st too! I have to be on a 15 day, all liquid diet, with no sugar. I've been on Bariatric Advantage protein shakes for 5 days .... 10 more to go. I was only having 3 shakes a day (480 calories total) but started adding in soy milk or peanutbutter for more calories and protein as I seemed to be feeling rather weak this morning. Also having (all sugar-free) popsicles, Jello, gum and mints, iced tea and tons of water. It's hard!! But have already lost a few pounds this week. I know it will be worth it ... you CAN do this!!!

Thanks for all the comments I have done great today and I just need to not be so hard on myself. I am so excited and nervous about my upcoming surgery and i am just wandering if I am the only one who is consumed with all the information I can get on the lapband? I am addicted to all the different sites that deal with having this surgery which can have be a bit overwhelming so I need to probably loosen up I just want to be prepared. I can hardly wait to get this weight off!!

Melissa

I am so excited and nervous about my upcoming surgery and i am just wandering if I am the only one who is consumed with all the information I can get on the LAP-BAND®? I am addicted to all the different sites that deal with having this surgery which can have be a bit overwhelming so I need to probably loosen up I just want to be prepared. I can hardly wait to get this weight off!!

My thoughts exactly!! You are doing a great job!! kepp it up girl! :thumbup:

Thanks for all the comments I have done great today and I just need to not be so hard on myself. I am so excited and nervous about my upcoming surgery and i am just wandering if I am the only one who is consumed with all the information I can get on the LAP-BAND®? I am addicted to all the different sites that deal with having this surgery which can have be a bit overwhelming so I need to probably loosen up I just want to be prepared. I can hardly wait to get this weight off!!

Melissa

I don't think you can ever be to informed on anything. The more research and digging you do for info, the more comfortable you will be with the procedure.. Just my opinion...