Hi there, no, minniemay is not my real name (thank goodness). I am on the "week before surgery diet" and it is kicking my b---! I have a headache, feel nausea and am constipated. Please tell me this gets better! I would love to have any advice I could get about how to make the most of this experience. I am determined to get my life back and kiss obesity goodbye forever! Thanks to all for listening.

A pre-op diet?? My doctor didn't make me do that. So I ate everything I loved for the last time up to two days prior. As long as I did the bowel prep the day before surgery, I was okay.

Don't worry about anything, this was the best thing I ever did for myself and the pain really isn't bad! I enjoy making funky soups and experimenting with different protein shakes. You will love your band!! I am only 1 week out and I would never go back to the way I was. I have lost 11 pounds in 1 week!!! YEAHHHH!! I know it sounds crazy but it's true! Just losing my first 5 pounds has made me so confidant that I can do anything. I have a huge goal but I know that with my band, I will do just fine. Losing a pound here and a pound there is very good for your ego! Good luck with your upcoming surgery and just remember that your family here at LBT is always here for you!!!

Good morning. Fellow 12/28er here. I didn't get a pre-op diet and unfortunately I've been eating everything that's not tied down. haha I'm having a bout of nerves and I just keep praying so things will go right. Best of luck to you!

Hello and welcome to the board. I was on a pre-op liquid diet(Optifast) for two weeks before surgery. With me, I got a headache once when I didn't drink enough protein shakes.

My wife has been on liquids for the last 6 days, through Christmas. Her surgery is the 28th also. At Pine Creek in Dallas. About the only thing she has told me is that she wants to chew her fingernails.

GOOD LUCK MINNIE !!!!!!

You'll be in my prayers.... let us know when your home, okay?

How about it Minnie, did you get banded? MsJoy made it through with flying colors. She's a had a little nausea but the meds fixed her right up. She had a one week liquid diet, pre-op. Now one week thicker liquids diet, then the mushies....

Welcome to bandland! Let us know how you are doing when you're able!