CALLING ALL JAN. 17 BANDERS - PLEASE REPLY

[MaybeBanding26 5]

mine is on the 18th and i am failing miserably at this liquid diet!! i just had a couple slices of cheese. i couldnt take it anymore! but tomorrow i will be better!

oh, and i live in philly.

[Vinella 0]

I'm going in on the 18th. Quite frankly, I'm excited. However, I do feel like a worm on a hook. Thank goodness I'm still seeing my psychologist and was able to talk through it all yesterday. I didn't realize how big of an emotional eater I was.

Everyday is yet another step in this journey. Getting pretty tired of the pre-op stuff. I too have slipped a little but still managed to loose 9 lbs so far.

I wish you luck and look forward to hearing about your progress.

[MaybeBanding26 5]

im excited, but that talk with the anesthesiologist was, frankly, terrifying!! lol

[much2sweet 0]

Sorry it's taken me so long to post, i've just been trying to get things in order for my family before my surgery. I am from New Mexico and am having my surgery on the 20th. I am happy to report, that as the days go by, the pre-op diet has been getting a little more barable. I think it's because I have found some Protein shakes that I really like (no chalky after taste). I purchased them at the Vitamin Shoppe, by the singles for now, so I could taste the different flavors. The brand is Pure Protein and they come in soda type cans. There are 5 flavors (strawberry cream, chocolate, banana cream, vanilla cream, and Cookies -n- cream) They have 35 grams of protein. Just be aware that they range from 1 to 4 grams of carbs. They are pretty easy to get down .

I wish you luck on on your surgery, and know that there are skinnier and healthier days ahead of us!

I was on the Bariatric Advantage choc. Protein Shakes 3x day and 1-2 protein control bars daily - all stuff from the dr. office. it is all horrible. but i have to do it. i am on day 9 of 2 wk. pre op diet. i do allow myself 1 sugar free popsicle and 1 sugar free small Jello pack. i am starving too! when do you get banded and where are you from? i am from penna. and i get banded on 1/17. good luck to you and stay focused - you will be successful!

[much2sweet 0]

I just want you to know that you are not alone. I think for me, it comes from the many years of yo-yo weight loss. I discussed this with my nutritionist during one of my visits. She said it is common to feel this way, but I must change my "will I" to "I WILL". She said to also be sure to acknowledge even the smallest weight loss as a success, and don't give up even when I slip up.

As far as people who I have told...Not too many. My husband and daughter, my parents and brother, and 3 very close friends. I find people are offten quick to critisize, in order to make themselves feel better. I realize the band is a tool. It will not drag my butt to the gym, or choose the veggies over the french fries for me. That will be my job. I just don't want to do all the work of loosing the weight, just to hear someone say "Well I would be skinny too, if I had surgery". This is my battle, and I refuse to give anyone the ability to knock me down for my success. This is why I only told the people whome I know genuinely care about my happiness and health, before their own vanity.

Good luck with your journey, and remeber we WILL be successful .

I am getting nervous about the surgery Monday... I wonder if it is going to be worth it, if I am going to be able to maintain this new diet lifestyle and if it is going to be the tool I need to be successful. Anyone else having the same thoughts? I have been on the diet for 5 days... doing alright, although I a few too many calories today. Also, have you told people (friends? family? coworkers?) I have told a few close family members but I havent really told anyone else - not really sure how to tell them...

[LosingItAll 49]

Well this is it...tomorrow is the big day. I am a bit nervous but hanging in there. Good luck to all of the others being banded tomorrow (or this week/month/year)!

[MaybeBanding26 5]

good luck 17ers! wishing you an uneventful procedure and a speedy recovery! *hugs*

im on my Clear liquids and getting ready for tomorrow!